Russia Travel Itineraries
4 Nights 5 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Moscow. Visit Red Square, explore St. Basil’s Cathedral, and tour the Kremlin. End the day at the GUM Department Store.
Day 2: Visit Lenin’s Mausoleum, Arbat Street for shopping and cafés, and take a walk in Gorky Park. In the evening, see the illuminated city on a Moscow River Cruise.
Day 3: Travel to St. Petersburg by Sapsan Train (4 hours). Explore Nevsky Prospect, visit the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and stroll along the canals.
Day 4: Spend the day at the Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace. End with a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Day 5: Take a short trip to Peterhof Palace or explore Catherine Palace in Pushkin before departure.
7 Nights 8 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Moscow. Visit Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and tour the Kremlin.
Day 2: Visit Lenin’s Mausoleum, shop on Arbat Street, and relax in Gorky Park. Explore the Moscow Metro, known for its ornate stations.
Day 3: Take a day trip to Sergiev Posad (Golden Ring city) to explore Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. Return to Moscow in the evening.
Day 4: Travel to St. Petersburg by Sapsan Train. Visit Nevsky Prospect, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and Kazan Cathedral.
Day 5: Spend the day at the Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace. Take a boat cruise along St. Petersburg’s canals.
Day 6: Visit Peterhof Palace, known as the "Russian Versailles," with its gardens and fountains.
Day 7: Explore Catherine Palace in Pushkin and return to the city for leisure time.
Day 8: Visit Isaac’s Cathedral and Russian Museum, or take a walking tour of the city's hidden gems before departure.
9 Nights 10 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Moscow. Tour Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Kremlin.
Day 2: Visit Lenin’s Mausoleum, Arbat Street, and explore the ornate Moscow Metro. Relax in Zaryadye Park for modern architectural views.
Day 3: Take a day trip to Sergiev Posad or Suzdal (Golden Ring cities) to see traditional Russian culture and architecture.
Day 4: Explore Gorky Park, VDNKH, and the Ostankino Tower for panoramic views.
Day 5: Travel to St. Petersburg by Sapsan Train. Visit Nevsky Prospect, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and Kazan Cathedral.
Day 6: Spend the day at the Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace. Enjoy a canal cruise in the evening.
Day 7: Visit Peterhof Palace, known for its fountains and gardens. Return to the city for leisure.
Day 8: Explore Catherine Palace and Amber Room in Pushkin. Take a stroll through Pavlovsk Park.
Day 9: Visit Isaac’s Cathedral, the Russian Museum, and explore Yusupov Palace to learn about Rasputin’s history.
Day 10: Take a day trip to Kronshtadt or relax along the banks of the Neva River before departure.