Day 1-3: Moscow (Capital City)
Day 1:
- Arrive in Moscow, the capital city of Russia.
- Visit the Red Square, home to iconic landmarks like St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin.
- Explore the Kremlin Fortress and Kremlin Museums to learn about Russia’s rich history.
- Take a walk around Gorky Park, one of Moscow’s largest green spaces.
Day 2:
- Visit the Lenin Mausoleum and the State Historical Museum on Red Square.
- Explore the Bolshoi Theatre, one of the world’s most famous opera houses.
- Take a ride on the Moscow Metro, known for its ornate stations.
- Explore the Arbat Street, a historic pedestrian street filled with shops and restaurants.
Day 3:
- Visit the Tretyakov Gallery, which houses Russia’s largest collection of fine art.
- Explore VDNH (Vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva), an exhibition center and park.
- In the evening, take a boat cruise on the Moscow River for a unique view of the city.
Day 4-5: St. Petersburg (Cultural Capital)
Day 4:
- Travel to St. Petersburg (4-hour train ride or 1.5-hour flight from Moscow).
- Visit the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world.
- Explore Palace Square and the iconic Winter Palace.
- Take a walk along Nevsky Prospect, St. Petersburg’s main street, full of shops, cafes, and historical buildings.
Day 5:
- Visit Peter and Paul Fortress, where the Romanov family is buried.
- Explore the Catherine Palace and its Amber Room in the nearby town of Tsarskoye Selo.
- Take a canal tour to see St. Petersburg’s beautiful bridges and architecture, often referred to as the “Venice of the North.”
Day 6-7: Golden Ring Cities (Suzdal & Vladimir)
Day 6:
- Travel to the Golden Ring (a group of historic cities northeast of Moscow).
- Visit Suzdal, a small town known for its traditional Russian architecture and historic monasteries.
- Explore Suzdal Kremlin, St. Euthymius Monastery, and Transfiguration Cathedral.
- Stay overnight in Suzdal for an authentic experience.
Day 7:
- Visit Vladimir, another city along the Golden Ring.
- Visit the Assumption Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Explore the Golden Gate of Vladimir and Suzdal Park.
- Return to Moscow in the evening or continue your journey.
Day 8-9: Lake Baikal (Siberia)
Day 8:
- Travel to Lake Baikal (1-hour flight to Irkutsk, then 1-2 hours by car).
- Explore Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest freshwater lake, known for its stunning natural beauty.
- Take a boat cruise on the lake to see the Olkhon Island, the largest island in Lake Baikal.
- Visit the Baikal Museum to learn about the unique flora and fauna of the lake.
Day 9:
- Explore the Irkutsk City and visit Kirov Square and Trud Stadium.
- Spend the afternoon hiking around the surrounding Taiga forests for incredible views of the lake.
- Return to Moscow or continue to your next destination.
Day 10-11: Sochi (Black Sea Coast)
Day 10:
- Travel to Sochi (3-hour flight from Moscow).
- Visit the Olympic Park, home to the 2014 Winter Olympics.
- Relax at one of Sochi’s beaches along the Black Sea coast.
- Explore Rosa Khutor, a ski resort in the Caucasus Mountains.
Day 11:
- Take a cable car ride up to the Krasnaya Polyana Mountains for breathtaking views.
- Visit the Sochi Arboretum and Dendrarium, botanical gardens showcasing local plant life.
- Enjoy the Sochi Olympic Village and Fisht Olympic Stadium.
Day 12: Departure
Day 12:
- Depart from Sochi or return to Moscow for your departure flight.
Days Summary:
- Moscow: 3 days
- St. Petersburg: 2 days
- Golden Ring (Suzdal & Vladimir): 2 days
- Lake Baikal: 2 days
- Sochi: 2 days
- Travel/Buffer Days: 1 day
- Total Days: 10-12 days
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