Russian Federation \(Russia\) 4 Day Itinerary

Title: 4-Day Itinerary for Traveling in the Russian Federation

Day 1: Moscow

  • Morning: Arrive at Sheremetyevo International Airport (airport code: SVO). Obtain a visa prior to your trip, as Russia requires them for most nationalities. Take a taxi or use public transportation like the Aeroexpress to reach the city center.

  • Afternoon: Visit Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Don’t forget to capture memories at the iconic GUM Department Store. Explore the Kremlin, where you can visit cathedrals like the Assumption Cathedral and Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon.

  • Evening: Stroll around Bolshoi Theatre and enjoy a Russian Ballet performance if your schedule permits. Dine at local restaurants offering traditional dishes such as borscht, pelmeni, and blini.

Day 2: Moscow - City Tour

  • Morning: Visit the Tretiakov Gallery to see a vast collection of Russian art, including works by Kandinsky, Repin, and Vasnetsov.

  • Afternoon: Explore Park Gorky, known for its beautiful architecture and monumental sculptures. Take a relaxing boat trip on the Moskva River. Visit Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory) for panoramic views of Moscow.

  • Evening: Experience the nightlife in the districts of Krasnaya Square and Arbat Street.

Day 3: St. Petersburg

  • Morning: Take a fast train (Sapsan) to St. Petersburg, Russia’s cultural capital. Spend the day exploring this beautiful city.

  • Afternoon: Visit The Hermitage Museum, housing over three million items, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt. Explore the Winter Palace and General Staff Building.

  • Evening: Stroll around Nevsky Prospekt, the city’s main street, filled with shops, cafes, and historic buildings. Have dinner at a local restaurant featuring dishes like Okroshka and Pirozhki.

Day 4: St. Petersburg - City Tour

  • Morning: Visit the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, known for its intricate design and colorful mosaics. Explore Peter and Paul Fortress, where the Russian imperial family is buried, and enjoy the views over the Neva River.

  • Afternoon: Take a boat tour around The canals of St. Petersburg to see the city’s stunning architecture from a different perspective.

  • Evening: Wrap up your trip with a visit to Amber Room, one of the most beautiful rooms in the world, at the Catherine Palace in Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo). Return to St. Petersburg and prepare for departure the next day.