11 days in Central Russia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Central Russia trip planner
Start: Jackson
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Moscow
— 3 nights
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Tula
— 1 night
Drive
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Vladimir
— 1 night
Drive
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Kostroma
— 2 nights
Drive
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Sergiyev Posad
— 2 nights
Drive to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Fly to Jackson
End: Jackson
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Moscow — 3 nights
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Third Rome
Russia's political, economic, and cultural center, Moscow remains the most populous inland city in the world, famed for its colorful history and rich architectural heritage.Moscow is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Red Square, admire the striking features of Lenin's Mausoleum, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Basil's Cathedral, and get engrossed in the history at Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve.
To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Moscow day trip site.
Jackson, USA to Moscow is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is 9 hours. In January, Moscow is much colder than Jackson - with highs of 21°F and lows of 13°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Tula.
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Tula — 1 night
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Though Tula is best known for Leo Tolstoy's country estate, the city has plenty of additional cultural and historical intrigue.Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Tula Museum of Samovars, get engrossed in the history at Tula Kremlin Museum, then admire the striking features of Holy Assumption Cathedral, then pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Ascension Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Tula State Museum of Weapons.
To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Tula attractions tool.
You can drive from Moscow to Tula in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Vladimir.
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Vladimir — 1 night
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The most visited destination in the Golden Ring circuit, the city of Vladimir is known for its remarkably preserved white-stone monuments, which have World Heritage status.Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin, take an in-depth tour of Vodonapornaya Bashnya, then steep yourself in history at Golden Gate, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint Demetrius, and finally examine the collection at Holy Assumption Cathedral.
To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Vladimir trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Tula to Vladimir takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Kostroma.
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Kostroma — 2 nights
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As part of Russia's Golden Ring of historical towns, the city of Kostroma is something of an open-air museum with ties to the Romanov dynasty.Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at The Resurrection Church on the Debra, examine the collection at Museum of Wooden Architecture, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Monastery of st Ipaty, and finally examine the collection at M. Malyshev's House Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: have fun and explore at Terem Snegurochki, then experience rural life at Sumarokovskaya Elk Farm, then take an in-depth tour of Fire Tower, and finally examine the collection at Dom Gorodskogo Golovy Botnikova Museum.
To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Kostroma day trip website.
You can drive from Vladimir to Kostroma in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Kostroma can reach 18°F, while at night they dip to 8°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Sergiyev Posad.
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Sergiyev Posad — 2 nights
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Sergiyev Posad is a city and the administrative center of Sergiyevo-Posadsky District in Moscow Oblast, Russia. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): see the interesting displays at Museum of Private Collections, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, then examine the collection at Museum of Soviet Childhood, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Gefsimansky Chernigovsky Skit (convent).
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Getting from Kostroma to Sergiyev Posad by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. February in Sergiyev Posad sees daily highs of 28°F and lows of 19°F at night. On the 4th (Sat), you'll travel back home.
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Getting from Kostroma to Sergiyev Posad by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. February in Sergiyev Posad sees daily highs of 28°F and lows of 19°F at night. On the 4th (Sat), you'll travel back home.
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Central Russia travel guide
Located in the far west of the country and formed around the Moscow Princedom in the 15th century, Central Russia is Russia's historical core and still the seat of Russian politics and economics. Tourists are mostly drawn to the metropolis of Moscow, with its mixture of the classical and the modern and a bustling nightlife. Northeast of Moscow lies the Golden Ring, an iconic series of the country's oldest cities unspoiled by industrialization. The historical legacy of picturesque architecture and traditional arts and crafts make these cities popular with travelers searching for an idyllic setting. The region also boasts birthplaces of many famous Russians, including Lev Tolstoy, Sergey Yesenin, Anton Chekhov, and Yuri Gagarin, as well as the sites of the three historic battles: one against the Tatars in 1380, another with Napoleon's army in 1812, and the third with Nazi Germans in 1941. Although there are considerable inequalities between the capital and other cities, some hidden corners of the region have plenty to offer.
