17 days in Europe & Asia Itinerary

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Minsk, Belarus
— 2 nights
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St. Petersburg, Russia
— 4 nights
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Moscow, Russia
— 2 nights
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Yerevan, Armenia
— 1 night
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Armavir, Armenia
— 2 nights
Drive to Zvartnots International Airport, Fly to Tbilisi
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Tbilisi, Georgia
— 2 nights
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Baku, Azerbaijan
— 2 nights
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Minsk, Belarus — 2 nights

On the 26th (Sat), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, brush up on your military savvy at Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War, appreciate the history behind Island of Tears, then walk around Victory Park, then get in on the family fun at Gorky Central Park, and finally make a trip to Victory Square. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Independence Square, Minsk, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saints Simon and Helena, take in the spiritual surroundings of Archangel Mikhail, take in nature's colorful creations at Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, then stroll around Chelyuskinites Park, and finally make a trip to Minsk Gates.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Minsk day trip planner.

Medellin, Colombia to Minsk is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Medellin to Minsk due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Medellin in August, expect Minsk to be slightly colder, temps between 28°C and 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can fly to St. Petersburg.
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Parks · Museums · Historic Sites · Fun & Games
Find places to stay Aug 25 — 27:

St. Petersburg, Russia — 4 nights

Venice of the North

St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The State Hermitage Museum, see the interesting displays at Russian Museum, contemplate the long history of Palace Square, and get engrossed in the history at Grand Peterhof Palace and Gardens.

For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the St. Petersburg trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Minsk to St. Petersburg by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or drive. When traveling from Minsk in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in St. Petersburg: temperatures range from 25°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to fly to Moscow.
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Museums · Historic Sites · Neighborhoods · Shopping
Find places to stay Aug 27 — 31:

Moscow, Russia — 2 nights

Third Rome

Moscow is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Red Square, explore the world behind art at State Tretyakov Gallery, stroll the grounds of Tserkov' Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy V Novodevich'yem Monastyre, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Moscow trip itinerary tool.

Getting from St. Petersburg to Moscow by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Moscow can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time to fly to Yerevan.
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Yerevan, Armenia — 1 night

Pink City

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Cafesjian Center for the Arts, examine the collection at History Museum of Armenia, make a trip to Republic Square, then examine the collection at Armenian Genocide Museum, then examine the collection at ARARAT Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Blue Mosque (Persian Mosque).

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Yerevan planning website.

Fly from Moscow to Yerevan in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Moscow to Yerevan is 1 hour. Traveling from Moscow in September, you will find days in Yerevan are much warmer (34°C), and nights are a bit warmer (16°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Armavir.
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Armavir, Armenia — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Echmiadzin Monastery, explore the ancient world of The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ziarat Yazidi Temple, then examine the collection at Sardarapat Memorial, and finally do a tasting at Voskeni Wines. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: do a tasting at Golden Grape Armas Estate, get a new perspective on nature at Metsamor Historical-Archaeological Museum-Reserve, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedral of Aruch, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Talin Cathedral, and finally contemplate the long history of Caravanserai Ruins.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Armavir trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Yerevan to Armavir takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Yerevan in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in Armavir. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to travel to Tbilisi.
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Tbilisi, Georgia — 2 nights

On the 6th (Wed), take in the local highlights with Walking tours and then explore the world behind art at Art Palace of Georgia-Museum of Cultural History. On the 7th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some photo ops at Freedom Monument, pause for some serene contemplation at Tsminda Sameba Cathedral, then get to know the fascinating history of Old Town (Altstadt) Tbilisi, then snap pictures at The Bridge of Peace, and finally step into the grandiose world of Narikala Fortress.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Tbilisi trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Armavir to Tbilisi. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in September, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Baku.
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Baku, Azerbaijan — 2 nights

The City of Eternal Flames, the City of Winds

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): explore the different monuments and memorials at Alley of Martyrs, then make a trip to Baku Old City, then take in the pleasant sights at Baku Boulevard, and finally see the interesting displays at Heydar Aliyev Center.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Baku trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by flight from Tbilisi to Baku takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Baku are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Sat) before leaving for home.
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Historic Sites · Museums
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