30 days in Central Russia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Central Russia visit planner
Start: Jackson
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Moscow
— 4 nights
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Smolensk
— 2 nights
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Tula
— 4 nights
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Kolomna
— 3 nights
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Murom
— 2 nights
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Vladimir
— 3 nights
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Kostroma
— 4 nights
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Yaroslavl
— 3 nights
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Pereslavl-Zalessky
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Sergiyev Posad
— 2 nights
Drive to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Fly to Jackson
End: Jackson
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Moscow — 4 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, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Basil's Cathedral, browse the range of quality goods at GUM, and admire the masterpieces at State Tretyakov Gallery.
To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Moscow day trip website.
Jackson, USA to Moscow is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Jackson to Moscow is 9 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Jackson in January; daily highs in Moscow reach 21°F and lows reach 13°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can go by car to Smolensk.
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Smolensk — 2 nights
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Smolensk is a city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River, 360km west-southwest of Moscow. On the 5th (Sun), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, view the masterpieces at Art Gallery at the Smolensk State Museum Reserve, pause for some photo ops at Monument Grateful Russia to the Heroes of 1812, then appreciate the history behind Square Memory of the Heroes, then explore the historical opulence of Smolensk Fortress, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspensky Sobor). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Gnyozdovo Historical Archeological and Natural Museum Reserve, examine the collection at Smolensk Beauty Museum of Ethnography and Local Lore, see the interesting displays at Smolensk State Museum Reserve, then pause for some photo ops at Sculpture Deer, and finally appreciate the history behind Monument to Aleksandr Tvardovskiy and Vasiliy Tyorkin.
To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Smolensk route builder.
Traveling by car from Moscow to Smolensk takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Tula.
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To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Smolensk route builder.
Traveling by car from Moscow to Smolensk takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Tula.
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Tula — 4 nights
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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.Tula is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Tula State Museum of Weapons, get engrossed in the history at Tula Kremlin Museum, see the interesting displays at Tula Museum of Samovars, and pause for some photo ops at Memorial Complex to Defenders of Motherland Sky.
To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Tula travel website.
Traveling by car from Smolensk to Tula takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive to Kolomna.
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Kolomna — 3 nights
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Kolomna is an ancient city of Moscow Oblast, Russia, situated at the confluence of the Moskva and Oka Rivers, 114km (by rail) southeast of Moscow. Venture out of the city with trips to Cathedral of the Assumption (in Poshchupovo) and Konstantinovo (Gosudarstvennyy Muzey-Zapovednik S. A. Yesenina & Estate of S. Yesenin's Parents Museum). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Muzeynaya Fabrika Kolomenskoy Pastily and have fun and explore at Museum House of Samovar.
To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Kolomna day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Tula to Kolomna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In February in Kolomna, expect temperatures between 31°F during the day and 22°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Murom.
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To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Kolomna day trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Tula to Kolomna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In February in Kolomna, expect temperatures between 31°F during the day and 22°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Murom.
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Murom — 2 nights
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Murom is a historical city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, which sprawls along the left bank of the Oka River. On the 14th (Tue), examine the collection at Khlebnaya Gornitsa, pause for some photo ops at Monument to Peter and Fevronia, Murom saints, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Transfiguration monastery, and finally appreciate the history behind Statue of Ilya Muromets. Here are some ideas for day two: snap pictures at Cable-braced bridge, don't miss a visit to Resurrection Monastery, then pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Trinity Convent, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Nicholas Church on the Embankment (Nikolo-Naberezhnaya).
To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Murom sightseeing planning app.
Traveling by car from Kolomna to Murom takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus, subway, and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Vladimir.
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To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Murom sightseeing planning app.
Traveling by car from Kolomna to Murom takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus, subway, and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Vladimir.
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Vladimir — 3 nights
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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.Change things up with these side-trips from Vladimir: Church of Boris and Gleb (in Kideksha) and Suzdal (Suzdal Kremlin, Museum Complex Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery, &more). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Borodins' Blacksmith Shop, don't miss a visit to Bolshaya Moskovskaya Street, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Assumption Cathedral, and appreciate the history behind Monument to Prince Vladimir And Saint Fedor.
To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Vladimir tour website.
You can drive from Murom to Vladimir in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kostroma.
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Kostroma — 4 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.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kostroma: Sumarokovskaya Elk Farm (in Sumarokovo) and Ples (Mountain Levitan & Provincial ARTgallery-M). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Dom Gorodskogo Golovy Botnikova Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Monastery of st Ipaty, have fun and explore at Terem Snegurochki, and admire the landmark architecture of The Resurrection Church on the Debra.
To see ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Kostroma day trip site.
Getting from Vladimir to Kostroma by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In February in Kostroma, expect temperatures between 30°F during the day and 21°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive to Yaroslavl.
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Yaroslavl — 3 nights
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A World Heritage Site boasting hundreds of architectural monuments, Yaroslavl sits on the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl Rivers and is renowned for its historical town center.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Yaroslavl: Rostov (Church of the Saviour on Anteroom, State Museum Preserve Rostov Kremlin, &more). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Yaroslavl Embankment, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John the Baptist Church, see the interesting displays at Einstein's Entertaining Sciences Museum, and don't miss a visit to Vvedenskiy Tolga Convent.
For where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Yaroslavl trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Kostroma to Yaroslavl takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°F in February, and nighttime lows around 21°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
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Pereslavl-Zalessky — 1 night
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Pereslavl-Zalessky, also known as Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, is a town in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, located on the main Moscow–Yaroslavl road and on the southeastern shore of Lake Pleshcheyevo at the mouth of the Trubezh River. Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Museum "What Russians Have Discovered", take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nikolsky Women's Monastery, and then examine the collection at Museum of Flat Irons.
To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Pereslavl-Zalessky attractions tool.
Traveling by car from Yaroslavl to Pereslavl-Zalessky takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can go by car to Sergiyev Posad.
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To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Pereslavl-Zalessky attractions tool.
Traveling by car from Yaroslavl to Pereslavl-Zalessky takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can go by car 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. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Gefsimansky Chernigovsky Skit (convent), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of St. John Chrysostom Nativity, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Assumption.
For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Sergiyev Posad online travel route planner.
Getting from Pereslavl-Zalessky to Sergiyev Posad by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train. In February, daytime highs in Sergiyev Posad are 28°F, while nighttime lows are 19°F. On the 28th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Sergiyev Posad online travel route planner.
Getting from Pereslavl-Zalessky to Sergiyev Posad by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train. In February, daytime highs in Sergiyev Posad are 28°F, while nighttime lows are 19°F. On the 28th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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.
