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Russia in 7-10 days

Russia itineraries are extremely varied, as one would expect give the country’s massive size. The type of travel available in Russia is richly diverse.

Adventurous travelers looking to get away from it all can escape to Siberia for the snowy experience of a lifetime, or those seeking a bit more comfort and who have a lot of time can meander through history aboard the historic Trans-Siberian Railroad.

History buffs will be in heaven on a richly cultural visit to St. Petersburg and Moscow. And nature lovers will discover a truly beautiful and diverse landscape of wildlife and wilderness.

The size of Russia does somewhat dictate the amount of time you spend in any given place. The majority of Russia tour itineraries are no fewer than 7 days, most much longer.

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Russia in 6-8 Days

If you have about one week in Russia, you will have just enough time for a visit to the top two cities, Saint Petersburg and Moscow. Hitting the highlights of each unique location, you will see the most famous Russia sights on these tours.

Days 1-3, Saint Petersburg: Get acquainted with Saint Petersburg and tour famous sights such as St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Hermitage Museum, the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, and Peterhof Palace.

Days 4-7, Moscow: Take a relaxing, high-speed train from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. Explore the vast structures of Red Square and immerse yourself in the fascinating Moscow culture and history.

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Russia in 2 weeks

With two weeks, you have a little more time to dive deep into the culture, history, and communities of Russia. Although you still hit the top destinations of Saint Petersburg and Moscow, you also get to visit the historic Solovetsky Islands, the world’s largest Arctic city, Murmansk, and the ancient Golden Ring city, Yaroslavl.

Days 1-4, Saint Petersburg: Explore the ‘City of the Tsars’ and its architectural monuments and top attractions including Kazan Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, Mariinsky (advanced booking essential), and the Hermitage museum.

Days 5-7, Solovetsky Islands: Take a ferry on the White Sea to the Solovetsky Islands and nearby Bolshoi Zayatsky Island.

Days 8-9, Murmansk: Learn about the “hero city’s” role in World War II and visit Teriberka, an Arctic fishing town.

Days 10-11, Yaroslavl: Take a walking tour of the ancient and largest city of the “Golden Ring,” including the Kotorosl and Volga Rivers.

Days 12-14, Moscow: Tour the famous Red Square including St. Basil’s Cathedral, the GUM Department store, the State Historical Museum, and the Moscow Kremlin.

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The Trans-Siberian Railway Express

This concise version of the traditional Trans-Siberian Railway route hits all of the main attractions in about half the time. Starting in Moscow, this nine-day journey takes you across the Siberian terrain until you reach the famous Lake Baikal.

Days 1-2, Moscow: Hit the the top must-see destinations, including Red Square’s impressive buildings.

Days 3-4, Kazan and Ekaterinburg: Cross from Europe to Asia while visiting historic Russian Orthodox churches and a kremlin wall.

Day 5, Novosibirsk: Stop in this Siberian hub to visit the Opera House, Lenin Square, and the Ob River.

Days 6-7, Irkutsk: Experience the classic wooden architecture of the “capital” of Siberia.

Day 8-9, Lake Baikal: Explore the world’s oldest and deepest freshwater lake.

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Interesting cities with beautiful old towns explored with a guide who knows them inside out. All the cities are different and it was wonderful to visit them in the winter.
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I have been traveling with ACIS for almost 20 years, and I have yet to be disappointed! From the planning stages to the actual travel abroad, the ACIS team is attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. Traveling with them, I know that the entire experience, from excursions to food to hotels, will be top-notch. I love that there are always little surprises along the way, too….some little cultural experience or bonus stop that adds to an already amazing itinerary. I have traveled once with a different company, and that experience proved that you get what you pay for! With ACIS, I can rest assured that my group will walk away from the trip feeling happy with their investment.
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ACIS has been my go to for leading educational tours through Europe. I went in 1989 as a student and led my last trip in 2022. They have always had the highest standards and will jump to fix anything unpleasant that comes up unexpectedly. Their guides are experienced and fun, the hotels are good and the food is great.

But the best part is knowing just how helpful everyone in support roles can be. Planning is stressful and ACIS tries hard to alleviate as much ad possible.
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Trip was great but was spoiled by poor weather - not your fault I know but it did impact my enjoyment of the cities
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