10-Day Adventure Itinerary in Russia

1. Day 1: Moscow
   From Sheremetyevo International Airport take a taxi (30 mins/15 miles) to Red Square.

   Visit Red Square and explore the historic sights such as St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Enjoy a Russian dinner at nearby Cafe Pushkin.

2. Day 2: Moscow
   Take a subway (20 minutes) from your hotel to Izmailovsky Market.

   Find unique souvenirs and antiques at Izmailovsky Market. After lunch, visit the nearby VDNKh which hosts an amusement park, space museum and more.

3. Day 3: Moscow to Kazan
   Take a train (12 hours) from Moscow to Kazan.

   Explore the city's unique blend of Tatar and Russian culture. Visit the Kazan Kremlin and Kul Sharif Mosque. Enjoy local cuisine at Chak-chak restaurant.

4. Day 4: Kazan
   Take a taxi (30 mins) from your hotel to Adrenaline Stadium.

   Experience adrenaline-rush activities such as ziplining, bungee jumping or a high-ropes course. Afterward, visit the Ekiyat Puppet Museum.

5. Day 5: Kazan to Sochi
   Take a flight (3 hours) from Kazan to Sochi.

   Explore Sochi's beautiful beaches and hike to the Akhshtyrskaya Cave next to the Black Sea. Visit the Skypark AJ Hackett for bungee jumping.

6. Day 6: Sochi to St. Petersburg
   Take a flight (3 hours) from Sochi to St. Petersburg.

   Visit the Hermitage Museum and explore the historic sights in the Nevsky Prospekt area. End the day with dinner at the luxurious Belmond Grand Hotel Europe.

7. Day 7: St. Petersburg
   Take a taxi (20 mins) from your hotel to Peterhof Palace.

   Explore the opulent summer palace of Peter the Great. Visit nearby Tsarskoye Selo for more palace exploration.

8. Day 8: St. Petersburg to Murmansk
   Take a flight (3 hours) from St. Petersburg to Murmansk.

   Visit the Murmansk Regional Museum of Local Lore to learn about the city's history. Take a boat tour to the North Cape and witness the Northern Lights (in season).

9. Day 9: Murmansk
   Take a taxi (30 mins) from your hotel to Saami Village.

   Immerse yourself in Saami culture. Enjoy traditional food, reindeer sledding and a sauna. Afterwards, visit the Murmansk Oceanarium.

10. Day 10: Murmansk to Moscow
    Take a flight or train from Murmansk back to Moscow for your return flight home.

    Take a leisurely stroll through the Zaryadye Park before leaving Moscow and reminiscing on your incredible Russian adventure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Red Square and Kremlin (4 hours, free)
• Cafe Pushkin (2 hours, $30/person)
• Izmailovsky Market (4 hours, free)
• VDNKh (3 hours, $10/person)
• Train to Kazan (12 hours, $40/person)
• Kazan Kremlin and Kul Sharif Mosque (4 hours, $10/person)
• Chak-chak restaurant (2 hours, $25/person)
• Adrenaline Stadium (3 hours, $50/person)
• Ekiyat Puppet Museum (2 hours, $5/person)
• Flight to Sochi (3 hours, $100/person)
• Akhshtyrskaya Cave (3 hours, $20/person)
• Skypark AJ Hackett for bungee jumping (2 hours, $80/person)
• Flight to St. Petersburg (3 hours, $80/person)
• Hermitage Museum and Nevsky Prospekt sights (5 hours, $15/person)
• Belmond Grand Hotel Europe (2 hours, $50/person)
• Peterhof Palace (4 hours, $20/person)
• Tsarskoye Selo (3 hours, $10/person)
• Flight to Murmansk (3 hours, $120/person)
• Murmansk Regional Museum of Local Lore (2 hours, $5/person)
• Boat tour to North Cape (5 hours, $150/person)
• Saami Village (5 hours, $100/person)
• Murmansk Oceanarium (2 hours, $15/person)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Suzdal from Moscow. If you have less time, skip Murmansk and take an extra day trip from St. Petersburg instead. Be prepared for long travel times between destinations when taking trains or flights.