57 days in Moscow Itinerary

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.

Escape the urban bustle at Bird Park Vorobyi and Park Novodevichi Prudy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Moscow: Sergiyev Posad (Trinity Cathedral, The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, &more), Mytishchi (Kva-Kva Park & Ice Palace Arena Mytischi) and Kostin Dvor (in Sen’kino-Sekerino). Spend the 4th (Wed) exploring nature at Losiny Ostrov National Park. Spend the 7th (Sat) exploring nature at MGU Botanic Garden. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Red Square, examine the collection at Moscow Kremlin, explore the galleries of Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve, and admire the masterpieces at State Tretyakov Gallery.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Moscow trip planner.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Sheremetyevo International Airport, Domodedovo International Airport, Ostafyevo International Airport, Vnukovo International Airport and Zhukovsky International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Moscow can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.