10 days in Moscow & St. Petersburg 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.

Moscow is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Red Square, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Basil's Cathedral, browse the range of quality goods at GUM, and walk around Patriarch's Pond.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Moscow travel route site.

New Delhi, India to Moscow is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You'll gain 2.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Moscow due to the time zone difference. In March, Moscow is cooler than New Delhi - with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel to St. Petersburg.

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, admire the landmark architecture of Peter and Paul Fortress, and get engrossed in the history at Kazan Cathedral.

To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the St. Petersburg online day trip planner.

You can take a train from Moscow to St. Petersburg in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 2°C in March, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel back home.