16 days in Belgorod, Rostov-on-Don & Moscow Itinerary

Belgorod is a city and the administrative center of Belgorod Oblast, Russia, located on the Seversky Donets River just 40km north of the border with Ukraine. Belgorod is known for museums, parks, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Museum-Diorama Kursk Battle. Belgorod Direction, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Cross Church, and make a trip to Temple Chapel of Saint Ioasaf.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Belgorod day trip planning site.

Doha, Qatar to Belgorod is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Doha in April, with highs in Belgorod at 16°C and lows at 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Rostov-on-Don.

The gateway to the northern Caucasus region, Rostov-on-Don serves as a stopover for travelers on their way to the country's celebrated Black Sea coast.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rostov-on-Don: Golf & Country Club Don (in Starocherkasskaya) and Taganrog (Beauty Salon TROPIC & SPA, Gorky Park, &more). Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Family Resort The South Pole, don't miss a visit to Teatralnaya Square, appreciate the history behind Monument Small North Caucasus Railway, and stop by Underpass Art.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Rostov-on-Don attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Belgorod to Rostov-on-Don takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In April in Rostov-on-Don, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel to Moscow.

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.

Get out of town with these interesting Moscow side-trips: Bath House in Borzyye (in Borzyye), Moscow Brewing Company (in Mytishchi) and Tserkov' Blagoveshcheniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy (in Pavlovskaya Sloboda). The adventure continues: make a trip to Red Square, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, admire the masterpieces at Armoury Chamber, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Basil's Cathedral.

Plan my day in Moscow using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

You can fly from Rostov-on-Don to Moscow in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Rostov-on-Don in April, with highs in Moscow at 11°C and lows at 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.