TRAVELAUX · RU · MASTER JOURNEY
Russia — Comprehensive Master Journey & Activity Catalogue
Discover Russia through seven independently selectable regional itineraries, from Moscow and Saint Petersburg to the Golden Ring, Kazan, Lake Baikal and the Far East. Routes in Russia’s Ukraine-border areas, Crimea and other occupied Ukrainian territories are excluded. Travel advisory: the UK Foreign Office and US State Department currently advise against all travel to Russia nationwide, including cities away from Ukraine. These are destination-planning ideas only. Travelaux must review client nationality, visas, payment options, insurance, transport, local security and operating permissions before confirming any arrangements.
Extended journey
Discover Russia through seven independently selectable regional itineraries, from Moscow and Saint Petersburg to the Golden Ring, Kazan, Lake Baikal and the Far East. Routes in Russia’s Ukraine-border areas, Crimea and other occupied Ukrainian territories are excluded. Travel advisory: the UK Foreign Office and US State Department currently advise against all travel to Russia nationwide, including cities away from Ukraine. These are destination-planning ideas only. Travelaux must review client nationality, visas, payment options, insurance, transport, local security and operating permissions before confirming any arrangements.
Journey chapters
- Moscow — Red Square, Museums and Historic Streets Discover the capital through Red Square, its monumental architecture, art collections, parks and historic Metro stations. Entry to state sites and transport arrangements must be confirmed. Moscow Open this chapter →
- Saint Petersburg — Palaces, Canals and Art Explore the Hermitage, historic city center, riverfront, fortress and imperial residences. Seasonal opening times for gardens, fountains and palace interiors vary. Saint Petersburg Open this chapter →
- Golden Ring — Suzdal, Vladimir and Historic Towns Tour central Russia’s medieval towns and monastery ensembles, including Suzdal, Vladimir, Sergiev Posad and Yaroslavl. Choose a comfortable regional route rather than visiting every town in one day. Suzdal and Vladimir Open this chapter →
- Kazan and the Volga — Tatar Culture and River Heritage Explore Kazan Kremlin, Kul Sharif Mosque and the historic island town of Sviyazhsk, alongside local Tatar food and Volga river heritage. Confirm access, local schedules and river operations. Kazan and the Volga Open this chapter →
- Irkutsk and Lake Baikal — Lakeshores, Villages and Rail Heritage Build a lake-focused journey around Irkutsk, Listvyanka, Olkhon Island and the Circum-Baikal Railway. Boating, ice travel and nature excursions are weather- and season-dependent. Irkutsk and Lake Baikal Open this chapter →
- Russian Far East — Vladivostok and Kamchatka Explore Vladivostok’s maritime setting and Kamchatka’s volcanic landscapes as separate long-distance trip modules. Remote excursions require specialist permits, local operators and robust weather contingencies. Vladivostok and Kamchatka Open this chapter →
- Caucasus, Black Sea and Arctic — Specialist Regions Consider separate modules for the Elbrus foothills, Sochi’s Black Sea landscapes, Murmansk and the Arctic environment. These distant regions are not one continuous road itinerary. Caucasus and Russian Arctic Open this chapter →
Planning & verification
Independent attractions are not automatically bookable Travelaux tours. Timing, access and availability are subject to confirmation.
Source and travel details should be reconfirmed before departure.
A planning guide, not a confirmed travel booking.