Moscow in Winter – 3 Day Itinerary for First-timers

Moscow in Winter – 3 Day Itinerary for First-timers, Moscow, Russia (B)

I know I’m beginning to sound like a broken record at this point, but I can’t help it! Visiting Moscow, Russia during the winter is SO worth being a little cold to experience.

Besides, when you think of Russia – do you think of hot summer days spent in shorts and sandals? Of course not. You imagine snowstorms, fur coats and icicles hanging from people’s faces. (Granted, Moscow is cold… but a lot of the extreme weather we are picturing is usually from more northern parts of Russia… and Siberia.)

Moscow is absolutely stunning in the winter. And, of course, there are also going to be far fewer tourists during the winter too. 

- If you need a little more inspiration of why visiting Moscow during the winter is beyond magical, check out this photo gallery by clicking here.

I was fortunate to have a little over a year to spend experiencing Moscow. However, if you only have 3 full days to spend in Moscow during the winter – this itinerary is sharing the best things to do in Moscow in 3 days and how to make the most of your time here. Enjoy! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Moscow in Winter – 3 Day Itinerary for First-timers
Guide Location: Russia » Moscow
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Lindsey Puls
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.have-clothes-will-travel.com/moscow-in-winter/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • The Kremlin
  • Grand Kremlin Palace
  • Cathedral Square
  • The Armoury
  • Red Square
  • St. Basil’s Cathedral
  • GUM Mall
  • Lenin’s Mausoleum
  • Savior Cathedral
  • Bolshoi Theatre
  • Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivago
  • Beluga
  • The Izmailovksy Market
  • Museum of Vodka
  • Mari Vanna
  • Varenichnaya №1
  • the Museum of Cosmonautics
  • Bunker-42 
  • The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
  • Tretyakov Gallery
  • Cafe Pushkin
  • Turandot
  • Metropol Hotel
  • The Four Seasons
  • The Ritz Carlton
  • Moscow Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel
  • Budapest Hotel
  • Centeral Hostel Moscow
  • Marriott Moscow Hotel Novy Arbat

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