3 Days Itinerary in Perm, Russia - Travel Guide

Days	Description
1	Day 1 - Embrace the Energy of Perm
2	Day 2 - The Heart and Soul of Perm
3	Day 3 - The Unseen Face of Perm

Introduction

Unearth the vivacious charm of Perm, Russia! This 3-day itinerary lets you drink in the drama of the Ural Mountains, delve into deep-rooted history and traditions, and devour delectable Russian cuisine. Wrap your senses around this less trodden Russian city that fiercely embodies old Russia's pride and modern Russia's gusto.

Day 1 - Embrace the Energy of Perm

Kick start our day with a hearty Russian breakfast, picturing eggs laid on a bed of blinis, identical twins with a hint of crepes, and smothered in caviar. You wonder why they'd serve dessert for breakfast till you taste it. With smiles wider than our faces, let's head to Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre. It's a jigsaw puzzle of grace and drama waiting to be solved. Tread lightly; you wouldn't want to wake the swans! Next, we cruise down the Kama River. The sun flirting with the water makes it feel like you're on Van Gogh's color palette. This fiery play of light and shadows paints the perfect backdrop for the Khokhlovka architectural-ethnographic open-air museum. These majestic teakwood structures are Russia's love letter to its past. With frozen fingers and warm hearts, we retire to our hotel after savoring some rustic Russian delicacies for dinner. Yes, the beetroot soup does match the sunset!

Day 2 - The Heart and Soul of Perm

Awake, my friend, for the Russian sun awaits. After breakfast, we journey to Perm State Art Gallery, where the Hall of Wooden Sculptures greets us. The glow of carefully carved wooden iconostases, embodiments of Russian religious upbringing, can invoke awe in the most stoic hearts. Lunch relishes us with a traditional Russian Pirozhki, a pastry pillow filled with joy and meat or maybe some candied fruits! Rested and refreshed, it's time for a ride on the nostalgia track at Perm's Motovilikha Plants Museum. Quite a mouthful, isn't it? Wait till you see the exhibits! End this day on a strangely soothing note at the Perm Animal Style, museum that houses desolate beauty of artifacts from Perm's ancient culture. A steamy bowl of hearty borscht complements the lingering taste of history in your mouth.

Day 3 - The Unseen Face of Perm

Breakfast is an affair of strong coffee and warm medovik today. Let's treat your adventurous side to the mystery of the Kungur Ice Cave. As you glide through icy bowers, you dip into the mysteries of nature wrapped in tales of old world charm and penultimate beauty. Lunch takes an exciting turn with Pelmeni, Russian dumplings masquerading as rounded rainbow prisms, bathing in a rich, simmering broth. For our last evening in Perm, we soak in the freshness and tranquility of the Gorky Park. Picture a lush green blanket dotted with giggling kids, elderly couples walking arm-in-arm, vendors shouting out curd-popcorn prices, and us, in the middle of it all, bidding goodbye to the city. A sweet yet tangy kissel makes for a fitting end, sending us off with a promise to return.