Sochi in 7 Days: A Complete Week-Long Getaway Itinerary (2026)

Morning: Arrive at Sochi International Airport (AER). Take bus 105 or a Yandex Taxi (≈600–800 RUB) to your hotel in central Sochi (e.g., near Riviera Park). Check-in and rest.

Afternoon: Walk to Riviera Park (ул. Егорова, 1). Explore the subtropical gardens, the Ferris wheel, and the beach. Lunch at Café Del Mar (pasta ≈350 RUB).

Evening: Dinner at Restaurant Bona Capona (Georgian cuisine, khachapuri ≈250 RUB). Stroll along the Primorskaya embankment.

Morning: Visit Sochi Arboretum (Kurortny Prospekt, 74). Take the cable car up (≈300 RUB). See exotic plants and panoramic sea views. Spend 2–3 hours.

Afternoon: Walk down to the Sochi Maritime Terminal and the long promenade. Lunch at Bistro No. 1 (borscht ≈200 RUB).

Evening: Watch sunset from the lighthouse pier. Dinner at Restaurant Admiral (seafood platter ≈800 RUB).

Morning: Take the Lastochka electric train (≈150 RUB) from Sochi station to Olympic Park. Explore the Fisht Stadium, Iceberg Skating Palace, and the Formula 1 track. Rent a bike (≈400 RUB/hour) to cover the area.

Afternoon: Walk to Adler Beach (free public access). Swim and relax. Lunch at Shashlyk House on the beach (shashlik ≈350 RUB).

Evening: Return by train. Dinner at Khinkalnaya (khinkali ≈300 RUB for 5 pieces).

Morning: Take bus 105 or a taxi (≈1,500 RUB) to Krasnaya Polyana (Rosa Khutor resort). Buy a cable car ticket (≈1,200 RUB) to the Rosa Peak (2,320 m). Enjoy snow-capped views even in summer.

Afternoon: Lunch at the mountain café (blini with condensed milk ≈250 RUB). Try the rope park or zipline (≈800 RUB).

Evening: Return to Sochi. Dinner at Restaurant Gosti (Russian dumplings ≈400 RUB).

Morning: Take a taxi to Mount Akhun (≈700 RUB from central Sochi). Climb the stone observation tower (free). Views of the Caucasus and sea. Hike the Eagle’s Nest trail (1.5 hours, easy).

Afternoon: Visit the Agura Waterfalls nearby (entrance ≈200 RUB). Picnic lunch with local cheese and fruit from the market.

Evening: Dinner at Restaurant Na Dvoryanskoi (European fusion, main dish ≈600 RUB).

Morning: Explore the Sochi Central Market (ул. Горького, 56). Buy fresh fruit, nuts, and local honey (≈500 RUB for a basket).

Afternoon: Visit the Matsesta Hydrotherapy Complex (≈1,500 RUB for a basic session). The mineral waters are famous for healing. Book in advance.

Evening: Dinner at Café Abkhazia (lobio and adjika ≈350 RUB).

Morning: Spend 2–3 hours at the central beach (Riviera Beach). Swim and have a final breakfast at Coffee House (omelette ≈200 RUB).

Afternoon: Check out. Take a taxi to the airport (≈800 RUB). Depart.

Accommodation (6 nights): 15,000–25,000 RUB (mid-range hotel or apartment in central Sochi or Adler).

Food (7 days): 10,000–15,000 RUB (cafés and local restaurants, three meals a day).

Transport (within Sochi + Krasnaya Polyana): 5,000–8,000 RUB (buses, trains, taxis).

Attractions & cable cars: 5,000–7,000 RUB (Arboretum, Rosa Khutor, Matsesta).

Total per person: ≈35,000–55,000 RUB (excluding flights).

Airport to city: Bus 105 (≈100 RUB) or Yandex Taxi (≈600–800 RUB).

Public transport: Buses and marshrutkas (≈25–50 RUB per ride). The Lastochka train connects Sochi to Adler and Olympic Park (≈150 RUB).

Taxis: Use Yandex Go app. Trips within central Sochi ≈200–400 RUB, to Krasnaya Polyana ≈1,500–2,000 RUB.

Car rental: From 2,500 RUB/day (not necessary for this itinerary).

Best months: May–June (beach + green mountains) and September–October (warm sea, fewer crowds).

Summer (July–August): Hot (30°C+), busy beaches, higher prices.

Winter (December–March): Ski season in Krasnaya Polyana, but sea is cold. This itinerary works best in spring/autumn.