ACCOMMODATION
4-star centrally located hotels: 6 nights 3-star lakeside hotel: 2 night Tourist Ger Camp: 1 night On board the train: 5 nights |
TRANSPORT
Private airport/station/hotel transfers Trains between the cities (private detachable car) Private drivers |
SIGHTSEEING
Guided tours with private transport, visits to sights and museums in each destination; Activities: a folk show, meeting Nomadic family |
MEALS
10 breakfasts 1 lunch 1 dinner 1 meal on board |
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Day 1: Arrival to BeijingTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Park Plaza Wangfujing Hotel, Beijing Meals: Not included Sightseeing: Today you arrive to the magnificent Chinese capital Beijing and are transferred to your hotel for check-in. You can spend the rest of the day, relaxing or exploring the city on your own. Optionals: Tour Extension in Beijing*. *Contact your travel specialist for more information. Day 2: Train to Ulan BatorMeals: Breakfast box
After check-out from the hotel, you travel to the capital of Mongolia, Ulan Bator by train. Day 3: Arrival in Ulan Bator & Free DayTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, Ulan Bator Meals: Not included Sightseeing: Upon your arrival to Ulan Bator, you are transferred to the hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure. Day 4: Visiting the Gandan Monastery & Trip to Gorkhi-Terelji National ParkTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp, Mongolia Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Sightseeing: Following breakfast, you meet the guide who takes you to the legendary Mongolian Buddhist Gandan Monastery. After exploring this amazing place, you continue your adventure from Ulan Bator to the picturesque Gorkhi-Terelji National Park where you visit the amazing Turtle Rock and enter the Aryabal Temple. Moreover, you have an overnight in a traditional Mongolian yurt in order to get closer to the local culture. Optionals: Pony Riding in Ger Camp, Mongolia*. *Contact your travel specialist for more information. Day 5: Meeting a Nomadic Family, Genghis Khan Statue & Folk ShowTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, Ulan Bator Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Your today's agenda starts with meeting a Nomadic family who will teach you some local traditions and way of life. After that you get to the banks of the Tuul River where a huge statue of Genghis Khan is located. Following a lunch break, you make your way to the picturesque Zaisan Hill to enjoy the best views of Ulan Bator and its surroundings. At the end of the day you attend the State National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble of Mongolia to see an amazing Mongolian folk show. Day 6: Ulan Bator Sightseeing TourTransport: Transfer to the station, Ulan-Bator to Irkutsk train
Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: After check-out you go on a guided tour around the brightest attractions of Ulan Bator. Firstly you explore the National Museum of Mongolia, preserving some outstanding collections of Mongolian cultural heritage. Then you walk along the main streets of the city, see the Parlament house and the central Sukhbaatar Square. In the evening you board a train to Irkutsk. Day 7: Arrival in Irkutsk & Transfer to Listvyanka VillageTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Krestovaya Pad Hotel, Listvyanka Meals: Not included Sightseeing: Upon your arrival to Irkutsk, you are met by your guide and transferred to the nearby Listvyanka Village. Day 8: Listvyanka Village Tour & Baikal MuseumTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Krestovaya Pad Hotel, Listvyanka Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Today your day is dedicated to the exploration of the "Blue Eye of Siberia", famous Lake Baikal. You start the day with a guided tour to Listvyanka Village and the Baikal Limnological Museum and Aquarium. To get some truly postcard-like views of Baikal, you get the nearby viewpoint, followed by visiting the 19th century St. Nicolas church. Optionals: Lake Baikal Cruise*. *Contact your travel specialist for more information. Day 9: Trip to Taltsy Village & Transfer to IrkutskTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Irkutsk Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: The day is dedicated to a trip to an open-air museum that provides some fine examples of outstanding wooden architecture, Taltsy Village. Afterwards, you get transferred to Irkutsk where you check in to the hotel and have the rest of the day free. Day 10: Irkutsk City TourTransport: Private driver
Meals: Breakfast, meal on board Sightseeing: Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel and have a guided tour around Irkutsk. A so-called "Paris of Siberia" has a lot in store, including the most popular meeting place among the locals - Angara River embankment, the only Catholic Cathedral in Irkutsk - the Polish Roman Church and the Byzantine style Kazan Church. Afterwards, you continue your journey to the final destination of the trip, gorgeous Moscow. Day 11: On Board the TrainMeals: Not included
You spend the day on board your train, admiring striking scenery of Russian nature from the window. Day 12: On Board the TrainMeals: Not included
You spend the day on board your train, admiring striking scenery of Russian nature from the window. Day 13: Arrival to MoscowTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard City Center Hotel, Moscow Meals: Not included Sightseeing: You arrive to the vibrant capital of Russia in the afternoon and are driven to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 14: Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery & Moscow Subway RideTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard City Center Hotel, Moscow Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Transport: A private driver Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard City Center Hotel, Moscow Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Today you take a true art therapy, visiting the world's largest collection of the Russian fine art, located in the Tretyakov Gallery. After that you have a subway ride around one of the most beautiful metro systems in the world - Moscow Subway. The other highlights of the day include the spectacular Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Sparrow Hills and the grand building of Moscow State University. Day 15: Exploring the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of MoscowTransport: A private driver
Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Meeting your guise you set off on an extensive Moscow city tour. Today you explore the very heart of fantastic Moscow - the Red Square and the Kremlin. Then you discover fancy collections in the famous Armoury Chamberhat, which houses unique crown jewels, coronation finery and world-famous Fabergé eggs. You also go inside the colorful St. Basil's Cathedral and GUM department store. Day 16: Departure from MoscowMeals: Breakfast
Sightseeing: This is the final day of your Trans-Siberian journey! Following breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for your flight back home. Optionals: St. Petersburg Extension*. *Contact your travel specialist for more information.
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Note: Please contact your travel specialist for all available dates. Note: At the time of booking, 20% deposit is requited.
Note: Due to specific travel arrangements and train departure times depending on the schedules of Russian and Mongolian Railways, the itinerary may be subject to change. Note: If we are not able to get 1st class train tickets, a whole 2nd class compartment (4 berths for 2 people's use) will be booked instead. |
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Great memories! The Trans-Siberian journey was incredible and very well-organized. We always knew we were well cared for! Great job! - Jacob Nelson about his trip
We appreciated everyone's kindness and hospitality! An outstanding trip! - Emily Harris about her trip
I couldn't even imagine how exciting and extensive the train tours can be. I loved every destination, especially Lake Baikal. This gorgeous natural masterpiece is definitely worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. - Josh Wilson about his trip
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