ACCOMMODATION
4-star centrally located hotels: 14 nights Tourist Ger Camp: 1 night Aboard the train: 4 night |
TRANSPORT
Private airport/station/hotel transfers Trains between the cities Private drivers |
SIGHTSEEING
Guided tours with private transport, visits to sights and museums in each destination; Activities: cooking class, folk show |
MEALS
16 breakfasts 2 lunches 1 dinners 3 meals onboard Tartar sweets tasting |
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Day 1: Arrival in MoscowTransfers: A private arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard City Center Hotel, Moscow Meals: Not included Optionals: St. Petersburg extension* *Contact your travel specialist for more information. Day 2: Exploring the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of MoscowTransport: No transport needed
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard City Center Hotel, Moscow Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: With the guide, you explore the Red square and the Kremlin, including the Armoury Chamber. You also go inside St. Basil's Cathedral and have an opportunity to sample delicious ice-cream in GUM. Day 3: Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery & Moscow Subway RideTransport: Moscow subway, a private driver, an overnight train Moscow - Kazan
Accommodation: An overnight train Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: In the afternoon, you meet your guide and explore the Tretyakov Gallery, followed by a short ride in Moscow Subway. You then continue to the spectacular Cathedral of Christ the Savior and enjoy the views from Sparrow Hills. Day 4: Kazan Sightseeing Tour & Tatar Cooking Master ClassTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Ramada Hotel, Kazan Meals: Breakfast, lunch Sightseeing: In the morning after some rest, you explore the Kazan Kremlin, including the Qol Sharif Mosque, the Soyembika Tower, the Annunciation Cathedral and the Governor's Palace. You then have a traditional Tartar lunch, including a cooking masterclass. You then continue exploring the city. Day 5: Trip to Sviyazhsk and Chak-Chak MuseumTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Ramada Hotel, Kazan Meals: Breakfast, tasting Sightseeing: After breakfast, you set off on a day trip to the famous island of Sviyazhsk to explore the Dormition Monastery, the Monastery of John the Baptist and the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius. You then discover the chack-chack museum, where you sample traditional Tartar sweets. Day 6: Arrival in EkaterinburgTransport: A private driver, a train Kazan - Ekaterinburg
Accommodation: Park Inn Hotel, Ekaterinburg Meals: Breakfast box, meal on board Sightseeing: You spend this day aboard the train and have an excellent opportunity to enjoy the scenery and the views of Russian countryside. Day 7: Last Days of Russian Imperial Family Tour in EkaterinburgTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Park Inn Hotel, Ekaterinburg Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: In the first half of the day, you explore the historical center of Ekaterinburg and travel to the Europe - Asia monument. After lunch, you visit the places related to the last days of Russian Imperial family, including the Ipatiev House - the place of the execution of Russian Imperial family, the Church on Blood, and the Monastery Complex “Ganina Yama”. Day 8: On Board the TrainYou spend this day on board the train.
Meals: Breakfast box, meal on board. Day 9: On Board the TrainYou spend this day on board the train.
Meals: Not included. Day 10: Listvyanka Village Tour & Baikal MuseumTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Anastasia Hotel, Nikola Village Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Today you enjoy a guided tour of Lisvyanka Village, including the Baikal Limnological Museum and Aquarium. You then take a chair-lift to the famous view-point by the Chersky Rock and St. Nicolas Church. Day 11: Trip to Taltsy VillageTransport: A private driver, a cruise on Lake Baikal
Accommodation: Anastasia Hotel, Nikola Village Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Enjoy a day trip to Taltsy Village, an open-air museum of wooden architecture. Day 12: Irkutsk City TourTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Irkutsk Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Today you discover the landmarks of Irkutsk, including Angara River embankment, the only Catholic Cathedral, and the Polish Roman Church. You then travel to Znamensky Monastery and Block 130. Day 13: On Board the TrainYou spend this day on board the train.
Meals: Breakfast box. Day 14: Visiting the Gandan Monastery & Trip to Gorkhi-Terelji National ParkTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Sightseeing: Together with your guide, you start your tour by visiting the Mongolian Buddhist Gandan Monastery in Ulan Bator. You then travel to the Ger camp, where you have lunch. Continue your tour through the scenic Gorkhi-Terelji National Park and explore the famous Turtle Rock and the Aryabal Temple. Optionals: Pony riding at the Ger Camp*. *Contact your travel specialist for more information. Day 15: Meeting a Nomadic Family & Exploring the Genghis Khan StatueTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, Ulan Bator Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: In the morning, you visit a nomadic family. You then travel to the Tuul River to see the famous statue of Genghis Khan and explore its interiors. After lunch, you carry on to Zaisan Hill - Ulan Bator's best viewpoint and to the cashmere factory. Day 16: City Tour & Folk Show in Ulan BatorTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, Ulan Bator Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Today you explore the highlights of Ulan Bator, including the National Museum of Mongolia, the Parlament house, and the central Sukhbaatar Square. In the evening, you are invited to the Mongolian folk show at the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Day 17: Flight to VladivostokTransfers: airport transfers and flight to Vladivostok with a layover
Meals: Breakfast Day 18: Vladivostok City TourTransfers: A private driver
Accommodation: Lotte hotel, Vladivostok Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: You first explore the Eagle's Nest observation point to get a magnificent bird’s-eye view over the city and Golden Horn Bay. You then drive across the Russky Bridge to visit «Novosiltsevskaya battery» fortification. You continue with visiting Submarine S-56 and exploring the Vladivostok Railway Station that is the terminus of the Trans-Siberian railroad. Day 19: Free DayAccommodation: Lotte hotel, Vladivostok
Meals: Breakfast Optionals: Harbor Cruise, Dacha Tour and Evening Tour of Vladivostok*. *Contact your travel specialist for more information. Day 20: Departure from VladivostokTransfers: A private airport transfer Meals: Breakfast
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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My wife and I used this company for our Trans Siberian Railway trip from Vladivostok to Moscow and St. Petersburg last May(2018) stopping at eight cities in between. We were very happy with the guided tours, all the guides were good English speaking, and three of them were outstanding! - John Irwin about his trip
I highly recommend this company. I took a 3-week tour with them and thoroughly enjoyed it. - Sandra Raynolds about her trip
I thought that the ride between cities would be boring but in truth I could not take my eyes off the scenery. Siberia is not entirely forest but mountains, rivers, small villages and large cities. Books I brought with me went unread. - Pam Stubing about her trip
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