ACCOMMODATION
4-star centrally located hotels: 15 nights Tourist Ger Camp: 1 night Aboard the train: 4 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 cooking class, a folk show, a lake cruise |
MEALS
17 breakfasts 2 lunches 1 dinners 3 meals on board Tartar sweets tasting |
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Day 1: Arrival to VladivostokTransfers: A private airport transfer
Meals: Breakfast Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: Flight to Ulan BatorTransport: airport transfers and flight to Ulan Bator with a layover
Meals: Breakfast Day 5: Arrival in Ulan BatorTransfers: A private arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, Ulan Bator Meals: Not included Optionals: Beijing extension* *Contact your travel specialist for more information. Day 6: 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. In the evening, you return to the camp Optional: Pony Riding in the Ger Camp. Day 7: Meeting a Nomadic Family, Genghis Khan Statue & Folk ShowTransport: 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. In the evening, you are invited to a Mongolian folk show. Day 8: Ulan Bator Sightseeing TourTransport: A private driver, Ulan-Bator to Irkutsk train
Accommodation: 1st class compartment on an Ulan-Bator to Irkutsk train 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. After the tour, you have some free time in the city. Later in the day, you driver takes you to the train where you board a train heading to Irkutsk. Day 9: Arrival in Irkutsk & Transfer to Listvyanka VillageTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Anastasia Hotel, Nikola Village Meals: Not included Sightseeing: This day is free for you to explore the surroundings. Day 10: Listvyanka Village Tour and Baikal MuseumTransport: A private driver, a train Kazan - Ekaterinburg
Accommodation: Anastasia Hotel, Nikola Village Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: After breakfast, your guide takes on a tour of Listvyanka Village, followed by a visit to the Baikal Limnological Museum and Aquarium. You then take a chairlift to the famous view point by Chersky Rock. Then continue to the 19th century wooden St. Nicolas church and the local fish market. Day 11: Trip to Taltsy Village & Transfer to IrkutskTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Irkutsk Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: Enjoy a day trip to Taltsy Village, an open-air museum of wooden architecture. After the tour, you are transferred to Irkutsk and have the rest of the day at your leisure. Day 12: Irkutsk City TourTransport: A private driver, Irkutsk - Ekaterinburg train
Accommodation: 1st class compartment on an Irkutsk - Ekaterinburg train Meals: Breakfast, a meal on board 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. After the tour you board the train going to Ekaterinburg. Day 13: On Board the TrainYou spend this day on board the train.
Meals: Not included. Day 14: Arrival in EkaterinburgTransport: A private driver
Accommodation: Park Inn Hotel, Ekaterinburg Meals: Not included Sightseeing: Upon arrival, you are transferred to the hotel for overnight. Day 15: 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 16: Arrival in KazanTransport: A private driver, Ekaterinburg - Kazan train
Accommodation: Ramada Hotel, Kazan Meals: Breakfast, meal on board Sightseeing: You spend this day on board the train. In the evening you arrive in Kazan, where you stay overnight. Day 17: Kazan Sightseeing Tour & Visit to the KremlinTransport: 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 18: Trip to Sviyazhsk and Chak-Chak MuseumTransport: A private driver, Kazan - Moscow train
Accommodation: 1st class compartment on a Kazan - Moscow train Meals: Breakfast, tasting, a meal on board 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. After the tour, you board a train heading to Moscow. Day 19: Exploring the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of MoscowTransport: Private driver
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard City Center Hotel, Moscow Meals: Breakfast Sightseeing: After you check in to your hotel and have breakfast, you meet your guide. Together with the guide, you explore the Red square and the Kremlin, including the Armoury Chamber. You also go inside St. Basil's Cathedral and sample delicious ice-cream in GUM. Day 20: Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery & Moscow Subway RideTransport: Moscow subway, a private driver, an overnight train Moscow - Kazan
Accommodation: Marriott Courtyard City Center Hotel, Moscow 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 21: Departure from MoscowTransfers: a private hotel to airport transfer Meals: Breakfast Optionals: Saint Petersburg extension*. *Contact your travel specialist for more information.
Note: Please contact your travel specialist for all available dates. Note: At the time of booking, 20% deposit is requited.
Not included: international flights, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, gratuities and all personal expenses. 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. IMPORTANT: Any changes and add-ons required to be made on your itinerary after the final confirmation has been sent to you are subject to $150 modification fee. Trip assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our emergency line support available from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Moscow time) on weekdays and weekends. |
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