The most epic journey of all by rail, the Trans-Siberian is the longest railway in the world and the only rail journey to span two continents and take you through such unforgettable scenery of unbounded open lands. From Moscow to Vladivostok it covers about 9,300 km, a 7 day journey by train if you travel non-stop. It is also a perfect chance to get to know the real Russia, its people and its day-to-day culture. You’ll relish the beauty of the Ural Mountains and the legendary, mysterious land of Siberia; see one of the most interesting places in the world, Lake Baikal; and reach the Pacific Ocean after traversing the vast spaces of two continents. Your journey starts in the west of Russia, in Moscow, and ends in Vladivostok on the east coast. This is approximately a third of the way across the world and the journey crosses 8 time zones. The ultimate dream - to explore the most enormous country and leave your footprints on the shores of the Pacific - can come true for anyone who’s ready to stop dreaming and take up the challenge!
A bus tour around the city. Enjoy a panoramic view of Moscow from the “Sparrow Hills” observation platform, visit “Poklonnaya Hills” - monument in honour of victory in the Great World War. Free time.
Day 3
You will see the Kremlin, St. Basil's cathedral, Red Square and the world-renowned Lenin Mausoleum. On request we can arrange a visit to the Armoury. After lunch in the centre of Moscow a guided tour of the Moscow Underground and the Old Arbat street, famous for its architectural masterpieces and souvenirs. Free time in the very centre of Moscow.
In the evening transfer to the railway station to catch your train to Siberia.
Day 4-6
Railway journey from Moscow to Irkutsk covering 5,191 km through Nizhni Novgorod, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk. We can organise a city tour in any of these cities at your request.
Day 7
Arival in Irkutsk. A bus sightseeing city tour. Visit the Regional Museum. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 8
Travel by bus to Listvyanka village. Visit the open air Wooden Architecture Museum in Taltsy, the Baikal Lake Museum and the St. Nicolas Russian Orthodox Church. Enjoy a boat tour on Lake Baikal. In the evening experience a real Siberian banya (optional). Overnight in a traditional wooden house.
Day 9
Free time in the morning. Explore the local village and the Lake Baikal area. Return to Irkutsk in the evening to catch a train to Buryatia.
Day 10
Arrive in Ulan Ude, the capital of the Buryat Republic. Sightseeing tour around a city and to Buddhist Monastery, Ivolgin Datsan. Enjoy a traditional Buryat-style lunch. Board the train in the evening.
Day 11-12
Another 2 days on the train.
Day 13
Arrival to Vladisvostok. A guided tour of the city. Visit City Fortress, the Intercession Church, the Catholic church, submarine museum on a real Soviet C-56 submarine or the Oceanarium ( optional).
Day 14
You will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Moscow.
For detailed itinerary of the tour please click here
CUSTOMERS REVIEW
The guides were excellent throughout. They all spoke excellent English and were very helpful at making suggestions and answering questions. We were very impressed with the guide's knowledge of history and of their cities. We also liked most of the hotels and thought they were very well-chosen. We found the train to be very relaxing and it was a perfect way to enjoy the scenery in comfort and warmth when it was so cold outside. Catherine Woods
PRICES
EXCL. FLIGHTS: £1,419 INCL. FLIGHTS: £1,979 * NO HIDDEN COSTS!
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