When the longest railway in the world was first opened at the end of the nineteenth century, it was considered a miracle. The railway connected up the enormous Russian Empire from East to West , giving travellers the chance to reach the Pacific by crossing 8 time zones and the vast spaces of the world’s largest country. Today it is still the longest and most amazing rail journey; you feel as if you’re travelling back in time. From mighty, cosmopolitan Moscow we go to the city of Yekaterinburg where the family of the last Tzar was murdered by the Bolsheviks; and then deep into the heart of the vast, mysterious land of Siberia, where the deepest lake on Earth, Baikal is located. You’ll see how enormous Russia is, what different people live there, how varied nature, wildlife and climate can be within one country. This exciting and challenging voyage is the perfect treat for anyone looking for a discovery holiday; you’ll see different ways of life and experience the unforgettable feeling that the Earth is truly endless. The memories of this journey will stay with you forever!
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 in the afternoon.
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 afternoon in the very centre of Moscow.
In the evening transfer to the railway station to catch your train to Siberia.
Day 4
Arrive in Yekaterinburg in the evening.
Day 5
A sightseeing bus tour around Yekaterinburg. You will see the Historic Square, Novo-Tikhvin monastery, Cathedral on The Blood. A gudied tour to the Monastery on the Romanov’s secret grave. Visit the border-line “Europe – Asia”.
Day 6-7
Onboard. You will pass through further Russian cities like Omsk, Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk.
Day 8
Arrival in Irkutsk. 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 (upon request). In the evening experience a real Siberian banya (optional). Overnight in a traditional wooden house.
Day 9
Transfer back to Irkutsk. A bus sightseeing city tour. Visit the Regional Museum. Catch the train in the evening.
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
Onboard.
Day 12
Arrive in Khabarovsk. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 13
A sightseeing walking city tour. Visit the Ethnographical museum. A bus tour to the Khekhtsirsky Reserve and visit the unique Forest museum. Catch the train in the evening.
Day 14
Arrival to Vladisvostok. A guided tour of the city. Visit City Fortress, the Intercession Church, the Catholic church, a submarine museum on a real Soviet C-56 submarine or the Oceanarium ( optional).
Day 15
You will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Moscow.
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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: £1,839 INCL. FLIGHTS: £2,399 * NO HIDDEN COSTS!
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