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2021 Trans-Siberian Golden Program + Beijing
Moscow
Moscow
Saturday, Aug 13Monday, Aug 15, 2022
ruRussia
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to the gorgeous capital of Russia - Moscow! Your driver meets you at the airport or train station and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the charming city center on your own.

Optional pre-tour extension available: begin your journey with an exploration of the legendary Venice of the North and the brilliant Northern capital of Russia - St. Petersburg. Contact your travel specialist for details.

Day 2: Exploring the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of Moscow
This day is dedicated to the exploration of one of the most outstanding Moscow icons - the Kremlin and the heart of Moscow - the Red Square.

Following breakfast you meet your guide in the hotel lobby and walk to the Kremlin territory where you have a chance to explore the gems hidden behind the Kremlin walls such as the Cathedral Square and the Assumption and Annunciation cathedrals.

Then you visit the famous Armoury Chamber that houses a unique collection of crown jewels, stunning coronation finery, hand-forged armor and weapons, royal carriages and sleighs, and world-famous Fabergé eggs.

After a short break for coffee you take a walk through the beautiful Red Square, go inside the colorful St. Basil's Cathedral and explore the famous GUM department store.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have a welcome meeting with the tour leader. The rest of the day is free.

Day 3: Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery & Moscow Subway Ride
In the morning you check out from your hotel, meet your guide and enjoy a tour of the world-famous treasure trove of the Russian fine art, the Tretyakov Gallery, where you have amazing time viewing the gems of its collection, including the famous masterpieces of Ivan Aivazovsky, Mikhail Vrubel, and Viktor Vasnetsov.

After the tour of the Tretyakov Gallery you have a quick subway ride to explore the most beautiful stations of Moscow Subway, which is known to be one of the most beautiful and efficient metro systems in the world. Then you see the spectacular Cathedral of Christ the Savior and learn the story of its destruction and reconstruction.

Today you also have a chance to enjoy one of the best city views at Sparrow Hills and see the grand building of Moscow State University, the highest of seven Stalinist skyscrapers of Moscow.

After the tour you are transferred to the train station to board your private train car!

Day 1 MoscowSat, Aug 13
Marriott Courtyard Moscow
Marriott Courtyard Moscow
Voznesenskiy Pereulok, 7, Moscow, Russia, 125009
Deluxe Double Room Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Day 2 MoscowSun, Aug 14
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 3 MoscowMon, Aug 15
Marriott Courtyard Moscow
Departure: Private Transfer Minivan
Included
Russian Visa Processing Service
Included
Russian Visa Processing Service
Walking Tour of the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of Moscow
Included
Half day
Private tour
Walking Tour of the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of Moscow
Full Day Private Panoramic City Tour, Tretyakov Gallery & Subway
Included
Full day
Private tour
Full Day Private Panoramic City Tour, Tretyakov Gallery & Subway
Train from Moscow to Yekaterinburg1st Class Sleeper
Departure
Aug 15, 2022
Monday
Moscow, RussiaKazanskiy station
1 d 2 h
Arrival
Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday
Yekaterinburg, RussiaCentral station

Description for connection

At the station where you board your train and start your amazing journey across Eurasia.

Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg
Tuesday, Aug 16Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022
ruRussia
1 night
Your program overview

Day 4: Arrival
Upon arrival in Yekaterinburg, your driver meets you at the train station and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for overnight.

Day 5: Exploring the Highlights of Yekaterinburg
After breakfast you meet your guide and enjoy a sightseeing tour around the most remarkable city landmarks.

During the tour you take a walk through the historical city center, visit Ural Craftsman Lane where you can buy some traditional hand-made souvenirs, see the magnificent architectural ensemble of the Rastorguev - Haritonov House, admire Sevastyanov's House - the symbol of the city, and take a trip to the famous Europe-Asia monument where you can happily experience being at two places at once putting one foot in Europe and the other in Asia.

The second part of your tour is dedicated to the last days of the Russian Imperial Family. You visit the Church on Blood built on the site of the notorious Ipatiev House, where the last Russian Emperor, Nicolas II, and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918.
Your guide also takes you to the first burial place of the tsar’s family - the Monastery Complex “Ganina Yama” that now consists of seven chapels - one for each member of the royal family.

The day is crowned with a visit to Boris Yeltsin Center, a modern high tech complex where you explore the museum dedicated to the first Russian president and learn about the contemporary history of Russia starting with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the period often described as “the wild 90s”.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have some free time.

In the evening you are transferred to the train station where you board your private train car and continue the Trans-Siberian journey. You spend the rest of the evening and the following day on board the train enjoying the fantastic scenery from the window in the company of your fellow travelers.

Day 4 YekaterinburgTue, Aug 16
Four Elements Ekaterinburg
Four Elements Ekaterinburg
RU, Lenin Avenue, 9А, Yekaterinburg, 620014
Standard Double Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Transfer Minivan
Day 5 YekaterinburgWed, Aug 17
Four Elements Ekaterinburg
Departure: Private Transfer Minivan
Included
City Highlights & Last Days of Russian Imperial Family
Included
Full day
City Highlights & Last Days of Russian Imperial Family
Train from Yekaterinburg to Irkutsk1st Class Sleeper
Departure
Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday
Yekaterinburg, RussiaCentral station
2 d 7 h 30 min
Arrival
Aug 20, 2022
Saturday
Irkutsk, RussiaCentral station

Description for connection

You board the train to Irkutsk to continue your Trans-Siberian journey. You spend this day and the next days on board the train enjoying fantastic scenery passing by your window.

Irkutsk
Irkutsk
Saturday, Aug 20Saturday, Aug 20, 2022
ruRussia
1 day
Your program overview

Day 8: Trip to Listvyanka Village
In the morning you arrive in Irkutsk. Upon arrival, you are transferred right to the Lake Baikal shore and check in to your hotel.

Day 8 IrkutskSat, Aug 20
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Car from Irkutsk to ListvyankaPrivate Transfer Sedan
Departure
Aug 20, 2022
Saturday
Irkutsk, RussiaIrkutsk Hotel / Station
1 h 19 min
Arrival
Aug 20, 2022
Saturday
Listvyanka, RussiaListvyanka Hotel
Listvyanka
Listvyanka
Saturday, Aug 20Sunday, Aug 21, 2022
ruRussia
1 night
Your program overview

Day 8: Listvyanka Village Tour & Lake Baikal Cruise
After some rest you enjoy a guided tour around Listvyanka Village. During the tour you visit the Baikal Limnological Museum and Aquarium that houses an interesting display of the unique flora and fauna of the lake.

Then you take a chair-lift to the nearby viewpoint to take some magnificent panoramic pictures of Baikal, view the Chersky Rock and visit the 19th century wooden St. Nicolas church and spend some time at a local fish market where you see a great variety of fish and different ways of cooking it.

After lunch at a local restaurant we invite you for an exclusive experience - a private 3-hour cruise on Lake Baikal. Together with the guide you board a ship that takes you to one of the first Baikal railroad stations. After you get ashore, you walk to the tunnels of the old railroad and take magnificent pictures. On the way back you relax on the open-air deck with a cup of hot Siberian tea and local candies, listening to the stories about the life of locals.

After the cruise you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Today you have a chance to attend a traditional Russian banya or sauna (at your choice) at the hotel.

Additional meals: lunch


Day 9: Trip to Taltsy Village
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and say "Good-bye" to Lake Baikal! Your guide and driver take you on a trip to the open-air museum of wooden architecture located in Taltsy Village.

This reconstructed Siberian village consists of a number of buildings that were threatened with flooding when the Irkutsk Dam was constructed on the Angara River. All the buildings at the Taltsy museum were rescued from the rising waters and brought here to serve as models of Irkutsk regional architecture.

Your next destination is Irkutsk.

Day 8 ListvyankaSat, Aug 20
Anastasia Hotel
Anastasia Hotel
Standard Twin Room Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 9 ListvyankaSun, Aug 21
Anastasia Hotel
Included
Half Day Tour of Listvyanka
Included
Half day
Private tour
Half Day Tour of Listvyanka
Half Day Trip to Taltsy Village
Included
Half day
Private tour
Half Day Trip to Taltsy Village
Private Baikal Cruise (from Kestovaya Pad Hotel)
Included
Half day
Private tour
Private Baikal Cruise (from Kestovaya Pad Hotel)
Lunch in Listvyanka
Included
Private tour
Lunch in Listvyanka
Car from Listvyanka to IrkutskPrivate Transfer Sedan
Departure
Aug 21, 2022
Sunday
Listvyanka, RussiaListvyanka Hotel
1 h 19 min
Arrival
Aug 21, 2022
Sunday
Irkutsk, RussiaIrkutsk Hotel / Station
Irkutsk
Irkutsk
Sunday, Aug 21Monday, Aug 22, 2022
ruRussia
1 night
Your program overview

Day 9: Irkutsk City Tour
Your arrive in Irkutsk for a guided tour around the most remarkable city's attractions.

You first walk along Angara River embankment - the most popular meeting place among the locals - to an eternal flame and the monument to explorer Yakov Pohabov, the founder of the city. You proceed to the only Catholic Cathedral in Irkutsk, the beautiful Polish Roman Church, located in the historical part of Irkutsk.

You are then driven to one of the main monasteries in Siberia - Sign Monastery also known as the Znamensky Monastery. You also explore the Kazan Church, which with its Byzantine style decorations looks like a fairy tower, and Block 130, the historical zone with many colorful wooden houses and buildings constructed in the 17th century.

After the tour you are transferred to centrally located hotel for check-in.

Day 10: On Board the Train
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel, and your driver transfers you to the train station. At the station, you board the private train car and continue your journey to the next destination - Ulan Bator. You spend this day on board the train enjoying fantastic scenery passing by your window and a company of your fellow travelers from all over the world.

Day 9 IrkutskSun, Aug 21
Marriott Courtyard Irkutsk City Center
Marriott Courtyard Irkutsk City Center
Chkalov Street 15, Irkutsk, Russia, 64025
Deluxe Double Room Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 10 IrkutskMon, Aug 22
Marriott Courtyard Irkutsk City Center
Departure: Private Transfer Minivan
Included
Half Day Private Guided Tour
Included
Half day
Private tour
Half Day Private Guided Tour
Train from Irkutsk to Ulan Bator1st Class Sleeper
Departure
Aug 22, 2022
Monday
Irkutsk, RussiaCentral Station
23 h
Arrival
Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday
Ulan Bator, MongoliaCentral Station

Description for connection

You board a train that takes you to the next destination - Ulan Bator. You spend this day on board your train enjoying fantastic scenery passing by your window.

Ulan Bator
Ulan Bator
Tuesday, Aug 23Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022
mnMongolia
1 day
Your program overview

Day 11: Visiting the Gandan Monastery
In the morning you arrive in the capital of Mongolia - Ulan Bator. Upon arrival, your driver meets you and takes to your hotel to freshen up and have breakfast.

Later you meet your guide and explore the legendary Mongolian Buddhist Gandan Monastery in Ulan Bator. You then depart from the capital and in about 1.5 hours arrive at the camp.

Day 11 Ulan BatorTue, Aug 23
Arrival: Private Transfer Minivan
Included
Tour to the Gandan Monastery
Included
Half day
Private tour
Tour to the Gandan Monastery
Car from Ulan Bator to Gorkhi-Terelj National ParkPrivate Transfer Minivan
Departure
Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday
Ulan Bator, MongoliaUlan Bator hotel
1 h 30 min
Arrival
Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, MongoliaGorkhi-Terelj National Park

Description for connection

You depart from the capital for Gorkhi-Terelji National Park.

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Tuesday, Aug 23Wednesday, Aug 24, 2022
mnMongolia
1 night
Your program overview

Day 11: Gorkhi-Terelji National Park Tour
In the afternoon you arrive at the camp and enjoy traditional lunch.

You then take a tour of the picturesque Gorkhi-Terelji National Park and visit its most popular attractions, including the famous Turtle Rock and the Aryabal Temple located on a steep hill. At the entrance to the temple’s grounds there is a long walking path leading to the set of 108 steep stairs that symbolize the elephant’s elongated trunk. You can rise up to the temple and admire the magnificent view of surrounding valleys.

In the evening you enjoy a 1-hour pony riding and have dinner at the camp. You spend this night in a traditional Mongolian yurt.

Additional meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Meeting a Nomadic Family
Following breakfast at the ger camp, you meet your guide and start the day with a visit to a nomadic family to learn more about their culture, authentic lifestyle and traditions. 

Later you depart from the park.

Day 11 Gorkhi-Terelj National ParkTue, Aug 23
Buuveit Ger Camp
Buuveit Ger Camp
Double Ger Full Board Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 12 Gorkhi-Terelj National ParkWed, Aug 24
Buuveit Ger Camp
Included
Guided Horseback Riding
Included
Guided Horseback Riding
Gorkhi-Terelji National Park & Chinggis Khaan Statue Sightseeing
Included
Full day
Gorkhi-Terelji National Park & Chinggis Khaan Statue Sightseeing
Car from Gorkhi-Terelj National Park to Ulan BatorPrivate Transfer & Exploring Genghis Khan Statue
Departure
Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, MongoliaGorkhi-Terelj National Park
6 h
Arrival
Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday
Ulan Bator, MongoliaUlan Bator hotel

Description for connection

You head for the banks of the Tuul River where an iconic 40-meters tall equestrian statue of Genghis Khan is located. During the tour you explore the interiors of the statue, see a replica of Genghis Khan’s legendary golden whip and walk through the chest and neck of the statue's horse up to its head. At the top you enjoy an excellent view of the complex area and the surrounding scenery.

After a break for lunch, you make your way to the famous Zaisan Hill which offers the best panorama of Ulan Bator and then to the cashmere factory where you learn how raw materials are being transformed into thread and then into clothing.

Later you are transferred to your hotel in Ulan Bator.

Ulan Bator
Ulan Bator
Wednesday, Aug 24Friday, Aug 26, 2022
mnMongolia
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 12: Arrival
In the evening you arrive in Ulan Bator and have the rest of the day free.

Day 13: City Tour & Folk Show in Ulan Bator
After breakfast you meet your guide in the hotel lobby and go on a walking city tour around the most interesting attractions of Ulan Bator.

During the tour you visit the National Museum of Mongolia, one of the leading museums in the whole country and the one which is responsible for preserving Mongolian cultural heritage. You also stroll along the main streets of the city, see the Parlament house and walk through the central Sukhbaatar Square formerly known as Genghis Khan Square.

After the tour you return to the hotel to take some rest or continue exploring the city center on your own. In the evening you attend an amazing Mongolian folk show at the State National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble of Mongolia (transfers are included).

After the show you are invited to the restaurant to have farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.

Additional meals: Dinner

Day 14: Departure from Ulan Bator
Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel and your driver transfers you to the airport. 

Day 12 Ulan BatorWed, Aug 24
Best Western Tuushin Hotel
Best Western Tuushin Hotel
Prime Minister Amar street 15, MN- 14200, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Deluxe Double City View Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 13 Ulan BatorThu, Aug 25
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 14 Ulan BatorFri, Aug 26
Best Western Tuushin Hotel
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Included
Half Day Private Walking City Tour
Included
Half day
Private tour
Half Day Private Walking City Tour
Folk Show with Transfers
Included
Half day
Group tour
Folk Show with Transfers
Flight from Ulan Bator to BeijingEconomy
Departure
Aug 26, 2022
Friday
Ulan Bator, MongoliaULN Ulaanbaatar
2 h
Arrival
Aug 26, 2022
Friday
Beijing, ChinaPEK Beijing Capital
Beijing
Beijing
Friday, Aug 26Monday, Aug 29, 2022
cnChina
3 nights
Your program overview

Day 14: Arrival
Upon arrival, your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 15: Exploring Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City
After breakfast you meet your guide and go on an amazing sightseeing tour around the most renowned Beijing landmarks.

You start with a visit to the legendary Tiananmen Square, where the mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the National Museum of China, the House of People's Meetings and the monument to the National Heroes are located.

Then you enjoy a guided walking tour through the former residence of the Ming and Qing dynasties - the Forbidden City. You explore its numerous awe-inspiring halls and mysterious temples.

Following lunch, you visit the fantastic ensemble of lakes, gardens and imperial buildings - the Summer Palace, and take a walk at the famous Silk Store, where you can buy some traditional Chinese souvenirs and various silk products.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Additional meals: Lunch

Day 16: Visit to the Great Wall of China & Ming Tombs
Following breakfast you enjoy a wonderful guided tour of the real icon of the country - the Great Wall of China, to see one of its best-preserved and unique sections that has less tourists - the Mutianyu Great Wall.

After spending some unforgettable time strolling at this majestic man-made miracle of world's architecture you enjoy lunch in a local restaurant followed by a visit to the Jade Factory where you will learn more about the process of carving into the jade and creating amazing pieces of art.

Your tour finishes with a visit to the famous Ming Tombs - the burial site of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors. You are then transferred back to Beijing and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Additional meals: Lunch

Day 17: Departure
Following breakfast you check out from the hotel and depart from Beijing.

Day 14 BeijingFri, Aug 26
Park Plaza Wangfujing Hotel
Park Plaza Wangfujing Hotel
CN, No.97, Jinbao Street, Dongcheng, Beijing, 100005
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Airport Transfer Sedan
Day 15 BeijingSat, Aug 27
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 16 BeijingSun, Aug 28
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 17 BeijingMon, Aug 29
Park Plaza Wangfujing Hotel
Departure: Private Airport Transfer Sedan
Included
Chinese Visa Processing Service
Included
Chinese Visa Processing Service
Useful information:
  • Accommodation at remarkable downtown hotels;
  • Breakfasts at the hotels;
  • Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
  • Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides;
  • Support line during the trip.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, local city taxes and all personal expenses.

Please note:

1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.

2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

3. Сity taxes are not included in the price. This is a small tax (1-5 EUR per person per night) collected by many cities. You will need to pay it at the hotel on checkout.

4. As a standard, our travel packages include one checked-in bag, one carry-on, and one handbag per person. Please let us know if you require additional luggage beyond our standard allowance. Please note that there may be an additional charge for extra luggage. The charge will depend on the amount and size of the luggage you wish to bring.

Stress-free Booking Book your journey without stress and at convenient pace. You can pay a deposit of 20% to book any tour in any major currency; the final balance will be due 90 days before start date. In event if you decide to change or postpone your trip, you can transfer your deposit to any other packages we offer. Cruise bookings and special offers may be subject to different booking terms.

Trip Assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our support line available from Monday - Friday 00:00-21:00 CET (7 pm - 4 pm EST) & Saturday - Sunday: 00:00-19:00 CET (7 pm - 2 pm EST).

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1 night
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1 day
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1 night
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