A delightful and comfortable way to enjoy the world’s greatest railway journey on board of the world famous Golden Eagle train, bringing European luxury to the heart of Siberia. As well as Moscow, Russia’s vibrant capital, we will stop at Yekaterinburg – where the Romanoffs were executed, Kazan, with its beautiful Kremlin, the ‘Paris of Siberia’ at Irkutsk and Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic. We will also stop at Lake Baikal, to visit a traditional fishing village – and enjoy a barbeque at the water’s edge. As another highlight, our train will branch off the Trans-Siberian main line to take a trip into Mongolia for a visit to the capital, Ulaan Baatar, before we return to Russia for the remainder of the trip. In Vladivostok we will have time to explore and tour around this rarely visited city, which until recently was completely closed to foreigners.
A particular delight of the Golden Eagle is two beautifully appointed restaurant cars, where our chefs serve carefully prepared meals using only the finest local ingredients. Whether it be the world renowned ‘Borsch’, caviar or Omul – a fish unique to Lake Baikal – we offer a culinary experience representing the very best of Russian cuisine. The meals are accompanied by wines from around the world, as well as by, naturally, vodka. The Trans-Siberian Express tours take a leisurely two weeks for the journey, ensuring that you have time to take in and enjoy this voyage of a lifetime. Who said that being adventurous cannot also be luxurious?
Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to the hotel. Welcome reception and dinner.
Day 2
Moscow city tour. In the late afternoon we board our Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express private train.
Day 3
Arrival to Kazan. Sightseeing tour including visit to the Kremlin fortress, a UNESCO world heritage site, containing a stunning mosque and Russian Orthodox cathedral.
Day 4
A sightseeing bus tour around Yekaterinburg: Historic Square, Novo-Tikhvin monastery, Cathedral on The Blood. A guided tour to the Monastery on the Romanov’s secret grave. Visit the border-line “Europe – Asia”.
Day 5
Arrival to Novosibirsk: the world’s largest Opera House, Lenin Square and visit the Academgorodok minerals museum at this “Academy Town”, the heart of Education and science within Siberia.
Day 6
Onboard
Day 7
Arrival in Irkutsk A bus sightseeing city tour.
Day 8
Travelling around Lake Baikal. In the afternoon we visit Listvyanka, a small Baikal village.
Day 9
Morning arrival in Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic. Travel by coach to the Village of Old Believers.
Day 10
Arrival to Mongolian capital, Ulaan Baatar. City tour. Lunch in a Ger (Yurt) restaurant. This afternoon there is free time for shopping or an optional visit to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park.
Day 11-13
Onboard. Our final dinner is served on board the Golden Eagle, our home for the last 12 days.
Day 14
Arrival to Vladisvostok. A guided tour of the city includes the principal military attractions. Transfer to hotel. Farewell dinner.
Day 15
You will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Moscow.
Major Highlights of this Tour:
Famous Moscow sites
Kazan – Kremlin Fortress included in UNESCO heritage
Yekaterinburg - Romanov’s execution and burial place
Lake Baikal – the deepest freshwater lake in the world
Irkutsk – “Paris of Siberia”
Ulan Ude – Russian Buddhists capital
Ulan Bataar – Mongolian capital
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