Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation, this remarkable tour follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo. Crossing both Russia and China as well as some of the remotest former Soviet republics - Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan , our journey will take in some of the most magnificent yet seldom visited sights from the ancient world.
You will travel in the luxury of two exclusive private trains - The Golden Eagle and in China the Shangri-la Express, to make your amazing journey of discovery as comfortable as possible. On both trains skilled chefs will offer you the finest food from both Russian and Chinese cuisine and a selection of wines from around the world. You will observe the ever changing scenery of Russia and China from the comfort of your train, a 5* hotel on wheels! You will travel through the Kara Kum desert to the amazing two and a half thousand year old cities of Khiva and Bukhara, as well as Samarkand, the 'Rome of the East'. After crossing the border into China, our tour takes in the fascinating Magao Thousand Buddha cave complex (a network of almost 500 grottoes containing over 2,000 statues and 45,000 murals dating from at the latest 1,700 years ago), the Jiayuguan fortress at the end of the Great Wall (considered one of northern China's most spectacular sights) and the world-famous terracotta warriors. We end our journey in Beijing, the vibrant capital of modern, confident China, where the latest architecture rubs shoulders with Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
There has never been a more comfortable and pleasant way to discover the world and visit so many exciting places in one journey , so if you ever dreamt of following the steps of ancient merchants, warriors and explorers the time is now.
Included Flights: package price includes flights from / to London and domestic flight where applicable. The package price depends on the availability of flight tickets and is to be reconfirmed on the date of your booking. Accommodation: 5* hotel DBL in Moscow- 2 nights, 5* hotel DBL in Beijing - 3 nights, trains - 15 nights. Meals: three meals each day, both on and off the train, Drinks: a generous allowance of wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Tea, coffee and mineral water is complimentary at all times and other drinks can be purchased from the bar as required. Local beer is free to all passengers travelling on the train. Gold Class passengers can take advantage of a selection of free drinks on the Golden Eagle train including local spirits, fruit juices etc. Transport: For sightseeing we generally use a private small minibus or coach Train: comfortable 2 berth sleepers: Gold class cabins and Silver class cabins. We use the Golden Eagle for the Russia and CIS section of the tour and the Shangri-La for the Chinese portion are used. Gold Class accommodation entitles you to two inter-connecting cabins, a suite, on the Shangri-La. For more details on Shangri La Express please click here. Tour staff and support: English-speaking guide, transfer driver, English speaking tour manager Local culture and traditions: all excursions, entrance fee as described in the itinerary. Other services: invitation letter, registration in Russia and permits, all airport transfers within Russia
Not included Personal travel insurance, optional excursions and services, Russian, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Chinese visas, drinks. Average bar drinks price is approximately $4 for an alcoholic beverage i.e. a spirit and approximately $2 for a soft drink.
Visa Information: Currently British citizens will require single entry visas for China, Russia and Turkmenistan & double entry visas for Uzbekistan & Kazakstan. Please allow at least 2 months to obtain your visas. Other nationalities should see their local consulates for visa information. Please note that all visa requirements are subject to change
PRICES
LAND-ONLY PRICE: £7,445 PACKAGE PRICE: from £8,095 NO HIDDEN COSTS!
Accommodation & meals: 2 nts 5* hotel DBL Moscow, 3 nts 5* hotel DBL Beijing, 15 nts trains; three meals each day Transport: small minibus or coach Tour staff & support: English-speaking guide, transfer driver, English speaking tour manager Other services & Info >>>
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