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Imperial Russia Classic Trans-Siberian Journey (IR13)
14 days, 13 nights from 5550 £
Bucket list rail journey from Moscow to Vladivostok
Embark upon the world's greatest railway journey. Travelling 6,500 miles from mysterious Moscow to the culturally rich Ulan Ude and venturing east to the military port of Vladivostok; this tour is the best way to experience the vastness and grandeur of Russia. Our trips are accompanied by an experienced English speaking tour leader and a physician travelling on the train. An interesting on-board program complements a comprehensive excursion and sightseeing package to make your journey truly memorable.
The Route
MOSCOW • Kazan • Ekaterinburg • Novosibirsk • Irkutsk • Lake Baikal • Ulan Ude • Khabarovsk • VLADIVOSTOK
Moscow
A truly iconic, global city, Moscow is the 860 year-old capital of Russia. There are dozens of reasons to come. Being one of the most breathtaking capitals in the world, Moscow has a wide range of cultural landmarks. We suggest exploring them all.
Moscow Kremlin
Discover the treasures that lie in wait for you behind the walls of Moscow’s most famous landmark: the almighty Kremlin! Home to a myriad of the city’s most exquisite cathedrals and monuments, as well as the official residence of President Putin himself, the Kremlin remains a political landmark in Russia and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Moscow Metro
Intricately decorated, the Moscow Metro is an immense museum in itself. Your guide will lead you on a tour of the most magnificent stations, adorned with marble, mosaics and chandeliers.
Kazan
Situated on the River Volga, Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan famous for its rich tapestry of history and culture. One of its highlights is the Kremlin Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the walls of this ancient citadel is a stunning mosque and onion-domed cathedral.
Yekaterinburg
Founded in 1723 by Peter the Great, Yekaterinburg is the third largest Russian city and the capital of the Urals. The cultural and architectural influences of European and Asian civilisations come together in this fascinating and cosmopolitan landscape. The last Russian Emperor, Nicolas II Romanov and his family spent their last days here. On 19th July 1918 the whole family was executed by the Bolsheviks in the basement room of the Ipatiev’s estate. Nowadays there is the Cathedral On Spilt Blood which provides a powerful insight into the turmoil of the Russian Revolution.
Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk is situated in the south part of West Siberia, on the banks of Ob River. The city takes the third place by population in Russia after Moscow and St Petersburg. It's a center of Russian arts, science and literature. 14 most prestigiuos universities of the country are located here. In the heart of the city there is an architectural marvel -the largest opera house in the world.
Irkutsk
Irkutsk, capital of South Baikal, is one of the largest Siberian cities and was a key stop for caravans from Buchara and even China. Today Irkutsk became a center of gold-mining production and is developing fast. In the city you can discover unique examples of Irkutsk architectural heritage, such as “White house”, which was first a palace of the merchants Sibiryakovs, then a residence of East Siberia governor-general.
Lake Baikal
Few natural sights can surpass the beauty and grandeur of the Pearl of Siberia. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world and holds 20% of the world’s freshwater. It stretches for 636 km longwise and 80 km widthwise. The Baikal’s maximum depth is 1,637 m. It is known as a "laboratory of biodiversity" as it is home to nearly 3,000 species of animals and plants, many of which are found nowhere else, such as a unique breed of freshwater seal.
Ulan-Ude
The Buryat capital is one of Eastern Siberia’s most fascinating cities. From 1934 to 1980s it was a closed city due to its secret military plants - in fact, there are still mysterious blank spaces on city maps. Today it offers a variety of cultural hot spots, a chance to visit working Buddhist monasteries and sample a taste of the steppes.
Khabarovsk
Located 15 miles (25 kilometres) from the border with China, Khabarovsk stretches along the banks of the Amur River. Khabarovsk was founded as a military post in 1858, but the region had been populated by several indigenous peoples of the Far East for many centuries. It is now a busy city with tree-lined streets.
Vladivostok
Vladivostok, a military port located on the western shores of the Sea of Japan, is home to the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Due to its military importance, the city was closed to foreigners between 1930 and 1992. Vladivostok (literally translated as ‘Ruler of the East’) offers visitors an interesting opportunity to explore its principal military attractions including a visit to a preserved World War Two submarine.
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The Imperial Russia train also travels from Vladivostok to Moscow: 14 days / 13 nights. Please contact us for the details of the reverse itinerary.
DAY 1, MOSCOW
Welcome to Moscow, the mesmerizing Capital of Russia! You are met at the airport and transferred to the hotel for a 1 night stay.
DAY 2, MOSCOW
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a grand city tour. Visit to the Moscow Kremlin which is a symbol of the Russian State, one of the greatest architectural complexes in the world, a treasure house of magnificent relics and monuments of art. Walk along the Arbat Street, visiting the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and sightseeing tour of Moscow metro stations. Take a stroll along Arbat Street in the historic centre of Moscow before transferring to the railway station to board the private chartered Imperial Train to Beijing. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 3, KAZAN
Welcome to Kazan, capital of the Tatarstan Autonomous Republic. Enjoy a city tour of the city including the impressive Kremlin with its sparkling onion domes and tall minarets. At Lunch, take a master class in the Tatar cuisine. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 4, YEKATERINBURG
Today you arrive in Yekaterinburg, the capital of the Urals. Enjoy a great city tour dedicated to the last days of last Russian tsar. As part of the excursion you will see the Church on Blood erected to commemorate a tragic historical event, the orthodox monastery with temples that are considered to be pearls of Russian construction. Visit the memorial built at the boundary of Asia and Europe. (B, L, D)
DAY 5, NOVOSIBIRSK
Today the train arrives in Novosibirsk, Russia's third largest city, located in the southwestern part of Siberia on the banks of the Ob River. Embark on a city tour and join an excursion to the open air Museum of Railway Machinery. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 6, ON BOARD
Today relax on board while the train crosses the vast Russian landscape on way to Irkutsk. You can chose to join in many activities that are offered on the train and get to know your fellow passengers. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 7, IRKUTSK
Welcome to Irkutsk, the capital of Siberia! Tour to the historical city center including a visit to the Decembrists’ Museum, the «wooden lace» house, also called the «House of Europe», the most beautiful and amazing streets of the city — Bolshaya Prospektnaya, today — Karl Marx street. Enjoy linch at teh city restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Taltsy Museum of Architecture and Ethnography which is located in a picturesque place on the right bank of the Angara River. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 8, LAKE BAIKAL
Welcome to Port Baikal. Take a ferry to to the lakeside village of Listvyanka. Visit the Chersky Stone observation point with beautiful view on the southern part of the lake and the source of the Angara River; it is undoubtedly one of the most favorite places for tourists and photographers. Visit the Baikal Museum which displays the flora and fauna of the lake.Before lunch, enjoy a leisurely stroll around the village of Listvyanka. Afterwards, visit the local fish and souvenir market. Return to Port Baikal to relax and enjoy a picnic dinner on the shore of the lake. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 9, ULAN UDE
In the morning, the train arrives in Ulan Ude. Formerly a closed city for foreigners, it is now the capital of the Buryat Autonomous Republic and home to the largest statue of Lenin's head! Buryatia is also the centre of Buddhism in Russia. Ethnic and cultural diversity of this area offers a unique understanding of its heritage of the world’s religions.Whilst here visit a Buryat family who will teach you how to cook the traditional Buryat dish pozy, how to play dice, use a bow, wear a traditional Buryat costume, assemble and disassemble a felt yurt. Later in the afternoon, transfer back to the train and head for the Russia-Mongolia border at Naushki. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 10-11ON BOARD
Today relax on board while the train crosses the vast Russian landscape on way to Irkutsk. You can chose to join in many activities that are offered on the train and get to know your fellow passengers. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 12, KHABAROVSK
Today we arrive in Khabarovsk; join a sightseeing tour of the city including visit to the Museum of the Regional Studies. After lunch in a local restaurant, enjoy a boat trip on the river with a folk concert. You will get a chance to take a master class on matreshka painting! Dinner in a restaurant. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 13, VLADIVOSTOK
Welcome to Vladivostok! In the morning embark on a sightseeing tour of the city. Stroll through its historical centre and see the Monument to Fighters, located in the central square, Nikolai Arch, the Railway and the Marine station. After lunch, take an excursion to Russky Island, which was of primary military importance during the Soviet era. Its unique nature and strong fortifications, dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries, have been preserved making it an ideal place to visit for those who love military history. By 1915 there were 16 forts and 27 batteries on the island guarding the coast. Overnight stay at your hotel in Vladivostok. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 14, VLADIVOSTOK
Transfer to the airport for your journey home. Meal Included: Breakfast.
The Imperial Russia train
The private Imperial Russia train is designed to provide you with a comfortable experience as you embark on the adventure of a lifetime and offers a range of cabins. Enjoy dining in the charming restaurant carriages and relax with fellow passengers. Also, take the time to get involved in several lectures on board the train where you can learn about the history, people and cultures of the countries you travel through.
Choose from 4 different cabin types
- First Class Sleeping Cars (1 to 2 passengers per compartment)
- First Class Plus Sleeping Cars (1 to 2 passengers per compartment)
- Business Class Cars (1 to 2 passengers per compartment)
- VIP Cars (1 to 2 passengers per compartment)
Consists of 8 passenger compartments, 2 seats in each. Berths: all lower ones. A table. An LCD TV set. In compartment 9 there is a shower booth with a washbowl. Two water closets: in the beginning and the end of the car. The air conditioning system is general, with an option of additional temperature control in each compartment.
Consists of 8 passenger compartments, 2 seats in each. Berths: one upper, one lower one. A table with an armchair. An LCD TV set. An inbuilt clothes cabinet. Between compartments there are four rooms with washbowls and shower cans. In compartment 9 there is an auxiliary room for storing luggage. Two water closets: in the beginning and in the end of the car. The air conditioning system is general, with an option of additional temperature control in each compartment.
Consists of 6 passenger compartments, 2 seats in each. Berths: one upper, one lower one. A table with an armchair. An LCD TV set. A private en-suite bathroom with a wash-basin, toilet and wet shower. An individual air conditioner for heating and cooling the cabin. Business Class cars have two-seat compartments with an area of 5.5 sqm. A compartment has a comfortable transformable sofa and a foldaway upper berth.
Consists of 5 passenger compartments, 2 seats in each. Berths: one upper, one lower one. A table with an armchair. An LCD TV set. An inbuilt cabinet for clothes and luggage. An individual water closet with a shower booth and a washbowl. An individual air conditioner for heating and cooling the cabin. VIP cars have two-seat compartments with an area larger than two ordinary ones. A compartment has a comfortable transformable sofa and a foldaway upper berth, also en-suite there is a shower cabin and an environmentally friendly toilet.
Imperial Russia Trans-Siberian Journey: Moscow to Vladivostok or reverse
Flight details:
Flight details: 
Please speak with us to get the best prices on flights added to your tour
Please note:
We use live currency update, price may slightly fluctuate daily
IntoRussia Ltd reserves the right to change hotels to similar ones of the same standard and change the
order of excursions
The deposit is payable on the tour - please enquire at the booking stage
Extras:
If you are a group and want to add extra days or excursions, or you are looking for more independence,
contact our Destination Experts for a tailor-made package
DEPARTURES 2020
Moscow to Vladivostok
PRICE PER PERSON, STARTING FROM
| Departures 2020, Moscow to Vladivostok, 14 days | FIRST CLASS from | FIRST CLASS PLUS from | BUSINESS CLASS FROM | VIP CLASS from | |||||
| per person sharing | single use supplement | per person sharing | single use supplement | per person sharing | single use supplement | per person sharing | single use supplement | ||
22 MAY to 4 JUN
| 5447.63 £ | 2200.2 £ | 5887.67 £ | 2424.71 £ | 8963.46 £ | 6061.77 £ | 9619.03 £ | 6465.89 £ | |
19 JUL to 1 AUG
| 5447.63 £ | 2200.2 £ | 5887.67 £ | 2424.71 £ | 8963.46 £ | 6061.77 £ | 9619.03 £ | 6465.89 £ | |
Vladivostok to Moscow
PRICE PER PERSON, STARTING FROM
| Departures 2020, Vladivostok to Moscow, 14 days | FIRST CLASS from | FIRST CLASS PLUS from | BUSINESS CLASS FROM | VIP CLASS from | |||||
| per person sharing | single use supplement | per person sharing | single use supplement | per person sharing | single use supplement | per person sharing | single use supplement | ||
2 to 15 JUN
| 5447.63 £ | 2200.2 £ | 5887.67 £ | 2424.71 £ | 8963.46 £ | 6061.77 £ | 9619.03 £ | 6465.89 £ | |
30 JUL to 12 AUG  | 5447.63 £ | 2200.2 £ | 5887.67 £ | 2424.71 £ | 8963.46 £ | 6061.77 £ | 9619.03 £ | 6465.89 £ | |
Included in price:
• onboard the Imperial Russia Train in Russia
• 1 night at Moscow hotel, 1 night at Vladivostok hotel
• full board, tea/coffee on board throughout the day
• towels, bathrobe and slippers onboard of the Imperial Russia Train
• excursions with local guides according to the program (excursions will be conducted in English, German, French and Spanish, other languages
are possible upon request)
• pick-up at the airports, transfer to hotels and train stations, transfer to the airport
• services of the porter at the hotel and the railway station
• brief informative lectures on the Trans-Siberian Railroad, geography and history of the country visited
• doctor on board, English speaking group leader and tour managers.
Not Included:
• flights international and domestic (please speak with us to get the best prices on flights added to your tour)
• the cost of entry visas (Russian Railway Tours is not responsible for passengers who have incorrect or expired visas)
• all drinks ordered in the bar car
• «tailor made» excursions (you have possibility to extend your tour, we offer additional excursions in every city within the tour and in other cities
of Russia)
• meals on the day of arrival, departure
• tips and personal expenses
• insurance (every passanger is oblighed to have a medical insurance for the whole duration of the tour)
• vaccination (consult your doctor or medical center for specific health advice due to visit of different countries in terms of this tour).
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