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Tsar's Gold (Zarengold) Classic Trans-Siberian Journey
16 days, 15 nights from 3998 £
Bucket list rail journey from Moscow to Beijing
Experience one of the greatest travel adventures. Your journey along the Trans-Siberian Railway, one of the world’s most fascinating and safest train routes, is even more interesting, comfortable, and entertaining with our privately chartered train. This grand private train journey from Moscow to Beijing via Lake Baikal and Mongolia is your chance to fulfil the dream of a lifetime.
Our trips are accompanied by an experienced multi-lingual tour director and a physician travelling on the train. A sophisticated on-board program complements a comprehensive excursion and sightseeing package to make your journey truly memorable.
- Introduction to Your Journey
- Your Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Departures & Prices
- What's Included
- Booking conditions
- Reviews
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The Route
MOSCOW • Kazan • Ekaterinburg • Novosibirsk • Irkutsk • Lake Baikal • Ulan Ude • Ulan Bator • Gobi Desert • BEIJING
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
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.
Ulaanbataar
Ulaanbataar is a Mongolia's economic, cultural and political center. Located on the bank of the Tuul River and surrounded by sacred mountains and pine forests on the North and grassy steppes on the South. Ulaanbaatar is a city of contrast where modern life comfortably blends with Mongolian traditional lifestyle.
Terelj National Park
Terelj National Park is arguably the most popular destination in Mongolia. Be awestuck by Turtle Rock, an amazing, unique natural rock formation, and take in the breathtaking surrounding alpine scenery.
Gobi Desert
Beijing
Beijing guarantees its visitors an unforgettable adventure. Being the nation's political, economic and cultural center, and having its history stretching back 3 millennia, Beijing offers a myriad of cultural hot spots. It is truly a place where you can stand right on the crossroads of time.
Temple of Heaven
Great Wall of China
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• EASTBOUND: MOSCOW TO BEIJING
• WESTBOUND: BEIJING TO MOSCOW
EASTBOUND: MOSCOW TO BEIJING
| DAY 1, MOSCOW, RUSSIA |
 You are greeted at the airport by your friendly tour director and accompanied to your hotel. Our “City of Lights” tour shows you around the exquisitely illuminated Russian capital. You notice that Moscow is clearly on a par with Europe’s other great metropolitan cities such as Madrid and Paris. You stroll across the famous Red Square with your travel director and take a short trip on the underground to view several of Moscow’s particularly beautiful metro stations. Afterwards, you retire to the comfort of your 4-star hotel. You spend the night in a Moscow hotel. Dinner is included. (D) |
| DAY 2, MOSCOW, RUSSIA |
 In the morning you take an informative tour of Moscow, including the imposing grounds the Kremlin and its magnificent cathedral from tsarist times. Toward evening, you are greeted aboard your private train prior to departure. A relaxed get-together in the dinning car offers the chance to meet your fellow travellers and learn more details about your private train. You spend the night aboard the train. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. (BLD) |
| DAY 3, KAZAN, RUSSIA |
 In the morning you arrive in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. You take a tour of the Kazan Kremlin (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) with its wonderful panoramic view over the Volga, where you learn about the turbulent history of the relationship between the Tatars, the Cossacks, and the Russians. Your train resumes its journey eastwards in the evening. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 4, YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA |
| Your train stops around noon in Yekaterinburg, the historical capital of the Urals. The city is remembered as the place where the Russian tsar Nicholas II and his family were murdered in 1918. During a brief tour you see the Cathedral of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood, which was built in 2003 in commemoration of that tragic historic event, and the city centre so attractively restored in 2009. Back on board, you continue on your journey through the vast steppes of western Siberia. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 5, NOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA |
| You arrive in Novosibirsk, the heart of Siberia, where you are welcomed in the traditional Russian fashion with bread and salt. During a short city tour, you experience the most Soviet of all cities during your journey. You see the enormous Trans-Siberian Monument and the mighty Ob River. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 6, ONBOARD, RUSSIA |
| Your train crosses the wide Yenisei River and rolls on through Siberia. The train’s chefs once again demonstrate their skills as they serve the guests Russian specialties in a “tsar’s feast”. A vodka tasting accompanied by clever toasts offers you a very enjoyable opportunity to combine pleasure and Russian hospitality. Your train passes by villages with their typical wooden houses and through birch forests set against a background of impressive mountainscapes and, hopefully, ample sunshine. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 7, IRKUTSK, RUSSIA |
 Today your train reaches Irkutsk, the capital of Eastern Siberia in tsarist times. During your city tour you see, among other things, the picturesque Siberian wooden houses and a memorial to Tsar Alexander III (the initiator of the Tran-Siberian Railway), which was erected in 2003 where the Trans-Sib Obelisk previously stood. After lunch you take an excursion to an informative open-air museum with a focus on life and work in historical Siberia. You spend the night in a 4 star hotel in Irkutsk. (BLD) |
| DAY 8, LAKE BAIKAL, RUSSIA |
 Today you drive by bus to Listvyanka, a Siberian village on the shores of Lake Baikal, the largest reservoir of non-frozen freshwater in the world. From the village, a boat brings you across the lake’s deep waters to Port Baikal, where your private train is waiting. You then travel for several hours directly alongside Lake Baikal, on the original route of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Your train halts for several hours at a particularly scenic spot, for you to truly enjoy the majestic calm of this unique natural wonder. Dinner is served as a picnic on the shores of Lake Baikal, weather permitting. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 9, FROM LAKE BAIKAL TO ULAN UDE AND ON TO MONGOLIA |
| The journey continues along the banks of the seemingly endless Lake Baikal and then through the splendid Selenga Valley and the wild solitude of eastern Siberia’s mountainous steppes. You take a tour of Ulan Ude during an intermediate stop there. Border formalities at the Russian-Mongolian border are an easy matter carried out on board. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 10, ULAN BATOR, MONGOLIA |
| Today, early-risers are treated to central Mongolia’s spectacular scenery, set in a mountain landscape dotted with colourful yurt camps and inhabited by solitary riders on horseback. In the morning you arrive in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia. As always, you can leave your large luggage safely in your compartment. During your city tour you see the impressive Gandan Buddhist Monastery and the odd Choijin Lama Temple, among other things. Beer gardens are very popular in Mongolia, and your evening includes a visit to the city’s best. Afterwards, you have the unique chance to attend a performance of traditional Mongolian folk arts, including throat singing, horse-headed fiddle playing, national costumes, and dances (tickets are € 14/ $ 15, to be paid on site). You spend the night in a 4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar. (BLD) On request, we can organise alternative lodging in a yurt in the beautiful landscape of the Mongolian Alps (supplement € 35/ $ 40). This is a rare experience and a dream come true for nature lovers. |
| DAY 11, ULAN BATOR AND THE MONGOLIAN ALPS |
| After breakfast a bus brings you to Terelj National Park, east of Ulan Bator. Here you get to see the nomadic herdsmen’s exotic settlements of tradition tents, horse herds, and scraggly yaks, a type of wild Tibetan cattle. A small Mongolian horse-riding demonstration is put on especially for you and you enjoy a picnic lunch served in these splendid surroundings. In the evening you continue on aboard your train towards China. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 12, CROSSING THE GOBI DESERT |
| Around noon, you arrive at the Mongolian-Chinese border, where your chartered Chinese train is waiting. The Russian private train cannot continue towards Beijing because of the different track gauge in China. Your train reaches the Chinese capital in approximately 16 hours. The Chinese train does not include wagons in the Nostalgic Comfort or Bolshoi categories. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 13, BEIJING, CHINA |
| You arrive in the hustle and bustle of Beijing in the morning. After transferring to your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to do with as you please. You spend the night in a hotel in Beijing (4-star). (BL) |
| DAY 14, TEMPLE OF HEAVEN AND TIANANMEN SQUARE, CHINA |
 A tour lasting several hours takes you to Beijing’s most beautiful and important sights, including the photogenic Temple of Heaven with its park, the huge Tiananmen Square, and some of the city’s contemporary architectural achievements, such as the new “Bird’s Nest” Olympic stadium and several futuristic sky scrapers. In the afternoon, you are able to enter the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace, and view its numerous temples and halls. You spend the night in your Beijing hotel. (BL) |
| DAY 15, THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA AND PEKING DUCK |
| Your tour today takes you to the Great Wall, the eighth wonder of the world. The giant wall extends for more than 6000 km through the countryside. On the way you visit the Ming Tombs, the burial site of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors, with its impressive Spirit Way. In the evening you enjoy a farewell dinner of world-renowned Peking Duck. You spend the night in your Beijing hotel. (BLD) |
| DAY 16, DEPARTURE FROM BEIJING FOR HOME |
After breakfast, you transfer to the airport. (B) (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner |
WESTBOUND: BEIJING TO MOSCOW
| DAY 1, WELCOME TO BEIJING, CHINA |
| You are greeted at the airport by your friendly tour director and accompanied to your centrally located 4-star hotel, where you have a pause to relax. The tour through Beijing shows you many of the colourful facets of this large metropolitan city. The highlights are certainly the Temple of Heaven and history-laden Tiananmen Square, two of the city’s most famous sights, but it also includes recent achievements in the area of contemporary architecture, such as the new “Bird’s Nest” Olympic stadium, and several of Beijing’s futuristic sky scrapers. Afterwards you enjoy a mutual dinner to welcome you to the tour. You spend the night in a hotel in Beijing (4-star). Dinner is included. (D) |
| DAY 2, THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA AND PEKING DUCK |
| Today you visit the Great Wall, the eighth wonder of the world. The giant wall extends for more than 6000 km through the countryside. On the way you visit the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Ming Tombs and the Spirit Way. In the evening you dine on the well-known delicacy of Peking Duck. You spend the night in your Beijing hotel. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. (BLD) |
| DAY 3, THE FORBIDDEN CITY AND DEPARTURE FOR MONGOLIA |
| For centuries, the gates to the Forbidden City were closed to the public. Today you have the morning to view its awe-inspiring halls and mysterious temples. In the evening your rail journey begins, as you transfer to the train station and depart for Mongolia aboard a chartered Chinese train. You reach the border city of Erlian in approximately 16 hours, on the following day. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 4, CROSSING THE GOBI DESERT |
| Around noon you reach the Chinese-Mongolian border, where you transfer to the Tsar’s Gold private train. The change of trains is necessary because of the different track gauges in the two countries. In the growing city of Erlian, you have some time to explore the colourful local market, before your Russian train sets off towards Mongolia. After crossing sections of the legendary Gobi Desert, the train travels through the vast green steppes of Mongolia. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 5, ULAN BATOR: A LAMA TEMPLE AND THE BUDDHIST REALMS OF HELL |
| Early-risers are treated to central Mongolia’s spectacular scenery. In the morning you arrive in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia. You can leave your large luggage securely in your compartment. During your city tour you see the impressive Gandan Buddhist Monastery and the odd Choijin Lama Temple, among other things. In the evening you have the unique chance to attend a performance of traditional Mongolian folk arts, including throat singing, horse-headed fiddle playing, national costumes and dances (tickets are € 14/ $ 15, to be paid on site). You spend the night in a 4 star hotel in Ulan Bator. (BLD) On request, we can organise alternative lodging in a yurt in the beautiful landscape of the Mongolian Alps (suppelement € 35/ $ 40). This is a rare experience and a dream come true for nature lovers. |
| DAY 6, THE GANDAN MONASTERY AND MONGOLIAN ALPS |
 After breakfast you visit the Gandan Monastery, where it is possible to observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Your bus then takes you to the Mongolian Alps, located some 90 minutes east of Ulan Bator, with their majestic scenery and bizarre rock formations. After a picnic lunch in a yurt camp, you watch a small Mongolian horse-riding demonstration and a traditional wrestling match. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 7, ULAN UDE,RUSSIA |
| You take your leave of the Mongolian steppes today. You travel through the valley of Mongolia’s largest river, the Selenga, You are on the way to Ulan Ude, where your train reaches the main route of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Here you take an informative city tour. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 8, LAKE BAIKAL, RUSSIA |
| Today is spent exploring the remarkable natural phenomenon of Lake Baikal, the largest reservoir of freshwater in the world. In the morning your train travels directly alongside Lake Baikal, on the old route of the Trans-Siberian Railway. During two extended photo-stops, you have a chance to explore and record the scenic beauty of the lake and its setting. A short boat excursion from Port Baikal takes you out onto the lake. Take a swim in the lake, if you wish, and visit a picturesque Baikal village. Dinner is a Baikal-style picnic on the lakeshore with a view of the incredible natural surroundings (weather permitting). You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 9, IRKUTSK, RUSSIA |
| In the morning, you arrive in Irkutsk, the capital of Eastern Siberia in tsarist times. Here you move into your hotel, which is simple, but central and nicely located. You can safely leave your large baggage on the private train. During your city tour you see the Okhlopkov Drama Theatre, the new memorial to Tsar Alexander III, and the photogenic market hall. Around noon you pay a worthwhile visit to an open-air museum with a focus on life and work in historical Siberia. You spend the night in a 4 star hotel in Irkutsk. (BLD) |
| DAY 10, TRANS-SIBERIA |
| After breakfast your train passes through the diverse landscapes of eastern Siberia. Talks on board inform you about the region and a vodka tasting with typical Russian snacks is an opportunity to experience firsthand the Russian festive customs of hospitality and clever toasts. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 11, NOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA |
| Around noon, your train arrives in Novosibirsk, the largest city in Siberia. You are greeted with bread and salt in the customary Russian manner and taken on a tour of this most Soviet of cities along your entire route, including the chance to see the mighty Ob River. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 12, YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA |
| Your train stops in the afternoon in Yekaterinburg, the capital of the Ural Federal District. The city is known as the place where the Russian tsar Nicholas II and his family were murdered in 1918. During a tour you see the Cathedral of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood, which was built in 2003 to commemorate that tragic historic event, and the city centre attractively restored in 2009. Back on board, you enjoy views of the Urals landscape and indulge yourself in the dining car. Your private train is already rolling across the European continent. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 13, KAZAN, RUSSIA |
| After breakfast you reach Kazan, the Tatar capital on the banks of the Volga. On your city tour you see Tatar mosques and the most famous Russian Orthodox cathedral. You also take a tour of Kazan’s Kremlin, where you learn about the turbulent history of the relationship between the Tatars, the Cossacks, and the Russians. Afterwards you enjoy lunch in a city restaurant. You spend the night aboard the train. (BLD) |
| DAY 14, MOSCOW, RUSSIA |
| Around noon, you arrive in the Russian capital of Moscow, now a thriving, prosperous city, and are accompanied to your 4-star hotel. At noon you visit the Kremlin grounds with its magnificent cathedral. Several of the building interiors can also be viewed. After dinner, discover the city’s magic during an hour-long “City of Lights” tour, including a stop at Red Square, and a ride on the underground to view two of Moscow’s particularly beautiful metro stations. You spend the night in a hotel in Moscow. (BLD) |
| DAY 15, TOUR OF MOSCOW AND FLIGHT HOME |
| After an ample breakfast at your hotel, your tour of the city takes you to the reconstructed Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Lomonossov University, the New Maidens’ Convent (Novodevichy Monastery), and Red Square with its colourful St. Basil’s Cathedral, as well as to the notorious former KGB headquarters and the White House. This then marks the end of your memorable journey and the time has come to head to the airport. We accompany you to the airport and bid you bon voyage. (B) (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner |
The Tsar's Gold (Zarengold) Express
The private Tsar's Gold (Zarengold) 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 to suit every budget.
Enjoy dining in the charming restaurant carriages where you are able to try the freshest local cuisine 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 6 different cabin types
- STANDARD COMPARTMENT (CATEGORY I)
- CLASSIC COMPARTMENT (CATEGORY II)
- SUPERIOR COMPARTMENT (CATEGORY II)
- NOSTALGIC COMFORT COMPARTMENT (CATEGORY III)
- BOLSHOI COMPARTMENT (CATEGORY IV)
- BOLSHOI PLATINUM COMPARTMENT (CATEGORY V)
In the STANDARD CATEGORY (I), there are nine compartments per car, each for four guests. On both sides, left and right, there are two berths, one upon the other and each of them sized 27.55 inches x 74.80 inches (70×190cm). In the middle, below the window, you will find a table. Combined toilet/lavatory compartments are located at each end of the car.
In the CLASSIC CATEGORY (II), there are 9 compartments per car. A compartment is shared by two guests. Berths are sized app. 27.5 inches x 75 inches (70 × 190 cm) and arranged facing each other. There is also a table under the window. Combined toilet/lavatory compartments are located at each end of this category’s cars. In every second car there is a shower compartment.
Specification
Compartment height: 100.4 inches (255 cm) Compartment depth: 74.8 inches (190 cm)
Compartment width: 71.6 inches (182 cm)
Bed length: 73.6 inches (187 cm)
Bed width: 26.8 inches (68 cm)
Space between the beds: 16.5 inches (42 cm)
Luggage case under beds: height 14.2 inches (36 cm); width 18.5 inches (47 cm); depth 25.6 inches (65 cm)
Luggage case above door: height 12.2 inches (31 cm); width 58.7 inches (149 cm); depth 21.7 inches (55 cm)
The newly refurbished Category II Superior now presents interiors in a nostalgic look. The compartments have two lower beds, one on each side of the compartment and measuring 67 cm x 187 cm / 26.5 × 73.6 in.
The nine compartments in a wagon share two combination wash and toilet facilities located at its ends. Depending on the train configuration, a shower facility is shared by guests from two to four sleeping cars. (The sanitary facilities were also modernised as part of the refurbishment, with the wagons now outfitted with the practical vacuum toilets, which are preferable both for the user and the environment.
This category of compartment offers the opportunity to truly travel in the style of the red tsars. You travel in a nostalgic ambience that would even make past Soviet leaders feel at home – but with all of the 21st century’s modern amenities.
Each of these rolling hotel rooms offers not only two comfortable beds (ca. 80 × 185 cm / 31.5 × 72.8 in.) placed one above the other, but also an armchair from which to enjoy the passing landscape. Each of two neighbouring compartments shares a semi-private lavatory with wash basin and simple shower located between them.
Combination wash and toilet facilities are located at both ends of the wagons.
This category of compartment, with its illustrious name, offers 5.57 m² (almost 60 sq. ft.) of space. It has two beds, with the upper measuring 80 × 176 / 31.5 × 69.3 in. and the lower 110 × 187 cm / 43.3 × 73.6 in. This compartment also offers comfortable seating, a generous-sized table, and a small clothes closet. The Bolshoi category has its own lavatory equipped with a toilet, wash basin, and integrated shower with a full shower curtain. This configuration of wagon has only six compartments.
The Bolshoi Platinum compartment provides 7.15 m² (almost 77 sq. ft.) of space, even more than the Bolshoi compartment. The lower bed measures 120 × 184 cm / ca. 47.2 × 72.4 in., the upper 82 × 174 cm / ca. 32.3 × 68.5 in. Each compartment has a spacious clothes closet and its own lavatory outfitted with a separate shower cabin. This category of wagon offering the highest level of comfort available on the Trans-Siberian Railway contains only five compartments and offers space for a maximum of just 10 guests.
2019 DEPARTURES AND PRICES
PRICE PER PERSON, STARTING FROM
| DEPARTURE 2019 | STANDARD from | CLASSIC from | SUPERIOR from | SUPERIOR PLUS FROM | NOSTALGIC COMFORT from | BOLSHOI from | BOLSHO IPLATINUM from | |
| Moscow to Beijing, 16 days | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | |
| MAY | 4 to 19 | 3963.85 £ | 5919.72 £ | 6240.18 £ | 6626.93 £ | 8361.81 £ | 11124.34 £ | 13124.42 £ |
| JUN | 1 to 16 | 4162.75 £ | 6118.63 £ | 6439.08 £ | 6825.84 £ | 8560.71 £ | 11323.24 £ | 13323.32 £ |
| JUN | 27 to 12 July | 4162.75 £ | 6118.63 £ | 6439.08 £ | 6825.84 £ | 8560.71 £ | 11323.24 £ | 13323.32 £ |
| JUL | 20 to 4 Aug | 4162.75 £ | 6118.63 £ | 6439.08 £ | 6825.84 £ | 8560.71 £ | 11323.24 £ | 13323.32 £ |
| AUG | 15 to 30 | 4162.75 £ | 6118.63 £ | 6439.08 £ | 6825.84 £ | 8560.71 £ | 11323.24 £ | 13323.32 £ |
| SEPT | 7 to 22 | 4162.75 £ | 6118.63 £ | 6439.08 £ | 6825.84 £ | 8560.71 £ | 11323.24 £ | 13323.32 £ |
SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON
| Single use supplement for 6 hotel overnights for cat. I STANDARD | 563.56 £ | Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. II+ (Superior Plus) | 2530.48 £ |
| Supplement for use of the compartment by 3 persons | 983.46 £ | Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. III (Nostalgic Comfort) | 4154.85 £ |
| Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. II (Classic) | 2265.28 £ | Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. IV (Bolshoi) | 5911.82 £ |
| Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. II (Superior) | 2530.48 £ | Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. V (Bolshoi Platinum) | 6873.19 £ |
PRICE PER PERSON, STARTING FROM
| DEPARTURE 2019 | STANDARD from | CLASSIC from | SUPERIOR from | SUPERIOR PLUS FROM | NOSTALGIC COMFORT from | BOLSHOI from | BOLSHO IPLATINUM from | |
| Beijing to Moscow, 15 days | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | excl flights | |
| MAY | 12 to 26 | 3864.4 £ | 5809.22 £ | 6118.63 £ | 6505.38 £ | 8251.3 £ | 10925.44 £ | 12914.46 £ |
| JUN | 8 to 23 | 4063.3 £ | 6008.13 £ | 6317.53 £ | 6704.28 £ | 8450.21 £ | 11124.34 £ | 13113.37 £ |
| JUL | 5 to 19 | 4063.3 £ | 6008.13 £ | 6317.53 £ | 6704.28 £ | 8450.21 £ | 11124.34 £ | 13113.37 £ |
| JUL | 28 to 11 Aug | 4063.3 £ | 6008.13 £ | 6317.53 £ | 6704.28 £ | 8450.21 £ | 11124.34 £ | 13113.37 £ |
| AUG | 23 to 6 Sept | 4063.3 £ | 6008.13 £ | 6317.53 £ | 6704.28 £ | 8450.21 £ | 11124.34 £ | 13113.37 £ |
| SEPT | 15 to 29 | 4063.3 £ | 6008.13 £ | 6317.53 £ | 6704.28 £ | 8450.21 £ | 11124.34 £ | 13113.37 £ |
* Flights overnight departing the day before
SUPPLEMENTS PER PERSON
| Single use supplement for 5 hotel overnights for cat. I STANDARD | 475.16 £ | Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. II+ (Superior Plus) | 2442.08 £ |
| Supplement for use of the compartment by 3 persons | 983.46 £ | Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. III (Nostalgic Comfort) | 4066.45 £ |
| Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. II (Classic) | 2187.93 £ | Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. IV (Bolshoi) | 5834.47 £ |
| Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. II (Superior) | 2442.08 £ | Single use supplement train and hotel for cat. V (Bolshoi Platinum) | 6784.79 £ |
All Tours Include:
• Journey with guaranteed lodging in the booked category aboard the exclusively chartered train to the Chinese border (Erlian). From Erlian to Beijing (ca. 16 hours) accommodation in a 2- or 4-bed compartment in a Chinese sleeping car. The Chinese train does not include wagons in the Nostalgic Comfort or Bolshoi categories.
• Travel for several hours along the Trans-Siberian Railway panoramic route directly on the shores of Lake Baikal, with photo-stops
• Tour director with pertinent knowledge of the travelled route throughout the journey
• Competent tour guides for each group of no more than 26 guests.
• Experienced local tour guides
• All transfers / bus trips according to itinerary
• All excursions and sightseeing according to itinerary, including all entry fees
• All meals according to itinerary
• Porter service at all railway stations
• Vodka tasting with traditional Russian snacks
• Concise informational talks on the Trans-Siberian Railway, regional geography, culture, and history of the countries along the route
• A physician on board the train (Moscow – Chinese border)
• Shower facilities on board
• Informational booklet on the region and private train for each compartment reserved
• 1 overnight in a first-class hotel in Moscow
• 1 overnight in Irkutsk in a first-class hotel
• 1 overnight in Ulaanbaatar in a good, centrally located middle-class hotel
• 3 overnights in a first-class hotel in Beijing
• Specials for Bolshoi guests: two meals to choose from for Lunch and Dinner on board the train, 1 bottle of water per person every day in the compartment, 1 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink included for meals on board the train
Not Included:
• International flights (you can also choose a package including flights)
• Visa fees paid directly to the Consulate
• Gratitutes
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