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[THR02] Orient Express
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THR02 - Individual Tour on Trans-Siberian/Manchurian Express
| Countries: Russia, China MOSCOW [2] - TRAIN [2] - YEKATERINBURG [2] - TRAIN [2] - IRKUTSK [1] - LAKE BAIKAL [1] - TRAIN [2] - HARBIN [1] - TRAIN [1] - BEIJING [2] | |||||
| Duration: 17 days/16 nights | 9 nts hotel/apt, 7 nts train | ||||
| Departs on: Saturdays, odd dates | Visas required: Russia, China | ||||
| Low Season: $3299* pp | High Season: $3599* pp
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| *4-berth train tickets, dbl/twn accommodation. Single supplement $899. | What else is included? *Low Season: 1 Oct - 28 Feb; High Season: 1 Mar - 30 Sep *Discounts: 7% (5+ travelers); 5% (4 travelers); 3% (3 travelers) | |
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The program may include St Petersburg and run eastbound or westbound. A wide range of excursions and activities is available at each destination. Use the Online Trans-Siberian Planner to plan a tailor-made adventure or contact our expert at +1-877-RUSSIA-9 or info@traveltorussia.ru.
Day 1. Moscow.
Arrival to Moscow. Transfer from the airport to the place of accommodation. For this tour we recommend a centrally located serviced apartment to feel the life of the city to the full. Balance of the day free to unpack your things and explore the surroundings.Day 2. Moscow.
After breakfast at your hotel enjoy the sightseeing program of your choice! The excursions are using public transport to get acquainted with the city veins and feel like a Moskovian. One choice is included into your tour, no extra payments needed!(A) THE GOLDEN DOMES - (B) MOSCOW KREMLIN - (C) MOSCOW ART GALLERIES
For more information please download full version of the tour or see our section Moscow Highlights.
This afternoon is your own to explore Moscow further - enjoy your lunch in one of the cafes in the Old Arbat, the souvenir Mecca of Moscow. This is the must-to-see place, where artizans explore their works in the street and lanterns remember the artistic Bohemia of the gone days.
In the evening a couple of steps take you to the New Arbat, with its night life, casinos and featured restaurants. Moscow is probably most beautiful at night - check out Tverskaya street attractions, or go to the Bolshoy theatre.
Day 3. Departure from Moscow.
Your train departs late in the evening, so let's go to see the New Maiden Monastery. Don't miss it!There's still plenty of time for shopping and souvenir hunt. Your apartment is reserved for you till the late evening, no need to hurry!
At 8pm our driver takes you to the Yaroslavsky railway station and our journey begins.
Day 5. Arrival to Yekaterinburg.
In the early morning arrival to Yekaterinburg and our driver takes you to your hotel for early check-in. Have a rest after a long journey and explore the city!Day 6. Yekaterinburg.
Today we devote the day to the tour option included into your package.(A) CULTURAL CAPITAL OF SIBERIA - (B) MYSTERIES OF THE LAST ROMANOVS - (C) EUROPE AND ASIA BORDER - (D) ART OF URAL JEWELLERS - (E) PICNIC AT THE WOLF MOUNTAIN - (F) TREKKING THROUGH TAIGA - (G) ICE FISHING
For more information please download full version of the tour or see our section Yekaterinburg Highlights.
Day 7. Departure from Yekaterinburg.
In the morning another Trans-Siberian Express takes us to Irkutsk.Day 8. On the train.
We are now in the midst of the Eastern Siberia, and the Lake Baikal is just hours away. Don't miss the chance to get off on the train stops and try the local food from babushkas. The choice is excellent - home-made pies, boiled potatoes, grilled chickens, smoked fish and all sorts of vegetables.Day 9. Irkutsk.
Arrival to Irkutsk. Our guide meets us at the railway station to show us "Paris of Siberia". One of the oldest and most charming cities in the country, today this city is a reflection of mixed cultures - traders from the east and exiles from the west. Check-in to the hotel and balance of the day free.Day 10. Lake Baikal.
Transfer to Listvyanka village from the Lake Baikal - the deepest and the largest lake in the world, sized appr. as Belgium, Netherlands or Denmark. You feel a special bond between nature and humans here. The emerald forests hang like necklaces around the surrounding mountains. Bird songs hang over the water. Wild flowers and grasses fill the air with fragrances. The mighty barguzine, a wind that comes from the estuaries, and the shelonnik, the peaceful southern wind, ripple the water’s surface. Shall we go to the Chersky peak, or go diving at the Lake Baikal, or trekking in taiga, or will simply wander along the shore? One of the choices is included into your tour:(A) TALTSY, BAIKAL MUSEUM AND CHERSKY PEAK - (B) TREKKING THROUGH SIBERIAN TAIGA - (C) PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING IN BAIKAL LAKE - (D) WALK IN THE ICE WONDERLAND - (E) SKIING AND TROIKA RIDING
For more information please download full version of the tour or see our section Irkutsk Highlights.
Day 11. Departure from Irkutsk.
We transfer you from Listvyanka village to Irkutsk just before your train for Harbin.Day 13. Arrival to Harbin.
At noon we arrive to Harbin. Our guide meets you at the railway station. After a short journey via Harbin to your hotel and assistance with check-in you are entitled to some rest after such a long train journey. In the evening explore Harbin on your own.Renown as the 'Ice City', Harbin, is not only rich in cultural heritage but is also famous for its beautiful natural scenery, ensuring an unforgettable tour. Best of all, in winter you can see the unique ice and snow culture, which has a world wide reputation and will add a sparkle to your Harbin travels.
Day 14. Departure from Harbin.
Our carefully chosen itinerary takes you around the city visiting St. Sofia Orthodox Church, Zhongyang Dajie, Dragon Tower and more. One of the packages is included into your program:(A) ICE LANTERN AND SNOW CARVING FESTIVALS (WINTER) - (B) SUN ISLAND AND SIBERIAN TIGER PARK (SUMMER)
For more information please download full version of the tour or see our section Harbin Highlights.
In the evening our Trans-Manchurian Express takes us to Beijing.
Day 15. Beijing.
After noon we arrive to Beijing. Our driver takes you to your hotel and the rest of the day is free.Beijing became China’s capital in 1421, but the earliest records of settlements in Beijing are from 1000 BC. The Chinese history has enrichen the land of Beijing with sites of cultural and historical interests. Some of them, such as the Great Wall, Former Imperial Palace, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace are world cultural heritage sites and are endorsed by UNESCO.
Day 16. Beijing.
Today a full day tour with lunch is planned to see the best Beijing can offer. You may choose between two options:(A) FORBIDDEN CITY, SUMMER PALACE & TEMPLE OF HEAVEN - (B) GREAT WALL AND MING TOMBS.
For more information please download full version of the tour or see our section Beijing Highlights.
Day 17. Departure from Beijing.
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The program may include St Petersburg and run eastbound or westbound. A wide range of excursions and activities is available at each destination. Use the Online Trans-Siberian Planner to plan a tailor-made adventure or contact our expert at +1-877-RUSSIA-9 or at service@traveltorussia.ru.
Interested? Book online! Reservation Form is available at the top of the Russia Tour page. Alternatively download a Reservation Form (PDF) and send it to us by fax.
Prices are subject to change under conditions of changing transportation tariffs and currency exchange rates.
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