CAD $7,280
16 days/ 15 nights
Itinerary
Day | Destination | Activities |
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1 | Moscow | Arrive Moscow Visit landmarks of moscow on a night tour |
2 | Moscow | Morning sightseeing tour Board your train, Tsar’s Gold |
3 | Kazan | Tour the city’s traditional Russian architecture |
4 | Yekaterinburg | Visit city center and fairy tale-like Church of All Saints |
5 | Novosibirsk | Take a tour and see the majestic Ob River |
6 | Trans-Siberia | Enjoy stunning views of Siberia |
7 | Irkutsk | Take a city tour to see city’s landmarks |
8 | Lake Baikal | Enjoy a boat ride to Port Baikal |
9 | Ulan-Ude | Enjoy a guided tour through the city |
10 | Ulan Bator | See city’s unique attractions Enjoy performances of traditional Mongolian music |
11 | Mongolian Alps | Experience the stunning natural beauty of the Mongolian Alps |
12 | Gobi Desert | Discover Erlian Enjoy dramatic views of the stunning Gobi Desert |
13 | Beijing | Arrive Beijing |
14 | Beijing | Visit Tiananmen Square Explore UNESCO Heritage site, Forbidden City |
15 | Beijing | Experience the Great Wall and see Ming Tombs |
16 | Beijing | Depart Beijing for your onward journey |
MOSCOW
It’s the first day of what will be an unforgettable journey. You arrive in Moscow, one of the most vivid, dynamic and historic cities on Earth. After a welcome dinner, you experience the richness and color of Moscow at night on a tour that includes the dreamlike Red Square and the city’s palatial subway stations. After your urban adventure, you return to your comfortable and centrally located hotel.
MOSCOW
In the morning you take an informative tour of Moscow, including the imposing Kremlin grounds 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 dining car offers the chance to meet your fellow travellers and learn more details about your private train.
KAZAN
Today is dedicated to picturesque and historic Kazan, the capital city of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, on the banks of the Volga. You tour the city’s traditional Russian architecture and listen to fascinating stories about the Kazan Kremlin (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage). You learn about the historically volatile relationship between the Tatars, Cossacks and Russians who inhabit the area.
YEKATERINBURG
Yekaterinburg is known as the capital of the ancient Ural Mountain range. Its position on the Asia–Europe border gives the city a fascinating and unique character. You visit the carefully preserved city center and fairy tale-like Church of All Saints, a memorial at the site where the Romanovs, Russia’s last Tsarist dynasty, were assassinated by revolutionaries. That afternoon, your train crosses the border from Europe into Asia.
NOVOSIBIRSK
In Russia, the word bread is associated with hospitality, and salt with friendship. In the city of Novosibirsk, you’re welcomed warmly with bread and salt in this tradition. You arrive in Siberia’s biggest city at noon and take a tour that includes the majestic Ob River.
TRANS-SIBERIA
Today you enjoy stunning views of Siberia from the comfort of your private train. The sunlight breaks through the mist surrounding forest-covered mountains. Rivers roll along their jagged, rocky banks in rhythm with the tracks. Entertaining talks on local history and culture double as get-togethers with your fellow travelers, complete with Russian canapés.
IRKUTSK
You’ve arrived in popular and historic Irkutsk. You leave your luggage in your private train compartment, leaving your hands free to discover the city. You see the city’s colorful market, the theater and the City History Museum of Irkutsk before enjoying a relaxed dinner in the evening.
LAKE BAIKAL
Today is dedicated to enjoying gorgeous Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest freshwater lake in the world. Its clear, deep, aquamarine waters glitter in the sun. The mountains are mirrored in the lake’s glass-like surface. You enjoy a boat ride to Port Baikal and have many opportunities to take amazing photos on the Circum-Baikal Railroad. Relax, take a dip and explore the scenery or picturesque villages. On warm nights, dinner is served as a picnic on the lake’s pristine shores, the perfect ending to a memorable day.
ULAN UDE
Today, your private train journeys along the green and picturesque valley of the Selenga River. Soon you arrive in Ulan-Ude, the bustling and friendly capital of the Republic of Buryatia, Russia, where you enjoy a guided tour through the city.
ULAN BATOR
This morning the vibrant Mongolian capital, Ulan Bator, awaits. Today you leave your luggage in your train compartment so that you can focus on enjoying the city’s unique attractions, including the meticulously restored Gandan Monastery and the gorgeous Choijin Lama Temple. In the evening, you enjoy captivating performances of traditional Mongolian music (bookable in advance).
THE MONGOLIAN ALPS
Today you experience the stunning natural beauty of the Mongolian Alps. A picnic outside a Mongolian yurt in the great outdoors is the perfect way to enjoy lunch. You have the unique opportunity to try local specialties: khorkhog, a traditional Mongolian barbecued lamb dish cooked in a metal jug; and airag, a drink made from fermented mare’s milk, known as the beer of the Mongols. In the afternoon, you marvel at an exhibition of traditional Mongolian skills, including horseback riding, wrestling and archery in a mini version of the national games, Nadaam. That evening, your private train travels onward to the Chinese border.
THE GOBI DESERT
Around noon you arrive at the Mongolia–China border, where you disembark the Tsar’s Gold and switch to a Chinese private train. Here you discover Erlian, an authentic border town where you browse its famous market and pick up unique souvenirs of your once-in-a-lifetime journey. Later, you relax and enjoy dramatic views of the stunning Gobi Desert from the windows your Chinese private train.
BEIJING
Once you arrive in Beijing, you check in at your first-class hotel, after which you have the afternoon and evening free to explore the thriving capital of China, one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating countries
BEIJING
Today your friendly, knowledgeable guides show you the stunning sights of beautiful Beijing—from the Temple of Heaven, a medieval architectural masterpiece, to the infamous Tiananmen Square.
In the afternoon, you explore the world-renowned Forbidden City—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former Chinese imperial palace, now home to the Palace Museum. The construction of its glorious halls and temples required over a million workers and was inaccessible to the public for centuries.
BEIJING
Today you experience the legendary beauty and awe of the Great Wall of China, one of the world’s largest ancient structures. You also stop at the Ming Tombs imperial necropolis and see the Sacred Way , a 4-mile road leading to the burial sites of 13 Ming emperors. In the evening, you share conversations with fellow travelers over a feast of Peking Duck at one of China’s impressive themed restaurants.
DEPART BEIJING
Today is the last day of your Trans-Siberian adventure. After breakfast, you head to the airport via private transfer service. On the way, you reflect on the immense journey you’ve just completed—thousands of miles, and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Featured Inclusions
Journey with guaranteed lodging in the booked category aboard the train between Moscow and Erlian
Accommodation in a 2- or 4-bed compartment in a Chinese sleeper car between Erlian and Beijing
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
Experienced local tour guides
All transfers / bus trips according to itinerary
All excursions and sightseeing according to itinerary including all entry fees (except optional tours)
Meals onboard include water and tea/coffee
Porter service at all railway stations
Vodka tasting with traditional Russian snacks
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 train for each compartment
1 night hotel accommodation in Moscow with breakfast
1 night hotel accommodation in Irkutsk with breakfast
1 night hotel accommodation in Ulan Bator with breakfast
3 nights hotel accommodation in Beijing with daily breakfast
Train Information
The Tsar’s Gold private train is like no other in the world and is the classic way to travel the famous Trans-Siberian Railroad. Enjoy friendly staff, impeccable service, well-appointed dining cars, and spacious sleeping compartments. As your home away from home on the Trans-Siberian, the train itself is an experience to remember!
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