The Trans-Siberian with a touch of Seoul
6th June 2008
Railbookers is offering holidaymakers the opportunity of enjoying a unique travelling experience which will take them from South Korea to Russia.
Flying from Heathrow airport, those embarking on the 19-day tour will touch down in the South Korean capital Seoul.
In addition to the exploring the wonder of this enigmatic city, visitors will be able to take a trip to the Demilitarized Zone on the border with the country's isolated neighbour North Korea.
From Seoul, travellers will then fly to the Russian city of Vladivostok where they will climb aboard the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express destined for Moscow.
Along the way, passengers will be able to stop off and enjoy fascinating destinations such as Ulan Ude - the capital of the Buryat republic and home to the Village of Old Believers, Ulan Baatar - capital of Mongolia, and Yekaterinburg - capital of the Urals and location of the Romanov family execution site.
Moscow itself is home to a treasure trove of sightseeing delights, from the famous Red Square, once the scene of many Soviet military parades, to Lenin's Mausoleum near the Kremlin and the stunning St Basil's Cathedral where a farewell gala dinner and reception will beheld.
From Korea to Russia with love.
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