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Deluxe Trans-Siberian Moscow to Beijing

Travel on an epic train journey from Moscow to Beijing on board the Trans-Siberian Express. This comfortable private train takes travellers to the Kremlin in Moscow, the Tartar city of Kazan, along the shore of Lake Baikal, through Mongolian nomadic settlements and the Gobi Desert to Beijing's Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.

From $5,456 per person

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Itinerary - 15 Night Deluxe Holiday by Rail - Standard 4-Berth Cabin

Day 1

Moscow

On arrival in Moscow, your tour guide welcomes you at the airport or train station and accompanies you to your hotel, Renaissance Moscow.

Moscow is a vibrant city which mixes contemporary and historic architecture and old and new cultures.

In the evening you will discover "Moscow by Night" on a city lights tour. Explore the famous Red Square , and take your first trip on Moscow's elegant metro system.

Please note We can also arrange your train travel from London to Moscow for you. Please call for prices and details.

Day 2

Moscow

The next morning enjoy a city tour including the Kremlin. You board the train and settle into your 4-berth cabin.

Day 3

Kazan

After travelling overnight the train arrives the next morning in Kazan. Kazan is the historic capital of the Tartars. Whilst in Kazan you visit the Kremlin, and take a boat trip on one of Europe's largest rivers. You re-join the train in the evening.

Day 4

Ekaterinburg

The train continues through the night and the next morning until you arrive for a brief stop at Ekaterinburg in the afternoon. You leave the train for a short city tour including the new Cathedral on the Blood, built in memory of the execution of the Romaniv family. Back on the train enjoy the Russian landscape through the window, and sample Russian hospitality with a vodka and cavier tasting.

Day 5

Novosibirsk

The next day the train travels through the heart of Siberia to Novosibirsk. You are welcomed into this historic city with the traditional Russian welcome of bread and salt. Your city tour includes a visit to the lively market. You re-board the train for dinner.

Day 6

Across Siberia

The train continues its journey across Siberia, crossing the Yenisei River. The on board chefs prepare a special meal - the "Tsar’s Feast".

Day 7

Irkutsk

The train reaches Irkutsk which is the capital of Eastern Siberia. During a city tour you will see the new statue of Alexander III enjoy an excursion to the open-air museum "Life and Work in the Time of the Tsars. In the evening a taiga dinner is served in a Siberian forest restaurant. You spend the evening at the Irkutsk Hotel.

Day 8

Lake Baikal

After breakfast you take a bus tour to a local Siberian village. A boat takes you across Lake Baikal to Port Baikal, where you re-join the train. The train travels on the historic train tracks which run alongside Lake Baikal. Dinner is served in typical local style as a picnic on the shores of the lake (weather permitting).

Day 9

Ulan Ude

The train continues to travel along the shore of the vast Lake Baikal, and then travels through the mountain steppes of Eastern Siberia. On the way to the Mongolian border the train will stop in Ulan Ude, where you leave the train for a city tour.

Day 10

Ulan Bator and Gandan Monastery

In the morning you arrive in Ulan Bator. In the course of a city tour you will see the impressive Buddhist Gandan Monastery, the open air railway museum and the Lama Museum. In the evening, your tour guides show you the best beer garden in the city. You spend the night in the centrally located Bayangol Ulan Bator in Ulan Bator.

Day 11

Ulan Bator and the Mongolian Alps

After breakfast you leave the train for a bus trip to the Mongolian "Alps", lunch is served in the traditional tents of the local nomadic herdsmen. You also have the opportunity to see a special Mongolian horseback riding show. In the evening you reboard the train, and travel onwards towards the Chinese border.

Day 12

Across the Gobi Desert

The train arrives in the early morning for a brief stop in the middle of the Gobi Desert. Around noon, you reach the Chinese border, where your Chinese train is ready for departure.

Day 13

Beijing

The train travels overnight through rural China before arriving in Beijing in the morning. You have 3 nights in Beijing staying at the Capital Hotel Beijing.

Day 14

Beijing (Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City)

A four-hour city tour includes the Temple of Heaven and its park; as well as Tiananmen Square. In the afternoon you join a guided tour through the interior of the Forbidden City.

Day 15

Beijing (The Great Wall and Peking Duck)

Today you enjoy a day trip to the Great Wall. Your programme also includes a tour of a pearl cultivation farm, the Ming Tombs and the avenue of the spirits. In the evening you enjoy a meal featuring the world-famous Chinese dish, Peking Duck.

Day 16

Beijing

You say goodbye to the buzzing city of Beijing before making your journey home.

Please note We can also arrange your return train travel or flights from Beijing to London for you. Please call for prices and details.

Moscow Renaissance Moscow The Kremlin Kazan Ekaterinburg Novosibirsk Irkutsk Irkutsk Hotel Lake Baikal Ulan Bator Bayangol Ulan Bator Gobi Desert Beijing Capital Hotel Beijing Great Wall

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  • We can also arrange your train travel from London to Moscow for you.
  • Upgrade to a Bolshoi cabin to make this journey of a lifetime that extra bit special.
  • Please call our Travel Consultants for details

Moscow

Moscow

The Russian capital Moscow has a rich sense of history, incredible architecture and wonderful museums and theatres. Stand in the huge Red Square and admire the famous Kremlin, visit the instantly recognisable St Basil's Cathedral with its colourful onion shaped domes, or enjoy a night out at the Bolshoi.

Irkutsk

Irkutsk

One of the biggest cities in Siberia, Irkutsk became the home of many artists and intellectuals who were exiled to Siberia in the 19th century for their part in the revolts against the Tsar. Visit the Taltsy Museum, an open air exhibition of architecture.

Ulan Bator

Ulan Bator

The capital city of Mongolia, Ulan Bator was originally a Buddhist centre. Most of the buildings in the city were re-built after 1945, but some notable historic buildings remain including the gold roofed Tsogchin dugan, and Bogd Khan's Winter Palace.

Beijing

Beijing

Visit Beijing for a trip around the Forbidden City, to explore the vast Tiananmen Square or relax in the green surroundings of the elegant Summer Palace. Don't miss a cycle ride through the historic hutongs, or a shopping excursion to the Pearl Market.

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Between Moscow and the Chinese-Mongolian border in Erlian (and vice versa) your Private Train offers five different compartment categories ranging from the the budget category with shared facilities to the best possible comfort available on the Trans-Siberian route with private facilities. No matter which compartment type you choose, all of them are about twice as large as typical European sleeping car compartments. From Erlian to Beijing, which take around 16 hours, you will be accommodated in comfortable sleeping quarters (the Chinese train does not carry sleeping cars of the Nostalgic Comfort and Bolshoi category; single and double accommodation aren’t guaranteed except for categories Nostalgic Comfort and Bolshoi / Bolshoi Platinum).

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Standard Cabin
In the ”STANDARD” CATEGORY (I), there are nine compartments per car, each for 3 or 4 guests. On both sides, left and right, there are two berths, one upon the other and each of them sized 70x190cm. In the middle, below the window, you will find a table. Combined toilet/lavatory compartments are located at each end of the car.

Standard Plus Cabin
In the STANDARD PLUS CATEGORY (II), there are 9 compartments per car. A compartment is shared by two guests. Berths are sized app. 70 x 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.

Nostalgic Comfort Cabin
The NOSTALGIC COMFORT CATEGORY (III) are traditionally furnished with modern amenities. You’ll be travelling in an ambiance in which even former Soviet leaders would have felt at home – although with the comfort of the 21st century. Each of these rolling hotel rooms offers two large berths (app. 80 x 185 cm) and an armchair for an especially comfortable view of the changing landscapes. Two compartments share one bathroom, located in a small lavatory between every two compartments.

Bolshoi Cabin
The BOLSHOI CATEGORY (IV) is equipped with two beds, one of which measures 1,10 m x 1,90 m, even providing room for two people if required. Furthermore, the 5,57 m² large compartments offer a cosy seating bench, a commodious table and a wardrobe. The compartment’s exclusive en suite bathroom does not only contain a washing basin, WC and shower, but also enough storage space for your personal belongings. Each car of the Bolshoi category has only six compartments.

Bolshoi Platinum Cabin
The newly introduced BOLSHOI PLATINUM CATEGORY (V) features the highest possible comfort on the Trans-Siberian. Each compartment is 7,15 m² large and provided with full shower cabin, WC and washing basin. Each carriage of the PLATINUM CATEGORY contains about 5 of these magnificent cabins.

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Renaissance Moscow Bedroom

Renaissance Moscow 5 Star

The Renaissance Hotel in Moscow is a newly refurbished hotel. Bedrooms are spacious, and offer modern facilities. For dinner, lunch or drinks you are spoiled for choice with 6 restaurants, cafes or bars to choose from in the hotel. Cool off with a refreshing dip in the hotel's swimming pool. The hotel is located 15 minutes from the Kremlin and Bolshoi Theatre.

Hotel Facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Concierge

Room Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar
  • Room Service
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

Irkutsk Hotel Exterior

Irkutsk Hotel 3 Star

The Irkutsk Hotel is a modern hotel with 245 bedrooms and suites. Enjoy dinner in the Medved restaurant offering European and Russian food, or the Seoul restaurant which specialises in Korean food. The hotel is in the centre of Irkutsk on the bank of the Angara River.

Hotel Facilities

  • Lift
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Concierge

Room Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

Bayangol Ulan Bator Bedroom

Bayangol Ulan Bator 3 Star

The Bayangol Ulan Bator Hotel is a modern 12 story building set in landscaped gardens. The restaurant is one of the largest in Mongolia and offers traditional and Mongolian food. The Health Club offers massages, a gym and a sauna. The hotel is a short walk from the centre of Ulan Bator.

Hotel Facilities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Garden

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

Capital Hotel Beijing Bedroom

Capital Hotel Beijing 4 Star

The Capital Hotel Beijing is a contemporary hotel with 599 bedrooms. The hotel offers dining in a choice of eight restaurants, and a Fitness and Health centre which includes a swimming pool, gym, and a spa. The hotel is in the centre of Beijing, close to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven.

Hotel Facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Concierge

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Minibar

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

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15 Night Deluxe Holiday by Rail - Standard 4-Berth Cabin

This holiday includes train travel on board the Trans-Siberian Express in a 4-berth cabin from Moscow to Beijing, meals, drinks and off-train tours and accommodation as shown on the itinerary. Prices are per person. Upgrade to a 3-berth cabin from an extra £545pp.
Please note: Travellers will require a double entry Russian visa, Mongolian visa and Chinese visa, please call us for prices and details.
Please note: English speaking guides are guaranteed on the following departure dates; 12 June 2011, 7 Aug 2011, 28 Aug 2011, 6 May 2012, 3 June 2012, 22 July 2012. Other departure dates are not guaranteed to have an English speaking guide.

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Holidays can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on (646) 770 2894.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best priced seats on trains.
Supplements may apply if best price travel not available. Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
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Itinerary - 15 Night Deluxe Holiday by Rail - Standard Plus 2-Berth Private Cabin

Day 1

Moscow

On arrival in Moscow, your tour guide welcomes you at the airport or train station and accompanies you to your hotel, Renaissance Moscow.

Moscow is a vibrant city which mixes contemporary and historic architecture and old and new cultures.

In the evening you will discover "Moscow by Night" on a city lights tour. Explore the famous Red Square , and take your first trip on Moscow's elegant metro system.

Please note We can also arrange your train travel from London to Moscow for you. Please call for prices and details.

Day 2

Moscow

The next morning enjoy a city tour including the Kremlin. You board the train and setle into your 2-berth cabin. The train departs in the evening from Kazan Station.

Day 3

Kazan

After travelling overnight the train arrives the next morning in Kazan. Kazan is the historic capital of the Tartars. Whilst in Kazan you visit the Kremlin, and take a boat trip on one of Europe's largest rivers. You re-join the train in the evening.

Day 4

Ekaterinburg

The train continues through the night and the next morning until you arrive for a brief stop at Ekaterinburg in the afternoon. You leave the train for a short city tour including the new Cathedral on the Blood, built in memory of the execution of the Romaniv family. Back on the train enjoy the Russian landscape through the window, and sample Russian hospitality with a vodka and cavier tasting.

Day 5

Novosibirsk

The next day the train travels through the heart of Siberia to Novosibirsk. You are welcomed into this historic city with the traditional Russian welcome of bread and salt. Your city tour includes a visit to the lively market. You re-board the train for dinner.

Day 6

Across Siberia

The train continues its journey across Siberia, crossing the Yenisei River. The on board chefs prepare a special meal - the "Tsar’s Feast".

Day 7

Irkutsk

The train reaches Irkutsk which is the capital of Eastern Siberia. During a city tour you will see the new statue of Alexander III enjoy an excursion to the open-air museum "Life and Work in the Time of the Tsars. In the evening a taiga dinner is served in a Siberian forest restaurant. You spend the evening at the Irkutsk Hotel.

Day 8

Lake Baikal

After breakfast you take a bus tour to a local Siberian village. A boat takes you across Lake Baikal to Port Baikal, where you re-join the train. The train travels on the historic train tracks which run alongside Lake Baikal. Dinner is served in typical local style as a picnic on the shores of the lake (weather permitting).

Day 9

Ulan Ude

The train continues to travel along the shore of the vast Lake Baikal, and then travels through the mountain steppes of Eastern Siberia. On the way to the Mongolian border the train will stop in Ulan Ude, where you leave the train for a city tour.

Day 10

Ulan Bator and Gandan Monastry

In the morning you arrive in Ulan Bator. In the course of a city tour you will see the impressive Buddhist Gandan Monastery, the open air railway museum and the Lama Museum. In the evening, your tour guides show you the best beer garden in the city. You spend the night in the centrally located Bayangol Ulan Bator in Ulan Bator.

Day 11

Ulan Bator and the Mongolian Alps

After breakfast you leave the train for a bus trip to the Mongolian "Alps", lunch is served in the traditional tents of the local nomadic herdsmen. You also have the opportunity to see a special Mongolian horseback riding show. In the evening you reboard the train, and travel onwards towards the Chinese border.

Day 12

Across the Gobi Desert

The train arrives in the early morning for a brief stop in the middle of the Gobi Desert. Around noon, you reach the Chinese border, where your Chinese train is ready for departure.

Day 13

Beijing

The train travels overnight through rural China before arriving in Beijing in the morning. You have 3 nights in Beijing staying at the Capital Hotel Beijing.

Day 14

Beijing (Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City)

A four-hour city tour includes the Temple of Heaven and its park; as well as Tiananmen Square. In the afternoon you join a guided tour through the interior of the Forbidden City.

Day 15

Beijing (The Great Wall and Peking Duck)

Today you enjoy a day trip to the Great Wall. Your programme also includes a tour of a pearl cultivation farm, the Ming Tombs and the avenue of the spirits. In the evening you enjoy a meal featuring the world-famous Chinese dish, Peking Duck.

Day 16

Beijing

You say goodbye to the buzzing city of Beijing before making your journey home.

Please note We can also arrange your return train travel or flights from Beijing to London for you. Please call for prices and details.

Moscow Renaissance Moscow The Kremlin Kazan Ekaterinburg Novosibirsk Irkutsk Irkutsk Hotel Lake Baikal Ulan Bator Bayangol Ulan Bator Gobi Desert Beijing Capital Hotel Beijing Great Wall

Railbookers recommends

  • We can also arrange your train travel from London to Moscow for you.
  • Upgrade to a Bolshoi cabin to make this journey of a lifetime that extra bit special.
  • Please call our Travel Consultants for details

Moscow

Moscow

The Russian capital Moscow has a rich sense of history, incredible architecture and wonderful museums and theatres. Stand in the huge Red Square and admire the famous Kremlin, visit the instantly recognisable St Basil's Cathedral with its colourful onion shaped domes, or enjoy a night out at the Bolshoi.

Irkutsk

Irkutsk

One of the biggest cities in Siberia, Irkutsk became the home of many artists and intellectuals who were exiled to Siberia in the 19th century for their part in the revolts against the Tsar. Visit the Taltsy Museum, an open air exhibition of architecture.

Ulan Bator

Ulan Bator

The capital city of Mongolia, Ulan Bator was originally a Buddhist centre. Most of the buildings in the city were re-built after 1945, but some notable historic buildings remain including the gold roofed Tsogchin dugan, and Bogd Khan's Winter Palace.

Beijing

Beijing

Visit Beijing for a trip around the Forbidden City, to explore the vast Tiananmen Square or relax in the green surroundings of the elegant Summer Palace. Don't miss a cycle ride through the historic hutongs, or a shopping excursion to the Pearl Market.

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Between Moscow and the Chinese-Mongolian border in Erlian (and vice versa) your Private Train offers five different compartment categories ranging from the the budget category with shared facilities to the best possible comfort available on the Trans-Siberian route with private facilities. No matter which compartment type you choose, all of them are about twice as large as typical European sleeping car compartments. From Erlian to Beijing, which take around 16 hours, you will be accommodated in comfortable sleeping quarters (the Chinese train does not carry sleeping cars of the Nostalgic Comfort and Bolshoi category; single and double accommodation aren’t guaranteed except for categories Nostalgic Comfort and Bolshoi / Bolshoi Platinum).

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Standard Cabin
In the ”STANDARD” CATEGORY (I), there are nine compartments per car, each for 3 or 4 guests. On both sides, left and right, there are two berths, one upon the other and each of them sized 70x190cm. In the middle, below the window, you will find a table. Combined toilet/lavatory compartments are located at each end of the car.

Standard Plus Cabin
In the STANDARD PLUS CATEGORY (II), there are 9 compartments per car. A compartment is shared by two guests. Berths are sized app. 70 x 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.

Nostalgic Comfort Cabin
The NOSTALGIC COMFORT CATEGORY (III) are traditionally furnished with modern amenities. You’ll be travelling in an ambiance in which even former Soviet leaders would have felt at home – although with the comfort of the 21st century. Each of these rolling hotel rooms offers two large berths (app. 80 x 185 cm) and an armchair for an especially comfortable view of the changing landscapes. Two compartments share one bathroom, located in a small lavatory between every two compartments.

Bolshoi Cabin
The BOLSHOI CATEGORY (IV) is equipped with two beds, one of which measures 1,10 m x 1,90 m, even providing room for two people if required. Furthermore, the 5,57 m² large compartments offer a cosy seating bench, a commodious table and a wardrobe. The compartment’s exclusive en suite bathroom does not only contain a washing basin, WC and shower, but also enough storage space for your personal belongings. Each car of the Bolshoi category has only six compartments.

Bolshoi Platinum Cabin
The newly introduced BOLSHOI PLATINUM CATEGORY (V) features the highest possible comfort on the Trans-Siberian. Each compartment is 7,15 m² large and provided with full shower cabin, WC and washing basin. Each carriage of the PLATINUM CATEGORY contains about 5 of these magnificent cabins.

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Renaissance Moscow Bedroom

Renaissance Moscow 5 Star

The Renaissance Hotel in Moscow is a newly refurbished hotel. Bedrooms are spacious, and offer modern facilities. For dinner, lunch or drinks you are spoiled for choice with 6 restaurants, cafes or bars to choose from in the hotel. Cool off with a refreshing dip in the hotel's swimming pool. The hotel is located 15 minutes from the Kremlin and Bolshoi Theatre.

Hotel Facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Concierge

Room Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar
  • Room Service
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

Irkutsk Hotel Exterior

Irkutsk Hotel 3 Star

The Irkutsk Hotel is a modern hotel with 245 bedrooms and suites. Enjoy dinner in the Medved restaurant offering European and Russian food, or the Seoul restaurant which specialises in Korean food. The hotel is in the centre of Irkutsk on the bank of the Angara River.

Hotel Facilities

  • Lift
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Concierge

Room Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

Bayangol Ulan Bator Bedroom

Bayangol Ulan Bator 3 Star

The Bayangol Ulan Bator Hotel is a modern 12 story building set in landscaped gardens. The restaurant is one of the largest in Mongolia and offers traditional and Mongolian food. The Health Club offers massages, a gym and a sauna. The hotel is a short walk from the centre of Ulan Bator.

Hotel Facilities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Garden

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

Capital Hotel Beijing Bedroom

Capital Hotel Beijing 4 Star

The Capital Hotel Beijing is a contemporary hotel with 599 bedrooms. The hotel offers dining in a choice of eight restaurants, and a Fitness and Health centre which includes a swimming pool, gym, and a spa. The hotel is in the centre of Beijing, close to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven.

Hotel Facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Concierge

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Minibar

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

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15 Night Deluxe Holiday by Rail - Standard Plus 2-Berth Private Cabin

This holiday includes train travel on board the Trans-Siberian Express in a 2-berth cabin from Moscow to Beijing, meals, drinks and off-train tours and accommodation as shown on the itinerary. Prices are per person.
Please note: Travellers will require a double entry Russian visa, Mongolian visa and Chinese visa, please call us for prices and details.
Please note: English speaking guides are guaranteed on the following departure dates; 12 June 2011, 7 Aug 2011, 28 Aug 2011, 6 May 2012, 3 June 2012, 22 July 2012. Other departure dates are not guaranteed to have an English speaking guide.
Railbookers Recommends: Upgrading to a Bolshoi cabin to make this journey of a lifetime that extra bit special. Please ask one of our travel consultants for prices and details.

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Holidays can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on (646) 770 2894.
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