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Undisputedly the world’s
greatest railway journey,
the Trans-Siberian Railway
runs from Moscow over the
Urals, across the
magnificent Russian
steppes and alongside the
shores of the world’s
largest freshwater lake.
By the time our train
arrives in Vladivostok it
will have passed through
eight time zones, and
travelled over 6,000 miles
– one third of the way
around the world.
Our Trans-Siberian
Express tours aboard the
luxury Golden
Eagle train take a
leisurely two weeks for
the journey, making sure
you get plenty of time to
take in and enjoy this
Voyage of a Lifetime.
As well as Moscow,
Russia’s vibrant capital,
we will also stop at
Yekaterinburg – where the
Romanovs were executed –
Kazan, with its beautiful
Kremlin, the ‘Paris of
Siberia’ at Irkutsk and
Ulan Ude, capital of the
Buryat Republic. We will
also stop off at Lake
Baikal, to visit a
traditional fishing
village – and enjoy a
barbeque at the water’s
edge.
As another highlight, our
train will branch off the
Trans-Siberian main line
to take a trip into
Mongolia for a visit to
the capital, Ulaan Baatar,
before we return to Russia
for the remainder of the
trip.
In Vladivostok we will
have time to explore and
tour round this rarely
visited city which until
relatively recently was
completely closed to
foreigners.
Yet the main attraction
has to be the gradually
changing scenery itself:
from the climb through the
Ural mountains (the
boundary between Europe
and Asia), to the wide
open steppes and broad
rivers we cross,
travelling on the
Trans-Siberian is the only
way to truly take in the
vastness and grandeur of
the world’s largest
country.
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Itinerary - 15 Days
(Eastbound) |
| Day 1
MOSCOW |
| Arrive
at Moscow airport,
where you are met
and transferred to
the luxurious
five-star Marriott
Royal Aurora hotel
(or similar) located
in the heart of this
vibrant city for a
one-night
stay. We enjoy
a welcome reception
dinner at our hotel,
whilst you meet your
fellow travellers
and anticipate the
epic 15 day voyage
that lies ahead. |
| Day 2
MOSCOW |
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Our morning city
tour of Moscow
principally takes
us to Red Square,
an iconic symbol
of Russia’s former
military and
political
might. Here
we see an eclectic
mix of fascinating
architecture, such
as the ornate St
Basil’s Cathedral
with its
magnificent
onion-domed
spires, the
grandeur of The
Kremlin and the
sombre and
evocative site of
Lenin’s
tomb. Early
afternoon sees us
boarding the
luxurious Golden
Eagle
Trans-Siberian
Express.
After settling
into our modern,
stylish cabins, we
enjoy dinner in
one of the
beautifully
designed
restaurant cars as
our rail adventure
eastwards to
Vladivostok
begins.
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| Day 3
KAZAN |
| We
arrive at the
picturesque and
historic city of
Kazan by
mid-morning.
Situated on the
River Volga, Kazan
is the capital of
Tatarstan. Here we
have the opportunity
to see for ourselves
its rich tapestry of
history and culture.
One of the
highlights of this
city tour is our
exploration of the
Kremlin Fortress, a
UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
Within the walls of
this ancient citadel
we will explore its
stunning mosque and
onion-domed
cathedral. After
enjoying a relaxing
dinner on the Golden
Eagle, you may wish
to retire to our
welcoming bar car
where you can enjoy
drinks with new
friends whilst
listening to our
resident pianist. |
| Day 4
YEKATERINBURG |
| We cross
the Europe/Asia
divide before
arriving in the
historic city of
Yekaterinburg.
Founded in 1723 by
Peter the Great, the
third largest
Russian city is also
the capital of the
Urals. The
cultural and
architectural
influences of
European and Asian
civilisations come
together in this
fascinating and
cosmopolitan
landscape. Our
city tour takes us
to the poignant site
where the Romanov,
Nicholas II of
Russia was executed
with his family by
the Bolsheviks in
1918. Now a church
dedicated to their
memory, this site
provides us with a
powerful insight
into the turmoil of
the Russian
Revolution. |
| Day 5
NOVOSIBIRSK |
A modern
‘Soviet’ city, we
experience the life
and character of
Novosibirsk’s rich
culture where the
arts, science and
literature
predominate. Our
city tour takes us
to the Opera
House. An
architectural
marvel, it houses
two permanent ballet
and opera companies
and is the largest
opera house in the
world. In
front of the Opera
House, we visit an
imposing statue of
Lenin – a marvellous
opportunity to have
your photograph
taken with this
iconic political
leader.
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| Day 6
ON BOARD |
| A day to
unwind and reflect
on the many sights
and sounds we have
experienced on our
journey so
far. Chat to
your fellow
passengers, perhaps
learn a few words of
Russian or simply
enjoy the ever
changing landscape
outside your window
as it unfolds. |
| Day 7
IRKUTSK |
| We
arrive in Irkutsk,
the ‘Paris of
Siberia’, and our
visit today takes in
the most significant
sites and museums in
this fascinating
city, including an
exploration of the
classic wooden
architecture that
has given many of
this region’s
buildings such a
distinctive and
unique appearance.
Next, we visit the
Decembrist House
museum which is
dedicated to the
memory of the exiled
aristocrats who were
forced to flee to
this remote outpost
after the failed
revolution of
1825. Here we
enjoy a private
concert before
returning to our
waiting train for
dinner. |
| Day 8
LAKE BAIKAL |
Few
natural sights can
surpass the beauty
and grandeur of Lake
Baikal. For
five hours we wind
our way through
tunnels along cliff
hugging tracks above
the lake with a
vista of snow capped
peaks along the far
shore forming a
picture-perfect
backdrop. Lake
Baikal is the
deepest lake in the
world and holds 20%
of the world’s
freshwater.
Also known as the
‘Pearl of Siberia’
it is home to a
unique breed of
freshwater seal and
over fifty species
of fish including
omul which we will
be serving in the
dining car for some
of our meals.
Weather permitting,
we stop at one of
Baikal’s picturesque
and secluded bays to
enjoy a delicious
BBQ including
freshly smoked fish
prepared by our own
chefs. For the
brave hearted, there
is even time for a
refreshing swim in
the crystal clear
waters. In the
afternoon, we visit
Listvyanka, a small
Baikal settlement
nestling at the base
of the surrounding
hills.
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| Day 9
ULAN UDE |
| This
morning we arrive in
Ulan Ude, capital of
the Buryat Republic.
The ethnic and
cultural diversity
of this area offers
a unique insight
into its heritage.
As we tour the area
you will notice the
different faces and
dress styles of
these welcoming
people. During our
exploration of the
Old Believers
Village we have the
opportunity to learn
about the culture
and history of these
religious people as
we are treated to a
traditional meal and
enjoy a concert
featuring local
dancers and
musicians. |
| Day 10
ULAAN BAATAR |
| Our
Trans-Siberian
adventure takes us
into Mongolia, home
of Genghis Khan,
undoubtedly the most
feared and revered
Mongol and we visit
the capital city of
Ulaan Baatar. Lunch
is taken Mongol
style in a
traditional Ger
(Yurt) where we
experience an
authentic meal,
enjoying excellent
local dishes and
entertainment
providing a unique
opportunity to
encounter this
time-honoured
nomadic way of life.
We board the train
in time for dinner
as we head back into
Russia. |
| Day 11
ON BOARD |
| Enjoy a
more leisurely pace
today as we travel
through the
beautiful landscape
of the Russian Far
East. You may like
to attend one of the
interesting lectures
or Russian language
lessons. |
| Day 12
ON BOARD |
| It is
the perfect
opportunity to
practice your
Russian or simply
relax as our journey
today follows the
Shilka and Amur
rivers, close to the
Chinese border.
Enjoy Russia at its
most dramatic and
remote, as the
Golden Eagle eats up
the miles on our way
to Vladivostok. |
| Day 13
ON BOARD |
| Passing
directly north of
Seoul, Darwin and
Osaka, we spend our
last full day on
board the Golden
Eagle today as the
most easterly point
of our mammoth
journey is reached
passing through
Khabarovsk, where we
cross the River
Amur. Tonight, we
enjoy our final
dinner onboard our
private train that
has been our home
for the last twelve
days as we approach
our final
destination on this
unforgettable
journey. |
| Day 14
VLADIVOSTOK |
| After
travelling through 8
time zones and
covering an amazing
6,600 miles
(10,600km) along
this epic route to
the end of the
Trans-Siberian line,
the Golden Eagle
pulls into
Vladivostok, a
military port
located on the
western shores of
the Sea of Japan.
Vladivostok
(literally
translated as ‘Ruler
of the East’) offers
visitors an exciting
opportunity to
explore its
principal military
attractions
including a tour of
a restored submarine
before we transfer
to the centrally
located four-star
Hotel Hyundai. The
final evening is
spent saying our
goodbyes to our
fellow travelling
companions and
friends at the
Farewell Dinner. |
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Day 15 VLADIVOSTOK
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Following
breakfast, you
will be
transferred to
Vladivostok
airport to begin
your journey
home.
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Itinerary - 15 Days
(Westbound) |
| Day
1 |
Vladivostok
(arrivals) |
Day 9 |
Irkutsk |
| Day 2 |
Vladivostok |
Day
10 |
On
Board |
| Day 3 |
Khabarovsk |
Day
11 |
Novosibirsk |
| Day 4 |
On
Board |
Day
12 |
Yekaterinburg |
| Day 5 |
Ulan
Ude |
Day
13 |
Kazan |
| Day 6 |
Ulaan
Baatar |
Day
14 |
Moscow |
| Day
7 |
On
Board |
Day
15 |
Moscow
(departures) |
| Day
8 |
Lake
Baikal |
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Prices per person
for 2012
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Silver Class
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£
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US$
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€
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Twin
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8,995
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14,395
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10,995
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Single
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12,995
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20,795
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15,995
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Deposit
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750
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1,500
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1,000
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Gold Class
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£
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US$
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€
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Twin
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11,095
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17,795
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13,695
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Single
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15,595
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24,995
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19,195
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Deposit
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1,000
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2,000
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1,500
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Eastbound 2012
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Westbound 2012
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09
May - 23 May
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21
May - 04 Jun
Sold
Out - Wait
list Only
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30
July - 13 Aug
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11 Aug -
25 Aug |
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25
Aug - 08 Sep
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06
Sep - 20 Sep
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| Prices
per person for 2013 |
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Silver
Class |
Gold
Class |
Imperial Class |
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GBP
£ |
Euro
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USD $ |
GBP
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Euro
€ |
USD $ |
GBP
£ |
Euro
€ |
USD $ |
| Twin |
£9,695 |
€10,995 |
$15,495 |
£11,895 |
€13,595 |
$18,995 |
£18,695 |
€21,395 |
$29,995 |
| Single |
£13,995 |
€15,995 |
$22,395 |
£16,795 |
€19,195 |
$26,895 |
£26,795 |
€30,595 |
$42,895 |
2013
Dates
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Eastbound
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Westbound
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05
May - 19 May
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18
May - 01 Jun
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03
Jun - 17 Jun
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16 Jun -
30 Jun
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28
Jul - 11 Aug
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10
Aug - 24 Aug
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25
Aug - 08 Sep
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07
Sep - 21 Sep
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IMPORTANT
Visa
Information:
British citizens
will require a
single entry visa
for Mongolia and a
double entry visa
for Russia. Please
allow at least a
month to obtain
your visa.
Citizens of other
nationalities
should contact
their local
consulate for
specific visa
information.
Please note that
all visa
requirements are
subject to change.
Special
Offer - UK
residents only:
Please ask about
our FREE visa
service. You pay
only the
applicable
Consular fee.
Prices are land
only. Flights not
included.
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