Arrive in Moscow

Arrival in Moscow, with a transfer to the centrally located 4* Park Inn Hotel by Radisson Sadu, just a short walk from Red Square and the Kremlin.

Moscow: City Tour with Kremlin and Cathedrals

After breakfast, you will be met bright and early by our expert guide who will provide an overview of your day in Moscow, and any questions about the day you may have will be answered.

Free Day in Moscow

Today you will have the opportunity to walk through the fortified complex known as the Kremlin, followed by the Cathedrals on the Sobornaya Square.

Depart Moscow

Today you can enjoy a late check-out at your hotel and the majority of the day is free, allowing you to relax and explore Moscow, or take an optional tour, before packing, and preparing, to meet your driver for the evening transfer to the railway station. You will be provided with a transfer to the railway station, where our guide will advise, and assist, in purchasing provisions for the train if desired, accompany you to the platform, ensure that everyone is settled into their cabins and answer any last minute questions.

Travelling through European Russia

You will spend the day on the train, heading past the cities of the Golden Ring, the great industrial city of Kirov and finally the ex-military city of Perm, at the eastern most edge of European Russia, before crossing through the Ural Mountains and into Asia.

Venturing into Siberia

Passing through the previously forbidden Soviet city of Yekaterinburg, you will spend the day on the train while it leaves the eastern foothills of the Ural mountains and heads for Novosibirsk; the largest city in Siberia, and the third largest in Russia, behind only Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

Heading into Asia

Enjoy your day on the train, travelling along the seemingly limitless tracks, and through the incredible forests of Siberia, you will pass the mighty Altai region, crossing the River Yenisei at Krasnoyarsk, before heading deep into Asia.

Arrive in Irkutsk and transfer to Listvyanka

Following your early arrival in Irkutsk, you will be taken to Listvyanka village on the shores of Lake Baikal. After checking in at the 4* Mayak hotel you will visit the fascinating Museum of Wooden Architecture, containing unique and historic wooden structures donated from all over Russia. Then back to Listvyanka village via the famous Shaman rock. The day is rounded off with a traditional Baikal dinner and by indulging in an optional sauna in the village ‘Banya’.

You have the choice of three tours.

Irkutsk Excursion

From your hotel in Irkutsk you will be taken on a brief city tour by car, experiencing the most interesting sights, including beautiful Russian Orthodox churches, the Polish Cathedral (the only Siberian Gothic-style building), houses decorated with ‘wooden laces’ (hand-made carvings), as well as modern constructions and the Decembrists’ House.

Depart Irkutsk

Following a morning transfer to the railway station, you will catch the train to Ulaanbaatar. Once through Ulan-Ude, the home of Russian Buddhism and capital of the local Buryat Republic, the train will head toward the Mongolian border.

Arrive Ulaanbaatar and Gorkhi Terelj National Park Excursion

After your arrival at the station, you will get the chance to freshen up and eat breakfast before being transferred to the Ger camp and enjoying the beauty of the world famous Gorkhi Terelj National Park. Lunch is followed by walking in the hills, an excursion to Turtle Rock and a meditation centre, before returning for an evening meal and overnight stay.

Mongolian Steppe Excursion and visit to the Genghis Khan Statue Complex

After breakfast you will have the opportunity to visit the famous Genghis Khan Statue Complex that includes a museum and a scenic view from the top of the statue. Additionally, you will meet a local herdsman’s family to see the fascinating daily life of Mongolia’s nomads, before being transferred back to your 4* Ramada Hotel in Ulaanbaatar.

Ulaanbaatar: Full Day City Tour

You will enjoy a full day city tour, which will include a visit to the Gandan Buddhist Monastery and the truly remarkable national history museum, containing many world famous, and unique, exhibits. During the afternoon you will have the opportunity to browse some art, antique and cashmere shops before visiting Zaisan Hill to view a panorama of the city. The day will end with a traditional meal along with Mongolian folk music and dance.

Ulaanbaatar : Free Day

Breakfast is followed by free time to investigate the distinctive charm of Ulaanbaatar and the surrounding region or relax. Why not take a look at a few of the excursions you could arrange while there?

Depart Ulaanbaatar and Cross the Gobi Desert

Catch your early morning transfer for your train to Beijing before travelling on through the majestic Gobi Desert and towards the Chinese border. Later in the evening, the train will reach the Chinese border where the impressive procedure of bogie-changing takes place, before heading off for Beijing.

Arrive in Beijing

Throughout the morning and afternoon, you will pass through rural China as well as mountainous river valleys, before continuing on past the amazing Great Wall of China, finally arriving in the Chinese capital, Beijing, where your transfer will take you to your hotel.