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Trans-Siberian Express Eastbound
Overview
The original Trans-Siberian experience! Our Trans-Siberian Express is the ultimate bucket-list journey for rail enthusiasts. Starting in Moscow, you will cross European Russia into Siberia, before ending your adventure at the pacific city of Vladivostok in the Russian Far East. If you are looking for a non-stop tour of the Trans-Siberian that allows you to immerse yourself in train life, then this is the one for you. As part of this 10-day experience you will travel on the world-renowned Trans-Siberian Railway, spending a day in Moscow before embarking on the train to Vladivostok.
All relevant Trans-Siberian, Trans-Mongolian and Trans-Manchurian rail tickets
Transfers for all departures and arrivals at each city
A transfer with a personal guide to accompany you to the train on the start of your journey
Breakfast at all hotels, homestays and other accommodation
Russian Tourist Visa Invitation
Itinerary
Moscow
Russia’s official capital, Moscow, is the political and religious heart of the country. The city has the highest density of billionaires, is the world’s most populated inland city and boasts six out of Europe’s ten tallest buildings. It continues to be a major tourist destination in Europe growing year on year with famous attractions including Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, and the Kremlin.
Arrival Transfer
Scenic Surrounds
Free Time
Souvenir Shopping
Day 2
Sightseeing tour of Moscow
After breakfast, you will be met bright and early by our expert guide who will provide an overview of your day in Moscow. You will then be taken on a half day tour by car where you will get to explore Moscow, including the famous Red Square with the Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral, the Alexander Garden and the Eternal Flame, Lenin’s mausoleum, the memorial to Soviet cosmonauts, and the famous artist’s quarter of Old Arbat.
Breakfast
City Tour by car
Red Square
Moscow Kremlin
St Basil’s Cathedral
Alexander Garden
Lenin’s mausoleum
Old Arbat
Free Time
Day 3
Your Trans-Siberian journey begins
You will have the majority of the day free, allowing you to relax and explore Moscow, or take an optional tour. You will check out of your hotel at 12 noon. After enjoying your free time, you will be met by your driver for a private transfer to Yaroslavsky railway station.
Free Time
Souvenir Shopping
Expert Guide
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Optional Extras
Transfer to Train
Travel to
Trans-Siberian
Stretching 5772 miles from Moscow to the naval port of Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East, the Trans-Siberian is Russia’s principal railway route. The original route was constructed in the 20th century and has since been expanded to include several new branches to Ulaanbaatar, Harbin, and Beijing, via the Trans-Mongolian and Trans-Manchurian railways.
Day 4
Departing Moscow for Vladivostok
Spend six spectacular days on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway!
Day on the Train
Night on the Train
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Travel to
Vladivostok
The administrative centre of Primorsky Krai, Vladivostok meaning ‘Rule in the East’ in Russian, is situated in the far east of Russia around Golden Horn Bay. The city is famous for its harbour location as the home port of the Russian Pacific Fleet and being the final stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Tourists are attracted to its many military sites left over from the Russo-Japanese War and the beautiful Russky Island.
Day 10
Arrive in Vladivostok
Passing through rocky foothills to approach the Pacific coast, you will have an early morning arrival in Vladivostok where your transfer will take you to the airport or train station.
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Departure Transfer
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What’s included
A transfer with a personal guide to accompany you to the train on the start of your journey- Accommodation as part of the tour
- All relevant Trans-Siberian, Trans-Mongolian and Trans-Manchurian rail tickets
- All tours are COVID-19 secure and offer flexible booking options. Visit our Covid-19 information page to find out more
- Breakfast at all hotels, homestays and other accommodation
- Half day guided tour with excursions: Moscow
- Russian Tourist Visa Invitation
- Transfers for all departures and arrivals at each city
What’s not included
Flights or other travel arrangements prior to tour joining point- Meals, unless specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as souvenir shopping, or extra food and drink not included in the itinerary
- Visa processing and service costs
Travel Tips
All travellers are asked to check the vaccination requirements before travel. Visit our Vaccines and Health page to find out more- Any dietary or allergy requirements will need to be disclosed before the start of the tour
- Carrying a water bottle with you is recommended
- Medication should always be taken with you and kept on your person
- Please ensure that you keep any personal documents and valuables on your person at all times
- WIFI will be available at most of the hotels, although mobile coverage may vary in rural areas
- Your local guides will recommend stops where you can go souvenir shopping during your tour
Special notes
There are no special notes for this tour
Suggested reading
Enrich your travel experience with our list of top recommended books from specialist travel guides to compelling novels. Whether you are looking for something to pass the time on the train, or want to get to grips with the local history, reading is essential to turning your trip into a fully-fledged experience.
Moscow
The ultimate guidebook to Moscow that no tourist can go without! Lonely Planet’s Moscow is packed full of almost everything you need when travelling to any destination from how to get around the city, the best places to eat, what you need to see while you are there, cultural highlights and more. In addition to its noteworthy insider tips, this guide includes detailed maps that are invaluable to even the most seasoned traveller.
Russia: Lonely Planet
The ultimate guidebook to Russia that no tourist can go without! Lonely Planet’s Russia is packed full of almost everything you need when travelling to this vast country from how to get around, the best places to eat in its most popular cities, what you need to see while you are there, cultural highlights, currency and more. In addition to its noteworthy insider tips about key attractions such as the Moscow Kremlin, Lake Baikal and the Romanov sites, this guide includes detailed maps that are invaluable to even the most seasoned traveller.
Moscow: A Traveller’s Reader
A masterful anthology documenting Moscow’s turbulent growth through the lives of its people from the bloody reprisals of Peter the Great to the literary greats of the 19th century. The city spent much of its early life in turmoil from being the subject to much greater empires including the Tatars, to being burnt down numerous times, yet rising from the ashes twice as magnificent each time. Kelly’s compelling narrative covers all of Moscow’s major milestones over 700 years in engaging detail. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia.
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