While away the hours in the Hermitage Museum, Buy a communist-era relic at Moscow's Izmailovo Market, Unwind aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway, Enjoy local hospitality at Lake Baikal, Journey across the Mongolian steppes, Stand atop the Great Wall of China
Join us on an awe-inspiring journey traversing three great nations and a quarter of the globe. From the opulence of Moscow and St Petersburg to the grace of imperial Beijing, travel along the most famous railway in the world through the heartland of Siberia, the vast grassy steppes of Mongolia and the raw beauty of the Gobi Desert.
Physical Rating: 2 Culture Shock Rating: 3 Accommodation: Hotels (7 nts), apartments (2 nts), homestay/B&B (1 nt), traditional country house (1 nt), Mongolian ger (1 nt), overnight trains (8 nts) Transportation: Overnight train, private & public bus, taxi, metro, walking Trip Style: Intrepid Original Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling Budget: Allow USD $350 for meals not included.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Duration
21 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
Day
Destination
Description
Days 1-3
St Petersburg
The shining star of early modern Russia is an excellent starting point for a rail odyssey. The Hermitage Museum within the illustrious Winter Palace is a must-see for its huge collection of artistic treasures, while the city's architecture and European atmosphere are sure to charm.
Day 4
Suzdal
Part of Russia's famed Golden Ring of ancient capitals, the lovely town of Suzdal contains a millennium of Russian history. Walk through streets that time seems to have forgotten, sip on local mead by the riverside or marvel at the many charismatic crumbling churches.
Russia's capital is a unique blend of orthodox churches, communist relics and brash capitalism. With their contrasting heritages, St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin both lend a certain grandeur to this bustling city.
Days 8-10
Trans-Siberian Railway
The first leg of the Trans-Siberian train journey travels deep into the forests of the Siberian taiga - a perfect opportunity to chill out, sip vodka with the locals and watch the scenery pass by. There are many stops along the way, providing an chance to stock up on dumplings at impromptu market stalls.
Days 11-12
Irkutsk/Lake Baikal
Wander through the streets of Irkutsk and explore the city's mix of vibrant traditional Siberian buildings and stark communist-era architecture. Delve into the romantic local history with a visit to the Museum of Mariya Volkonskaya, Princess of Siberia, before heading to the largest freshwater lake in the world. A homestay on the banks of tranquil Lake Baikal offers a unique insight to traditional life.
Days 13-14
Trans-Mongolian Railway
Depart the land of Lenin and venture into the grasslands of Ghengis Khan via the border town of Sukhbaatar.
Days 15-18
Ulaanbaatar/Ger Camp
Learn about Mongolia's turbulent history by exploring some of Ulaanbaatar's fine museums. Spend the night in a simple ger camp in one of the country's magnificent National Parks.
China's impressive capital offers up a wealth of historical sights. Admire the ancient Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Stand atop the Great Wall and marvel at the might of the Middle Kingdom - a fitting conclusion to this Trans-Mongolian journey.
Dates/Pricing
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