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A private Trans-Siberian journey - Beijing to Moscow

ChinaMongoliaRussia

15 days from £4,850pp Inc. international flights

Travel on one of the world's greatest rail journeys, starting in Beijing, crossing the Gobi desert and the vast Siberian plains, finishing in Moscow - or vice versa.

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At a Glance

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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A Private Trans-Siberian Journey

Itinerary Route Map - 15 Days

Tsars Gold Private TrainForbidden City, BeijingOld couple, Garden Temple in Ulaan BaatarLenin's tomb and St Basil's Kremlin, MoscowTraditional wooden houses, Irkutsk

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Private arrangements can be made in Beijing and Moscow if you prefer
  • Extend your stay in Beijing and see more of China
  • Spend more time in Moscow and visit the Golden Ring
  • Add a visit to St Petersburg

Highlights of this itinerary

  • See the highlights of Beijing
  • Cross the great Gobi desert
  • Witness Mongolian nomadic life
  • Cross the vast expanses of Siberia
  • See Lake Baikal
  • Explore Moscow's major sights

Day by Day

Day 1Beijing

Arrive in Beijing today where you'll be greeted on arrival and taken to your hotel. After some time to rest and recover from your flight take a tour of some of Beijing's most stunning sights - the Temple of Heaven and the Tiananmen Square.

Day 2Beijing

Today is your chance to experience the magnificent Great Wall of China. Your day finishes with a feast featuring the famous Peking Duck.

Day 3Beijing

Visit the Forbidden City today for a great insight into the lives of the Chinese emperors. In the evening your rail journey will begin - depart from Beijing and head towards the Gobi desert.

Day 4Beijing

After crossing the Chinese-Mongolian border continue towards the great green steppes of Mongolia by your private train.

Day 5Ulaan Baatar

Arrive in Ulaan Baatar and explore some of the city's highlights today. Finish your day with a traditional Mongolian music performance.

Day 6Ulaan Baatar

Today you will visit the Buddhist Gandan Monastery and enjoy more of the local scenery.

Day 7Ulan Ude - Beijing

Join the main route of the Trans-Siberian Railroad in Ulan Ude and continue across the valley of Selenga.

Day 8Irkutsk

Today is your opportunity to take a dip in the world's largest freshwater lake - the lake Baikal - or simply enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Day 9Irkutsk

Leave the train for the day and check into a hotel in Irkutsk where you'll enjoy a tour of "the Paris of Siberia".

Day 10Irkutsk - Beijing

A day spent onboard the train whilst crossing Eastern Siberia.

Day 11Novosibirsk

Explore Novosibirsk today - Siberia's largest city.

Day 12Ekaterinburg

You'll stop in Ekaterinburg today for a chance to learn about the tragic fate of the last Russian emperors.

Day 13Kazan

Arrive in Kazan and explore this historic city.

Day 14Moscow

On arrival in Moscow check into your hotel. You'll visit the beautiful Kremlin later on and finish the day with an evening tour of the city.

Day 15Moscow

Explore more of Moscow's iconic sights today and bid your journey farewell before leaving for the airport to catch your flight back home.

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