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Trans-Siberian Odyssey (20 days)

Moscow To Beijing By Rail

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Across the Urals
Our adventure begins in Moscow, where we wander through the cavernous red-walled Kremlin, with its incredible complex of palaces, cathedrals and churches. Departing from Yaroslavski Station, the train soon passes by striking wooden dachas, where affluent Muscovites spend their weekends. After crossing the Urals we visit Ekaterinburg, famous as a pilgrimage centre for members of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Siberian “Taiga” & Lake Baikal
We spend two nights on the train enjoying life on board and the classic Siberian landscape of Silver Birch 'Taiga' Forest, pines, oaks, rolling steppe and salt lakes. Irkutsk is the base for our trip to Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world, exceptionally clear and rich in aquatic life. We take a boat across the lake and enjoy some walks in its majestic surroundings.

Steppes, Nomads & the Great Wall
The railroad takes us on through Siberia and into Mongolia. Arriving in Ulaan Baatar, we drive across the steppe to a camp where we stay in traditional gers (nomadic felt tents) and have the opportunity for walks, horse riding and relaxing. Making our way into China and its mighty capital Beijing, we explore the famous Tiananmen Square and maze of palaces and gardens that make up the adjoining “Forbidden City”. We also travel to Mutianyu to walk on one of the most impressive sections of the awe-inspiring Great Wall.

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Itinerary

Day Itinerary Night stop
1 Fly London/Moscow.
2 In Moscow, city tour.
3 Overnight train Ekaterinburg.
4 Arrive Ekaterinburg.
5 City tour.
6 Walk in Taiga; overnight train to Irkutsk.
7 On the train.
8 As per day 7
9 Arrive Irkutsk, drive Lake Baikal.
10 Walks.
11 Boat to Listvyanka, visit Ecology Museum and Aquarium; drive Irkutsk; overnight train to Ulaan Baatar.
12 On the train.
13 Arrive Ulaan Baatar, city tour; drive to Jalman Meadows/Arburd Sands
14 Optional horse riding and walks.
15 At ger camp, drive Ulaan Baatar.
16 Overnight train to Beijing.
17 Arrive Beijing.
18 Visit Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
19 Visit Great Wall.
20 Fly London.

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Holidays: Trans-Siberian Odyssey
(1/11) - World famous Trans-Siberian Express

Great Reasons To Go

  • Experience the world's most famous long-distance rail journey
  • Meet amazing people en route - from Muscovites to Mongols!
  • Visit iconic sites; the Kremlin, Lake Baikal & Great Wall of China

Quick Facts

Holiday Type

Cultural Tours Train Holidays Wilderness Holidays Great Rail Journeys of the World

Travel Style

Small Group

Countries Visited:

China Russia

Duration

20 days

Start Point

Moscow

End Point

Beijing

Accommodation

8nts hotel, 7nts sleeper train, 2nts homestay, 2nts ger camp - hotel in Beijing graded comfortable, all others as standard, homestay and ger (traditional nomadic felt tent) graded basic. All sleeper train berths are in 2nd class lockable compartments for 4 people which have 2 bunks with all bedding provided. Trains have a dining car and hot water is available from the samovar. Toilets and washbasins with cold water only are available.

Operating Period

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Level of Difficulty

Mild

Holiday Code

RTS

Places You Will See