Trans-Siberian Imperial Russia Train Moscow to Beijing

Welcome to Moscow. Transfer from airport to a hotel. Accommodation in a standard room

Grand City Tour, visit to the Moscow Kremlin which is a symbol of the Russian State, one of the greatest architectural complexes in the world, a treasure house of magnificent relics and monuments of art. Walk along the Arbat Street and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Sightseeing tour of Moscow metro stations. Welcome to the «Imperial Russia» Train! Depart from Moscow.

Arriving to Kazan Railway Station. Grand City Tour «Old Kazan». The Tartar capital is situated on the picturesque banks of the Volga. Within folklore program “Tugan Avalim” you will enjoy Tartar epic. Kazan sightseeing (Kremlin). Depart from Kazan.

Train arrives in Yekaterinburg railway station. City Tour dedicated to the Last Days of Last Russian Tsar. As part of the excursion you will see the Church on Blood erected to commemorate a tragic historical event, the orthodox monastery with temples that are considered to be pearls of Russian construction. You will visit the memorial built at the boundary of two continents (the Europe and Asia). Depart from Yekaterinburg.

Train arrives in Novosibirsk. You will reach a region with great history and unique Siberian architectural monuments and nature. Sightseeing tour: Railway museum, Ballet and Opera House, ancient streets, Ob river esplanade. City tour continued. Depart from Novosibirsk.

On board of “Imperial Russia” Train. Enjoy activities on board. Meals on board.

Train arrives at Irkutsk railway station. Tour to the historical city center including a visit to the Decembrist House, the “wooden lace” house, also called the “House of Europe”, the most beautiful and amazing streets of the city – Bolshaya Prospektnaya, today – Karl Marx street. Visit to the Ethnographical museum Taltsy which is located in a picturesque place on the right bank of the Angara river. Free time at the “130 quarter” – “Irkutskaya Sloboda”, a quarter with reconstructed city buildings of the 19-20 c. Depart from Irkutsk

Arrival in port Baikal. Boat to Listvyanka. Platform observation, Chersky Stone observation point with beautiful view on the southern part of the lake and the source of the Angara River is one of the most favorite places for tourists and photographers. Visit to Baikal Museum which displays the flora and fauna of the lake. Listvyanka sightseeing. Visit to local fish and souvenir market. Return to port Baikal.

Arriving to Ulan-Ude. Ethnic and cultural diversity of this area offers a unique understanding of its heritage of the world’s religions. Visit functional churches: Ivolginsky Datsan, Odigitria Cathedral, Holy Trinity Church. You will be welcomed in a Buryat family. Excursion program, reception in a traditional Buryat Yurt and a folklore program. Hospitable Buryats will teach you how to cook the traditional Buryat dish pozy, how to play dice, use a bow, wear a traditional Buryat costume, assemble and disassemble a felt yurt. Sightseeing tour of this unique city, a convenient location in both strategic and economics ways on the cross-roads of Russia with China and Mongolia. Depart from Ulan-Ude.

Arriving to Ulan Bator. Visit main square and Zaisan. Transfer to Terelj National Park. Arrive to the Camp. Upon arrival to the camp some time will be given to settle yurt and freshen up. After lunch the excursion to the turtle rock and enjoy beautiful scenery of the surrounding area. Hiking tour to the top of overlooking hill to have a general view of the Terelj National Park. You will visit a nomadic family and get introduced to the authentic lifestyle and culture of Mongolian nomads and try traditional dairy food. Horse riding for an hour (optional), disassembling and building of a smaller Mongolian Yurt. You will meet the sunset in the wide steppe and observe night stars. Accommodation in Yurts

Transfer to Ulaanbaatar. Visit Gandan monastery and the Museum of National History and Bogd Khaan winter palace museum. Folk show. Depart from Ulan-Baatar.

Train arrives in Erlian. Change for Chinese train.

Train arrives in Beijing. Visiting Tian’anmen Square – this area can fit about a million people, this is the world’s largest urban area, where the national Museum of China; the House of People’s Meetings, the majestic monument to the National Heroes. Forbidden city. Accommodation in a hotel. Dinner at the Restaurant (traditional Beijing duck).

Visiting of the Great Chinese Wall. Visiting the Summer Palace.

End of trip, transfer from Hotel to the Airport.