Trans-Siberian Railway Standard Russian Trains Tour: Moscow Irkutsk Ulan Bator Beijing 16 days

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Highlights of the tour: Trans-Siberian Railway Standard Russian Trains Tour: Moscow Irkutsk Ulan Bator Beijing 16 days Sightseeing tour of Moscow.

Visiting Listvyanka settlement «the Gateway to Lake Baikal» located in the mouth of the Angarariver, 70 km away from Irkutsk Visiting Taltsy Open-Air Museum of

1 Highlights of the tour: Trans-Siberian Railway Standard Russian Trains Tour: Moscow Irkutsk Ulan Bator Beijing 16 days Sightseeing tour of Moscow. Sightseeing tour of Irkutsk. Visiting Listvyanka settlement «the Gateway to Lake Baikal» located in the mouth of the Angarariver, 70 km away from Irkutsk Visiting Taltsy Open-Air Museum of Wooden Architecture. Visit to the memorial of Zaizan in Ulan Bator. Discovering the Gandan monastery. Visiting natural park Terelj. Beijing full day excursion tour. Day 1) Arrival in Moscow. Transfer from the airport with an English-speaking guide. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 2)

Sightseeing tour of Moscow. Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and represents a unique complex of old architecture masterpieces and modern high-tech buildings.

The historical centre of Moscow, the Kremlin and its cathedrals, monasteries, impressive fortresses and amazing palaces demonstrates the authentic culture and art of the late Middle Ages in Russia.

2 Sightseeing tour of Moscow. Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and represents a unique complex of old architecture masterpieces and modern high-tech buildings. This is a place where traditions of the Russian people become acquainted with guests from all over the world. The historical centre of Moscow, the Kremlin and its cathedrals, monasteries, impressive fortresses and amazing palaces demonstrates the authentic culture and art of the late Middle Ages in Russia. Moscow is one of the rare examples of a good extant atmosphere of old city preserving its beauty in perpetuity, whatever events unfold over time. During the tour, you ll see Red Square, Manezh Square, Boulevard Ring, Tverskaya Street, Ambassadorial Campus, Minskaya Street, Victory Park, Triumphal Arch, the superb, newly-built high-tech pedestrian Bagration Bridge, the White House, New Arbat Street, Arbat Square, Zamoskvorechye, St. Sofya Embankment, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, the monument dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy, St. Nikolas Church, Leo Tolstoy Street, Pirogovskaya Street, New Maiden Convent, the observation platform of Sparrow Hills. Excursion to the Moscow Kremlin and Kremlin Cathedrals. Moscow Kremlin was rebuilt several times after being constructed under the order of Prince Yuri Dolgoruky in 1156 as a wooden fortress. Today s Kremlin was built in the 15th century by Italian Architects after the seat of the Orthodox church moved to Moscow. The reconstruction of cathedrals and chapels of that time shaped the modern appearance of the Kremlin. The Cathedral Square is the center of the Kremlin with the Cathedrals of Assumption, Annunciation and Archangel Mikhail as its main sights open for visitor. The ensemble of the Kremlin represents some of the best examples of Russian church and secular architecture of 15th-16th centuries. The Moscow Kremlin is also famous for the curious couple of the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon designed for amusement of Russian Tsars. Overnight at the hotel.

3 Day 3) Check out from the hotel. Free time for leisure. Transfer to the railway station. Departure to the Irkutsk. Day 4) On board Day 5) On board Day 6) On board

Day 7) Irkutsk In early morning, arrive in Irkutsk, capital of the Eastern part of Siberia. Meet your guide and have a transfer to one of the city restaurants for breakfast.

Today we will have opportunities to take pictures of richly carved old-style wooden houses, see the Monument to Russian Pioneers of Siberia topped by the bronze figure of Alexander-the 3rd, the White

4 Day 7) Irkutsk In early morning, arrive in Irkutsk, capital of the Eastern part of Siberia. Meet your guide and have a transfer to one of the city restaurants for breakfast. Then enjoy guided sightseeing tour of Irkutsk. Today we will have opportunities to take pictures of richly carved old-style wooden houses, see the Monument to Russian Pioneers of Siberia topped by the bronze figure of Alexander-the 3rd, the White House of Siberian Province. Transfer by coach to Listvyanka settlement «the Gateway to Lake Baikal» located in the mouth of the Angara-river, 70 km away from Irkutsk. On the way to Listvyanka visit to Taltsy Open-Air Museum of Wooden Architecture the highlight museum of Irkutsk region, the place for all people to experience the history and traditions of the peoples of Siberia- Buryats, Evenks and Russians. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Day 8) Listvyanka village After breakfast and check out, walking along Listvyanka village, visit to the central square, souvenir market. Transfer to Irkutsk. Check in at the hotel. Overnight in the hotel. Day 9) Irkutsk After breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel, check out.

Time at leisure. Transfer to the railway station. Departure by train to Ulan Bator. Day 10) On board Day 11) Ulan Bator Arrival to Ulan Bator. Meeting with the guide at the train station.

Walk on the square Sukhbaatar, tribute has Damdiny Sukhbaatar, who announced in 1921, the independence of Mongolia.

5 Time at leisure. Transfer to the railway station. Departure by train to Ulan Bator. Day 10) On board Day 11) Ulan Bator Arrival to Ulan Bator. Meeting with the guide at the train station. Breakfast in the city or at the hotel. Visit of the city or constructions stalinist and yurt districts to mix and mingle. Visit to the memorial of Zaizan. Walk on the square Sukhbaatar, tribute has Damdiny Sukhbaatar, who announced in 1921, the independence of Mongolia. Discovery of the monastery buddhique Gandan to the numerous temples, sumptuous, decorated with gold and precious stones. Visiting the museum of National History. Overnight at hotel. Day 12) Ulan Bator Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the natural park Terelj. Visit of the monastery Aryabal. Overnight in the yurt.

Day 13) Ulan Bator Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the train station.

Meeting with the guide at the train station. Transfer to the hotel.

During the tour you will see The Great Wall, Ming Tombs and The

6 Day 13) Ulan Bator Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the train station. Departure to Beijing. Day 14) Beijing Arrival to Beijing. Meeting with the guide at the train station. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 15) Beijing Full day excursion tour. During the tour you will see The Great Wall, Ming Tombs and The Sacred Way. Overnight at hotel. Day 16) Beijing Transfer to the airport. Departure.

7 Package price per person from Rub per 2 pax* *Price includes: 2 Nights in Moscow Holiday Inn Suschevsky Hotel or similar, 4*; 1 Night in Listvyanka village; 1 Night in Irkutsk in 3* hotel; 1 Night in yurt in Mongolia; 1 Night in Ulan Bator in 4* hotel; 2 Nights in Beijing in 4* hotel; Local English-speaking guide services as per the program; Car services as per the program; Daily breakfasts; Entrances as per the program; Tickets to the train: Moscow Irkutsk, Irkutsk Ulan Bator, Ulan Bator Beijing - 2nd class, 4-berths compartment; Visa support Letter. *Price doesn t include: Tips; Photo and video shooting tickets; Visa fees; Meals & Beverages except mentioned ; Porterage; Flight tickets; Optional.

Trans-Siberian Railway IMPERIAL RUSSIA TRAIN Tour: from Moscow via Lake Baikal to Beijing 13 days

Trans-Siberian Railway IMPERIAL RUSSIA TRAIN Tour: from Moscow via Lake Baikal to Beijing 13 days Highlights of the tour: Moscow Grand City Tour. Grand City Tour «Old Kazan». The Tartar capital is situated