The Russian East
Visit the home base of the Pacific Russian military fleet
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A 2-week trip thoughout Russia. Vladivostok — Khabarovsk — Ulan-Ude — Baikal — Irkutsk — Novosibirsk — Yekaterinburg — Kazan – Moscow.
What can be more captivating then crossing almost the whole Russia from East to West by train? It gives the full understanding of country’s scale and treasures, of how diverse and united it is at the same time. You will see all the attractions of Russian cities, visit planet’s deepest lake and enjoy the views of Russia’s endless areas.
Thousands of kilometers from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the Baltic Sea — you will hear the beating of the iron heart, what it is silent about, what it is inspired by. Just trust the road and the country will reveal its unexpected sides.
You will see Russia in all its historical greatness, in the mixture of cultures and fortunes, in the architectural splendor and extravagance unifying different people and religions.
7 500 €
Duration
14
days
13
nights
Dates
- group dates
- 28 Jul – 10 Aug
Complexity
Without exercise
Accommodation
Comfort
Premium
Group meet at
Vladivostok
Main impressions
Lake Baikal
See the deepest lake on the planet
Kazan
Visit the place which connected Christianity and Islam
Moscovia
Visit the Russian capital, walk along the Arbat Street and the Moscow Kremlin
Siberia
Meet native Siberians and learn about local traditions and cuisine
Route
Day 1 — Vladivostok
Welcome to Vladivostok.
Transfer to the hotel.
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Day 2 — Vladivostok
Breakfast at the hotel.
Сity tour around Vladivostok including main attractions of the city.
Boat trip.
Lunch at a city restaurant.
Excursion to Russky Island.
Welcome to Imperial Russia train.
Dinner onboard.
Day 3 — Khabarovsk
Breakfast onboard.
Arriving to Khabarovsk.
Sightseeing tour of the city including visit to the Museum of the Regional/
Studies.
Lunch in a city restaurant.
Boat trip on the river with a folk concert.
Master class on matreshka painting.
Dinner in a city restaurant.
Departure from Khabarovsk.
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Day 4 — Onboard
Onboard of “Imperial Russia” train.
Enjoy meals and activities onboard.
Day 5 — Onboard
Onboard of “Imperial Russia” train.
Enjoy meals and activities onboard.
Day 6 — Ulan-Ude
Breakfast onboard.
Activities onboard.
Lunch onboard.
Arriving to Ulan-Ude.
Sightseeing tour.
Visiting Ivolginskiy Datsan or Rinpoche Bagsha Datsan.
Traditional local welcome. Excursion program, reception in a traditional buryat yurt, folklore program and dinner. 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.
Departure from Ulan Ude.
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Day 7 — Baikal
Breakfast onboard.
Arrival to Port Baikal.
Ferry trip to the Listvyanka village, the closest one to Irkutsk of all the settlements on the shores of Lake Baikal.
Lunch at a village restaurant.
Visiting Baikal Museum which displays the flora and fauna of the lake.
Listvyanka sightseeing.
Visiting local fish and souvenir market.
Departure from Port Baikal.
Dinner in a form of a picnic on the shore of the lake.
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Day 8 — Irkutsk
Breakfast onboard.
Arrival to Irkutsk.
Tour to the historical city center including a visit to the Decembrist House.
Lunch at a city restaurant.
Visiting 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.
Dinner at a city restaurant.
Departure from Irkutsk.
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Day 9 — On Board
Onboard of “Imperial Russia” train.
Enjoy meals and activities onboard.
Day 10 — Novosibirsk
Breakfast onboard.
Arrival to 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.
Lunch at a city restaurant.
Departure from Novosibirsk.
Dinner onboard.
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Day 11 — Yekaterinburg
Breakfast onboard.
Arrival to Yekaterinburg.
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.
Lunch at a city restaurant.
You will visit the memorial built at the boundary of two continents (the Europe and Asia).
Dinner at a city restaurant.
Departure from Yekaterinburg.
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Day 12 — Kazan
Breakfast onboard.
Arriving to Kazan.
Grand City Tour «Old Kazan». The Tatar capital is situated on the picturesque banks of the Volga.
Within folklore program “Tugan Avalim” you will enjoy Tartar epic.
Kazan sightseeing (Kremlin).
Lunch including a master class revealing the secret of Tartar Cuisine.
Departure from Kazan.
Dinner onboard.
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Day 13 — Moscow
Breakfast onboard.
Arriving to Moscow.
Leaving Imperial Russia train.
Sightseeing tour of the city.
Visiting Moscow Kremlin.
Lunch at a city restaurant.
Walking along the Arbat Street. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
Sightseeing tour of Moscow metro stations.
Dinner at a city restaurant.
Accommodation at the hotel.
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Day 14 — Moscow
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport.
End of the program.
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Accommodation
Comfort
Premium
Please, ask for current tour prices when booking. The prices below are approximate and based on the previous year.
| Price | Per person in a two-bedded compartment | Supplement payment for single use |
| VIP | 13200 € | 8800 € |
| Business Class | 12300 € | 8300 € |
| First Class Plus | 8100 € | 3400 € |
| First Class | 7500 € | 3000 € |
First Class Car
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Consists of 8 passenger compartments, 2 lower berths in each and are equipted with a table and LCD TV set. In compartment 9 there is a shower booth with a washbowl. Two water closets: in the beginning and the end of the car. The air conditioning system is general.
Scheme (photo 6)
| 1 – Tambour | 5 – Staff compartment |
| 2 – Boiler room | 6 – Corridor |
| 3 – Toilet | 7 – Passenger compartment |
| 4 – Staff cabin | 8 – Show |
First Plus Class Car
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Consists of 8 passenger compartments, 2 berths in each. Berths: one upper, one lower one. All compartments are equipted with a table with an armchair. Between compartments, there are four rooms with washbowls and shower cans. In compartment 9 there is a room for storing luggage.
Scheme (photo 11)
| 1 – Tambour | 5 – Staff compartment |
| 2 – Toilet | 6 – Corridor |
| 3 – Boiler room | 7 – Passenger compartment |
| 4 – Staff cabin | 8 – Show |
Business Car
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This type of car contains 6 compartments. There are two berths in every compartment: a sofa that transforms into a semi-double bed 120 cm wide, and the upper berth of width of 90 cm, a chair and a folding table.
Scheme (photo 15)
| 1 – Tambour | 5 – Corridor |
| 2 – Toilet | 6 – Staff compartment |
| 3 – Boiler room | 7 – Passenger compartment |
| 4 – Staff cabin | 8 – Toilet and shower |
VIP Car
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This type of car contains 5 compartments. There are two berths in every compartment: a sofa that transforms into a semi-double bed 120 cm wide, and the upper berth of width of 90 cm, a chair and a folding table.
Scheme (photo 21)
| 1 – Tambour | 5 – Corridor |
| 2 – Toilet | 6 – Staff compartment |
| 3 – Boiler room | 7 – Passenger compartment |
| 4 – Staff cabin | 8 – Toilet and shower |
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Important to know
- Notes on tour
- Are plane tickets included in the tour price?
- Is insurance included in the tour price?
Trans-Siberian Journey from Vladivistok to Moscow by "Imperial Russia" train
Duration
14
days
13
nights
Group
Up to people
Complexity
Without exercise
Group meet at
Vladivostok
Included in price
- onboard the Imperial Russia Train;
- 1 night in a hotel in Moscow and 1 night in a hotel in Vladivostok;
- full board, tea/coffee on board throughout the day;
- towels, bathrobe and slippers onboard of the Imperial Russia Train;
- excursions with local guides according to the program (excursions will be conducted in English, German, French and Spanish, other languages are possible upon request);
- pick-up at the airports, transfer to hotels and train stations, transfer to the airport;
- services of the porter at the hotel and the railway station;
- brief informative lectures on the Trans-Siberian Railroad, geography and history of the country visited;
- doctor on board, English speaking group leader and tour managers.
Paid extra
- flights international and domestic;
- the cost of entry visas (Russian Railway Tours is not responsible for passengers who have incorrect or expired visas);
- all drinks ordered in the bar car;
- «tailor made» excursions (you have possibility to extend your tour, we offer additional excursions in every city within the tour and in other cities of Russia);
- meals on the day of arrival, departure;
- tips and personal expenses;
- insurance (every passanger is oblighed to have a medical insurance for the whole duration of the tour);
- vaccination (consult your doctor or medical center for specific health advice due to visit of different countries in terms of this tour).
7 500 €
Duration
14
days
13
nights
Dates
- group dates
- 28 Jul – 10 Aug
Complexity
Without exercise
Accommodation
Comfort
Premium
Group meet at
Vladivostok
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