Trans-Siberian Express Between Moscow & Beijing

The distinctive Golden Eagle luxury train glides from the metropolis of Moscow, where Red Square and St. Basil's have become the symbols of Russia, to Mongolia's capital, UlaanBaatar, from which a short flight brings travelers to Beijing. Stop to explore in Ekaterinburg, where the last czar was put to death; along the shoreline of UNESCO-listed Lake Baikal; in Ulan Ude, capital of Siberia's Buryat Republic; and in Mongolia's capital, UlaanBaatar. Continue to Beijing, checking into a five star hotel for a survey of some of China's most celebrated sites. This deluxe rail journey also operates in reverse, from Beijing to Moscow.

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Days 1-2: Moscow

Arrive in dynamic Moscow, where ancient churches sit shoulder to shoulder with 21st century financial institutions. Explore expansive UNESCO-listed Red Square with its imaginatively decorated St. Basil's Cathedral before boarding the luxury Golden Eagle private train. Settle into your stylish en suite cabin and depart on an epic journey to the Far East.

Days 3-4: Kazan, Ekaterinburg

Make a stop in Kazan, the beau- tiful capital of Tatarstan on the Volga, where a kremlin wall surrounds the old town, and both minarets and Orthodox churches are found. Cross from Europe into Asia at Ekaterinburg. Here the last czar, Nicholas II, and his family were held under house arrest for months before the Bolsheviks executed them in July of 1918.

Days 3-5: Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk

Tour the UNESCO-listed Kazan kremlin, the Church on the Blood, standing over the spot in Ekaterinburg where Czar Nicholas II and his family were killed, and Novosibirsk's monumental Opera House, the largest in Russia.

Days 6-9: Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Ulan Ude

Enjoy a private concert at the Decembrist House Museum in Irkutsk. Ride the old Circumbaikal Railway through tunnels and around cliffs along the shoreline of UNESCO-listed Lake Baikal, the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake. Near Ulan Ude, visit a village of Old Believers, who share a meal and present a concert featuring their incomparable 17th century songs.

Days 10-11: UlaanBaatar, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, fly to Beijing

In UlaanBaatar, Mongolia's capital, learn about the nomadic life at the National History Museum. Travel outside of UlaanBaatar to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and enjoy the opportunity of hiking and horse-riding amongst the natural beauty of Mongolia as well as a visit to a localnomadic family. Have lunch in a traditional Mongolian-style ger restaurant before transferring to Ulaan Baatar airport for the flight to Beijing. Upon arrival, check into one one of Beijing's leading hotels for a three-night stay.

Days 12-14: Beijing

In China's capital visit the UNESCO Sites of the Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Alternately, take a tour of China's modern architecture, featuring a visit to Olympic Village, including the Bird's Nest Stadium and the National Center for Performing Arts (the Egg).

Trip Details

Eastbound: From Moscow to Beijing Length of Trip: 14 Days   Departures in 2012: 1 Dates: June 9-22, 2012   Westbound: From Beijing to Moscow Length of Trip: 14 Days   Departures in 2012: 1 Dates: June 16-June 29, 2012   5 nights hotels, 8 nights onboard the Golden EagleTrans-Siberian Express.   2012 Land Tour Cost Per Person:   Silver Class, twin share $14,395 Silver Class, single $20,795 Gold Class, twin share $17,795 Gold Class, single $24,995 Imperial Class, twin share $27,995 Imperial Class, single $38,995

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