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Trans-Siberian Winter Wonder Land
Russia's far-flung Trans-Siberian rail line is nearly 6,000 miles of track laid through cities, villages, taiga, mountains and tundra. From the western capital of Moscow past the Urals into Asia and through Siberia's vast stretches of wilderness to the Pacific Ocean, the Trans-Siberian rolls across a third of the globe. Join us for a special winter route featuring the Golden Ring cities of Vladimir and Suzdal and winter fun at Lake Baikal. Special guest speaker John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor, will be aboard the eastbound train.
Days 1-2: Moscow Enjoy a one-night stay at a welcoming five star hotel in Moscow. Tour the classic sights of this 850-year-old capital city, including expansive Red Square and the venerable Kremlin. In the evening depart aboard the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express private train. Days 3-4: Vladimir, Suzdal, Ekaterinburg Explore the 12th century Golden Ring towns of Vladimir and Suzdal, enjoying a choral performance at UNESCO-listed St. Euphinius Monastery and an exhilarating sleigh ride. Cross from Europe into Asia at Ekaterinburg, where the last czar, Nicholas II, and his family were held under house arrest for months before the Bolsheviks executed them in July of 1918. Day 5: Novosibirsk Stop in chilly Novosibirsk, a Siberian town that grew into a city due to its position on the Trans-Siberian line. Visit the massive Opera House, Lenin Square and the Ob River, a frozen highway flowing 3,500 miles from its source to the Arctic. Days 6-7: Aboard Train, Irkutsk Morning arrival in Irkutsk, the “capital” of Siberia. The tour includes the major sights of this cultured little city, including examples of the classic wooden architecture for which the area is known. Day 8: Lake Baikal A spectacular part of the journey today is spent winding through tunnels and around cliffs along the frozen shoreline of Lake Baikal, the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake.
Frozen in winter, Lake Baikal is the perfect location to experience the thrill of an ice ride. Choose an exciting snowmobile ride or opt to experience a dog troika ride; or try your hand at ice fishing and enjoy the freshly caught fish quick-smoked in a mobile smokehouse and served warm with ice-cold vodka. Day 9: Sukhbaatar Dipping down onto the steppe of Mongolia, the train makes a stop in Sukhbaatar, near the Russian border. A city of 20,000, Sukhbaatar is an important stop on the Trans-Mongolian Railway. Enjoy lunch in a traditional Mongolian ger with local entertainment. Rejoin the train and ride back into Russia. Days 10-12: Aboard Train Siberia at its most remote and mysterious unfolds before us as we follow the Shilka and Amur Rivers through the snowy taiga and pass through Khabarovsk. Final dinner on board the train. Days 13-14: Vladivostok Arriving in Vladivostok, enjoy a city tour that includes the principal attractions of this once off-limits Russian city. Transfer to a four star hotel for a one-night stay and enjoy a farewell dinner. This trip also travels the same route in reverse, from Vladivostok to Moscow and during other times of the year.
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MIR Signature Features
- Appreciate the metropolis of Moscow, brimming with life and honoring its 850 years of history
- Discover the "Holy Sea," great Lake Baikal
- Commemorate crossing 8 time zones with a photo at the Vladivostok Trans-Siberian Marker
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Day-by-Day Itinerary - also travels in reverse
Suggested Extensions
Extend your stay in Moscow or Vladivstok, or take a side trip to Russia's cultural capital, St. Petersburg. Contact us for details on extra nights and private tours.« Go to Trip Finder main
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