25 Aug
Arrival in Moscow, free time. Overnight: Best Western Vega hotel.
26 Aug
Breakfast. Free time in Moscow. In the evening meet the group at Yaroslavsky Railway Station, departure to Irkutsk.
27-29 Aug
Enjoy landscape scenery from the train
30 Aug
Arrival in Irkutsk in the early morning. Transfer to the city's historcial center. Breakfast at local restaurant.
Transfer to Baikal Lake.
En route: visit open-air ethnographical museum of wooden architecture "Taltsy" (comprehensive exhibition of Siberian-style folk houses of the former centuries)
Visit Listvyanka village and
try famous Baikal fish Omul at a restaurant situated at Baikal's shore.
Experience the lake's landscape and culture: get acquaintaned with Shaman-rock legend, visit ancient wooden orthodox church of St.Nicholas (who is believed to be the patron of fishermen and sailors), ride a funicular to Chersky peak observatory to enjoy
picturesque view of the lake, stop by local fish & souvenir markets to choose a gift for your family and friends.
In the evening check-in at Nikolay private hotel-house in Listvyanka. Free time
31 Aug
Breakfast. Have your free morning time at Baikal lake
Transfer to Irkutsk.
City tour: Irkutsk foundation place, the Eternal flame memorial, most important churches (including Znamensky cathedral ), Kirov square and several memorials dedicated to events in Siberian history, Irkutsk Linguistics University, City administration and Headquarters of East Siberia Coalmining buildings. Hear a story of the house of Scouts ('pioneers' in Russian) located near Labor square. Put your feet at the crossing of Lenin and Karl-Marx streets (two main streets) in the center of the city, stroll along Gagarin boulevard, popular with locals as a dating spot. Overview the monument to tsar Alexander III, and visit unique lore museum surrounded by centries-old buildings that keep the charm of Irkutsk.
Lunch at the local restaurant and then enjoy your free time in Irkutsk.
In the evening we will transfer to the Railway Station and depart to Ulaanbaatar
1 Sep
Early in the morning arrival in the capital of The Republic of Buryatia(federal subject of Russia) - Ulan-Ude.
Check-in at Geser hotel. Breakfast time (meal at your own expense).
City tour: start at Soviet Square with Lenin's bust shaped as giant head - the biggest Lenin's head in the world! Walk through pedestrianized street Arbat and enjoy local architecture: history museum, house of Kappelman, Arch of Triumph, Opera and Ballet house.
Visit Gostinye Ryady (former market place) at Revolution Square. Finish the tour at St' Odigitriev cathedral (city's first stone building).
Free time in the evening
2 Sep
Early in the morning enjoy your breakfast and then move to the railway station to catch a train to Khabarovsk .
3 Sep
On the train
4 Sep
Arrival to Khabarovsk in the morning. Transfer to Intourist hotel: the hotel is located in city park area overlooking Amur river (border with China)
City sightseeing tour: start at Muraviev-Amursky street which is in the heart of the city and enjoy ancient stone architecture, shop for soverniers in local stores. Then stroll to
the city's main square (Lenin square) and walk towards the Spaso-Preobrajensky cathedral pass by Glory Square hosting Memorial complex. Near by you will see the
monument to Erophey Khabarov, the Russian explorer, after whom the city was called. Visit central market to experience local trade culture. In the evening free time.
5 Sep
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out. Visit local Lore Museum - one of the best museums in Khabarovsk.
Amur River cruise: take a ship from the river station near the central recreational park where the monument to the city-founder Muraviev-Amursky is located. Enjoy
the embankment of admiral Nevelsky popular with locals for it picturesque sceneres and public WiFi.
In the evening transfer to the train station to depart to Vladivostok
6 Sep
In the morning arrival in Vladivostok, the capital of the Russian Far East. Check in at the hotel “Primorye”
City sightseeing tour: start at central square and walk down to Tsesarevich Nicholas Arch, visit
Memorial complex at Naval embankment,and then stroll through local "Arbat" - Sportivnaya harbor to see a flee market of handmade handicrafts.
Drive to the observation point Eagle's Nest and enjoy the fabulous view on the Vladivostok city and the Golden Horn Bay.
Visit Submarine C-56 Museum .
7 Sep
Breakfast and then take a 3 hour tour to Russky Island (a former top-secret military base).
Visit Voroshilovskaya battery which served as a safeguard against possible Japanese military strike. Oversee the biggest in Russia cable-stayed bridge to Russky Island.
Transfer back to the city center and enjoy your free time.
Overnight: hotel “Primorye”
8 Sep
Breakfast. This is end of the tour. You can extend your tour in Russia or you can combine it with our tours to North Korea, South Korea or China. Please contact us for more details.
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Package price: 1690 Euro per person
Included in the tour price:
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Train tickets from Moscow to Vladivostok in 2nd class (4 bed-sleeper)
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Twin room shared accommodation at mentioned hotels (or same level hotels)
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Guide and transportation service in Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude, Khabarovsk and Vladivostok according to the itinerary
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Meals according to the itinerary
Not included in the tour price:
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Tickets from your residence country to Moscow and from Vladivostok to next destination
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Transportation and guide in Moscow
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Russian visa fee (vary depending on your nationality). Please refer to the visa support section below
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Train meals
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ev. single room supplement (280 Euros for all nights)
