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Classic Eurasian Experience - Beijing to St. Petersburg

Our portfolio of Classic Eurasian experiences features two stops designed to manage your time aboard the Trans-Siberian more evenly.

This trip has a great selection of options for activities off the train whenever you choose to travel. In Ekaterinburg, visit the graves of the Romanov family, spend some time exploring the Soviet era capital Ulaanbaatar and then head to Mongolian countryside for a couple of days at the Elstei Ger Lodge. This is a winning combination. This trip offers the opportunity to end your journey in St. Petersburg, where you will see the contrast between the imperial splendour and the soviet simplicity that existed both then and now.

Type: Small Group Tours
Duration: 16 days

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Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

On arrival in Beijing you make your own way to the hotel – any taxi driver will quickly find the address. The convenient location of the hotel allows you to get the most of this legendary Imperial city. The hotel, surrounded by major business centres and tourist attractions, is in the heart of the golden area of the capital and only minutes away from the Wangfujing Street, Tiannamen Square and the Forbidden City.

Day 2: Departing Beijing

Own transport to Beijing Central Station where you will board the Ulaanbaatar bound train.

Day 3: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Afternoon arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Our driver and guide holding a meeting-board with your name on it will meet you at the platform. Check into the Bayangol 3★ Hotel. This is a great centrally located property and facilities include 5 restaurants, fitness centre, sauna and a minimarket. You will have a chance to freshen up before departing for your city tour.  The rest of the day is free to explore more of the city. You can visit the Gandan Monastery or the Choijin Lama museum.  It`s easy to buy some snack food for the train in one of the many supermarkets.  In the evening a wide range of restaurants are available to suit any pocket or maybe go to see a Folklore concert?

Day 4: Elstei Ger Lodge

After breakfast depart for Elstei Ger Lodge (55km) which includes a scheduled stop at the enormous monument to Genghis Khan along the way. It may be not quite traditional in style (since it’s made of stainless steel) but it’s an astounding edifice and a testament to Genghis’s role in Mongolian culture. Taking the elevator to the top of this 10-metre high monument you visit the exhibition hall from where you will have an excellent panoramic view over the complex area and the scenery beyond.  On arrival to Elstei you will be served lunch, and then time to enjoy your surroundings. ​With no specific activities planned you can choose to chill out, read, go walking on the Steppe, or (for a small payment made directly to the local staff) you can go horse riding with local nomad horsemen. (May-Sept). Elstei staff will also offer Mongolian archery, ankle bone games, and the opportunity to visit a nomad family nearby. A relaxing evening in the bar after supper where you can chat with the local guides and other travellers. The sunset is also worth watching, as it’s called the land of the endless skies for a good reason. 

Day 5: Departing Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast return to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch time transfer to the station where you will board the Ekaterinburg bound train.

Day 6: DAY 06–07: On board The Trans-Siberian

The dining car is the heart of social life on the train. It functions as a bar, lounge, and take-out snack store, as well as a café serving reasonably-priced meals. It is a great place to meet fellow travellers and locals alike, to share experiences of your journey and a few drinks, which no doubt will include some Vodka – and maybe smoked salmon and caviar too!

Day 8: Arrival in Ekaterinburg

Arrive in Ekaterinburg where our driver will meet you at the platform, holding a meeting-board with your name on it. Transfer to the Chekhov 3★ Hotel, which is centrally located. There’s a walking tour around the well known and less obvious attractions of Ekaterinburg, with a local expert guide. You’ll visit the historical centre of the city, including the scene of the assassination of the Romanov Royal Family, where a Cathedral stands now to mark the event. You’ll also see something of Ekaterinburg’s involvement in Russia’s military history. The last half-hour will be spent at The Museum of Gems. The tour ends in the down-town area (we make sure you know the way back!), free afternoon to explore the city independently.

Day 9: Your choice of Ekaterinburg activities

Please make a choice of one of the day trip options, it is all include in the price.

A. Romanov Graves & Europe Asia Border

B. Siberian countryside and historic village

C. Hiking in the Urals

D. Walk in the Urals Forest

E. Skiing

G. Ice-fishing

H. Siberian Husky dog sledding (min 2 persons for Husky dog sledding)

Day 10: Departing Ekaterinburg

Early morning transfer to the station where you will board the Moscow bound train.

Day 11: Arrival in Moscow

Arrival in Moscow. Your driver will meet you at the platform and you will travel by private car to the Panorama 3★ Hotel. (We can obtain rates for superior hotels, ask a member of the reservations team for details.) One of our local expert staff will meet you at the hotel around noon to take you on a three-hour walking tour around the highlights – you’ll use public transport around the centre to avoid the traffic jams and get the hang of the system for when you come to use it independently. Our staffers are full of ideas for this walk but are flexible about other ideas if you have your own. Your walk ends in the city centre mid-afternoon. The rest of the day’s your own. Your complimentary InfoPack is full of ideas for getting the most out of your free time.

Day 12: Explore Moscow

This morning you can continue sightseeing. The Lenin Mausoleum is only open in the mornings, and getting there early (it’s in Red Square) helps beat the queues. If you haven’t pre-booked any of our city excursions the rest of the day is your own to explore further. Some of our top suggestions (please check opening times/days before setting off) would include visiting the Moscow Kremlin, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum, or a boat trip along the Mosvka River.

Day 13: Departing Moscow

A full day to continue your sightseeing. Own transfer this evening to Leningradsky Station where you will board the St. Petersburg bound train.

Day 14: Arrival in St. Petersburg

Early morning arrival in St. Petersburg. Our driver will be there to meet you at the platform, holding a meeting-board with your name on it. You’ll then be transferred to the Vesta 3★ Hotel. (We can obtain rates for superior hotels, ask a member of the reservations team for details.) Around 10 am your guide will meet you at the hotel and introduce you to the city’s highlights – a good basis for starting your own exploration. Although the public transport (used on today’s excursion) is similar to Moscow’s, there are a few quirks that your guide will show you. After lunchtime you’re on your own to explore further.

Day 15: Explore St. Petersburg

Free day for you to pack in the best of the rest! Perhaps you have pre-booked one of our city-based excursions for today. Some of our top suggestions (please check opening times/days before setting off) are The Hermitage Collection – Winter Palace, The canals and waterways of the “Northern Venice”, The Russian Museum of Fine Art, The Peter & Paul Fortress and the Tombs of the Tsars inside the Fortress Cathedral, The Church on the Spilt Blood, nearby the Souvenir Bazaar.

Day 16: End of Trans-Siberian journey

You will need to check out of your room by 12 noon. Own transport to the airport or station on departure.

What's included

Full On No Frills

Train

  • 4-berth rail for complete journey (pre-assigned berths)
  • option to upgrade to 2-berth

Beijing

  • 1 night 4* hotel

Ulaanbaatar

  • all transportation
  • 1nights Elstei Ger Lodge, all meals
  • 1 night 3* hotel, breakfast
  • City tour of Ulaanbaatar

Ekaterinburg

  • transfer on arrival to your hotel
  • 2 nights 3* hotel, breakfast
  • walking tour with local expert
  • excursion option
  • transfer to the station on departure

Moscow

  • transfer on arrival to your hotel
  • 2 nights 3* hotel, breakfast
  • 3 hour personalised walking tour with local expert

St. Petersburg

  • transfer on arrival to your hotel
  • 2 nights 3* hotel, breakfast
  • 3 hour personalised walking tour with local expert

Train

  • 4-berth rail for complete journey (pre-assigned berths)
  • option to upgrade to 2-berth

Beijing

  • 1 night 1* hotel

Ulaanbaatar – (city based stay)

  • transfer on arrival to your hotel
  • 2 nights 1* hotel, breakfast
  • transfer to the station on departure

Ekaterinburg

  • transfer on arrival to your hotel
  • 2 nights 1* hotel/hostel
  • transfer to the station on departure

Moscow

  • transfer on arrival to your hotel
  • 2 nights 1* hotel, breakfast

St. Petersburg

  • transfer on arrival to your hotel
  • 2 nights 1* hotel, breakfast

 

 

Additional expenses

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2 people

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Full On

Extra night from Beijing $115 $58 $58
Extra night from Moscow midweek $103 $58 $58
Extra night from Moscow weekend $77 $52 $52
Extra night from St. Petersburg $84 $45 $45
2-berth upgrades Moscow-Beijing $524 $524 $524
2-berth upgrades Moscow - St.Petersburg $96 $96 $96
Seasonal supplement May - Sept $77 $77 $77

No Frills

Extra night from Beijing $64 $39 $39
Extra night from Moscow midweek $77 $52 $52
Extra night from St. Petersburg
$45 $32 $32
2-berth upgrades Moscow-Beijing $524 $524 $524
2-berth upgrades Moscow - St.Petersburg $96 $96 $96
Seasonal supplement May - Sept $77 $77 $77
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Extras

The journey you have chosen has some “extras” that are necessary and then “extras”  that will enhance your trip. We cannot re-iterate that we pride ourselves on making the trip you have chosen the best it can be – so if we don’t mention something you want, ask us and we’ll try our best to make it happen! In return, we try to inform you about any great “extras” along the way, so that you have the chance to try them if you want! Visas are a necessary extra and needed for all the countries you travel through. Current costs and relevant information can be found under Visas tab.

Upgrading to 2-berth compartment

Upgrading to 2-berth compartment on the train is also an option, you will see under Prices tab. This service becomes more popular every year and not  train operators do not help it confirming this request only 30 days or less prior to your departure. We have however devised a workaround that proved itself as a reliable one. We request a 2-berth at the time of booking but if this comes back not possible we block out a 4-berth compartment for 2 person occupancy. The standard of these cabins remains the same, and you get the extra space and privacy one way or the other.

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Sights included in program

Moscow : The Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin, the beautiful and ancient ensemble stands high on the hill towering over the left bank of the Moskva river. The Kremlin has always been perceived as a symbol of power and might of the Russian state, the national idea expressed in stone. It is the oldest part of the city, its political, historic and cultural centre, and the seat of the country's highest bodies of power. The Kremlin contains unique specimens of Russian metal cas... Read more
Moscow : Red Square
The famous Red Square is located in the heart of Moscow. Of course, no trip to Russia would be complete without a visit to Red Square, perhaps Russia's most well known place, and possibly the most famous city square in the world. It is Russia’s most recognizable landmark and is usually tourists first stop in Moscow. It is surrounded by Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the State History Museum, Lenin’s Mausoleum and the Kremlin. Visitors... Read more
Saint Petersburg : St. Isaac Cathedral
St. Isaac's Cathedral is a colossal domed cathedral built in the nineteenth century. Its monumental and majestic image creates a unique accent in the city’s skyline and serves as much a landmark of the northern capital, as the spire of the Cathedral in the Peter and Paul Fortress and a gold ship atop of the Admiralty. It is originally the city's main church, one of the most impressive landmarks of the Russian Imperial capital. St. Isaac&rsq... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Peter and Paul Fortress
Located on the banks of the beautiful Neva River, the towering Peter and Paul Fortress dominates the skyline of St Petersburg. Built in 18th century, this amazing fortress is a must-see attraction for anyone interested in the city's rich history. The oldest building in St Petersburg, the grandiose Peter and Paul Fortress is the perfect destination for culture seekers and history buffs. Planned by Peter the Great as a defense against possible atta... Read more
Saint Petersburg : Savior on Blood
The Cathedral of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood is a unique masterpiece combining the old Russian style of architecture, talent of the best Russian artists and Italian stone carvers, and the art of Roman mosaic. Mosaics cover almost all the surface of the walls and ceilings there are 7 500 square meters of mosaics all in all. It is a unique example of a Russian style cathedral in the centre of St. Petersburg. Its coloured onion domes are so famous... Read more
The building of the Peter and Paul Fortress in 1703 marks the founding of the city of St. Petersburg. The fortress has become one of the city's main attractions thanks to its many historic buildings. Read more
Saint Petersburg : Winter Palace
St. Petersburg's most famous building, the Winter Palace not only physically dominates Palace Square and the south embankment of the Neva River, but also plays a central political, symbolic, and cultural role in the three-century history of the city. Read more
1/7th of the World : Beijing
Beijing, formerly romanized as Peking, is the capital of the People's Republic of China, the world's second most populous city proper, and most populous capital city. The city, located in northern China, is governed as a direct-controlled municipality under the national government with 16 urban, suburban, and rural districts. Beijing Municipality is surrounded by Hebei Province with the exception of neighboring Tianjin Municipality to the southea... Read more
1/7th of the World : Ulaanbaatar
If Mongolia's yin is its pristine countryside, then Ulaanbaatar conforms nicely to its yang. Located in north central Mongolia, fabulous Ulaanbaatar is the cultural, industrial, and financial heart of the country. The city was founded in 1639 as a movable (nomadic) Buddhist monastic centre, and in the twentieth century, Ulaanbaatar grew into a major manufacturing centre. Mostly described, as sunny, peaceful and open, Ulaanbaatar is a city of cont... Read more
1/7th of the World : Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg is a beautiful and well developed city with many fabulous historical buildings in classicism style, with one of the world's biggest collection of constructivist architecture buildings and with several modern high-techs skyscrapers. It is situated in the central part of Russia, on the eastern slopes of the amazing Ural mountains and almost on the border between Europe and Asia. Yekaterinburg was founded in 1723 and named i... Read more
Explore : Moscow
Moscow can be an overwhelming experience for visitors - there's just so much to see in this vast and vibrant city, from the truly sublime to the ever-so-slightly ridiculous. Moscow has been one of the world's ballet capitals for almost two centuries. It is home to the Bolshoi Ballet, founded in the late 18th century and based at the Bolshoi Theatre. It is called the "world capital of museums". It's no surprise, considering that there are over a ... Read more
The city of Saint Petersburg is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth, and virtually any building in the large historic center, threaded with canals dotted with baroque bridges, can be considered an attraction—and indeed, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is a magical city, with a long list of major attractions. Its Hermitage Museum, housed in the Winter Palace of the Romanov Dynasty, is both one of the world's gr... Read more
Forbidden City, Chinese (Pinyin) Zijincheng or (Wade-Giles romanization) Tzu-chin-ch’eng, imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing (Peking), China. Commissioned in 1406 by the Yongle emperor of the Ming dynasty, it was first officially occupied by the court in 1420. It was so named because access to the area was barred to most of the subjects of the realm. Government functionaries and even the imperial family were permitted only limi... Read more
Tiananmen Square, Chinese (Pinyin) Tiananmen Guangchang or (Wade-Giles romanization) T’ien-an Men Kuang-ch’ang, open square in the centre of Beijing, China, one of the largest public squares in the world. Read more
The Choijin Lama Temple Museum is an architectural masterpiece of the 19th and 20th century. The monastery was erected by Mongolian architects. The Choijin Lama Temple Museum is an architectural masterpiece of the 19th and 20th century. The monastery was erected by Mongolian architects. Read more
The Gandantegchinlen Monastery is a Mongolian Buddhist monastery in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar that has been restored and revitalized since 1990. The Tibetan name translates to the "Great Place of Complete Joy". It currently has over 150 monks in residence. It features a 26.5-meter-high statue of Avalokiteśvara. It came under state protection in 1994. Read more
In 2008, a gigantic statue of Genghis Khan riding on horseback was erected on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog, 54 km east of the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, where according to legend, he found a golden whip. The statue is 40 meters tall and wrapped in 250 tons of gleaming stainless steel. It stands on top of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, a visitor center that itself is 10 meters tall, with 36 columns representing the 36 khans f... Read more
The Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land is a Russian Orthodox church built on the site of the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg, where Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, and his family, along with members of the household, were shot by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War. The church commemorates the Romanov sainthood. Read more
The Ural Geological Museum is rather young in comparison with other big Russian and foreign museums with a century-old history. It was founded in 1937 as an exhibition of mineral-ore treasures organized to the 17th session of International Geological Congress. In 1938 the exhibition was transferred to the Ural Geological Institute. Read more
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