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June 15-29, 2007 Fully inclusive 15-day tour, Vladivostok to Moscow
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The
Trans-Siberian Express
DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1: Vladivostok
Passengers are met at Vladivostok airport and transferred to the four-star
Hotel Hyundai for a one-night stay. Welcome reception dinner.
Day 2:
Vladivostok
Today’s city tour includes the major military attractions of this once
"closed-to-foreigners" city. An evening departure of our private
Trans-Siberian Express train.
Day
3 : Khabarovsk
After our morning arrival in Khabarovsk we visit the Natural History Museum
by the Amur River. We reboard the train and head west, never far from the
Chinese border, and enjoy the relaxed pace on board.
Day 4 : En-route
A full day spent on the train where you can fully enjoy the comfort, space
and service available.
Day
5 : Ulan Ude
Afternoon arrival in Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic. A fascinating
change of people and faces greet us as we tour the colorful Buddhist Temple
and travel by coach to the Village of Old Believers. Enjoy a concert featuring
local dancers and musicians.
Day 6 : UlaanBaatar
Morning arrival in the capital of Mongolia, UlaanBaatar. We visit
the National History Museum. Lunch in Yurt restaurant. Free time in the afternoon
or an optional visit to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. This evening we reboard
our train and return to Russia.
Day 7: On board
A full day on board allows guests to sit back and relax, enjoying the vews
of the Baikal region.
Day
8: Baikal
A fantastic day’s adventure as we wind our way through tunnels
and around cliffs along the shoreline of the world’s largest freshwater
lake, Lake Baikal. We stop at one of the bays and have a barbeque off the
train at the water’s edge. We then visit Listvyanka, a small Baikal
village nestled at the base of the surrounding hills. We return to the train
for dinner and an evening departure.
Day 9: Irkutsk
Morning arrival in Irkutsk, the "Paris of Siberia." Our
full-day tour includes many of the major sights and museums. Take special
note of the classic wooden architecture in this area.
Day
10: On board
Heading west, we spend another day on board our private train. Passing
Krasnoyarsk we are above Burma, Thailand and Malaysia.
Day 11: Novosibirsk
We stop in this modern "Soviet" city where we visit the
famous Opera House, Lenin Square & River Ob, which flows 3,500 miles from
its source to the Arctic.
Day 12: Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg, last city in Asia and capital of the Urals. Our city
tour includes the Romanov execution site/memorial and the Urals Mineralogical
Museum. Return to the train and cross the Europe/Asia divide shortly after
departure.
Day 13: Kazan
We spend the day in Kazan, the beautiful capital of Tatarstan located
on the Volga River.
Day
14: Moscow
Mid-morning arrival in Moscow. We spend the full day touring the
amazing sites of this vibrant city, including Red Square and the Kremlin.
We transfer to our five-star hotel for a one-night stay. We will have our
farewell gala dinner and reception in St. Basil’s Cathedral.
Day 15: Moscow
After a sumptuous breakfast in the hotel, enjoy free time in the
rapidly-changing Russian capital. Airport transfers provided for passengers
connecting to international flights.
OTHER TOUR DATES:
Other Golden Eagle Departures:
2007 |
2008 |
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Feb.
23-Mar. 9 (EB) |
Feb.
17-Mar. 2 (EB) |
WB=Westbound
(Vladivostok to Moscow)
EB=Eastbound (Moscow to Vladivostok)
More
departures aboard the Siberian Tiger (different pricing and accommodations.
See below.)
PRICING FOR GOLDEN EAGLE DEPARTURES:
Prices are per person for fully inclusive tour.
| Golden Eagle Accommodations | Pricing: |
| New Heritage Class, twin share: | $6,995 per person |
| New Heritage Class, single occupancy: | $9,995 |
| Silver Class, twin share | $9,995 per person |
| Silver Class, single occupancy | $13,995 |
| Gold Class, twin share: | $11,995 per person |
| Gold Class, single occupancy: | $16,995 |
*Rates include three meals a day and off-train activities listed here. Rates do not include airfare or Russian visa fees.
Click here to download our tour booking form.
Click
here for tour terms and conditions.
Accommodation on
the "Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express":
First-class sleepers are modern air-conditioned cars built in Germany. They
are cozy and comfortable, and provide an ideal method of transport for the
remote areas of Russia that we visit. Classes offered on board:
New Heritage
Class:
New Heritage class carriages have nine compartments & two toilets (one
at each end of the carriage). Each compartment has two bunk beds, with the
lower bed wider than the usual Heritage twin bed; sink and wardrobe. Purpose-built
shower cars are included for New Heritage Class passengers.
Silver Class:
Silver Class carriages have six compartments each with private en-suite facilities
(power shower, toilet and sink). Silver Class compartments feature underfloor
heating, DVD/CD player, audio system, individual air conditioning, recessed
lighting and wardrobe space. There is a wide lower bed, as well as an upper
twin bed.
Gold Class:
Gold Class compartments are the most luxurious and spacious on the train.
Amenities are similar to the Silver Class compartments, but the Gold Class
cabins are larger. Gold Class carriages have only five compartments per car,
each with en-suite facilities (the shower is larger in Gold Class than Silver).
Gold Class Cabin
Booking: If you wish
to book, please call 800-478-4881.
We will send you a booking form to complete, sign and return to us with your
deposit within 7 days. Alternatively, you may download
our booking form here. All bookings are first-come, first-served basis
and are subject to IRT's booking terms and
conditions.
Other
departures and pricing aboard the "Siberian Tiger Trans-Siberian Express":
• May 5-19 (Eastbound)
• May 17-31 (Westbound)
• July 2-16 (Eastbound)
• Aug. 25-Sept. 8 (Eastbound)
SIBERIAN TIGER FARES:
| Siberian Tiger Accommodations | Pricing: |
| Heritage Class, twin share: | $6,195 per person |
| Heritage Class, single occupancy: | $8,495 |
| Gold Class, twin share: | $11,995 per person |
| Gold Class, single occupancy: | $16,995 |
Heritage
Class ("Siberian Tiger" only):
Heritage class carriages have nine compartments. Toilet facilities are located
at the end of each carriage. Heritage class compartments have two lower beds
that convert to couches for daytime use. A purpose-built shower car is included
for Heritage Class passengers.
Gold Class:
Gold Class compartments are the most luxurious and spacious on the train.
Gold Class carriages have only five compartments per car, each with en-suite
facilities (power shower, toilet and sink). Compartments feature underfloor
heating, DVD/CD player, audio system, individual air conditioning, recessed
lighting and wardrobe space. There is a wide lower bed, as well as an upper
twin bed.
THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
· Accommodation aboard our private train.
· Hotel accommodation where indicated in the itinerary.
· All meals including a generous allowance of wine or local beer, soft drinks
and water with meals on and off the train.
· The services of an experienced Tour Manager, with local guides for scheduled
off-train touring.
· Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water around the clock from your car
attendant.
· Gratuities to local guides, drivers, tour management and train staff.
THE TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
· Insurance (It is a booking condition that passengers have adequate insurance).
We recommend Travelex
Insurance.
· International airfare or surface transport to the point of joining/leaving
the tour (except where stated otherwise)
· Charges of a personal nature on the train or at the hotels (laundry, telephone,
bar account, etc.).
· Visa or Excess Baggage Charges, Airport Departure Taxes, Vaccination or
Medical Costs.
· Alcoholic and soft drinks in the bar outside of meal times
Click
here to download our tour booking form.
Click here for complete tour booking terms and conditions.
Please call us with questions, bookings:
800-478-4881
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