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Along the way

MoscowEkaterinburgNovosibirskKrasnoyarskIrkutskLake BaikalKhabarovskVladivostokLeaving from Moscow to Vladivostok

ExperienceGrand Trans-Siberian

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRAIN

★ A choice of 4 different categories of sleeping accommodation from Economy to Deluxe

★ Possibility of guaranteed double and single accommodation throughout the tour

★ All sleeping cars are newly built or reconstructed and are equipped with modern vacum toilets

★ Deluxe Silver and Deluxe Gold sleeping cars with private lavatory, toilet and shower en suite

★ Beautifully decorated restaurant cars

★ A cosy bar with live piano music in the evening

★ Conference area for lectures and on board entertainment

Moscow: City tour including the Kremlin grounds, Red Square,

Bolshoi Theatre and Sparrow Hills.

Ekaterinburg: City tour including Cathedral-on-the-blood,

Gainina Yama one of Russia’s new holy places.

Novosibirsk: City tour includes orthodox churches which

survived the Soviet times.

Krasnoyarsk: City tour includes visiting viewpoints offering

marvellous views over the city.

Irkutsk: City tour and Private Classical Concert in the wooden

house of former Duke Volkonsky

Lake Baikal: Excursion to Listvyanka Village includes a traditional

Siberian lunch.

Khabarovsk: City tour includes cruise along the Amur River.

Vladivostok: City tour former “closed city” during Soviet times.

The Trans-Siberian railway features on the wish list of many

travellers and, while most opt for the journey between

Moscow and Beijing (or vice-versa), the original route to

(or from) the city of Vladivostok is worth considering.

You can do it in considerable style on just four special

summer 2016 departures. Travelling over the Urals,

through magnificent and alongside the world’s largest

freshwater lake, you’ll cover eight time zones and some

11000 km in around two weeks, journeying across Russia

with every arrangement organised, luxury in each detail

and considerable comfort.

In the know......The word “Kremlin” isn’t Russian – it’s from a

medieval Tartar word meaning “fortress”.

The Urals, forming a 1,500 km border between

Europe and Asia.

Siberia lies entirely in Asia, and its native peoples are

Asiatic it was the Russians who came as settlers.

There are over 30 native Asiatic languages still spoken

in Siberia to this day.

Lake Baikal is the world’s largest, and has more

statistics than any other lake.

In WW2 Stalin had an idea to invade Japan – bytunnel. He gave orders to build tunnels for trooptrains from the Russian mainland, via SakhalinIsland, to Japan. It’s estimated over 30,000 men –mostly convict labour – died on the project, whichnever got further than 8km. On the day Stalin diedthe workers killed their guards and escaped.

On-board

Most visitors to Russia require visas. These must

be obtained prior to departure. Please check

your nationalities visa requirements in advance

of your planned travel dates.

Visa processing times can be up to;

Russia 10 Working Days

However fast track processing is possible.

Due to the support documents required by the

Embassy of Russia (which we obtain), you will

need to book your trip before starting to

obtain visas.

For full information regarding visas, please refer

to our web site.

Hints and Tips

Photocopy your passport including the visas

issued pages, airline tickets and insurance

policies.

Your passport must be valid for at least six

months past the end of your travel dates.

Casual clothing is usually worn on the train,

including at mealtimes. Sturdy, comfortable shoes

for the excursions. During boat rides, a light jacket

or sweater is advisable. (also for restaurants with

strong air-conditioning). And those brave enough

to take a dip in Lake Baikal shouldn’t forget to

bring along their swimsuits. Also, remember to

bring something to cover your head to protect

against the sun and to wear in Orthodox churches.

Climate and time – Average minimum/maximum Temperatures

May June July August

Moscow 8-18ºC 13-22ºC 14-23ºC 13-21ºC

Ekaterinburg 6-16ºC 11-23ºC 13-24ºC 10-20ºC

Novosibirsk 9-21ºC 12-22ºC 11-21ºC 9-20ºC

Krasnoyarsk 9-21ºC 12-22ºC 11-21ºC 9-20ºC

Irkutsk 9-22ºC 11-23ºC 12-24ºC 9-21ºC

Lake Baikal 9-22ºC 11-23ºC 12-24ºC 9-21ºC

Khabarovsk 5-14ºC 18-23ºC 18-23ºC 24-30ºC

Vladivostok 5-14º 18-23ºC 18-23ºC 24-30ºC

There are restaurant cars on the train

which serve breakfast, lunch and dinner as

part of the full board service to all guests of

the Grand Trans-Siberian Express.

The carriages are staffed by a team of

highly trained stewards. Their attentive

service will enhance the journey – while

all you have to do is relax and watch the

world roll by!

There are four classes of cabin available

on board : Standard Economy, Standard

Plus, Deluxe Silver and Deluxe Gold.

Visa Requirements Travellers Checklist

DAY 01

S Priezdom! Welcome to Moscow!” Your tour

guide will welcome you at the airport and

accompany you to the hotel. There will be

time to relax before this evening’s dinner.

Accommodation 5★ Hotel

Dinner

DAY 02

A full day city sightseeing which includes the

magnificent Red Square and the grounds of

the world famous Kremlin. Other highlights of

today’s excursion include the Bolshoi Theatre

and Sparrow Hills. The Moscow you will see

today will make you forget the old stories of

Russia being grey and dark. Moscow is now a

vibrant city, comparable to Paris or Rome and

full of life. Late afternoon transfer to the

station for the start of your 9,288 km journey

to Vladivostok. Welcome dinner served on-

board this evening.

Accommodation on-board.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 03

A full day travelling through the Ural

Mountains, which divide Europe and Asia.

Watching the scenery pass by the window of

your compartment, you will find lots of photo

opportunities. Shortly before arrival the train

passes the geographical border between

Europe and Asia at milepost 1777, which is

marked by an obelisk south of the line. From

now on you are in Asia! Evening arrival to

Ekaterinburg.



DAY 04

A full day in Ekaterinburg, which was named in

honour of Tsar Peter`s wife Catherine

(Yekaterina) in the year 1723. By the 20th

century it became one of the most important

financial, industrial and cultural centres of

Russia. Today’s extensive sightseeing tour

shows historical sites in memory of the last

Russian Tsar, Nicholas ll and his family

including the “Cathedral on the spilled Blood”

which was constructed where the Tsar and his

family were executed by the Bolsheviks in

1918. You will visit also Ganina Yama, the

mine shaft where they were thrown after the

execution. This is one of Russia’s new holy

places where you will visit the seven chapels,

one in memory of each member of the last

royal family.



DAY 05

After passing through the plains of Western

Siberia you arrive in Novosibirsk early evening.

With 1.5 million inhabitants this is Russia’s third

largest city and the biggest in Siberia,

Novosibirsk is regarded as the centre of Siberia.

It was founded in 1893 as the future site of the

Trans- Siberian railway bridge crossing the

Siberian River Ob.



DAY 06

Today you will also have the opportunity to see

some remarkable orthodox churches which

survived the Soviet period. A visit to the local

market gives a deep insight into the daily life of

Siberian people. The Trans -Siberian open Air

Railway Museum situated on the outskirts of

the city shows the most remarkable steam

locomotives and historic passenger cars, which

represent the development of the Trans-

Siberian Railway. This evening the train

continues eastwards towards Krasnoyarsk.



DAY 07

Arrival to Krasnoyarsk, formerly a “closed city”

during Soviet times. The city is located along

the Yenissei River which is the greatest river

system flowing to the Arctic Ocean. Today’s

sightseeing tour takes you to viewpoints

offering marvellous views over the city.

As you are not staying overnight in

Krasnoyarsk, day rooms for showers are

provided at a centrally located hotel for clients

of standard plus and standard economy

categories. (Guests of Deluxe categories have

their shower facilites en-suite).



DAY 08

This morning you reach Irkutsk the capital of

Eastern Siberia. The city is famous for its trade

with Mongolia and China and formally called

”Paris of Siberia”. You will visit some of the

cities quarters still consisting of wooden

houses. The cultural highlight of the tour is a

private classical concert held at the home of

former Duke Volkonsky. A private classical

concert that you would never expect in such a

remote place.



DAY 09

Today one of the highlights of the tour; Lake

Baikal. This is the largest and deepest fresh

water lake in the world and stretches up to 26

miles from east to west and more than 370

miles from north to south with a depth of

1,620 meters. A one hour coach drive brings

you to Listvyanka, a small village, situated on

the shore of Lake Baikal. A walking tour

through the village shows you typical Siberian

village life. The legend says after bathing in

Lake Baikal your life will become longer. Local

legend claims that you can get five extra years

added by paddling up to your knees and up to

twenty years if you manage to go swimming!

Then Siberian lunch is provided where you can

taste the famous Omul fish, the indigenous

fish of the lake. This evening return to the

hotel in Irkutsk.



These dossiers are designed to provide you with a guide to our trips, the places visited, accommodation used and to give you a flavour of your daily itinerary.

You will be travelling in parts of the world where the unanticipated and the unusual are all part of the experience and, as a result, the unexpected can happen

and we may on occasions need to vary your plans. These dossiers do not form part of any contract.

Itinerary – 15 daysLeaving from Moscow toVladivostok


DAY 10

After an early breakfast you transfer to the

station where you will re-board the train.

Today’s journey crosses a mountain range

located between Irkutsk and Lake Baikal. When

descending from the mountains to the Lake you

will have amazing views of the deep blue water

of Baikal. Take advantage of the fantastic photo

opportunities as you pass through this beautiful

area, which is also a Unesco World Heritage site.

For several hours the main line now

circumnavigates the shore of Lake Baikal. On

arrival to Ulan-Uday the Trans Mongolian track

branches southbound to Mongolia diverting

from the mainline, while you continue

eastbound towards Vladivostok.



DAY 11

Full day on-board the train. While enjoying the

scenery of Russia’s Far East, you are invited to

join one of the lectures being held by your tour

escort. You will get a deep insight into history,

geography, culture and daily life in Russia. You

also have the opportunity to learn some basics

of the Russian language.



DAY 12

The train is following the Shilka and Amur

Rivers, which are located close to the Chinese

border. Another relaxed day on-board with lots

of time to watch the scenery or join one of the

on-board lectures. This evening the train crosses

the Amur River on a mile-long bridge and

reaches Khabarovsk for an overnight stop.



DAY 13

Today you explore Khabarovsk, second largest

city of the Russian Far East, and enjoy an

afternoon boat cruise on the mighty Amur

River. This evening the private train departs for

the last leg of its transcontinental journey.



DAY 14

After almost 9,300 km of traveling from

Moscow, crossing from Europe into Asia, the

train arrives in Vladivostok which is situated on

what is called Golden Horn Bay by the Sea of

Japan. A city sightseeing tour acquaints you

with this sea port. An excursion today to

Russky Island which is home to the world's

longest cable-stayed bridge, with a 1104 m

long central span.



DAY 15

This unique and unforgettable experience comes

to an end and you start your return journey

home. Transfers to the airport are provide by our

service team to connect with your flight

departing Vladivostok.

Breakfast

These dossiers are designed to provide you with a guide to our trips, the places visited, accommodation used and to give you a flavour of your daily itinerary.

You will be travelling in parts of the world where the unanticipated and the unusual are all part of the experience and, as a result, the unexpected can happen

and we may on occasions need to vary your plans. These dossiers do not form part of any contract.

Itinerary – 15 daysLeaving from Moscow toVladivostok


Categories of travel on-board


Deluxe SilverDeluxe Silver sleeping cars offer slightlysmaller cabins than on Deluxe Gold cars.Deluxe Silver cabins have a private toilet,wash basin and “wet-room” style showeren suite. Each cabin offers 1 lower and 1upper bed, a table at the window, a chairopposite the beds, a small wardrobe andstorage space. Euro-Sockets for 220 Vare in each cabin, capable for razors,loading mobile phones, cameras andnotebooks. The cars are air conditioned(individual control). The air conditionoperates only during the time the train ismoving. Deluxe Silver sleeping cars haveonly 6 cabins each and may be bookedfor double or single use.

Deluxe Silver cabin dimensions:Cabin 2,00 x 2,70 m = 5,4 sqmLower bed 110 x 185 cmUpper bed 80 x 185 cm

Deluxe GoldDeluxe Gold sleeping cars offer the most spacious and comfortabletype of accommodation on our private train. Deluxe Gold cabinshave a private toilet, wash basin and a spacious shower cabin ensuite. Each cabin offers 1 lower and 1 upper bed, a table at thewindow, a chair opposite the beds, a small wardrobe and storagespace. Euro-Sockets for 220 V are in each cabin, capable for razors,loading mobile phones, cameras and notebooks. The cars are airconditioned (individual control). The air condition operates onlyduring the time the train is moving. Deluxe Gold sleeping cars haveonly 5 cabins each and may be booked for double or single use.

Deluxe Gold cabin dimensions:Cabin 2,00 x 3,50 m = 7,0 sqmLower bed 120 x 185 cmUpper bed 80 x 185 cm

Categories of travel on-board


Standard Plus Standard Plus as well as Deluxe Silver are the most popular type ofaccommodation on our private train. Standard Plus cabins are equipped with 2lower beds and 2 upper beds. While only the two lower beds are used for sleeping,the two upper beds can be used as additional storage for luggage – or they simplycan be folded away. Toilets and wash basins for common use are situated at bothends of each Standard Plus sleeping car. The sleeping cars are air conditioned(central control). The air condition operates only during the time the train ismoving. Sockets for 220 V are available in each cabin, capable for razors, loadingmobile phones, cameras and notebooks. Standard Plus cars offer 9 cabins each

When travelling to Vladivostok shower facilities are available in Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk andVladivostok in your hotel rooms where you stay overnight. In addition to that hotel day rooms for showers are at yourdisposal during stops in Krasnoyarsk (one day room per cabin). Therefore on this journey you have guaranteed access toshowers 14 out of 15 days.

Standard Plus cabin dimensions:Cabin 2,00 x 2,00 m = 4,0 sqmBeds 65 x 185 cm

Standard EconomyStandard Economy cabins, the budget way of travellingThis category is popular with those looking for the most economical way oftravelling and is usually booked by families with children or friends travellingtogether. Standard Economy sleeping cars are equipped with 2 lower beds and 2upper beds. Toilets and wash basins are situated at both ends of the cars for thecommon use. The cars are air conditioned (central control). The air conditionoperates only during the time the train is moving. Sockets for 220 V are availablein the car, capable for razors and loading mobile phones, cameras and notebooks.The Standard Economy cars offer 9 cabins each and may be booked only by 4passengers travelling together. In the hotels the 4 passengers will be allocated 2double rooms.

Standard Economy cabin dimensions:Cabin 2,00 x 2,00 m = 4,0 sqmLower beds 65 x 185 cmUpper beds 65 x 185 cm

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