14-Day Journey from Moscow to Vladivostok
- July 19, 2021 – August 1, 2021
14-Day Journey from Vladivostok to Moscow
- July 30, 2021 – August 12, 2021
- Visit the country of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, that lays between Oriental Traditions and Western civilization.
- View Russia, diverse and united, in the mixture of cultures, in the architectural splendor and extravagance.
- Experience the world’s longest railway with a seamless and comfortable journey, relax and learn.
- Tour the main cities of Russia, visit the important cultural centers, observe the beauty of the Lake Baikal.
- Become a true expert in Russia. Return home enriched with the new knowledge, share your emotions with us!
| Accommodation |
5* hotel in Moscow Business class or 1st class compartment 5* hotel in Vladivostok |
| Included |
Museum Entrance Fees Expert local guides Tour managers on board 37 meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners, tea/coffee on board throughout the day Theme lectures on board All on-tour transportation including arrival and departure transfers Medical assistance, doctor on board Luggage handling in/out Towels, bathrobe and slippers available onboard Visa support, registration fees |
| Not included |
Air tickets Insurance Visa processing Vaccination Gratuities Drinks from the bar Additional tours |
Day 1: Welcome to Russia
Arrival to Moscow. You will be met, greeted, and escorted to the centrally located 5* hotel for check-in.
Day 2: Moscow
After breakfast, enjoy the tour of Moscow. Explore Red Square with St. Basil’s Cathedral, ride Moscow metro with the stations that are more likely to be underground museum. Be impressed by the grandeur of Cathedral of Christ the Savior, a stunning view of Moscow standing on the Sparrow Hills, Moscow University, and other historical sites. After lunch visit the Kremlin, the former residence of the Russian Tzars. In the evening, board the Imperial Russia Train. Enjoy your dinner and get to know your travel companions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Kazan
Upon arrival in Kazan, join the city tour. Explore the White Kremlin of Kazan. Enjoy the spectacular folklore program. Taste local food and get to know the secrets of Tatar cuisine. In the afternoon board the train and continue your trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Yekaterinburg
Today we arrive in Yekaterinburg. Visit the Memorial Church on the Blood to commemorate the tragic death of the last Russian Emperor and his family. Make a selfie with the stone that marks the borderline between Europe and Asia. Take the chance to be in both continents at the same time. In the evening, board the train.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Novosibirsk
Arrive in Novosibirsk. Take a city tour to explore the capital of Siberia. Visit the museum of the legendary Trans-Siberian road. After lunch, take a stroll along the embankment of the Ob river, main squares and streets of the most Soviet city on our itinerary. Take a picture of the monumental Opera House which is known as the biggest theater building in this country.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Relax onboard
Your train keeps traveling through Siberia. Spend your time having a drink at the bar with your fellow travelers, join lectures, or stay in your cabin and follow the changing scenery. Wooden houses, birch forests and sun rays over mountain landscapes will greet you. Enjoy the relaxing day in anticipation of the next stop!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Irkutsk
Today we arrive in Irkutsk. See the picturesque wooden houses, visit the Decembrists’ House that will unfold the story of failed uprising of Russian aristocracy who were exiled to this city. After lunch visit an open-air museum located on the river bank of Angara. Get to know about the daily life of the people in this region in the past. Spend some free time strolling through Irkutskaya Sloboda before boarding your train.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Lake Baikal
After breakfast, board a motor ship to sail on the waters of the Baikal Lake to the village of Listvyanka. Visit the unique museum of flora and fauna of the Lake. Not to be missed is the observation point at the Cherssky Stone with a stunning view on the Lake and the Angara river. After a visit to a local market, the journey continues along the original route of the Trans-Siberian Railway for several hours directly along the shore. Your train will stop at a particular spot for you to enjoy the majestic lake and a barbeque dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Ulan-Ude
Today we stop in Ulan-Ude, the capital of Buryatia. A special spiritual experience is a visit to an active datsan. Be a guest to the locals who will welcome you in a traditional yurt. Learn to cook “pozy”, play dice, wear traditional costume, and assemble yurt. Another perspective on the Buryats’ culture is a colorful and spectacular folklore program for you to enjoy. Then continue your voyage to the Far East.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Train journey
Today enjoy one more leisure day while we are traveling through the beautiful landscapes of the Russian Far East.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Train journey
We spend our last full day onboard and approach the most eastern point of our journey. Join the lectures with our expert guides and enjoy the entertaining programs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Khabarovsk
Today you arrive in Khabarovsk and join the city tour. After lunch, take a boat ride along the Amur River that forms a natural border of Russia and China. Enjoy the views of the city and entertainment on the boat. Later, take part in the workshop to create your own Russian souvenir. Bring home your own Matreshka.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Vladivostok
Congratulations! You’ve made it. After a 9000 km journey you’ve reached the final destination – Vladivostok. This city is the home base of the Russian Pacific military fleet. Free access was given to visitors only in 1992. Enjoy the bay view, check out the historic sites and capture the refreshing spirit of the natural surroundings.
Today you check-in to the 5* hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Vladivostok
After breakfast, have free time before your transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
1st Class compartment
Two-bedded compartment $8,700 per person
Supplement for single use $3,500
Business Class compartment
Two-bedded compartment $14,350 per person
Supplement for single use $9,700
VIP compartment
Two-bedded compartment $15,500 per person
Supplement for single use $10,300
Payment and cancellation conditions:
- The prepayment is due 5 days upon receipt of the tour confirmation. The prepayment is non-refundable. The prepayment shall amount to:
- $1500 – per person in 1st Class compartment;
- $1900 – per person in Business Class or VIP compartment;
- Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
- Cancellation of a confirmed reservation 60 days prior to departure is subject to penalty at the rate of 50 % of the tour price.
- Cancellation of a confirmed reservation 30 days prior to departure is subject to penalty at the rate of 100% of the tour price.
Important notes:
- Strelka Tours and Russian Railways reserve the right to alter the sequence of activities or replace an activity that becomes unavailable for a comparable one.
- Strelka Tours and Russian Railways reserve the right to unilaterally change the prices in proportion to the change in the exchange rate. The final rate and terms will be set at the time of booking.
- Payment with MasterCard or Visa will incur +3%, American Express +4% to the prices.
VIP Class compartments
This type of car consists of 5 passenger compartments for double or single use. Berths: one upper, one lower one. A table with an armchair. An LCD TV set. An inbuilt closet for clothes and luggage. A private en-suite water closet with a shower booth, a washbowl and a toilet. An individual air conditioner for heating and cooling the cabin.
VIP cars have two-seat compartments with an area larger than two ordinary ones. A compartment has a comfortable transformable sofa and a foldaway upper berth.
Business Class compartments
This type of car contains 6 compartments. There are two berths in every compartment: a sofa that transforms into a semi-double bed 120 cm wide, and the upper berth of 90 cm, a chair, and a folding table.
All compartments are equipped with a private en-suite bathroom with a washbasin, toilet and wet shower. An individual air conditioner for heating and cooling the cabin.
1st Class compartments
This type of car consists of 8 passenger compartments. In each compartment there are 2 lower berths, a table, an LCD TV set. In compartment 9 there is a shower booth with a washbowl. Two water closets: in the beginning and the end of the car. The air conditioning system is general.
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