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Trans-Siberian Horizons
21 days St Petersburg to Vladivostok
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Experience the thrill of a cross-country adventure, Ride the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, Watch a glittering sunset in Suzdal, Explore the Kremlin, Be wowed by St Petersburg, Discover a land of tsars and Bolsheviks
From St Petersburg all the way across to Vladivostok, cross the massive country of Russia on a 10,000 km rail odyssey. See the major sights of Suzdal, Moscow, Lake Baikal and discover lesser-known gems. Travel on the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway, sipping vodka with the locals and watching landscapes of taiga forest and small villages roll by.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Hotels (8 nts), apartments (2 nts), traditional country house (1 nt), homestays (2 nts), overnight trains (7 nts)
Transportation: Overnight train, private & public bus, taxi, metro, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $350 for meals not included.
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| Call (888) 291-0999 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6604169 | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Days 1-3 | St Petersburg | The shining star of early modern Russia is an excellent starting point for a rail odyssey. The Hermitage Museum within the illustrious Winter Palace is a must-see for its huge collection of artistic treasures, while the city's architecture and European atmosphere are sure to charm. | | Day 4 | Suzdal | Part of Russia's famed Golden Ring of ancient capitals, the lovely town of Suzdal contains a millennium of Russian history. Walk through streets that time seems to have forgotten, sip on local mead by the riverside or marvel at the many charismatic crumbling churches. | | Days 5-7 | Moscow | Russia's capital is a unique blend of orthodox churches, communist relics and brash capitalism. With their contrasting heritages, St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin both lend a certain grandeur to this bustling city. | | Days 8-9 | Yekaterinburg | Best known as the place of exile and execution of the last Russian royal family, the Romanovs, Yekaterinburg is also on the border where Europe ends and Siberia begins. Discover its fascinating past with links to the Tsars, the Bolsheviks and even the Mafia. | | Days 10-11 | Trans-Siberian Railway | Our Trans-Siberian train journey travels deep into the forests of the Siberian taiga - a perfect opportunity to chill out, sip vodka with the locals and watch the scenery pass by. There are many stops along the way, providing an chance to stock up on pastries at impromptu market stalls. | | Day 12 | Irkutsk | Wander through the streets of Irkutsk and explore the city's mix of vibrant traditional Siberian buildings and stark communist-era architecture. Delve into the romantic local history with a visit to the Museum of Mariya Volkonskaya, Princess of Siberia, before heading to the largest freshwater lake in the world. | | Days 13-14 | Lake Baikal | A homestay on the banks of tranquil Lake Baikal offers a unique insight to traditional life. | | Days 15-16 | Trans-Siberian Railway | Back on the tracks again, head into the Russian Far East and trace the border with China as the Trans-Siberian Railway carries us on to the riverside city of Khabarovsk. | | Days 17-18 | Khabarovsk | Gaze across the Amur River to the Russian border with China as you stroll along the embankments of the Far East's largest city. | | Days 19-21 | Vladivostok | Vladivostok, meaning 'Lord of the East' is the terminus of the Trans-Siberian railway and the final point on our 10,000 km rail journey |
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time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices
at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December
2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full.
For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The
itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable
from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates
and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All
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