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Along the way Moscow Experience Kazan Ekaterinburg Novosibirsk Golden Eagle Irkutsk Lake Baikal Ulan-Uday Trans-Siberian Express Ulaanbaatar Leaving from Moscow to Vladivostok Vladivostok Our Trans-Siberian Express tours onboard the Golden Eagle between Moscow and Vladivostok take a leisurely two weeks. By the time your journey ends we will have passed through eight time zones, a third of the world’s total, and travelled an incredible distance of 6,500 miles (11,000 kilometres) through Russia and Mongolia. The journey Moscow 0 KM Time Zone: Moscow time Novosibirsk 3,336 KM Time Zone: Moscow time +3 Ulan-Uday 5,640 KM Time Zone: Moscow time +5 Our touring programme of Moscow principally takes Novosibirsk’s rich culture where the arts and The ethnic and cultural diversity of Ulan-Uday, the us to the grandeur of the Kremlin – the spiritual, science predominate. The city is located in the capital of the Buryat Republic, offers a unique insight historical and political heart of Moscow – and to see heart of Russia and is situated on both banks of the into its heritage. As we tour the area you will notice the treasures of the Tsars in the Armoury Chamber. River Ob. Our city tour takes us to Lenin Square the the different faces of these welcoming Buryat people. We also visit Red Square, an iconic symbol of Russia’s imposing Opera House is located. During our exploration of the Old Believers’ Village we former military and political might with its eclectic mix have the opportunity to learn about the culture and of fascinating architecture, such as the ornate St Irkutsk 5,185 KM Time Zone: Moscow time +5 history of these religious people as we are treated to a Basil’s Cathedral’s magnificent onion-domed spires, Our visit to Irkutsk, the ‘Paris of Siberia’, takes in the concert featuring local traditions and folk singing. the beautiful façade of the world famous GUM most significant sites and museums in this department store, constructed in Tsarist times, and fascinating city, including an exploration of the Ulaanbaatar Time Zone: Moscow time +4 the sombre and evocative site of Lenin’s tomb. classic wooden architecture with its intricately Our Trans-Siberian adventure takes us into Mongolia carved lace- like decorations that has given many of and a visit to its capital, Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia, once Kazan 820 KM Time Zone: Moscow time this region’s buildings such a distinctive and unique the very centre of an enormous empire led by Genghis Situated on the River Volga, the picturesque and appearance. We also visit the Volkonsky House Khan, is a country of beautiful landscapes, nomadic historic city of Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan. Here Museum, which is dedicated to the memory of the people and rich in culture and history. Mongolia is we have the opportunity to see for ourselves its rich aristocrats who were exiled to this remote outpost famous for its endless green Steppes, grazing livestock tapestry of history and culture. One of the highlights after the failed Decembrists uprising of 1825, and and white, nomadic Gers (Yurts) dotted all across the of this city tour is our exploration of the Kremlin we recreate the atmosphere of that time with a countryside. Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the champagne reception and private concert. walls of this ancient citadel we will explore its Vladivostok 9,288 KMTime Zone: Moscow time +7 stunning mosque and picture-perfect onion-domed Lake Baikal Time Zone: Moscow time +5 After travelling through 8 time zones and covering a cathedral. Few natural sights can surpass the beauty and staggering 6,600 miles (10,600kms) along this iconic grandeur of Lake Baikal and is a major highlight on railway, the Golden Eagle pulls into its final Ekaterinburg 1,814 KM Time Zone: Moscow time +2 our Trans-Siberian journey. Lake Baikal is the destination, Vladivostok. Vladivostok is a military port, Founded in 1723 by Peter the Great, Ekaterinburg, is deepest lake in the world and holds 20 per cent of located on the western shores of the Sea of Japan and the capital of the Urals. Known as the Great Divide, the the world’s freshwater. Weather permitting, we is home to the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Due to its Ural Mountains create the natural border between stop in an extremely picturesque location by the military importance, the city was closed to foreigners Europe and Asia so that the cultural and architectural lake for photographic opportunities and for the between 1930 and 1992. Vladivostok (literally influences of European and Asian civilisations brave hearted there is time for a refreshing swim in translated as ‘Ruler of the East’) offers visitors an come together in this fascinating and cosmopolitan the crystal clear and ice-cold waters of Baikal. interesting opportunity to explore its principal military landscape. attractions including a visit to a preserved World War Two submarine. Experience Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express What’s included As far as possible our tours are all inclusive Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily Freedom of Choice Touring with no hidden extras. What follows are All departures feature one or two uniquely Customise your journey and enjoy the those elements which are included in the designed restaurant cars where you can opportunity to select from an array of tour price. The only extra items you may enjoy the excellent waiter-served food and Freedom of Choice Touring options that best need to budget for include personal wine. Several times during the tour we will suits your interests. Your off-train expenses such as international and internal also sample authentic local cuisine off the excursions will still take in all the major flights that are not included in the train.Drinks with Meals and from the Bar attractions of the places we are visiting but, itineraries, visa costs, insurance, drinks from Lounge Car.A generous drinks allowance is in featured locations, you will be presented the Bar Lounge Car and laundry. included with lunch and dinner. For when you are onboard the train with a passengers travelling in Gold Class onboard variety of activities from which to choose, Experienced Tour Managers the Golden Eagle, drinks from the Standard and enjoy a tailor-made experience. Look at Our experienced tour managers and their Drinks List in the Bar Lounge Car are also the individual itineraries where we are assistants are selected for their travel included. For Imperial Suite guests, drinks operating Freedom of Choice Touring. knowledge and their linguistic and from both the Standard and Premium Bar Freedom of Choice Touring options may be organisational abilities allowing you to relax Lists in the Bar Lounge Car are included. subject to variations dependent on finalised and enjoy your rail cruise. We receive train timings and local charges. Touring exceptional passenger comments about our Onboard Service options available will typically be advised in Tour Managers and their aim is to ensure You can expect service which is attentive, the evening prior to the day’s tour. you enjoy every minute of your holiday. friendly and unintrusive 24 hours a day. Personal Headsets Arrival and Departure Transfers Guided Off-Train Excursions On all the off–train excursions, to enhance Arrival and departure transfers are included. The history and culture of the places we visit your enjoyment and comprehension of the on our rail cruises will come alive through places you visit, you will be provided with a Hotel and Onboard Accommodation our expert local guides. All our tours include lightweight personal headset on which to Although you will spend much of your time a wide-ranging sightseeing schedule to listen to your tour guide as you take in the sightseeing or relaxing in the train’s public make the most of the time you have off the sights. So you do not need to worry about areas, you will find your hotel room or cabin train and bring you closer to the culture, missing any of the interesting details on a welcome retreat at the end of a rewarding people and history of your destinations. We your excursions. day. All hotels are of 5 star standard or, in believe it is the special little touches that certain locations, the best available. Room help create magical memories. Onboard Doctor and Medical Facilities upgrades are available on request and at Imperial Suite guests will benefit from the To give you peace of mind our tours are extra cost. option of a private car and guide in the accompanied by a doctor who travels with majority of places we visit along the route. us for the entire journey; so you can rest Welcome and Farewell Dinners assured that medical assistance is always Each tour begins with a Welcome Dinner, an 24 Hour Service Attendant available. On call 24 hours a day, the doctor ideal opportunity to get to know your fellow Your car attendants provide 24-hour is on hand to give primary care as required. passengers; for the Tour Manager to brief housekeeping and bedding turndown Normally, the doctor will be English you on the trip; and introduce you to the services, with one attendant always on duty speaking and be registered with the General Golden Eagle Luxury Trains team and the to assist you and to ensure you are Medical Council in the United Kingdom. Tour Doctor. The Farewell Dinner is the comfortable in your cabin. Complimentary perfect end to your adventure by private tea, coffee and bottled drinking water are Porterage train where you can relive the journey and available in your cabin 24 hours a day. As you only have to unpack once, your look ahead to future tours.