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Winter Eastbound: St Petersburg to Vladivostok

Type:Private
Season:December - February
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Duration:20 days
Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).
Destinations:St. Petersburg Moscow Kazan Yekaterinburg Irkutsk Lake Baikal Vladivostok
Rate:from 5,560 per person

Winter Trans-Siberian train journey takes you to that quintessentially Russia of Leo Tolstoy's novels. With its captivating endless snowy scenery, iconic landmarks such as Kremlin, Hermitage, troika ride and, of course, some vodka tasting, you will explore rich Russian culture & truly enjoy winter. Besides, we have a special Christmas & New Year departure.

  • Ride 10,000 km (over 6,000 miles) through Russia's winter fairy tale

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Dates & rates

from St. Petersburg to Moscow by train fare by high-speed train, standard class, 4 hours ride. Please inquire about business or 1st class upgrade and flight options economy

from Moscow to Kazan by train fare first class economy

from Kazan to Yekaterinburg by train fare first class economy

from Yekaterinburg to Irkutsk by train fare first class economy

from Lake Baikal to Vladivostok by train fare first class economy

RATE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ROOM: €0
RATE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM: €0
RATE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ROOM: €0
Rate from: €5,560

Inclusions

Accommodation

  • 3-, 4- or 5-star hotel of your choice, hand-picked by our staff for their excellent amenities and central location
  • 4 nights St Petersburg // 2 nights Moscow with late check-out // 1 night Kazan with early check-in // 2 nights Yekaterinburg with late check-out // 2 nights Listvyanka (Lake Baikal) // 1 night Irkutsk // 1 night Vladivostok with early check-in
  • 6 nights on board

Meals

  • Full breakfast at the hotels (except Day 1)
  • 3 lunches: Buryat lunch at Lake Baikal // Russian lunch in Taltsy with tea and honey degustation // Tatar cooking master-class with lunch in Kazan
  • Group tour: Welcome dinner & Farewell dinner
  • Group tour: welcome dinner (touring from St Petersburg)

Transportation

  • Train 2nd class train compartment as per itinerary

  • from St. Petersburg to Moscow by train fare economy

  • from Moscow to Kazan by train fare economy

  • from Kazan to Yekaterinburg by train fare economy

  • from Yekaterinburg to Irkutsk by train fare economy

  • from Lake Baikal to Vladivostok by train fare economy

  • Superior trains on the route with a/c, heaters and dining carriage for your comfort. 1st class: one place in 2-seats compartment. 2nd class: one place in 4-seats compartment. If you'd like more privacy, we can buy out an entire compartment for you.
  • Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
  • Private return airport/train station transfers
  • Private transportation on tours as per program in a comfortable a/c car/minivan/bus (except on walking tours)
  • Metro pass in Moscow

Activities

  • Troyka ride
  • Dog Sledding
  • Tatar cooking master-class with lunch
  • Take a glass of champagne at Europe-Asia border
  • Tea and cakes degustation at Taltsy

Sightseeing

  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of St Petersburg: Highlights include Winter Palace and the Hermitage, Isaac Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral, and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
  • Day (6 hours) guided tour of Pushkin/Tsarskoe Selo: Highlights include Catherine’s palace & Amber room, Troyka ride experience
  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow: Highlights include the Moscow Kremlin, the Kremlin Armory, the Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral (outside), GUM, the Bolshoi Theatre (outside), Novodevichy Convent (outside), Sparrow hills, Christmas markets
  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Moscow: Highlights include the State Tretyakov Gallery, Kolomenskoe Estate, metro tour
  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Kazan: Highlights include the Kazan Kremlin, Kul Sharif Mosque, Syumbike tower, Old Tatar village
  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Yekaterinburg: Highlights include Ipatiev House/Church of All Saints, Ganina Yama, Stone Museum, Verkhnyaya Pyshma field military museum of UMMC, Europe-Asia border
  • Guided tour to Taltsy Open Air Siberian Museum
  • Full-day (8 hours) guided tour of Listvyanka (Lake Baikal): Highlights include Baikal Museum of Limnology, Shaman Rock, Chersky Stone observation point & cable car, local souvenir market, dog sledding
  • Half-day (~4 hours) guided tour of Irkutsk: Highlights include the Decembrist Museum
  • Full-day (6 hours) guided tour of Vladivostok: Highlights include harbour, Submarine S-56, Golden Bridge, viewpoint Eagle’s Nest, Vokzalnaya Square, the monument of the Trans-Siberian Railway, Vladivostok fortress museum

We value your comfort

  • Dedicated local English-speaking guide in all places as per program
  • 24/7 support before and during your trip with us
  • Best places to stay, to eat, to go out and have fun - safe and secure with the tour operator that specializes in Russia. Tips already included
  • Group tours are fully escorted by a bilingual tour director
  • Maximum group size 16 people

Entrance tickets & visas

  • Entrance tickets to all included sightseeing attractions (except optional)
  • Russian Visa supporting documents, including an official visa invitation letter, and step-by-step guide on how to apply for your visa

    CHECK OUT WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT TRAVELLING WITH US

    Nathan Adams, Australia: Travelled on the Trans - Siberian Railway in December - January

    What can i say. Since the moment i made contact from Australia and was thinking of a new adventure in Russia the communication, the staff, the ease of use, the price all came into play. Out of that i received friendship, laughs, experiences, memories and of course A holiday I will cherish in more ways than one. If you're considering Russia. Yes. Do it. All the way, you will love it. Food, history, people, experiences (and of course a few cheeky drinks).

    If you're looking for a team that will make it happen. Yes. Discovery Russia is your team, from abroad, back home and on the ground. It's my last day of a 18 day holiday to Russia. The people on tour, the team/guides. I m going to miss them all. Your inclusions will leave you exhausted, but so glad you choose it all. I know I'm coming back.

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