Traveling along Lake Baikal
Traveling along Lake Baikal

The Trans-Siberian ExpressA train journey across Eurasia from Beijing to Moscow

Sep 14 - 29, 2013
Sep 20 - Oct 5, 2014
Experience a journey of a lifetime aboard the Tsar’s Gold private train
Starting at $12,495
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Beijing Extension
2013 and 2014 Departures
September 13-15, 2013
September 19-22, 2014

Days 1-2 - Fly to Beijing
Depart for Beijing a day early, arriving the next day. Regent Hotel (Meals in flight)

Day 3 - Great Wall
Depart the hotel early this morning for an excursion to the Great Wall at the less-crowded Mutianyu section. After lunch out near the Wall, return to the city in the afternoon. (B,L)

Extension Price:
Double Occupancy - $390
Single Supplement - $140
Based on a minimum of 10 people.

What is included:
Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
Meals as listed in the itinerary
The services of a tour manager (if minimum number of travelers is met)
Gratuities

What is not included:
Items of a personal nature
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Optional excursions or deviations from the itinerary

St. Petersburg Extension
2013 and 2014 Departures
September 29-October 2, 2013
October 5-8, 2014

Day 1 - Moscow and proceed to St. Petersburg
After the city tour in Moscow transfer to the train station. Around noon, travel comfortably by train to St. Petersburg and upon arrival transfer to the Hotel Astoria. (D)

Day 2 - Palaces and Art Treasures
St. Petersburg bears the nickname of "Venice of the North" for good reason. Countless canals, palaces, and churches make the city a cultural work of art. Experience a fascinating tour that features the major historic sites. Visit the former Czar’s residence, the Winter Palace, which houses the Hermitage, one of the world's largest art museums. The Victory Column or the Alexander Column, which commemorates the victory over Napoleon, is located in the square next to the museum. The Admiralty and the famous avenue Nevsky Prospekt are also on the program. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour through the world-famous Hermitage. The evening is unscheduled so that you can choose to take a leisurely stroll, attend the theater, or take an intimate evening boat ride on the Neva. (B)

Day 3 - Czar Palaces and the Amber Room
In the morning visit the former residence of the Czar Pavel I, Pavlovsk, located 28 km outside of St. Petersburg. Explore the beautiful park and visit the palace, which was designed by Charles Cameron from 1782 to 1786 reflecting the transition from the Baroque style to Classicism. The afternoon takes you to Pushkin / Tsarskoe Selo, 25 km south of St. Petersburg. Here you will visit the Catherine Palace, built in the baroque style, which served as the summer residence of the czars. Later, enjoy a joyful specialty meal in a restaurant. (B,D)

Day 4 - Morning at Leisure
The morning is unscheduled until your transfer to the airport for your flight back home. You may wish to visit Peter and Paul Fortress and the Cathedral. (B)

Extension Price: 2013
Double Occupancy - $2,330
Single Supplement - $1,100
Based on a minimum of 10 people.

Extension Price: 2014
Double Occupancy $2,430
Single Supplement $1,200
Based on a minimum of 10 people.

What is included:
Transportation from Moscow to St. Petersburg, including transfers to/from the train station
Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
Meals as listed in the itinerary
The services of a tour manager (if minimum number of travelers is met)
Gratuities

What is not included:
Items of a personal nature
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Optional excursions or deviations from the itinerary