VIP Deluxe Cars

Passengers per compartment: 1 to 2

Size: 64.5 ft²

Consists of 5 passenger compartments, 2 places in each.
Berths: one upper, one lower one.
A table with an armchair. An LCD TV. An inbuilt cabinet for clothes and luggage.
En-suite there is a shower cabin and an environmentally friendly 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 Sleeping Cars

(1 to 2 passengers per compartment)

Consists of 6 passenger compartments, 2 places in each.
Berths: one upper, one lower one.
A table with an armchair. An LCD TV set.
A private en-suite wet room with a washbasin, toilet and shower.
An individual air conditioner for heating and cooling the cabin.
Business Class cars have two-seat compartments with an area of 5.5 sq m.
A compartment has a comfortable transformable sofa and a foldaway upper berth.

First Class Plus Sleeping Cars

Passengers per compartment: 1 to 2

Size: 37.6 ft²

Consists of 8 passenger compartments, 2 places in each.
Berths: one upper, one lower one.
A table with an armchair. An LCD TV. An inbuilt clothes cabinet.
Between two compartments there is one shared room with washbasin and shower facilities (no wc).
Two wc: one at each end of the carriage.
In compartment 9 there is an auxiliary room for storing luggage.
The air conditioning system is general, with an option of additional temperature control in each compartment.

First Class Sleeping Cars

Passengers per compartment: 1 to 2

Size: 37.6 ft²

Consists of 8 passenger compartments, 2 places in each.
Berths: two lower ones.
A table. An LCD TV.
There is a shared shower compartment – ie one shower for the whole carriage
Two water closets: one at each end of the carriage.
Both berth are lower (standard size).
The air conditioning system is general, with an option of additional temperature control in each compartment.

Imperial Train Dining

Day 1: Moscow (26 Dec 18)

Arrive at the international airport and you will be transferred to your hotel to check in for 2 nights.
Overnight in hotel

Day 2: Moscow (27 Dec 18)

After breakfast, enjoy a grand city tour to include a visit to the Moscow Kremlin, a symbol of the Russian State and one of the greatest architectural complexes in the world, a treasure house of
magnificent relics and monuments of art

Overnight in hotel
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Day 3: Moscow (28 Dec 18)
Enjoy a visit to see Russia at its sparkling winter best! We go to Kolomenskoe, a former royal estate situated several kilometres southeast of Moscow, on the ancient road leading to the town of Kolomna and overlooking the steep banks of the Moskva River.
In the afternoon, we visit Arbat Street, a lively pedestrian area, great for shopping.
In the evening, we board the Imperial Russia train, where a warm welcome awaits us in our home for the next 3 nights.

Tonight we leave for St Petersburg.

Overnight on the train.
B, L, D

Day 4: Arrival in St Petersburg  (29 Dec 18)

We take breakfast in a restaurant before our grand city tour of the highlights of the ‘Venice of the North’.  We also visit Peter and Paul’s Fortress before heading out to the glorious Catherine Palace at Pushkin.   Today you will also see the Petrovskaya Akvatoria, an amazing scale model (over 500 m sq) of the city in the 18th century.

Tonight we have dinner and a tour of this romantic city by night, before re-boarding the Imperial Train.  Tonight we leave for Petrozavodsk
Overnight on the train
B, L, D

Day 5: Petrozavodsk (30 Dec 18)
Today we tour the small village of Kinerma, officially one of the most beautiful villages in Russia! It is a unique monument of wooden architecture of Livvik Karelians and a living example of the traditional settlement in Karelia.  We also take a city tour in Petrozavodsk visiting the Museum of the fine arts of Karelia. This evening as we enjoy a vodka tasting and dinner on board, we depart for Murmansk.
Overnight on the train
B, L, D

Day 6: Murmansk (31 Dec 18)
Breakfast on board as we arrive in Murmansk, where we plan to see in the New Year with a special dinner and entertainment programme. The largest city in the world north of the Arctic Circle, it lies 125 miles (200 km) north of the Arctic Circle, and on the eastern shore of Kola Bay, 30 miles (48 km) from the ice-free Barents Sea. The town, founded in 1915 as a supply port in World War I, was a base for the British, French, and American expeditionary forces against the Bolsheviks in 1918.  Its name probably derives from the local Sami word murman, meaning “the edge of the earth.” We transfer to a local hotel for 2 nights. Sightseeing tour of the city including soldier memorial, sailor memorial and local bridges.
Time back at the hotel to prepare for New Year Celebration Dinner and Entertainment programme.

Overnight in hotel
B, L, D

Day 7: Murmansk (01 Jan 19)
A leisurely breakfast in the hotel.  Today, some fresh air as we enjoy a visit to Russia Father Frost’s House and enjoy some light hearted games and activities, including dog sledding.

Overnight in hotel

B, L, D

Day 8: On board (02 Jan 19)

Check out after breakfast before re-joining the Imperial Russia train. We spend the day onboard as we travel towards Vologda, so you may simply relax with your fellow travellers or enjoy some onboard activities.
Overnight on the train
B, L, D

Day 9: Vologda (03 Jan 19)
Today we enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before arriving in Vologda, located on the Vologda River about 285 miles north of Moscow.   The ancient city of Vologda could be easily included in the Golden Ring of Russia. Unlike other regional cities, Vologda has preserved its history and culture. It is considered the cultural centre of northern Russia.
We enjoy a city tour which takes in the Kremlin and its territory.  After dinner, we depart for Moscow.

Overnight on the train
B, L, D

Day 10: Moscow (04 Jan 19)

We arrive in Moscow, where you say farewell to the train crew and your fellow passengers:
Transfers to the airport for return home or onward to your next destination.
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Route: Moscow, St.Petersburg, Petrozavodsk, Murmansk, Vologda, Moscow

Northern Lights Route (Click to enlarge)

Payment and cancellation conditions

1. 25% Non-refundable deposit upon confirmation of the tour (plus single supplement if applicable)
2. Balance payment due 70 days prior to departure.

• 5 nights onboard the “Imperial Russia Train”
• 2 nights Moscow hotel and 2 nights Murmansk hotel
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) from breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 10
• Tea/coffee on board throughout the day
• Excursions with local guides according to the programme
• Excursions will be conducted in English, German, French and Spanish.
• Services of the porter at the hotel and the railway station
• Brief informative lectures on the Russian New Year and Russian traditions, geography and history of Russia
• English Speaking Group Leader and Tour managers
• Bathrobe and slippers on-board the “Imperial Russia Train”

NOT INCLUDED

• Flights
• Russian entry visas
• All drinks ordered in the bar car
• Tips and personal expenses
• Travel and Medical Insurance (obligatory for the duration of the Tour)