Itinerary – Vladivostok to Moscow by Trans-Siberian train 13 days

Day 1 – Vladivostok (Tuesday)

On arrival in Vladivostok you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Check in for 2 nights.

Overnight: Hyundai Hotel (or similar)

Day 2 – Vladivostok (Wednesday)

After breakfast, meet your local guide in the lobby at 10.00 hrs for a city tour of Vladivostok, taking in the main attractions of the city: including the Vladivostok Railway Station – terminus of the Trans-Siberian railroad, S-56 submarine on the harbor embankment, where the city was first-founded 142 years ago. In addition to the stops, the tour will pass many historic, cultural and architectural landmarks that make up the flavour of Vladivostok. Included is a visit to the Oceanarium.

Entrances: Oceanarium
Overnight: Hyundai Hotel

Day 3 – Vladivostok (Thursday)

Breakfast and check out. Transfer at 10.30 to Vladivostok railway station to start your historic journey. Your guide will see you onto the train and to your compartment.

Depart Vladivostok Train #1 at 12:02 hrs
Overnight: On train.

Days 4 to 5 – On board (Friday and Saturday)

During this time onboard, you will see the amazing sights of Russia racing by. The scenery will be different depending on when you choose to travel. The seasons will colour the countryside, towns and villages which make up this fascinating landscape. You will find plenty of inspiration for photo opportunities, making new friends with fellow travellers and exchanging stories are part of the experience.

Overnight: Train 2 nights

Day 6 – Irkutsk (Sunday)

Arrive in Irkutsk at 06:24 hrs. Your guide will meet you at the train and transfer you to a local restaurant for breakfast (included). After taking breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Irkutsk, then transfer to Listvyanka settlement, located by Lake Baikal, approx 60 km south-east of Irkutsk, stopping en route in Taltsy village for lunch (included) and a visit to the open-air Ethnographic museum. A unique assemblage of the history and culture of the peoples of Eastern Siberia, located in a picturesque place on the banks of the Angara River. Comprising more than 40 historical and architectural monuments and 8000 exhibits of great historical value. The Museum attracts visitors for its rich natural landscapes,and for the chance to get acquainted with the spiritual culture of the peoples of the Baikal region – Russian, Buryat and Evenki. Arrive at the hotel at around 15.00 hrs.

Entrances: Ethnographic museum
Overnight: Baikal Lystvyanka Hotel (or similar)

Day 7 – Listvyanka – Irkutsk (Monday)

After breakfast, meet in the lobby at 10.00 hrs for your walking tour of Listvyanka.
You will see the Observation Point, St Nikolas Church, and Chersky View Point.
From 13.00 hours at leisure or take Optional excursions on or around Lake Baikal.
Depart at 18.30 from the hotel to Irkutsk. Journey time 1 hour. No entrances.
Overnight: Hotel Irkutsk (or similar)

Day 8 – Irktutsk (Tuesday)

After a very early (or packed) breakfast, check out and at 06.00 hrs transfer to the rail station to take the train on the next leg of your journey. Your guide will see you onto the train.
Train #1 at 06:47
Overnight: On train

Days 9 to 10 – On board (Wednesday and Thursday)

Overnight: On train 2 nights

Day 11 Moscow (Friday)

On arrival in Moscow at 06:01 hrs, you will be met at the train. Transfer to your hotel (please use the left luggage facility). You may wish to take breakfast in or near the hotel (pay locally) before meeting your guide in reception at 10.00 hrs to begin your excursion; Metro tour, plus Red Square, the Kremlin and 1 cathedral, plus Armoury museum. Return to hotel by metro at 15.00 hrs with your guide or stay in town to explore further and return at leisure (without guide)

Entrances: Metro, Kremlin, 1 cathedral, Armoury museum
Overnight: Holiday Inn Sokolniki Hotel (or similar)

Day 12 Moscow (Saturday)

After breakfast, leave at your leisure to take the Hop On – Hop Off bus tour of Moscow. Take the metro to your preferred bus stop. No guide today.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Sokolniki Hotel

Day 13 Moscow (Sunday)

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to airport or rail station

Tour Dates 2017 (tours start on Tuesday):

• 28 February 2017
• 14 and 28 March 2017
• 04 April 2017
• 16 May 2017
• 04 and 18 July 2017
• 08 August 2017
• 12 and 26 September 2017
• 10 October 2017
• 14 and 28 November 2017
• 12 December 2017

Prices in EUROS 2017

All prices are per person based on two persons.

• €1,945 per person. Sharing 4 berth compartment and twin hotel accommodation
• €730 per person. Supplement for 2 berth compartment (or 4 berth for two people)
• €430 Single supplement (hotels only)

Tour Price Includes

• Arrival and departure transfers (vehicle and driver)
• Hotel and rail accommodation (12 nights)
• Guided tours as per itinerary
• Entrances as per itinerary
• English-speaking guide for excursions
• Breakfast in hotels only and on Day 6
• Lunch on Day 6
• Second class train tickets Moscow–Irkutsk–Vladivostok (sharing a 4-berth compartment)
• Visa support for duration of tour

Not Included In Price

• Any meals, beverages, sightseeing, entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest
• Extra personal costs incurred on the train or at hotels
• Gratuities for guides
• Extended visa support.
• Visas
• Visa registration fees (payable locally where applicable)

Notes

• Tour operates with 2 persons minimum
• All times are local time and subject to reconfirmation
• Trains subject to availability
• Accommodation may be substituted with similar grade hotels.
• There are no showers on the trains, only basic facilities.
• You may purchase meals and drinks on the train and in the hotels. Food is also available on the platforms of the stops you make en route.
• Visa support is for duration of tour only. If you require an extended visa support we can supply this from €25 per person (certain nationalities incur a higher extended visa support letter fee) – check with us for details.
• Visa Support – is granted to eligible foreign nationals only. This is at the discretion of the authorities.
• Russian Visas – you will need to obtain your visas in advance of travel.
• Visa Service – if you are residing in the UK, please ask about our low cost visa service.

For full details of our visa service in the UK visit: www.asla.co.uk