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: Azimut 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: Azimut Hotel (or similar)

Day 3 – Vladivostok (Thursday)

Breakfast and check out. Full day at leisure. Return to hotel by 17.30 hrs  for transfer with your guide 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 19:10 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 15:46 hrs. Your guide will meet you at the train and transfer you to Listvyanka settlement, located by Lake Baikal, approx 60 km south-east of Irkutsk, stopping en route in Taltsy village 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 hotel at around 19.00 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 leisurely breakfast and morning at leisure, check out by 12.00 hrs for your city tour of Irkutsk en route to the rail station to board the train on the next leg of your journey.  Your guide will see you onto the train.
Train #1 at 16:15

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 14:13 hrs, you will be met at the train. Transfer to your hotel to check in for 2 nights.
The remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Overnight: Hotel Izmailovo Vega (or similar)

Day 12 Moscow (Saturday)

After breakfast, meet 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: Hotel Izmailovo Vega (or similar)

Day 13 Moscow (Sunday)

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

Tour Dates 2017 (tours start on Tuesday):

• 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 Dates 2018 (tours start on Tuesday):

• 20 February 2018
• 06 and 20 March 2018
• 10 April 2018
• 22 May 2018
• 24 July 2018
• 14 August 2018
• 04 and 18 September 2018
• 16 October 2018
• 06 and 20 November 2018
• 18 December 2018

Prices in EUROS 2018

All prices are per person based on two persons.

• €2,145 per person. Sharing 4 berth compartment and twin hotel accommodation
• €830 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
• 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
• Accommodation may be substituted with similar grade hotels
• All times are local time and subject to reconfirmation
• Itinerary subject to confirmation locally and may be subject to change
• Trains subject to availability
• 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