The Extended Trans Mongolian Railway Journey - from St Petersburg to Beijing (ET21)
St Petersburg to Beijing via Lake Baikal Rail Tour
22 days 21 nights
from £ 3,565

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The Extended Railway Journey
St Petersburg to Beijing Rail Tour

ST PETERSBURG • MOSCOW • EKATERINBURG • IRKUTSK • LISTVYANKA • ULAN UDE • ULAN BATOR • BEIJING

This epic Trans Siberian/Trans Mongolian railway journey allows you to explore the best of three magnificent and unique countries, from Russia to Mongolia and China.

Start off in the elegant St Petersburg where you visit the world renowned Hermitage Museum, which hold over 3 million exhibits, and is an art lovers dream – not to be missed. You then move on to Russia’s mighty capital Moscow where you spend three days exploring the city, included is a tour of the political and historic landmark the Kremlin Grounds and Armoury Museum.

Travel along the Trans Siberian and Trans Mongolian railroad to the historic Ekaterinburg, the city where the Romanov’s were assassinated. The beautiful Lake Baikal is a majestic sight and is the largest freshwater lake in the world and boats many unique species of fish and wildlife, explore this natural haven with a boat trip in summer or a Russian troika in winter.

After exploring Russia you move along to the culturally rich Mongolia where you visit the mysterious city of Ulan Ude and the capital – Ulan Bator. Afterwards, travel onward to the buzzing metropolis of Beijing where you visit the historic Badaling Great wall and the Ming Tombs before returning home on day 22 of this fantastic railway journey.

RAIL TOUR INCLUDES:

• Economy class return flights from London Heathrow including airport departure taxes and fuel surcharges
• All 3*/4* hotel accommodation as outlined in the raiway journey itinerary, B&B based on 2 people sharing a twin/double
• 8 nights overnight sleeper train in 2nd class 4 berth compartment
• Guided tours in a car/coach as outlined in the rail tour itinerary
• All excursions and meals as outlined in the raiway journey itinerary (breakfast daily, 2 lunches, no meals on train)
• Services of English speaking local guides

RAIL TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Visas
• Regional flight connections in the UK
• Upgrade to 1st class 2 berth compartment – available on request

Contact us for excellent rates and service on the above additions to your rail tour!