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TRANS-SIBERIAN JOURNEY MOSCOW TO BEIJING: Spend a few days in Russia's capital city, then jump on board the Trans Siberian railway, from Moscow to Beijing - a classic train ride across a third of the globe from one red city to another in one fell swoop.
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Moscow, the lively and historic capital of Russia
    • Trans-Siberian, Mongolian & Manchurian route
    • Views of Siberian forest, Gobi Desert and Lake Baikal en route
    • Beijing - extend your stay to explore China’s capital

What's this trip about?

    TRANS-SIBERIAN JOURNEY MOSCOW TO BEIJING: Spend a few days in Russia's capital city, then jump on board the Trans Siberian railway, from Moscow to Beijing - a classic train ride across a third of the globe from one red city to another in one fell swoop.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Trip includes

    • 2 breakfasts
    • 2 nights 3 star hotel in Moscow
    • 6 nights on board train (2nd class, 4 berth sleeper cabin)
    • Train journey: Moscow - Beijing
    • Transfer to Moscow rail station (not platform) on day 3
    • Moscow Airport arrival transfer on day 1

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Moscow

Welcome to Moscow - Russia’s lively capital city! Arrival transfer from Moscow Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo Airport to your hotel.

Day : 2 Red Square

Moscow. Spend the day at leisure, independently exploring the capital. Alternatively embark on an optional Moscow walking tour in the morning. On the tour travel to legendary Red Square by Metro for a guided walk taking in Moscow’s highlights. See the beautifully col...

Day : 3 Moscow

Moscow. Another free day to enjoy the sights. Moscow has a staggering array of art galleries, museums and shops as well as unique attractions such as famous Gorky Park. Tonight there is an included transfer to Yaroslavl rail station for train #004 express to Beijing.

Day : 4-8 On board train

Settle into life on board the Trans-Siberian Express as it plies its way across the Urals and large tracts of Siberia, following well-worn ancient tea caravan routes. Travelling via Irkutsk and skirting along the shores of breathtaking Lake Baikal, enjoy the views as ...

Day : 9 Beijing

Beijing - This afternoon the train reaches Beijing where your momentous journey ends. Consider extending your stay to explore China's bustling capital with our 3 day Beijing Stopover which includes guiding sightseeing taking in the highlights such as The Forbidden City and the legendary Great Wall of China.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,495
Price per day$277
Last Updated: 12/25/2020

Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room and 2nd-class 4-berth train cabin. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the per person price, train accommodation remains 2nd class 4 berth.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights and visas
    • No meals aboard the train
    • Laundry, drinks and items of a personal nature
    • This journey is semi-independent and is unescorted. It is not a group departure and you will not have a tour guide.

Accommodation

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Children can travel aboard the Trans-Siberian however this style of trip is really only suitable for older children who are able to occupy themselves on the train where there is little to do and not much room to run around.
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