the golden trans siberian

Itinerary (Westbound)

Day 1 – Vladivostok

Passengers are met at Vladivostok Airport and transferred to the four-star Hotel Hyundai for a one-night stay. Welcome reception dinner.

Day 2 – Vladivostok

Today’s city tour includes the major military attractions of this once ‘closed’ city. An evening departure onboard our private train – the Golden Eagle Trans – Siberian Express

Day 3 – Khabarovsk

After our morning arrival in Khabarovsk we visit the natural history museum but the Amur River. We reboard the train as we head west, never far from the Chinese border, and enjoy the relaxed pace aboard our exclusive Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express.

Day 4&5 – Onboard

Two full days are spent on the train where you can enjoy the comfort, space and service available on board.

Day 6 – Mongolia

Our Trans-Siberian adventure takes us into Mongolia, home of Genghis Khan. Lunch is taken Mongol style in a traditional Ger (Yurt) where we experience an authentic meal, enjoying excellent local dishes and entertainment providing a unique opportunity to encounter this time-honoured nomadic way of life.

Day 7 – Ulan Ude

Arrival into Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic. A fascinating change of people and faces greet us as we tour the area and travel by coach to the Old Believers. The day’s attraction includes a concert featuring local dancers and musicians.

Day 8 – Lake Baikal

A fantastic day’s adventure as we wind our way through tunnels and round cliffs along the shoreline of the world’s largest freshwater lake, Lake Baukal. We stop at one of the bays and have a barbeque off the train at the water’s edge. A real highlight of the tour. We visit Listvyanka. A small Baikal village nestled at the base of the surrounding hills.

Day 9 – Irkutsk

Arrival in the Paris of Siberia, Irkutsk. Our day-long tour includes a cultural immersion of the major sights and museums of this fascinating city. We also see the classic wooden architecture that this area is renowned for.

Day 10 – Onboard

As we continue our journey west you spend another day on board our private train. Chat to your fellow passengers, learn a few more words of Russian or simply enjoy the ever changing landscapes.

Day 11 – Novosibirsk

We stop in this modern ‘Soviet’ city where we see the famous Opera House, Lenin Square and River Ob, which flows 3,500 miles from its source to the Arctic.

Day 12 – Yekaterinburg

Yekateringburg, the last city in Asia and capital of the Urals. Our city tour includes a visit to the poignant Romanov execution site. Now a church dedicated to their memory, this site provides us with a powerful insight into the turmoil of the Russian Revolution. We cross the Europe/Asia divide after we leave Yekaterinburg.

Day 13 – Kazan

We spend the day in Kazan and visit the stunning Kremlin Fortress, A UNESCO World Heritage Site and take a trip on the River Volga.

Day 14 – Moscow

Mid-morning arrival in Moscow after travelling 6,600 miles onboard the Golden Eagle. We spend the full day touring the amazing sites of this vibrant city, including Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin. We transfer to the five-star Marritt Aurora for a one-night stay where we enjoy a Farewell Dinner.

Day 15 – Moscow

After breakfast in the hotel, free time in the rapidly changing Russian capital brings our fantastic tour to an end.  Airport transfers are provided for passengers connecting to international flights.

Itinerary – Moscow to Vladivostok (Eastbound)

Day 1 – Moscow

Day 2 – Moscow

Day 3 – Kazan

Day 4 – Yekaterinburg

Day 5 – Novosibirsk

Day 6 – Novosibirsk

Day 7 – Onboard

Day 8 – Lake Baikal

Day 9 – Ulan Ude

Day 10 – Mongolia

Day 11 – Onboard

Day 12 – Onboard

Day 13 – Onboard

Day 14 – Vladivostok

Day 15 – Vladivostok

The Golden Eagle

The Golden Eagle Trans – Siberian Express brings unprecedented luxury to the world’s greatest railway journey. Luxury long-distance rail travel offers discerning and adventurous travelers a unique opportunity to visit some of this region’s most memorable places in comfort and style.

Cabin Accommodation

Our train comprises of full en-suite Silver Class and Gold Class sleeping cars which feater state of the art amneties. 77 sq ft (7 sq metres) Gold Class cabins are well-proportioned and have everything from power showers and underfloor heating to a DVD/CD player, LCD screen and individual air-conditioning. Silver Class cabins are more compact at 60 sq ft ( 5.5 sq metres) but have similar facilities.

NEW for 2010 -  We are also introducing New Heritage Class. Whilst not en-suite, at 39 sq ft they provide comfortable surroundings in which to enjoy this legendary journey.

Public Areas

A particular delight of the Golden Eagle are our beautifully appointed restaurant cars, the venue for our chefs to serve carefully-prepared meals using, wherever possible, only local ingredients.  Whether it be world-renowed ‘Borscht’ or Omul – a fish unique to Lake Baikal – we offer a culinary experience representing the very essence of Russia. Our meals are complementing by wines around the world, as well as naturally – vodka.

The social heart of our train is of course the bar car, a great place to relax and settle into the unhurried pace of life onboard. Unwind in comfortable surroundings and watch the world go by as you get to know your fellow passengers… the bar stays open until the last person leaves.

Tour Inclusions

  • Experienced Tour Management Team
  • Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
  • Hotel and Train Accommodation
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily
  • Generous allowance of drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water at all times
  • 24 hour cabin attendant service
  • Full guided excursion programme
  • Porterage
  • All Gratuities

All Prices and Dates are later to be confirmed