Days 1 - 3 St Petersburg
Simply bursting with intriguing sights and culture, get ready to be wowed by St Petersburg - it's opulent, sophisticated, historic and drop-dead gorgeous.

Day 4 Suzdal
Crumbling churches and charming wooden cottages line the narrow streets of Suzdal, one of the fascinating historic cities which make up Russia’s legendary Golden Ring.

Days 5 & 6 Moscow
Whether it's awe-inspiring history, iconic architecture, edgy creative centres or stylish bars and cafes, Moscow delivers on so many levels with a surprise around every corner.

Day 7 Moscow/Trans-Siberian Railway
Take a last wander around the city, or stock up on supplies, before descending into Moscow's magnificent metro and heading to Yaroslavsky Station. From here begins the epic journey that is the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Days 8 - 10 Trans-Siberian Railway
The world's most famous train line, the Trans-Siberian is also the longest - winding its way through forests, small Siberian villages and big industrial cities to the far-flung reaches of Russia.

Days 11 & 12 Lake Baikal
The long rail journey comes to an end in the charming Siberian city of Irkutsk - gateway to Lake Baikal. Completely surrounded by mountains and tree-covered shores, beautiful Lake Baikal is the world's oldest and deepest lake, holding over 20% of the world's fresh water.

Days 13 & 14 Irkutsk/Trans-Mongolian Railway
Once a boom town of exiles and gold merchants, Irkutsk is still one of Siberia's most interesting cities with some of the sophisticated atmosphere it once offered. The epic Trans-Mongolian Railway travels from Moscow to Beijing, passing through the breathtaking wilds of Mongolia and is undoubtedly a trip of a lifetime.

Days 15 - 18 Ulaanbaatar/Ger Camp
This surprising city combines tradition with modern day in a Soviet-style framework. Ulaanbaatar may look grey, but the city's inherent spirit and its colourful people make this a city to remember. With its rolling meadows, forested hills and imposing rock formations, a ger camp in Terelj National Park is the perfect place to take in Mongolia's natural beauty.

Days 19 - 21 Beijing
Beijing has a long and colourful history and this rapidly modernising city is an amazing whirl of ancient sites, modern buildings, bicycles, people, shops and eateries.

Come along on an awe-inspiring adventure traversing three great nations - Russia, Mongolia and China. From the opulence of Moscow and St Petersburg to the grace of imperial Beijing, travel along the most famous railway in the world through the heartland of Siberia and the vast grassy steppe of Mongolia - this trip showcases rail travel at its finest.

• 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
• Boat, Bus, Ferry, Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Train
• Banya, Boat tour or walking tour (seasonal), Buuz cooking class, Decembrists Museum,, Ger district visit UB, Irkutsk Central Market, Kremlin & Armoury, Lenin's Mausoleum, Mutianyu Great Wall day trip, Red Square, Terelj National Park, Walking Tour Suzdal

• Admire Baroque buildings in lavish St Petersburg
• Explore an ancient medieval Russian village
• Meet a whirlwind of activity in Beijing city
• Savour local hospitality on a Lake Baikal homestay
• Stand atop the Great Wall of China
• Unwind aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway
• Visit Lenin's Mausoleum in Moscow
• Wander through the immense Forbidden City

Ger (1 nt)
Guesthouse (2 nts)
Hotel (9 nts)
Overnight sleeper train (8 nts)

• You must provide a scanned copy of the personal details page from your passport at time of booking.
• Allow $630 for meals not included.
• Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.
• Group size: Min 1, Max 12.
• Ages: Min 12.
  Additional budget: Great Wall - Mutianyu section CNY ¥45.00.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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