A once-in-a-lifetime journey on Russia’s Trans-Siberian Railway. Starting at Moscow’s infamous Red Square, you’ll travel across the vast Siberian steppe and forests to the stunning Lake Baikal, before visiting the elegant city of St. Petersburg. The unique experience of travelling Russia’s legendary rail route is complemented with fascinating insights into the rich history and culture of this vast and diverse country as you explore beautiful churches, magnificent palaces, interesting museums, and evocative Soviet monuments. After Russia’s historic capital city, Moscow, you’ll visit Kazan, the capital of the republic of Tatarstan, with its fascinating blend of Islamic and Christian cultures. Next comes Yekaterinburg, the first city you’ll encounter on your long-awaited Trans-Siberian Railway tour. Then you’ll discover Novosibirsk, Siberia’s buzzing capital and centre of industry, science, and the arts, and Irkutsk, considered Siberia’s historical and cultural heart. However, the unrivalled highlight of any trip to Siberia is admiring the scenery of the tranquil Lake Baikal and travelling on the Circum-Baikal Railway, a unique historical monument and feat of engineering. The stunning palaces and canals of Peter the Great’s masterpiece, St. Petersburg, provide a fitting end to this epic trip.
