Travel the Trans-Siberian Railroad like a Russian Tsar
The last Tsar of Russia was Nicholas Romanov, Tsar Nicholas II. He was the supreme ruler of the vast Russian Empire from the late 19th century until the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 when he was forced to abdicate his throne. Nicholas was an extremely powerful and wealthy man – it is estimated that he was worth the equivalent of $30 billion and controlled 10% of the world’s landmass at the time of his abdication. A Russian Tsar’s wealth was on the whole often much larger than that of their European counterparts. It is safe to say Tsar Nicholas II would have enjoyed many luxuries in life and would have definitely travelled in style wherever he went. We would like to imagine that if the Tsar was around today and travelling the Trans-Siberian Railroad, he would love to travel on our Tsar Gold Trans-Siberian Railroad or the Grand Trans-Siberian Railroad services as both offer the chance to enjoy this journey in regal style.
The Tsar Gold and Grand Trans-Siberian Express are the deluxe way to enjoy the Trans-Siberian Railroad adventure – they are the railway equivalent of the cruise liner experience. You will get the chance to enjoy this iconic journey while travelling in great comfort and while receiving a high level of service. The chartered trains offer premier accommodation, restaurant wagons with great menus, bars and top entertainment, a dedicated tour director, a team of train guides and there’s a doctor on board too. This is definitely the most sophisticated way to do the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Why travel in style?
The longer the journey the more important comfort tends to be. Extra space can often make all the difference when travelling long distances, as does having a comfy place to rest and sleep. A luxury cabin, great food, entertainment and all the other extras that you get when travelling on the Tsar Gold and Grand Trans-Siberian Express make the experience first class.
Excursions and highlights on the luxury train journeys
The following are some of the highlights you can expect on the two journeys.
Tsars Gold Trans-Siberian Railroad journey
- Moscow: Kremlin, Moscow by night tour, tour of the metro, City tour including Church of the Redeemer
- Kazan: City tour including guided visit of the Kremlin
- Ekaterinburg: City tour including The Church of the Ascension
- Novosibirsk: City tour and traditional Russian welcome ceremony with salt and bread
- Krasnoyarsk: City tour (a former “closed city” during Soviet times)
- Irkutsk: City tour including visit to the market hall and open-air museum
- Lake Baikal: Visit to a traditional Siberian Village followed by a boat trip on Lake Baikal
- Ulan Uday: City tour (a former “closed city” during Soviet times)
- Ulaanbaatar: Visit to the Lama temple, Gandan Monastery, Day trip to Mongolian countryside including horse-riding demonstration
- Erlian: Visit to the local market
- Beijing: Visit to the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall of China, Ming Tombs, Forbidden City
Grand Trans-Siberian Railroad journey
- Moscow: City tour including the Kremlin grounds
- Kazan: City tour including Kazan’s beautiful citadel (Kremlin)
- Ekaterinburg: City tour including Cathedral-on-the-blood
- Novosibirsk: City tour includes a visit to the largest Opera House in Russia
- Krasnoyarsk: City tour and Yenissej River Cruise
- Irkutsk: City tour and Private Classical Concert in the wooden house of former Duke Volkonsky
- Lake Baikal: Excursion to Listvyanka Village and boat ride on Lake Baikal
- Ulan Uday: City tour (a former “closed city” during Soviet times)
- Ulaanbaatar: City tour, cultural show, excursion to Terelj National Park and “Mini Naadam” show
- Erlian: Visit to local bazaar style market and experience Gobi Desert
- Beijing: Excursions include; Imperial Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Peking Duck Dinner
If you are going to do why not do it in style
The Tsar Gold and Grand Trans-Siberian Express are a unique way to experience this fabulous journey across Russia, Mongolia and China, while enjoying the most salubrious of train environments. You will pass through the stunning landscapes that these countries have to offer in the most comfortable and relaxing of ways. These train adventures will allow you to experience these fascinating worlds in the style a Russian Tsar.
For more information on these journeys:
- Tsars Gold (Moscow to Beijing)
- Tsars Gold (Beijing to Moscow)
- Grand Trans-Siberian (Moscow to Beijing)
- Grand Trans-Siberian (Beijing to Moscow)
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