This is the one for the real train fans – straight through from Moscow to Beijing non-stop, via Manchuria… the longest international train journey in the world (although Moscow-Vladivostok, which isn’t international, is still longer!). This is more of a “land cruise on rails”, and although none of the stops are longer than twenty minutes, you still sense the way that Europe slowly ebbs into Asia, rather than an abrupt change that happens at a border.  Starting your trip in St. Petersburg gives you the opportunity to see the contrast between the imperial splendour and the soviet simplicity that existed both then and now.

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DAY 01 – Arrival in St. Petersburg

Arrival in St. Petersburg. Your driver will meet on arrival and transfer you by private car to the hotel.

DAY 02 – Around St. Petersburg

After breakfast one of our local experts will meet you at your hotel in the lobby for a three hour walking and familiarisation tour.

The rest of the day is your own.

DAY 03 – Departing St. Petersburg

A full day for you to pack in the best of the rest. Own transfer this evening to Moskovsky Station where you will board the Moscow bound train.

DAY 04 – Arrival in Moscow

We transfer you by private car directly to your hotel. This morning there's a three hour walking and familiarisation tour, to introduce the city (and its public transport system) and to get your sightseeing off to a flying start. The rest of the day's your own.

DAY 05 – Explore Moscow

Free time to explore Moscow independently.

DAY 06 – Departing Moscow

A full day to continue your sightseeing. Evening transfer to Yaroslavsky Station where you will board the Beijing bound train.

DAY 07-12 – On board The Trans-Sib

The train makes several unscheduled stops, allowing you only time to grab stocks for your larder and drinks cabinet.

DAY 13 – Arrival Beijing

Arriving into Beijing Central Station at the end of your Trans-Siberian journey.