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Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Winter Wonderland by Steam
A one-off Trans-Siberian rail journey in February 2021, on board the luxury Golden Eagle, powered exclusively by steam. Cross Russia, from Vladivostok in the far east, through Mongolia to the metropolis of Moscow over 22 days during Russian wintertime.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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Frozen Landscapes
Stay on the shores of ice-covered Lake Baikal and explore by hovercraft, dog sledge and snow mobile.
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Remote Communities
Visit isolated Siberian communities and learn how they exist in these harsh but beautiful lands.
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Historical Russia
Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, mosques and cathedrals amidst magical snowy surrounds.
Why we like it
This holiday offers a chance to experience this epic journey on another level. As well as being pulled by 20 different, historic steam locomotives, the itinerary visits remote communities rarely experienced by visitors and sees the country during the winter months, when snow carpets the landscape and lakes are frozen. Accompanied by the founder of Golden Eagle Luxury trains, learn about the history of this iconic route and how the railway has changed over the years.
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Day 1 - 2
Vladivostok
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Day 3
Khabarovsk
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Day 4
On Board Train
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Day 5
Sretensk
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Day 6
On Board Train
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Day 7
Ulaanbaatar
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Day 8
Ulan Ude
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Day 9 - 10
Lake Baikal
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Day 11
Irkutsk
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Day 12
On Board Train
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Day 13
Abakan
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Day 14
Novokuznetsk & Barnaul
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Day 15
Omsk
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Day 16
Yekaterinburg
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Day 17
Kazan
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Day 18
Ulyanovsk
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Day 19
Nizhny Novgorod
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Day 20
Vladimir
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Day 21
Moscow
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Day 22
Moscow
Day 1 - 2
Vladivostok
Spend two days exploring this military port on the shores of the Sea of Japan. Home to the Russian Navy fleet there will be time to visit a WWII submarine and other sites before boarding the Golden Eagle Train.
Day 3
Khabarovsk
Located 15 miles from the border with China on the banks of the Amur River, this now busy city was founded as a military post in 1858. Visit the regional museum housing a rich collection of artefacts.
Day 4
On Board Train
Day 5
Sretensk
Visit this remote village community for a chance to see how families live in isolated parts of Siberia.
Day 6
On Board Train
Day 7
Ulaanbaatar
Arrive into Mongolia and take a short visit of the country’s capital city and some of the surrounding steppes, where nomadic families live.
Day 8
Ulan Ude
Learn about the people and culture of this area – the Buryat are religious people, Buddhist and orthodox Christian, and during a visit to the Old Believers village you will experience a traditional folk singing concert.
Day 9 - 10
Lake Baikal
Spend two days on the shores of Lake Baikal amidst spectacular scenery. Explore its surface by hovercraft, dog sledges and snowmobiles. Watch under ice fishing and make use of the spa and sauna facilities.
Day 11
Irkutsk
Explore the wooden houses typical of this area with their intricate decorations plus the Decembrist House Museum, dedicated to the memory of aristocrats exiled here in 1825.
Day 12
On Board Train
Day 13
Abakan
Visit the regional museum and experience a private folk concert.
Day 14
Novokuznetsk & Barnaul
Visit Novokuznetsk, one of Siberia’s oldest cities and a former mining centre before continuing to Barnaul, located on the shores of the River Ob.
Day 15
Omsk
Founded in 1716 Omsk has since grown and is now capital of Western Siberia and has a wealth of neoclassical architectural heritage.
Day 16
Yekaterinburg
Visit the church dedicated to the memory of the Romanov family which offers a powerful insight into the turmoil of the Russian Revolution.
Day 17
Kazan
Explore the picturesque riverside city of Kazan with a visit to the Kremlin Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander the atmospheric streets and experience a private opera performance.
Day 18
Ulyanovsk
Known as the birthplace of Vladimir Lenin, visit his memorial complex including a research centre and museums in his former homes.
Day 19
Nizhny Novgorod
Visit the 16th century Kremlin which is ringed by 13 fortified towers.
Day 20
Vladimir
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, explore this fabulous city including Uspensky Cathedral before heading to Moscow, your final destination.
Day 21
Moscow
Visit the Podmoskovnaya Train Station and Locomotive Depot.
Day 22
Moscow
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A note on price
This Itinerary
Price
From £14,495 Per person
When to travel
February along the Trans-Siberian is cold but beautiful. The vast landscapes of Siberia are snow covered, rivers and lakes frozen and there are far fewer visitors. Wrap up warm for excursions and enjoy the wonderful views as snowy scenes unfold from the comfort of your cabin.
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