This is the one for the real train fans – straight through from Beijing -Moscow 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 Asia slowly ebbs into Europe, rather than an abrupt change that happens at a border.

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Trip overview

DAY 01 – Arrival in Beijing

Make your own way to the hotel. Free time to explore one of the world’s fastest growing capital cities.

DAY 02 – Departing Beijing

Own transport to Beijing Central Station where you will board the Moscow bound train.

DAY 03–07 – On board The Trans-Sib

The train makes several unscheduled stops, allowing you only time to make a quick purchase from the locals of their home cooked produce or replenish your drinks cabinet.

DAY 08 – Arrival in Moscow

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

DAY 09 – Around Moscow

After breakfast one of our local experts will meet you at your hotel in the lobby for 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 10 – Departing Moscow

A full day to continue your sightseeing. Own transfer this evening to Leningradsky Station where you will board the St. Petersburg bound train.

DAY 11 – Arrival in St. Petersburg

Your driver will meet on arrival and transfer you by private car to the hotel. This morning there's a three hour walking and familiarisation tour.

DAY 12 – Explore St. Petersburg

Free time to explore St. Petersburg independently.

DAY 13 – End of Trans-Siberian journey

You will need to check out of your room by 12 noon. Own transport to the airport or station on departure.