Russia and Beyond

Itinerary

Days 1-2 St Petersburg

Begin this rail odyssey in Russia's extravagantly beautiful cultural capital. Stroll through its leafy parks, visit one of its many quirky museums or even follow in the footsteps of Rasputin on a walking tour of the city.

Days 3-4 Moscow

Orthodox churches stand proudly alongside Soviet icons and chic modern boutiques in the nation's capital. Be transported back in time at the Kremlin and don't miss the eccentric St Basil's Cathedral.

Days 5-7 Trans-Siberian Railway

Sit back and relax as the lush forests of the taiga roll by - it's all in a day's work on this journey along the world's most famous train line.

Days 8-9 Irkutsk

Wander through the streets of Irkutsk and explore the city's interesting mix of traditional Siberian and communist-era architecture.

Days 10-11 Lake Baikal

Experience the serenity of the world's deepest lake and relax on its scenic shores.

Days 12-13 Ulan Ude

Chill out in this Mongolian-influenced city, a place with a unique mix of indigenous and Russian cultures. From here, travel into legendary Genghis Khan's territory.

Day 14 Nomad Camp

Spend a night in the rolling hills of the Mongolian countryside, sleeping in a traditional felt tent known as a ger.

Days 15-16 Ulaanbaatar

Witness the old and new facets of Ulaanbaatar - make time to see the Winter Palace of the last emperor as well as the recently restored Gandan Monastery.

Days 17-18 Beijing

The last stop is in the impressive Chinese capital of Beijing. Perhaps stay a few days longer to climb the Great Wall - a fitting conclusion to this epic journey.