Trans-Mongolia Express Westbound

Itinerary

Days 1-4 Beijing

The fascinating city of Beijing is the ideal place to start this journey. Uncover the secrets of the Forbidden City, walk through Tiananmen Square and enjoy a day at the amazing Great Wall of China.

Days 5-8 Ulaanbaatar/Ger Camp

Cross the Chinese border and journey into the grasslands of Genghis Khan. Enjoy a first-rate Mongolian experience with an overnight stay in a traditional ger.

Day 9 Trans-Mongolian Railway

Take a train ride north through the vast steppes of Mongolia towards the heart of Russia - Siberia.

Days 10-12 Lake Baikal/Irkutsk

Once a gold-rush town and place of exile, Irkutsk is full of 19th-century architectural charm. Hear the romantic story of the Princess of Siberia with a visit to the museum that was once her home and enjoy a homestay on the shores of sparkling Lake Baikal.

Days 13-14 Trans-Siberian Railway

The route of the famed Trans-Siberian railway covers vast terrain, crossing the forested taiga and travelling through five time zones on its way from Asia to Europe.

Day 15 Suzdal

Visit the past in Suzdal, once the capital of Russia. Admire the glittering skyline of domes in a town that feels untouched by time.

Days 16-18 Moscow

Wander the streets of this exciting city and take in the famous Red Square, St Basil's Cathedral and the magnificent Kremlin - a name that conjures up images of the glory of tsars and the power of the Soviets.

Days 19-21 St Petersburg

The elegant city of St Petersburg is the final breathtaking destination on this epic cross-continental journey.