Tracks to Russia

Itinerary

Days 1-3 Beijing

Begin this epic rail adventure in bustling Beijing, home to Tiananmen Square and the fascinating Forbidden City. Take a day trip to the Great Wall or stay in town and cycle to the Temple of Heaven or the Panjiayuan Market.

Days 4-7 Nomad Camp/Ger Camp/Ulaanbaatar

Explore Ulaanbaatar's mix of shops and cafes or witness a mystical ceremony at Gandantegchinlen Khiid, Mongolia's largest monastery. Enjoy a night of traditional accommodation sleeping in a ger tent.

Days 8-10 Ulan Ude & Lake Baikal

Get acquainted with Irkutsk's eclectic mix of traditional Siberian and communist-era architecture on a walking tour.

Days 11-12 Irkutsk

Hike, cycle or drive along the shores of the world's deepest lake. Make like a Russian and visit a local banya for an end-of-day steam.

Days 13-14 Trans-Siberian Railway

Take in the dramatic scenery, ranging from dense taiga to vast industrial Russian cities, on board the world's most famous railway.

Days 15-16 Moscow

Russia's capital offers a treasure trove of sights, from the endless array of jewels and weapons in the Kremlin Armoury, to the iconic Red Square and Lenin's Mausoleum. Gaze at sunlight glinting off gold-domed buildings, orthodox churches sat squarely alongside Soviet icons and piles of trinkets at the Izmaylovo Market.

Days 17-18 St Petersburg

The last stop on this epic journey is the beautiful St Petersburg. Lose yourself among the artistic treasures and imperial interiors of the Hermitage or get away from the tourist trail on a walking tour of the city's backstreets.