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trans-mongolia express westbound
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21 days, Beijing to St Petersburg
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 *plus Local Payment US$300
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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 welcoming Mongolian hospitality with an overnight stay in a traditional ger. Day 9 trans-Mongolian railway The train ride north travels through vast steppes towards the heart of Russia - Siberia. Days 10-11 irkutsk/lake Baikal 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. Enjoy a homestay visit on the shores of sparkling Lake Baikal. Days 12-14 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 a 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 Basils 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 beautiful destination of this epic cross-continental journey.
Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Trans-Siberian Railway, Russia - Isaac Marshall accoMMoDatioN Hotels (11 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight trains (7 nts), Mongolian ger (1 nt) traNsPort Overnight train, private & public bus, taxi, metro, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$350 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sun GuaraNtee Subject to min 4 Notes You will require a letter of invitation in order to get your Russian visa. You must complete the visa information form which will be sent to you or your travel agent via email at time of booking traVeller ratiNG 4.72 out of 5 start 2008 20 Jan 10 Feb 09 Mar 06 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 27 Apr 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun Finish 09 Feb 01 Mar 29 Mar 26 Apr 03 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 May 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun 06 Jul 13 Jul 20 Jul 27 Jul 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 05 Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul 26 Jul 02 Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 20 Sep 27 Sep 04 Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 25 Oct 01 Nov 08 Nov 26 Oct 09 Nov 30 Nov 28 Dec 2009 18 Jan 08 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 29 Mar 05 Apr 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 03 May 15 Nov 29 Nov 20 Dec 17 Jan 07 Feb 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 Apr 02 May 09 May 16 May 23 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 May 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28 Jun 30 May 06 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 04 Jul 11 Jul 18 Jul
" experience traditional life in a Mongolian ger " take a dip in gliterring lake Baikal " Watch the taiga roll by on the trans-siberian " explore Moscows magnificent kremlin
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trans-asia express
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26 days, Beijing to Tashkent
itiNerary... Days 1-3 Beijing Take a walk along the Great Wall. Days 4-5 Xi'an Visit the Terracotta Warriors. Day 6 silk road railway Make friends with local Uyghurs and watch the desert *plus Local Payment US$400
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unfold on a Silk Road train journey. Days 7-8 turpan Flanked by the legendary Flaming Mountains, this lush oasis is still an important stop for thirsty travellers. Days 9-10 kashgar Traders spill into town every Sunday for one of Asias most exotic markets. Day 11 tash rabat The passage into Kyrgyzstan travels over the breathtaking Torugart Pass. Stay overnight in traditional yurts. Day 12 kochkor Experience traditional Kyrgyz hospitality at a homestay. Days 13-14 lake issyk kul Swim in the thermal waters of a huge alpine lake. Days 15-16 Bishkek/chichkan Valley Stroll through Kyrgyzstans leafy capital before driving on spectacular mountain roads to Chichkan Valley. Day 17 osh Explore 3,000 year old Osh and its oriental bazaar. Days 18-19 Fergana/tashkent Visit the Garden of Uzbekistan, the verdant Fergana Valley. Day 20 khiva Political intrigue and a slave trade once thrived in Khiva. Days 21-22 Bukhara Marvel at the minarets, mosques and medressas in this Silk Road destination. Days 23-24 samarkand The evocative skyline of Samarkand is one of the most romantic in Central Asia. Days 25-26 tashkent Narrow lanes, mosques and Soviet architecture give the Uzbek capital a multicultural feel.
Mingsha sand dune, Duanhuang - Chen Duan accoMMoDatioN Hotels/guesthouses (14 nts), apartments (2 nts), yurts/ homestays (5 nts), overnight trains (4 nts) traNsPort Plane, overnight train, local train, public & private bus, taxi, metro, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$400 for meals not included DeParts Selected Fri GuaraNtee Subject to min 4 Notes You must complete the visa application form that will be sent to you or your travel agent via email at time of booking. Your tour leader will then arrange for you to get your Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan visas while on your trip. We will require a scanned copy of your passport no later than 40 days prior to departure in order to obtain the necessary visa support for these traVeller ratiNG 4.57 out of 5 start 2008 18 Apr 09 May 23 May 06 Jun 20 Jun Finish 13 May 03 Jun 17 Jun 01 Jul 15 Jul 27 Jun 11 Jul 18 Jul 25 Jul 01 Aug 05 Sep 12 Sep 22 Jul 05 Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 26 Aug 30 Sep 07 Oct 19 Sep 26 Sep 2009 10 Apr 24 Apr 08 May 22 May 14 Oct 21 Oct 05 May 19 May 02 Jun 16 Jun 05 Jun 30 Jun 19 Jun 14 Jul 26 Jun 21 Jul
" Follow the silk road to uncover uzbek and kyrgyz cultures " experience the romance of samarkand " Discover central asias ancient trading posts
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