By day tour description
Day 1

First acquaintance with St. Petersburg and Russian cuisine
Arrival in St. Petersburg
Welcome to St. Petersburg, one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Founded by Tsar Peter the Great on May 27, 1703, St. Petersburg was planned and built as the capital of the newly emerged Russian Empire. Today one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day itinerary
- Cross Petersburg from the outskirts to the city center in a comfortable car
- Get acquainted with the masterpieces of Russian cuisine in one of the best restaurants in the city
- Enjoy the romance of the city at night
Day key points
- Meeting at the airport and fast passage of customs formalities
- Transfer to the hotel in a comfortable car
- Arrival at the hotel, accommodation and rest
- Transfer to the restaurant
- Welcome dinner in one of the best Russian cuisine restaurants in the city
- Transfer to the hotel, rest
Meals
- Welcome dinner in a city restaurant
Day 2

Saint Petersburg. Romanov’s Dynasty, Orthodox Architecture
8-hour sightseeing tour with a personal guide
The thought of the Venice of the North creates images of elegant royal palaces, luxurious sculptures, romantic fountains, and the magic of drawbridges in the light of white nights. You will get incredible emotions from visiting the "pearl" of St. Petersburg and one of the best European museums - the Hermitage.
Day itinerary
- Trace the complex centuries-old path of Russian history in the former residence of the Romanov family - Winter Palace, now housing the State Hermitage Museum
- See the masterpieces of Rembrandt, Leonardo Da Vinci, Van Dyke, Rafael, Titian
- Consider the iconic sights of Orthodox architecture: St. Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- City tour (8 hours) with personal guide and car: Hermitage, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Kazan Cathedral, walking tour in the downtown area
- Return to the hotel, free time
Meals
Day 3

Pushkin and St. Petersburg. Treasures of the amber room and Carl Faberge and acquaintance with the legendary tastes of sturgeon caviar and icy vodka
8-hour full-day tour with a personal guide
It is impossible to imagine the northern capital without suburbs. The city of Pushkin is a World Heritage Site. It is famous for the monument of landscape art and world architecture located on its territory. The Tsarskoye Selo Museum-Reserve, famous for its rich history, beautiful palaces, magnificent decoration of the famous Amber Room, and amazing Catherine and Alexander parks. The Lyceum years of the famous Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, the academic years of Anna Akhmatova, and Gumilyov passed in Pushkin. In the evening, explore the collection of Carl Faberge, a genius who has turned his ideas into unique masterpieces.
Day itinerary
- Ride the famous Russian troika through the snowy park
- Visit Tsarskoe Selo, where the youthful years of the most famous Russian poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin passed
- Explore the palace interiors of the most famous Russian Tsarina - Catherine the Great
- Learn the history of the legendary Amber room
- See a luxurious collection of masterpieces by Carl Faberge
- Understand the difference between the tastes of sturgeon, salmon, and pike caviar
- Learn the basic rules of using the famous Russian vodka and taste its best varieties
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- Private transfer to Pushkin
- Walking sightseeing tour of the city: Tsarskoe Selo, amber room, Great Catherine Palace, Alexander Park, riding on the Russian troika
- Return to St. Petersburg and visit the Faberge Museum
- Return to hotel, short rest
- Individual transfer to a caviar bar for a caviar and vodka tasting
- Return to the hotel, free time
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Caviar tasting
Day 4

St. Petersburg - Moscow. Arrival in Moscow
A journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow by high-speed train "Sapsan" and acquaintance with the Russian capital
Welcome to the capital of Russia - the city of Moscow! Centuries-old history, sights of world importance, and truly unique architecture. Moscow leaves only vivid impressions! It is a city of contrasts. Old courtyards and streets coexist with new business centers. Old quarters stand out against the background of modern high-rise buildings.
Day itinerary
- Take a ride on the Sapsan high-speed train and find yourself in the heart of Moscow in just 4 hours
- Feel the difference in rhythms of the two main cities of Russia
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Moskovsky railway station
- Transfer by high-speed train "Sapsan" to Moscow (4 hours)
- Arrival in Moscow, meeting at the station, transfer to the hotel
- Hotel accommodation, free time
Meals
Day 5

Moscow. Heart of Russia and famous Russian metro
8-hour full-day tour with a personal guide
Experience genuine delight at the sight of crystal chandeliers, sculptures, and wall paintings at Moscow metro stations. Red Square attracts like a magnet with The Kremlin and the famous GUM, GUM is not just a shopping center, but a real architectural monument. The multifaceted Russian capital will open the main historical attractions in front of you.
Day itinerary
- Take a ride in the Moscow metro with its luxuriously decorated stations. Stalin called them "people's palaces." It is also the fastest way to travel around Moscow and avoid traffic jams
- See the very heart not only of the city but of the country - the Moscow Kremlin! Monumental walls, golden-domed cathedrals, and, of course, the most recognizable towers with the iconic red stars
- Explore the treasures of world-famous museums including the Armory and the Diamond Fund
- Take a photo in front of St. Basil's Cathedral on the famous Red Square
- Taste signature ice-cream and legendary Soviet lemonade in the historic shopping center - GUM
- See the world-known KGB building and Lenin Mausoleum
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- 8-hour tour around Moscow with a personal guide and a car. Visit Kremlin, Armory, GUM, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Moscow metro, and a walking tour of the city center
- Hotel accommodation, free time
Meals
Day 6

Transfer Moscow - Kazan. Heritage of Russian Tsars and Famous Russian Art
8-hour full-day tour with a personal guide. Boarding the train Moscow-Kazan
Moscow attracts with its diversity! Medieval and impregnable walls of an amazingly beautiful architectural ensemble - Novodevichy Convent. The Vorobyovy Gory rises above the Moskva River with its famous observation deck offering impressive bird's-eye views of the city. Today the Tretyakov Gallery, the leading cultural and educational center of Russia, is opening its doors. About 180 thousand works of art: from ancient Russian icons to works by contemporary authors.
Day itinerary
- See the most famous monastery in Moscow, included in the UNESCO heritage list - Novodevichy Monastery
- Enjoy the best views of the city on a panoramic car tour of the city
- Hear the famous and sometimes frightening stories of Stalin's skyscrapers
- Explore the masterpieces of the world's largest repository of Russian fine art - the Tretyakov Gallery
- Understand the difference in the styles of famous Russian artists: Shishkin, Aivazovsky, Perov, Vasnetsov, Vereshchagin, Surkov, and others
- Drive the first section of the route along the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway
- Fall asleep to the lulling rattling of train wheels in a cozy cabin
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- 8-hour city sightseeing tour with a personal guide and a car: Novodevichy Convent, car sightseeing tour, Stalin's skyscrapers, and Tretyakov Gallery
- Return to hotel, short rest
- Transfer to the station and boarding the evening train Moscow - Kazan
- Night on the train in a comfortable cabin for two
Meals
Day 7

Arrival in Kazan. Interweaving of Russia’s cultures and religions
6-hour city tour with a personal guide
The history of Kazan is more than a thousand years old. This city can rightfully be called the “Third Capital of Russia”. Only here the cultures of the West and the East are organically intertwined. Islam peacefully coexists with Orthodoxy, architectural buildings of the past centuries - with futuristic skyscrapers. It is a large tourist center with an amazing complex of the Kazan Kremlin. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It has one of the largest mosques in Europe - Kul Sharif - and a unique temple of All Religions, reminiscent of Antonio Gaudi’s architecture. The many faces of Kazan is an incredibly hospitable city. It is as if it was created for walking: every stone here is history, every building is a masterpiece. Combined with ultra-modern illumination and many stunning fountains, manicured squares, and lawns, the city makes an incredible impression.
Day itinerary
- Take a selfie with the Kazan Kremlin in the background
- Hear a romantic story from the life of Ivan the Terrible and the construction of the Suyumbike tower
- Enjoy the greatness of the Kazan Khanate Kul-Sharif mosque
- Remember the unique flavor of the city
- See the main artery of Russia, the great Volga river
Day key points
- Arrival in Kazan, meeting at the station
- Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, and breakfast
- Meeting with the guide and sightseeing tour of the city 6 hours: Kazan Kremlin, Kul-Sharif Mosque, walking tour of the city center
- Return to hotel, rest
Meals
Day 8

Transfer Kazan - Ekaterinburg. Gastronomic kaleidoscope
5-hour city tour with a personal guide. Boarding the train Kazan - Ekaterinburg
Tatar cuisine is very original and interesting as it has absorbed Muslim and Orthodox culinary traditions. There are dozens of places in Kazan where you can taste traditional Tatar dishes. For example, you should find a hearty and tasty broth with a potato-meat pie eleksh, try horse meat dishes. The hearty dish - beshbarmak - is a nomad dish that is eaten with your hands, also a must. This is a lamb broth with thinly sliced meat, pieces of dough in oil, potatoes, and onions. Tatar cuisine is also famous for its varied pastries. A trip to Kazan is impossible without tasting all kinds of ech-pochmak - triangular pies with chicken, lamb, goose, or beef. You cannot pass by the honey sweet chak-chak (made from dough and honey). It is better to eat all this with fragrant herbal tea with dried apricots and tiny rolls made from fruit and berry paste and buttercream.
Day itinerary
- Taste a real "chak-chak"
- Cook the famous "echpochmak" pies with your own hands
- Learn to distinguish "beshbarmak" from tutyrgan
- Understand the character and taste of local people and the famous Tatar hospitality
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- 5-hour city tour: Chuck-chak Museum, culinary master class with tasting and tea drinking
- Return to hotel, rest
- Transfer to the railway station and boarding the evening train Kazan - Ekaterinburg
- Night on the train in a comfortable cabin for two
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Lunch during the culinary masterclass
Day 9

Ekaterinburg. The tragic history of the Romanov dynasty
8-hour full-day tour with a personal guide
If Ekaterinburg buildings and monuments could speak, they would surely tell a lot of fascinating stories. Ekaterinburg is the largest settlement on the land border of Europe and Asia. According to statistics, this conventional line dividing Eurasia into two parts is crossed by about 80 trains every hour. Among foreigners, Ekaterinburg is known due to the unique pedestrian tourist route "Red Line". It runs through the city center and is over 6 km long. It unites 35 most famous sights. In this city, the royal family of the Romanovs spent their last hours. They were murdered there. The place is immortalized by the famous Church on the Blood.
Day itinerary
- Find yourself in two parts of the world - Europe and Asia at the same time
- Understand the difference between beryl and amethyst
- Hear the tragic story of the last days of the Romanov dynasty
- Take a selfie in front of the city's brightest landmark - the Sevastyanov House
Day key points
- Arrival in Ekaterinburg, meeting at the station, transfer to the hotel
- Accommodation, breakfast, short rest
- Meeting with a guide, 8-hour city tour: Museum of Minerals, Border of Europe and Asia, Church on the Blood, sightseeing tour
- Return to hotel, rest
Meals
Day 10

Transfer Ekaterinburg - Irkutsk. The romance of train travel
Boarding the Ekaterinburg - Irkutsk train
It is the first long drive on the route to feeling the full range of emotions from traveling by train. Landscapes replace one another, like scenery, so that the journey turns into a real spectacular spectacle.
Day itinerary
- Communicate with talkative fellow travelers on the train in sign language and compose your phrasebook
- Sip hot tea from the famous Soviet railroad cup holder
- Remember the landscapes of Siberia in the frame of the cockpit window
- Read the famous novel "Anna Karenina", which reveals many secrets of the Russian soul
- Find out the meaning of the word "conductor"
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Transfer to the railway station and boarding the Ekaterinburg - Irkutsk train
- Night on the train in a comfortable cabin for two
Meals
Day 11

On the train
On the train
The Trans-Siberian Railway is a story not only about beautiful landscapes from a window. An essential part of the journey is the life itself on the trip: sleeping, eating, reading, and, possibly, also dreams of a hot shower and homemade food. The Transsib is a way to smoothly press the brake pedal, it is a good way to take a good look at the world around you - and also to think about yourself.
Day itinerary
- Continue reading the novel "Anna Karenina" to the measured noise of the train wheels
- See the pink fields of wild rosemary (May only)
- Walkthrough the train from the first to the last carriage watching the life of Russia in miniature
- Find out the obligatory set of provisions for any Russian person to travel on the train
Day key points
- A day on the train in a comfortable double cabin
Meals
- On the train, at your own expense
Day 12

Arrival in Irkutsk. Taiga expanses and real Siberia
Arrival in Irkutsk
Siberia is known for its beauty. Dense forests, endless fields, and wide, clean rivers of Irkutsk are comfortably located in a city with an amazing history. Many sights of Irkutsk are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Register. And it is not without a reason. It is difficult to find a place where the same number of colorful merchant houses, carved churches, and ancient wooden monasteries would still be preserved. Also, the city of Irkutsk is just an hour's drive from the legendary Lake Baikal.
Day itinerary
- See the endless taiga through the cockpit window
- Listen to the stories of fellow travelers about the real harsh Siberia
- Feel the essence of the famous expression "Siberian Frosts"
Day key points
- Day on the train in a comfortable cabin for two
- Arrival in Irkutsk, meeting at the station
- Transfer to a hotel in the city center, accommodation, rest
Meals
Day 13

Transfer Irkutsk - Listvyanka. Glorious sea, sacred Baikal
Meet Baikal
The lake is located almost in the very center of Asia. It fascinates with its pristine nature and mystery. The water surface shimmers with amazing light. It stretches for 620 (!) Kilometers from northeast to southwest. The cleanest and deepest lake in the world. No doubt such a beautiful lake Baikal, has rightfully taken its place in the UNESCO World Heritage List. People living near Lake Baikal call it mysterious and mystical. The ice of Lake Baikal contains one of the secrets. Its forms are so unique you will not find them anywhere else.
Day itinerary
- Take a selfie in front of the main attractions of Irkutsk
- See Great Baikal for the first time and hear the mysterious stories of the lake
- Climb the cable car and see Baikal from a bird's eye view
- See real Siberian life in the ethnographic natural museum Taltsy
- Taste the famous omul fish, which is found only in the waters of Lake Baikal
- Relax in a Russian bath and find out what steaming with brooms is
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- Irkutsk sightseeing tour and departure to Listvyanka village
- On the way, visit the Taltsy architectural and ethnographic museum and a national lunch, visit the Chersky stone and climb the cable car to the observation deck
- Arrival in Listvyanka and accommodation at the hotel
- After a short rest, a Russian bath (2 hours with brooms)
Meals
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Buryat lunch
Day 14

Listvyanka. Unity with the amazing nature of Siberia and the conquest of Baikal
See the beauties of Siberia
You can feel the scope and indescribable beauty of the Siberian taiga and Lake Baikal only by overcoming at least several tens of snowy and transparent ice kilometers. But motorized equipment does not always provide an opportunity to listen to the sounds of nature, and not everyone is ready for a long ski and hiking trip across Lake Baikal. But there is a way to get on Lake Baikal, which allows not only to quickly overcome considerable distances but at the same time to feel complete harmony with Siberian nature and hear the winter silence of the Baikal expanses. Driving a dog sled and a modern khivus will allow you to touch the nature of winter Baikal and hear its heartbeat!
Day itinerary
- Try yourself as a musher and drive a dog sled
- Drive a modern all-terrain khivus deep into Lake Baikal and see the bottom through transparent ice
- Dive on an impromptu bathyscaphe to the bottom of Lake Baikal and see the life of the lake
- Understand the features of the Baikal seal
- Buy unique souvenirs at the local market
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide, and departure for an individual excursion
- Dog sledding (1 hour)
- Riding on khivus (2 hours)
- Visit the Baikal Museum
- Return to the hotel, rest, free time
Meals
Day 15

Transfer Listvyanka-Irkutsk. Train to Ulan Ude
Transfer to Irkutsk and board the train to Ulan Ude
And again, the measured beat of the train wheels and again the endless spaces outside the window is a great time for reflection and looking for answers to eternal questions.
Day itinerary
- Perform a mysterious ceremony on the shore of Lake Baikal, to be sure to return here again
- Finish the novel "Anna Karenina" during the day trip by train
- Dive into yourself and feel the aftertaste of what you see
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Transfer to the railway station of Irkutsk and boarding the train to Ulan Ude
- Night on the train in a comfortable cabin for two
Meals
Day 16

Ulan Ude. Cradle of Buddhism in Russia
Arrival to Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude is an amazing city, it is called the cradle of Russian Buddhism, the Gateway to Asia, and even a Buddhist paradise. The city deserves every title. Ulan-Ude is the largest and oldest East Siberian city, where everything is filled with national flavor, where guests are greeted with famous oriental hospitality and delicious national cuisine.
Day itinerary
- Observe the change in the landscape outside the window and the appearance of residents
- Taste the national Buryat dish Buuza
- Tune in to a meditative wave
Day key points
- Day on the train in a comfortable cabin for two
- Arrival in Ulan Ude, meeting at the railway station
- Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, rest
Meals
Day 17

Ulan Ude. Touch the rituals of the Old Believers and the life of Buddhist monks
8-hour city tour with a personal guide
There are thousands of Old Believers still living in the taiga. They are not only the inhabitants of remote priories or monasteries, but also about the inhabitants of villages that are quite populous by modern standards. Many of them still have passports of Soviet times or without documents at all - including foreigners who once moved to Eastern Siberia.
Day itinerary
- Travel in a time machine 100 years ago and touch the traditions of the Old Believers
- Take a selfie in front of a huge statue of Lenin in the center of Ulan Ude
- Comprehend the meaning of monasticism in a large Buddhist datsan and see a real religious miracle
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Meeting with the guide and departure for an excursion 8 hours: sightseeing tour of the city center of Ulan Ude, visiting the village of Old Believers and lunch, Ivolginsky datsan
- Return to hotel, rest
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Lunch in the village of Old Believers
Day 18-19-20

Transfer Ulan Ude - Vladivostok
Boarding the train and the longest crossing of the route
Reading is one of the most popular activities on the road. When else will you get a chance to read the works of the classics? The most convenient way is to take a reader with you. It weighs a little, does not strain the eyes
Day itinerary
- Enjoy time to reflect on the journey
- Write an essay in memory of the legendary trip along the Trans-Siberian Railway
- Make new acquaintances and exchange contacts with hospitable fellow travelers
- Feel the hustle and bustle of railway stations and feel the taste of meetings and partings
- Review the pictures take to relive the emotions of travel
Day key points
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Transfer to the railway station and boarding the Ulan Ude-Vladivostok train
- Overnight on the train in a comfortable double cabin
Meals
Day 21

Arrival to Vladivostok. Eastern gate of Russia
Arrival in Vladivostok
The easternmost city is connected to central Russia by rail. Though, it has a very western mentality. Trade relations with Japan and the United States have long made Vladivostok a city of international importance. It has right-hand drive cars, people speaking all languages of the world in the port, a Catholic church in the city center, and a warm climate, which is not typical for the Far East. All this is so unlike a typical Russian city.
Day itinerary
- Feel the beauty of sleeping in a comfortable hotel bed after a long train journey
- See the difference in the mentality of the inhabitants of one country. They speak the same language but live at different ends of the planet.
- Breathe in the scent of the Pacific Ocean
Day key points
- Meeting at the Vladivostok railway station
- Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, rest
Meals
Day 22

Vladivostok
8-hour city tour with a personal guide, farewell dinner
The city of Vladivostok is a symbol of the Russian Far East. It is one of the main transport hubs in the region. Huge volumes of imported and exported goods pass through its port. The city is spread over picturesque hills along the shores of the Golden Horn Bay. Here the Pacific Marine Fleet is based and more than 600 historical monuments are located.
Day itinerary
- See the city and the Golden Horn Bay from the observation deck with the romantic name "Eagle's Nest"
- Visit the submarine S-56
- Take a selfie in front of the monument of the Trans-Siberian Railway
- Enjoy the taste of fresh Pacific seafood at a city restaurant
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide
- 8-hour sightseeing tour of the city: walking tour in the downtown, visit of Vladivostok museum, submarine S-56, observation deck “Eagle's Nest”, see the monument of the Trans-Siberian Railway, Golden Horn Bay, Vokzalnaya Square
- Return to hotel, short rest
- Farewell dinner in one of the best restaurants in the city and tasting of local seafood
- Return to the hotel, overnight at the hotel
Meals
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Farewell dinner
Day 23

Vladivostok. Way home
On the way to the airport
Transfer to the airport at the time of the return flight
Do three things before you say goodbye to Russia! There are three things to do before you say goodbye to Russia! First, make sure to take a piece of Russia with you. There are souvenirs for any taste: Matryoshka dolls, samovars, national hats or scarves, felt boots and mittens, caviar, and honey. Admire the gorgeous views of Vladivostok from a bird's eye view. And finally, answer the question, has traveled along the Trans-Siberian Railway become the journey of your life? Has the dream come true!
Day itinerary
- Have time to buy souvenirs in memory of Russia
- Admire the views of Vladivostok from a bird's eye view
- Carefully pack the memories of the trip and plan a date for your return to the vast and incomprehensible country of Russia
Day key points
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport
Meals