By day tour description
Day 1

Arrival to Moscow. Welcome dinner and acquaintance with Russian traditional cuisine
Arrival in Moscow
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
- Get acquainted with Russian custom officers
- Comfortable car transfer from the outskirts Moscow to the city center
- Taste the masterpieces of Russian cuisine in one of the best restaurants in the city
Day key points
- Meeting at the airport and fast passage of customs formalities (airport fast track)
- Transfer to the hotel in a comfortable car
- Arrival at the hotel, accommodation and rest
- Welcome dinner in one of the best Russian cuisine restaurants in the city
Meals
- A welcome dinner at the city restaurant
Day 2

Moscow. The Capital of the Great Country
Tour in Moscow for the whole day
After breakfast, you will enjoy the panoramic tour of Moscow that give you an idea of capital’s dimensions. Explore the Red Square, the very heart of Moscow, with picturesque St. Basil’s Cathedral or enjoy the ride in Moscow subway with the stations that are more likely to be underground palaces. You will be impressed by the spectacular Cathedral of Christ the Savior or stunning view of Moscow standing on the Sparrow Hills with your back towards Moscow University and other historical sites. After lunch in the city, continue to the Kremlin, one of the best-known monuments in Russia and in the world. The guided tour takes you inside the former residence of the Russian Tzars. Enjoy some time in down town strolling along the ancient Arbat Street with its numerous cafes, souvenir shops. Later in the evening, you’ll board "Imperial Russia" train. Enjoy your dinner onboard & get to know your travel companions.
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.
- Take a photo in front of St. Basil's Cathedral on the famous Red Square.
Day key points
- Breakfast on board
- Excursion in Moscow: metro, sightseeing tour, St. Basil's Cathedral, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, visiting the Kremlin
- Lunch in the city
- Return on board
- Dinner on board
Meals
Day 3

Kazan. The Intertwining of Cultures and Religions of Russia
Arrival in Kazan. Sightseeing tour of Kazan.
Upon arrival in Kazan, once the capital of the Tatar Khanate you will depart for City Tour to explore the Old Kazan. Today, in the White Kremlin of Kazan, a new mosque rises in the immediate vicinity of a Christian cathedral. Enjoy the spectacular folklore program that will give you an insight into the Tatar national epic. We invite you to taste local cuisine while lunch & follow cooking demo revealing the secrets of Tatar cuisine. Later this afternoon you board your train & continue your trip. Tonight enjoy your dinner onboard!
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
- Breakfast on board
- Tour of the Kazan: sightseeing, Kul-Sharif Mosque
- Lunch during Folklor show
- Back on board
- Dinner on board
Meals
Day 4

Ekaterinburg. Europe and Asia border
Arrival in Ekaterinburg. Sightseeing tour of Yekaterinburg.
Today we arrive in Ekaterinburg and start our discovery of this city that is closely connected with the family of the last Russian Emperor. During the tour, you will visit the memorial Church on the Blood to commemorate the tragic events taken place in this city. After lunch in downtown, we continue our tour. An absolutely must see is a memorial that marks the borderline between Europe & Asia. You will have an opportunity to be in both continents at the same time & keep the memory of it taking pictures. In the evening, we board "Imperial Russia" train. Tonight enjoy your dinner onboard!
Day itinerary
- Find yourself in two parts of the world - Europe and Asia at the same time
- 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
- Breakfast on board
- Ekatirenburg tour: Church on the Blood, the border of Europe and Asia, sightseeing
- Dinner
- Dinner on board
Meals
Day 5

Novosibirsk. The Heart of Siberia
Arrival in Novosibirsk. Sightseeing tour of Novosibirsk.
We arrive in Novosibirsk, the very heart of Siberia, start our tour of the city in the vicinity of the railway station with the visit to the local railway museum dedicated to the legendary Trans-Siberian railway. After lunch break the city tour will take us the embankment of the Ob river, main squares and streets of the most Soviet city on our itinerary. The local Opera House that stands out among local sites, will impress you with its monumental architecture, and is known as the biggest theater building in this country. Board the train & enjoy your dinner tonight onboard!
Day itinerary
- Learn the history of the magnificent Trans-Siberian Railway at the Railway Museum
- Admire the picturesque Ob River
- Find out that the largest theater is not in Moscow, but in Novosibirsk
Day key points
- Breakfast on board
- Excursion in Novosibirsk: sightseeing, opera house, railway museum
- Dinner
- Dinner on board
Meals
Day 6

Onboard "Imperial Russia"
On board.
Your "Imperial Russia" train keeps traveling through Siberia. Today enjoy your stay onboard to reflect on cities you have already visited. You may want to spend your time having a drink at the bar with your fellow travelers, or you might stay in your cabin and follow the changing scenery. Wooden houses, birch forests and if lucky enough some sun rays over mountain landscapes will greet you. Onboard staff will invite you for a talk on the Trans-Siberian railway and for a live violin concert. Enjoy the relaxing day in anticipation of the next stop!
Day itinerary
- Sip hot tea from the famous Soviet railroad cup holder
- Remember the landscapes of Siberia in the frame of the cockpit window
- Enjoy the sounds of the violin
Day key points
- Breakfast on board
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Meals
Day 7

Irkutsk. Taiga expanses, the real Siberia
Arrival in Irkutsk. Sightseeing tour of Irkutsk.
Our train arrives in Irkutsk today, one of the largest cities in Siberia. This city has preserved quite a few of historical buildings and monuments. During the city tour you will see picturesque wooden houses, visit the Decembrists’ House that will unfold the story of failed uprising of Russian aristocracy who were exiled to this city. After lunch do not miss the opportunity to visit an open-air museum located in the picturesque place of the river bank of Angara. This unique museum will tell you about the daily life of the people in this region in the past. Spend some free time strolling through Irkutskaya Sloboda before you will board your train in the evening.
Day itinerary
- Learn all about the Decembrist uprising
- Take a walk along the embankment of the Angara River
- Breathe in the fresh Siberian air
Day key points
- Breakfast on board
- Excursion around Irkutsk: sightseeing tour, Decembrists Museum
- Dinner
- Free time
- Dinner on board
Meals
Day 8

Lake Baikal. Conquest of Baikal
Excursion to Lake Baikal by boat. Sightseeing tour of Listvyanka.
Standing on the shores of Lake Baikal, you can’t help being awestruck with admiration by the wonder created by nature itself. It is the deepest Lake in the world that contains the fifth part of the Earth’s fresh water. After breakfast, board a motor ship to sail on the waters of the Baikal to the village of Listvyanka. Here you will visit the unique museum dedicated to the flora and fauna of the Lake. Not to be missed is the observation point at the Cherssky Stone with a stunning view on the Lake and the Angara river. After a visit to a local market, the journey continues along the original route of the Trans-Siberian Railway for several hours directly along the shore of Lake Baikal. Your train will stop at a particular spot for you to enjoy the majestic lake and a barbeque dinner.
Day itinerary
- Observe the endlessly different nature of Siberia from the board of a comfortable ship
- Understand the features of the Baikal seal
- Buy unique souvenirs at the local market
Day key points
- Breakfast on board
- Tour of Lake Baikal by boat, sightseeing tour of Listvyanka
- Dinner
- Free time
- Barbecue dinner on the shore of Lake Baikal
Meals
Day 9

Ulan Ude. Cradle of Buddhism in Russia.
Arrival in Ulan-Ude. Excursion on Ulan-Ude.
"Imperial Russia" train will stop in Ulan-Ude today, the capital of Buryatia. A special spiritual experience is a visit to an active datsan that is on your program during the city tour today. Be a guest to the locals who will welcome you in a traditional yurt. Here you learn how to cook traditional "pozy", play dice, wear traditional costume, and assemble a yurt. Another perspective on the Buryats’ culture is a colorful and spectacular folklore program that you will enjoy here. Later in the evening board "Imperial Russia" train to continue your voyage to the Far East.
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 on board
- Excursion on Ulan-Ude: the village of Old Believers, sightseeing
- Lunch during Folklor show
- Back on board
- Dinner on board
Meals
Day 10

Onboard "Imperial Russia"
On board.
Today enjoy one more leisure day while we are travelling through the beautiful landscapes of Siberia. The train crosses the countryside to the east of Lake Baikal, passes through branching to the Trans-Manchurian railway. Onboard staff will invite you for a lecture on the Russian history and for a live accordion concert. Don't miss the vodka tasting while listening to the Russian folklore!
Day itinerary
- Listen to a lecture on Russian history
- Visit the live accordion concert
- Do not miss the tasting of vodka and listen to Russian folklore
Day key points
- Breakfast on board
- The program on board
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Meals
Day 11

Onboard "Imperial Russia"
On board.
We spend our last full day onboard "Imperial Russia" train and approach the most eastern point of our journey. The train crosses the countryside and passes through branching to the Trans-Manchurian railway. You might want to attend one of the interesting lectures or entertaining program.
Day itinerary
- Visit one of the interesting lectures or entertainment according to the prigram onboard
Day key points
- Breakfast on board
- The program on board
- Lunch on board
- dinner aboard
Meals
Day 12

Khabarovsk. On the border of Russia and China.
Arrival in Khabarovsk. Excursion boat
"Imperial Russia" train stops in the city of Khabarovsk today. We will take you to the most important sites and museums of this city. After a lunch break, we invite you to take a boat ride along the Amur River that forms a natural boarder of Russia & China. Enjoy the views of the city and entertainment onboard the boat. Later in the afternoon, take part in the workshop to create your own Russian souvenir – paint your own matreshka, the famous nestling doll, to take as one of the numerous memories from this journey.
Day itinerary
- Enjoy a small boat trip along the Amur River
- See the border of Russia with China
- Create a traditional Russian toy - Matryoshka own hands
Day key points
- Breakfast on board
- Lunch on board
- Excursion in Khabarovsk: a master class, boating
- Dinner on board
Meals
Day 13

Vladivostok. East Gate of Russia
Arrival to Vladivostok. Excursion to Vladivostok.
"Imperial Russia" train traveled over 9000 km along this famous railway to rich its final destination, the city of Vladivostok. Vladivostok was founded in 1860 with mission to defend the south-eastern border of Russia. This city is nowadays the home base of the Pacific Russian military fleet. A free access was given to visitors only in 1992. We invite you to explore this city with dramatic past and great future. Enjoy the bay view from a boat or from the top of one of the hills on which the city lies, walk the streets with ocean breeze, check out the historic sites and capture the refreshing spirit of the natural surroundings. Today you will lodge in one of the hotels in town.
Day itinerary
- Enjoy the view of the bay from a boat or from the top of one of the hills on which the city is located
- Walk the streets and breathe in the scent of the Pacific Ocean
- Take a selfie in front of the monument of the Trans-Siberian Railway
Day key points
- Breakfast
- Excursion to Vladivostok: boating, sightseeing around the city
- Hotel accommodation, rest
Meals
Day 14

Vladivostok
Free time
After breakfast, take an advantage of some free time before your transfer to the airport from where you start your travel home.
Day itinerary
- Select any additional tour or on your own to explore the city
- Visit farewell dinner in one of the best restaurants in town.
Day key points
Meals
Day 29

Vladivostok. Way home
On the way to the airport
Do three things before you say goodbye to Russia! Matryoshkas and samovars, national hats and scarves, felt boots and mittens, caviar and honey - be sure to take a piece of Russia with you. Admire the gorgeous views of Vladivostok from a bird's eye view. And finally, answer the question, which of the wonders of Russia will forever remain in your memory?
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