Trans Siberian to Beijing

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Trans Siberian to Beijing
A unique experience starting from London then from Moscow fully guided including Lake Baikal and meals at a Ger camp in Mongolia.

Days 1 – 3 Travel by Eurostar High speed train to Brussels and Cologne where you connect with the sleeper train to Moscow. This part of the holiday is independent so you can travel earlier for extra time in Moscow or stopover en route at Cologne or Warsaw Days 3 – 6 Stay at the Cosmos Hotel, Moscow visiting Red Square, Kremlin before departing in the evening Day 6 on the Baikal train Days 6 – 10 Spent on the train arrive Irkutsk for city tour then transfer to lakeside chalet at Listvyanka on Lake Baikal – very quiet Day 11 Visit outdoor museum of historical local buildings of Siberia, visit a private zoo and enjoy a Banya – the Russian sauna Day 12 Ferry trip on Lake Baikal followed by a trip on the Circum Baikal railroad with stops at picturesque locations		Day 13 - 14 Depart from Irkutsk to Ulan Bator for an excursion to a traditional Mongolian Ger camp for evening meal and overnight Day 15 Visit to a local herdsman’s family to experience the normal daily life of nomadic people Day 16-17 Stay in Ulan Bator including city tour Days 18 – 19 Travel through the Gobi desert across the Great Wall of China to arrive Beijing at 14.30 Options First class travel on Eurostar supp £80 per person

Departures In 2010 departures low season April 6^th, 19^th, May 4^th, 18^th, June 8^th, 22^nd High season departure July 6^th, 20^th, August 3^rd, 17^th, 31^st, September 14^th, 28^th Costs ( for bookings up to a month before departure) 2^nd class sharing accommodation on trains Low season £2690 per person High Season £2890 per person Double private sleepers – 1^st class from Moscow Low season £3365 per person High Season £3595 per person Prices subject to currency fluctuation		What’s included Independent travel London to Moscow including overnight sharing in 3 or 4 berth sleepers or in Double sleeper cabins The itinerary from Moscow about including train tickets, 9 city and short tours, meals as mentioned Information • Financial Protection see Terms & Conditions • Deposit £250 per person • Holiday Insurance see Terms & Conditions • Please read the Terms & Conditions Please note: Visas are required for Russia – ensure you allow enough time to obtain these.