TRAVEL ALL RUSSIA by Firebird Tours +1 (800) 884-1721 search Tour duration You are here Home / Tours / Trans-Siberian / Private Trans-Siberian Tour Private Trans-Siberian Tour Tour rating: 4.87 / 5, Based on 378 Reviews Private rail tour to Russia, Mongolia Set off on a saturated two-week ride along the world's longest railway. Start your journey in the heart of Russia, unsurpassed Moscow, travel via Ekaterinburg, pass dense Siberian forests and gorgeous Lake Baikal, ending your trip in East Asia with a spicy Mongolian exploration. Plus, take advantage of staying at best hotels, immersing into the local life and culture with professional guides! 14 days 5 cities 2 countries From 3,716 € View Prices Ask question Contact us Get a quote Customize trip Save program 3 days Moscow, Russia Moscow is unlike any other city on Earth, it is diverse and vibrant, an adventure waiting to happen! Moscow travel Day-by-day program 1 day Arrival in Moscow Welcome to the legendary capital of Russia - Moscow! Upon arrival, your private driver transfers you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax in your cozy room, dine in one of the nearby restaurants or start exploring the amazing city center on your own. No meals included. 2 day Exploring the Kremlin, Armoury Chamber & the Heart of Moscow This day is dedicated to the exploration of one of the most outstanding Moscow icons - the Kremlin and the heart of Moscow - the Red Square. Following breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and walk to the Kremlin territory where you have a chance to explore the gems hidden behind the Kremlin walls such as the Cathedral Square and the Assumption and Annunciation cathedrals. Then you visit the famous Armoury Chamber that houses a unique collection of crown jewels, stunning coronation finery, hand-forged armor and weapons, royal carriages and sleighs, and world-famous Fabergé eggs. After a short break for coffee, you take a walk through the beautiful Red Square, go inside the colorful St. Basil's Cathedral and explore the famous GUM department store. After the tour, you walk back to your hotel and have the rest of the day free. Breakfast is included. 3 day Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery & Moscow Subway Ride This morning is free for you to continue exploring the magnificent Moscow city center on your own. In the afternoon you check out from your hotel, meet your guide and enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous treasure trove of the Russian fine art, the Tretyakov Gallery, where you have amazing time viewing the gems of its collection, including the famous masterpieces of Ivan Aivazovsky, Mikhail Vrubel, and Viktor Vasnetsov. After the tour of the Tretyakov gallery, you have a quick subway ride to explore the most beautiful stations of Moscow Subway, which is known to be one of the most beautiful and efficient metro systems in the world. Then you see the spectacular Cathedral of Christ the Savior and learn the story of its destruction and reconstruction. Today you also have a chance to enjoy one of the best city views at Sparrow Hills and see the grand building of Moscow State University, the highest of seven Stalinist skyscrapers of Moscow. After the tour, you are transferred to the train station where you board your train and start your amazing journey across Eurasia! Breakfast and one meal onboard are included. Your choice of Hotels We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you. Courtyard by Marriott Moscow City Center, Moscow Located on a picturesque 18th-century street not far from the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square, this remarkable 4-star hotel offers a great combination of charm and quality. train Moscow Ekaterinburg 25 hrs 40 min Enjoy the authentic experience of traveling on a regular Russian train along the Trans-Siberian Railway from the capital city of Moscow to the gem of Ural, Ekaterinburg. Travel as the locals do in either a 1st or 2nd class train cabin and take in the views of the Russian countryside. 4 days Ekaterinburg, Russia Ekaterinburg is a key-city to endless and rich Siberia and "a window overlooking Asia". Resting in the Ural region, Ekaterinburg is a thriving city where East meets West. Ekaterinburg travel Day-by-day program 4 day Arrival in Ekaterinburg You spend this day on board your train enjoying fascinating scenery passing by your window. In the evening you arrive in Ekaterinburg. Your private driver meets you at the station and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for overnight. Breakfast box and one meal onboard are included. 5 day Last Days of Russian Imperial Family Tour in Ekaterinburg After breakfast, your private guide takes you on a guided sightseeing tour around the most remarkable landmarks of the Ural Capital. Ekaterinburg. During the tour you take a walk through the historical city center, visit Ural Craftsman Lane where you can buy some traditional hand-made souvenirs, see the magnificent architectural ensemble of the Rastorguev - Haritonov's House and take a trip to the famous Europe-Asia monument where you can happily experience being at two places at once putting one foot in Europe and the other in Asia. The second part of your tour is dedicated to the last days of the Russian Imperial Family. You visit the Church on Blood built on the site of the notorious Ipatiev House, where the last Russian Emperor, Nicolas II, and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918. The last stop for today is the first burial place of the tsar’s family - the Monastery Complex "Ganina Yama" that now consists of seven chapels - one for each member of the royal family. After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the evening at your leisure. Breakfast is included. 6 day On Board the Train Today you check out from the hotel in Ekaterinburg very early in the morning. You are transferred to the railway station to board the train to Irkutsk to continue your Trans-Siberian journey. You spend this day on board the train enjoying fantastic scenery passing by your window. Breakfast box and one meal onboard are included. 7 day On Board the Train You spend this day on board your train enjoying fantastic scenery passing by your window. No meals included. Your choice of Hotels We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you. Four Elements Hotel, Ekaterinburg Set in the heart of the city, the charming Four Elements Hotel welcomes all guests with open arms. It promises excellent service and comfortable rooms, equipped with modern amenities, including spacious Suite Dreams beds, ergonomic desks, 37-inch TVs, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. train Ekaterinburg Irkutsk 2 days 4 hrs Set off on another leg of your Trans-Siberian adventure along the Siberia region. Spend your time with use, relax, read books, and meet new people as you travel on the regular Russian train. 1 day Listvyanka Village, Russia Tucked beneath the rolling wooded hills that surround Lake Baikal, Listvyanka is a culturally rich and relaxing place. Listvyanka Village travel Day-by-day program 8 day Listvyanka Village Tour & Baikal Museum In the morning you arrive in Irkutsk. Upon arrival, you are transferred right to the Lake Baikal shore and check in to your hotel. After some rest, you enjoy a guided tour around Listvyanka Village. During the tour, you visit the Baikal Limnological Museum and Aquarium that houses an interesting display of the unique flora and fauna of the lake. Then you take a chair-lift* to the nearby viewpoint to take some magnificent panoramic pictures of Baikal, view the Chersky Rock and visit the 19th century wooden St. Nicolas Church and spend some time at a local fish market where you see a great variety of fish and different ways of cooking it. After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free. Please note: chair-lift is not available on Mondays. Breakfast is included. Your choice of Hotels We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you. Anastasia Hotel, Listvyanka Set gracefully in a picturesque location near the gorgeous gem of Siberia, Lake Baikal, cozy Anastasia Hotel is a nice property to stay at. car Listvyanka Village Irkutsk Enjoy your short car ride with a trusted driver from the petite town, standing on the shores of Lake Baikal to the heart of Siberia, Irkutsk. Along the way, you enjoy the countryside views and pass numerous beautiful riverside areas. 2 days Irkutsk, Russia Irkutsk - the former residence of exiled artists and nobles is a real architectural and cultural treat. Irkutsk travel Day-by-day program 9 day Trip to Taltsy Village & Irkutsk City Tour After breakfast, you check out from your hotel and say "Good-bye" to Lake Baikal! Your guide and driver take you on a trip to the open-air museum of wooden architecture located in Taltsy Village. This reconstructed Siberian village consists of a number of buildings that were threatened with flooding when the Irkutsk Dam was constructed on the Angara River. All the buildings at the Taltsy museum were rescued from the rising waters and brought here to serve as models of Irkutsk regional architecture. Afterward, your driver takes you then to Irkutsk for a guided tour around the most remarkable city's attractions. You first walk along Angara River embankment - the most popular meeting place among the locals - to an eternal flame and the monument to explorer Yakov Pohabov, the founder of the city. You proceed to the only Catholic Cathedral in Irkutsk, the beautiful Polish Roman Church, located in the historical part of Irkutsk. You are then driven to one of the main monasteries in Siberia - Sign Monastery (also known as the Znamensky Monastery). You also explore the Kazan Church, which with its Byzantine-style decorations looks like a fairy tower, and Block 130, the historical zone with many colorful wooden houses and buildings constructed in the 17th century. After the tour, you are transferred to a centrally-located hotel for check-in. Breakfast is included. 10 day On Board the Train Following breakfast, you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the train station where you board a train that takes you to the final destination of your Trans-Siberian tour - Ulan Bator. You spend this day on board your train enjoying fantastic scenery passing by your window. Breakfast box is included. Your choice of Hotels We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you. Marriott Courtyard Irkutsk City Center, Irkutsk The elegant hotel Marriott Courtyard is located in the city center of Irkutsk just near the embankment. Guests are welcome to stay in modern rooms equipped with modern facilities. train Irkutsk Ulan Bator 22 hrs 40 min Reboard your train for another leg of your route, heading to the capital of Mongolia, Ulan Bator, with a change to the Trans-Mongolian Railway. Marvel at the changing panoramas from Lake Baikal and the Russian Buryatia Region to Mongolian steppes. 4 days Ulan Bator, Mongolia Ulan Bator, meaning "Red Hero," is the capital of Mongolia. With a population of around 1.2 million, it is also the largest city in the country. Ulan Bator travel Day-by-day program 11 day Visiting the Gandan Monastery & Trip to Gorkhi-Terelji National Park In the morning you arrive in the capital of Mongolia - Ulan Bator. Your driver meets you at the train station and takes you to your hotel to freshen up and have breakfast. Later you meet your guide and explore the legendary Mongolian Buddhist Gandan Monastery in Ulan Bator. You then depart from the capital and in about 1.5 hours arrive at the camp and enjoy traditional lunch. Later you take the tour of the picturesque Gorkhi-Terelji National Park and visit its most popular attractions, including the famous Turtle Rock and the Aryabal Temple located on a steep hill. At the entrance to the temple’s grounds, there is a long walking path leading to the set of 108 steep stairs that symbolize the elephant’s elongated trunk. You can rise up to the temple and enjoy the magnificent view of surrounding valleys. In the evening you enjoy dinner at the camp. You spend this night in a traditional Mongolian yurt. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. 12 day Meeting a Nomadic Family & Exploring the Genghis Khan Statue Following breakfast at the ger camp, you meet your guide and start the day with a visit to a nomadic family to learn more about their culture, authentic lifestyle and traditions. You continue to the banks of the Tuul River where an iconic 40-meters tall equestrian statue of Genghis Khan is located. During the tour, you explore the interiors of the statue, see a replica of Genghis Khan’s legendary golden whip and walk through the chest and neck of the statue's horse up to its head. At the top, you enjoy an excellent view of the complex area and the surrounding scenery. After a break for lunch, you make your way to the famous Zaisan Hill which offers the best panorama of Ulan Bator and then to the cashmere factory where you learn how raw materials are being transformed into a thread and then into clothing. Later you are transferred to your hotel in Ulan Bator and have the rest of the day free. Breakfast is included. 13 day City Tour & Folk Show in Ulan Bator After breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a walking city tour around the most interesting attractions of Ulan Bator. During the tour, you visit the National Museum of Mongolia, one of the leading museums in the whole country and the one which is responsible for preserving Mongolian cultural heritage. You also stroll along the main streets of the city, see the Parlament house and walk through the central Sukhbaatar Square formerly known as Genghis Khan Square. After the tour, you return to the hotel to take some rest or continue exploring the city center on your own. In the evening you attend an amazing Mongolian folk show at the State National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble of Mongolia (transfers are included). After the show the rest of the evening is free. Breakfast is included. 14 day Departure from Ulan Bator This is the final day of your amazing Trans-Siberian train tour! Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel and your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips! Note: You can extend your trip to Beijing or Vladivostok. Contact your travel specialist for more information. Breakfast is included. Your choice of Hotels We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you. Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, Ulan Bator The luxurious Best Western Premier boasts an amazing central location, just near the State Government House, Sukhbaatar Square and National Museum of Mongolian History. The property provides elegant air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, 3 on-site restaurants, great spa and fitness facilities, and even a nightclub. What's included Accommodation at remarkable hotels in Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Listvyanka Village and Ulan Bator; Overnight at a traditional Mongolian ger camp; 1st or 2nd class tickets for Moscow - Ekaterinburg, Ekaterinburg - Irkutsk, and Irkutsk - Ulan Bator trains; Full Russian visa processing service for US and Canadian citizens (Mongolian visa is not required). Full Russian and Mongolian visa processing service for Australian and New Zealand citizens. Visa support service (invitation) for customers from all other countries; Airport transfers with private drivers and all transportation according to the itinerary; Breakfasts at the hotels; Other meals according to the itinerary; Rich sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides; Entrance tickets to Kremlin territory & Amber Chamber, St. Basil's Cathedral, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow subway, Ganina Yama, Baikal Limnological Museum and Aquarium, Aryabal Temple and National Museum of Mongolia; Ride on a chair-lift to the Baikal viewpoint; Folk show in Ulan Bator; Support line during the trip. Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply. Note: Due to specific travel arrangements and train departure times depending on the schedules of Russian and Mongolian Railways, the itinerary may be subject to change. Not included: international flights, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, gratuities and all personal expenses. Read more Collapse Tour Highlights Professional local guides Guided sightseeing tours of Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Listvyanka Village, and Ulan Bator Baikal Exploration Included Russian visa processing What To Know The currency used in Russia is the Russian Rublein, in Mongolia - Mongolian tugrik. Although debit cards are widely accepted, it is good to have some cash on you for minor purchases. Make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes as you'll spend many hours exploring major Russian sights on foot. 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