Grand Trans Mongolian, 35 Days

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	Grand Trans Mongolian, 35 Days			from
				$9559*
	HIGHLIGHTS: China, Mongolia, Siberia, Moscow, St Petersburg. China's southern cities From Hong Kong our great journey across the vast Eurasian landmass begins. With over 14,000 kilometres and the anticipation of the world's greatest rail journey ahead of us we travel to Guangzhou (Canton), southern gateway to the mainland and overnight to Guilin. Aboard our river boat we enjoy spectacular views of the limestone hills that make Guilin famous. Explore Reed Flute cave before we prepare for our overnight journey to Kunming. First across Guangxi province south via Liuzhou then west to Kunming capital of Yunnan Province with China's most diverse population of minority peoples and home to wonderful gardens and parks and the limestone pinnacles of the Stone Forest. Capitals old and new Over the Yangtze we continue north to Xian, old Chang'an, the great capital of ancient Cathay where the highlight of our stay is the entombed Terracotta Warriors. Then by overnight train to the nation's capital, Beijing. Tiananmen Square and Mao's Mausoleum, the history and significance of the astonishing Forbidden City and an exciting excursion to the Great Wall. To Mongolia Beijing's central station awaits and we board the Ulaanbaatar Express for the overnight journey to the Mongolian capital. We travel to the countryside retreat of Terelj for a two night stay in a ger set amid stunning alpine scenery. We visit a local family and experience the true nomadic lifestyle. Returning to Ulaanbaatar there is time to visit Gandan Hiid Monastery and the Zaisan memorial before our evening departure aboard the Trans Mongolian Railway. Reminiscent of old Siberia, Ulan Ude, centre of Russia's Buddhist community, is located in the middle of the vast Siberian steppe. The local open air ethnographic museum tells an interesting story about the life and traditions of native Siberians and the Ivolginsky Datsan is a centre of Buddhism in Russia. Then onto Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, where you will marvel at the vastness of this inland 'sea', over 600 kilometres long and up to 80 kilometres wide. We enjoy a night in the lakeside village of Listvyanka and time to walk along the lakeshore and port. Finally we bid farewell to Siberia as we board the train for Ekaterinburg. The Trans Siberian. Life on board is a great social occasion for our Russian hosts and we have the opportunity to share our experiences with them. Ekaterinburg, a city founded by Peter the Great in 1723 is situated just 40 kilometres inside Asia. Its main attractions are associated with historical events and on our city tour we will take in the history and intrigue surrounding the murder of the Romanov family, an event which ushered in the Communist era in 1918. Moscow, Suzdal & St.Petersburg Beyond the Ural Mountains we make our way by train to Moscow. Visit its many great sights, Red Square, St.Basil's and of course the Kremlin. We take an evening train to Vladimir and upon arrival we travel to the Golden Ring city of Suzdal and a full day to see the sights; the Cathedral of the Assumption and the Cathedral of St.Demitrius, Suzdal's Kremlin and Archbishop's Chambers then aboard our final overnight train to St.Petersburg. For the trans-continental traveller this 35 day grand tour aboard two of the world's greatest railways is utterly brilliant. Discover the diversity 35 Day Tour departing Hong Kong. 19 nights accommodation in Hotels twin share, 2 nights in a Mongolian Ger shared, 1 night in a Siberian Guesthouse twin share, 12 nights onboard trains in a 4 berth. 22 Breakfast, 1 Lunch. Tour Leader. Tour Dossier. Group Size 15 maximum Ask about our great airfares Conditions Valid for sale until 4 June 2012. Price is per person twin share with some multi share. Airfare not included. Additional conditions may apply, please enquire for further details. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes. Additional levies, government charges and other applicable fees may apply and are beyond our control. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge. Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or Bpay. These prices are a guide to the best price and are subject to change without notice. Prices are subject to change without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, please enquire for further details.
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