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 Transsib program'2009
Transsib program'2009
Tour 721, Moscow - Irkutsk - Beijing (via Mongolia), 13 days/12 nights
Dates: 05.07 - 17.07, 19.07 - 31.07, 09.08 - 21.08 *,
23.08 - 04.08
* - Olimpic games in Beijing, see the Price
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Day 1 Moscow
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At the evening transfer to the train station and departure from
Moscow to
Irkutsk.
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Day 2 - Day 4
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On the train
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Day 5 Irkutsk
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Arrival in Irkutsk,
excursion to Listvyanka with Limnological museum. Accommodation in Listvyanka village.
IRKUTSK
Irkutsk is one of the oldest Siberian cities on the cross of the air and rail roads to the East, North and West of Russia and other countries: Mongolia and China. It is located on the Trans-Siberian 5000 km from Moscow and 4000 km from Vladivostok. The advantageous geographical position makes the city significant in many aspects: trade, culture, finance, industry and, of course, tourism. The architecture of old streets, theatres, universities, libraries, churches and old wooden houses is magnificent and unique).
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Day 6 Irkutsk
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Breakfast, excursion on Circumbaikal Railroad
(lunch and dinner in the train). Transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Irkutsk.
BAIKAL
The highlight of the trip to Siberia is certainly the lake Baikal. The nearest site easily accessible for tourists is Listvyanka village on the shore of the lake. It is at one hour drive from Irkutsk along the Angara River across the Siberian taiga-forest. Listvyanka is stretching along the shore of the lake for 3 km. From Listvyanka port begin all cruises, boat ridings, far-distance sea and river transfers, excursion on the old Trans-Siberian railroad. The left shore of Baikal, where Listvyanka is located, is a mountainous one and hardly appropriate for tourists` facilities. The right shore line counts numerous campings along the old Trans-Sib. The old Trans-Siberian is one of the main features of Baikal, now it is a railroad siding. From Listvyanka boats and hydrofoils provide transfers to the opposite and northern shores of the lake, also to Olkhon, the biggest island of Baikal. Baikal occupies a rift valley that is 7 times as deep as the Grand Canyon of America.
Depth - 1630 m, Age - 25 mln years old. Volue - 1/5 of the world's fresh water (20%). Square - 23000 sq.km. Vegetative organisms and animal species are 60% endemic.
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Day 7 Irkutsk
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Day 8 Irkutsk
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Breakfast, transfer to the train station, departure to Beijing.
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Day 9
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On the train.
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Day 10 Beijing
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Arrival in Beijing, transfer to the hotel, accommodation.
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Day 11 Beijing
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Breakfast, full day excursion to the Great Wall (the symbol of the ancient Chinese civilization, that has stood
grandly on the land of China for thousands of years. Stretching from the coast of the Bohai Gulf in the east
and terminating at Jiayu Pass in the west, its serpentines among lofty mountains for 12700 li or 6350 km, hence
its Chinese name Wanlichangcheng (Ten-thousand-li-long wall). It is said to be one of the only two human
engineering projects visible to astronauts from space with naked eyes)
...and Ming Tombs (they are the burial grounds of thirteen Ming Dynasty emperors. Only two of
these tombs, Dingling and Changling, are open to the public. Changling the largest and the oldest of the thirteen,
is emperor Zhu Di's tomb. Dingling is the tomb of the Emperor Zhu Yijun and is the only one to be excavated so far.)
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Day 12 Beijing
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Breakfast, visit to The Temple of Heaven, located in the southeast of Beijing, that was built in 1420. Ming and Qing emperors went there to worship heaven and pray for good harvests. Different from the Forbidden City with yellow tithes and red walls, this Temples adopts blue as its major color, suggesting the sky. Lunch. In the afternoon visit the Forbidden City, this is China's most imposing architectural masterpiece. It represents many aspects of China's long history and is the largest museum of oriental art in the world. Located in the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City was built between 1406-1420.Twentyfour. Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties once lived there. The entire palace covers an area of 72 hectares and boasts over 9000 rooms and halls. Walking through the palace, visitors will have the feeling of passing through a historical corridor.
Afternoon Forbidden city.
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Day 13
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Breakfast, departure transfer.
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Price:
* - the Price during the Olimpic games in Beijing
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1 pax
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2717 | 4488*
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2 pax
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1914 | 3605*
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3 - 5 pax
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1814 | 3495*
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6 - 9 pax
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1737 | 3410*
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ab 10 pax
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1683 | 3350*
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SGL suppl. ab 3 pax
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310 | 340*
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Price includes:
accommodation in Irkutsk, hotel "Irkutsk-Baikal-Otel"***
accommodation in Listvyanka village, hotel "Baikal"***
accommodation in Ulan-Bator, hotel "Chinggis Khan"****
accommodation in Beijing, hotel "Novotel Peace"****
excursion program with entrance tickets
transportation
English speaking guide
meals according to the program
train tickets Moscow - Irkutsk - Ulan-Bator - Beijing 2nd class
all local taxes
Services Not Included:
International Flights
Visa Russia, Mongolia, China
Gratuities
Payment
Conditions: 100% pp required with booking
Cancellation
Conditions: up to 91 days - 500 EURO per person, 91-42 days - 50 %, 41-00 days - 100 %
All rates are NET and given in EURO.
All local taxes are included. All rates are subject to change.
Please, don`t
hesitate to contact us by e-mail info@transsib-russia.com or phone directly to our office.
We will answer all your questions. We are sure you won`t reget if you decide to present yourself and your family with
this unforgettable experience.
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