Russia Grand Rail & City Journey

Overview

About This Trip

Embark on an epic adventure across the vast expanse of Russia, from the onion-domed skylines of Moscow to the wild, untouched shores of Siberia's Lake Baikal, aboard one of the world's most legendary rail journeys. Begin in Moscow, marveling at the grandeur of Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the historic Kremlin, before admiring masterpieces of Russian art at the Tretyakov Gallery and cruising along the Moskva River. Board a high-speed train to Saint Petersburg, Russia's cultural capital, spending a full day exploring the awe-inspiring Hermitage Museum and the opulent fountains of Peterhof Palace, followed by an evening canal cruise through the city fondly known as the 'Venice of the North.' Then embark on the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway, crossing the Ural Mountains into Asia as the landscape transforms into endless Siberian wilderness. Arrive at the shores of Lake Baikal, the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, hiking scenic trails and encountering the region's unique wildlife before exploring Irkutsk's charming wooden Siberian architecture. With grand imperial cities, world-class art, dramatic rail crossings, and pristine Siberian wilderness, this journey through Russia is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure across one of the world's most fascinating countries.