An Epic Cross-Continental Tour
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Travel across Asia on this suggested itinerary from Moscow to Beijing. Visit Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, and cross the Gobi Desert before arriving in China and taking in the sights from the top of the Great Wall. This tour also offers the chance to discover the hidden cultures of Mongolia.
After flying from London to Moscow, begin exploring with an evening tour of the city.
Today visit the magnificent Kremlin before joining the Tsar's Gold.
Whilst in Kazan, pay a visit the city's spectacular Kremlin.
Today your train arrives in Yekaterinburg, a historically-rich city founded by Peter the Great.
A traditional Russian welcome awaits when you reach Novosibirsk, along with the option to enjoy a guided tour of the city.
This evening enjoy a speciality 'Tsar's Feast' including vodka and caviar tastings.
Enjoy an optional excursion to the local open-air museum before heading to the Marriot Courtyard Hotel for the night.
Perhaps choose to take a guided tour of the city's landmarks, museums and temples - including the magnificent Sri Mariamman Temple.
Take an optional tour to visit Ulan Ude's highlights.
After arriving in the Mongolian capital, perhaps take a guided tour to see many of the city's impressive sights before heading to the Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace for the evening.
Today you'll have the opportunity to experience a traditional-style lunch in the tent settlement of nomadic herdsmen and enjoy a horse-riding show.
Passing through the Gobi Desert, there is chance to see the landscape where several dinosaur remains have been found.
Arriving in the bustling Chinese capital Beijing, you'll find a fascinating blend of communist architecture and Imperial Pagodas.
Enjoy a guided tour of the incredible Tiananmen Square or visit the Temple of Heaven; a breathtaking example of Chinese architecture.
Don't miss the opportunity to see one of the world's most incredible structures with an optional full-day excursion to the Great Wall of China.
Transfer to the airport for the overnight flight to London where you arrive the next day.
The itinerary above is just a suggestion and you are free to make adjustments to suit your exact requirements. Please call 01904 734 358 to speak to one of our Tailor-Made Holiday Specialists about tailoring your holiday with GRJ independent.
Our tours of Scandinavia and Russia typically depart the UK between 10am and 11am.
This tour may be suitable for reduced mobility passengers, please call for further information.
An Epic Cross-Continental Tour
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