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A huge, frenetic metropolis, Moscow has the largest population of any city in Europe. No other Russian city offers quite the enormous range of cultural heritage that Moscow has, having played a pivotal role in both the country's political and industrial history since the 13th century.
In the very centre of the city lies the Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage site and arguably the most famous landmark in all of Russia. The walled citadel is home to the Russian government and every leader, from the Tsars to Stalin and the current president, has issued orders from within its walls. Today the Kremlin also serves as the official residence of the country's president.
The Armoury
The Armoury boast an incredible range of gold, velvet and
precious stones. These treasures were all collected by various
leaders over the course of Russia's long history. Some magnificent
examples include the Fabergé egg and Catherine the Great's
coronation dress.
The Red Square And The Lenin Mausoleum
The iconic Red Square stands proud, and is home to the
vast State History Museum. It is easily most famous as the
final resting place of Lenin, whose remains have been carefully
guarded in the square since his death in 1924.
St Basil's Cathedral
With its round, brilliantly distinctive onion domes, St Basil's
Cathedral is an instantly recognisable feature of Moscow's skyline.
It was constructed in about 1550 by Ivan the Terrible, in order to
celebrate a victory over the Tartars. Having changed very little
since its completion, today the cathedral is one of the world's
architectural wonders.
Novodevichy Convent
Founded in 1524, the complex of the spectacular Novodevichy Convent
has stayed almost wholly unchanged since the 17th century and is
now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The main structure is the 16th
century cathedral, but the octagonal bell tower is one of Moscow's
tallest pre-20th century landmarks, and is fascinating to
explore.
Discover the two incredible and powerful cities that have both driven and shaped Russia on this magnificent journey. Starting in Moscow, we visit iconic attractions including the Kremlin and Red Square, before travelling to St Petersburg - a city so rich in history its entire centre is an UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Step on board the Golden Eagle and be transported back to the romantic age of travel as we wend our way across Russia, Mongolia and Siberia in unprecedented luxury. This rail adventure takes you on a journey of over 8,000 miles; a true odyssey to the other side of the world.
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Witness the true splendour of Dr Zhivago landscapes from the warmth of your luxurious carriage, enjoying sleigh rides and choirs, saunas and yurts en-route to Vladivostok. Travel on the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express train for an unforgettable 8,000-mile winter adventure. The maximum group number for this tour will be capped at 20, allowing for a more intimate, personal experience.
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Russia is a country awash with proud traditions, centuries of history, unique architecture and fascinating politics - and what better time to discover its two great cities than as it flourishes amidst the flurries of winter snow.
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Discover a Russian winter wonderland on this Christmas escape. See iconic attractions in Moscow, including the Kremlin and Red Square, immerse yourself in the rich culture of UNESCO-listed St Petersburg, and take in a ballet performance on Christmas Day, all while soaking up the enchanting atmosphere of the festive season.
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Beginning and ending in London, we travel just under 23,000 miles across the globe on this incredible worldwide adventure. Starting in the iconic 'Big Apple', we chart a course across the heartland of America, to the West Coast. From there, we cross the Pacific into Asia and immerse ourselves in the rich legacies of China, before boarding the iconic Tsar's Gold Train for the journey across Russia. For the final leg of the journey, we head into central Europe, south through the imperial cities to Venice, boarding the luxurious Simplon-Orient- Express for the journey home.
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Let the Tsar's Gold Train take you on an incredible adventure across almost half of the surface of the world from the ornate splendor of Moscow to the bustling beauty of modern Beijing, through remote Siberia, beautiful Mongolia and the vast landscapes of the Gobi Desert.
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Everything was 5 star, from the company to the tour. The tour manager was excellent and very well organised. All the entrance fees, where applicable were taken care of and the two guides in Moscow and St Petersburg were fantastic. The hotels in both cities were very good and in very good locations. All in all, just brilliant.
A brilliant experience - enjoyed every minute of it - except at border controls !
There is no need to say more - this holiday was excellent and exceeded our very high expectations.
By Sukie Chapman
29 November 2018
The idea of travelling aboard a night train holds an almost mysterious allure, conjuring images of moustachioed Hercule Poirot aboard the Orient Express or stepping into the high heels of Jack Lemon and Tony Curtis as they bunk down with Marilyn Monroe in Some Like It Hot.
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By Jack Stacey
27 June 2018
Boy have we got some stats for you! The travel industry is one of the largest in the world, shifting millions of people around the world every single day.
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By Jack Stacey
18 April 2018
There's nothing which quite imbues us with existentialist wonder as an ancient monument from a lost civilisation.
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By Sukie Chapman
5 April 2018
When I started working for Great Rail Journeys, I could never have guessed how much train knowledge and expertise I would pick up over the course of four short years.
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All activities were well planned out. Our tour manager was wonderful.