Trans-Siberian Express 2008: Russia by Private Train

Day 1: Vladivostok
Passengers are met at Vladivostok airport and transferred to the four-star Hotel Hyundai for a one-night stay. Eleanor & Owen Hardy welcome you to a gala welcome reception exclusive for Society travelers. Welcome dinner follows.

Day 2: Vladivostok
Today’s city tour includes the major military attractions of this once "closed-to-foreigners" city. An evening departure of our private Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express train.

Day 3 : Khabarovsk
After our morning arrival in Khabarovsk we visit the Natural History Museum by the Amur River. We reboard the train and head west, never far from the Chinese border, and enjoy the relaxed pace on board.

Day 4 : En-route
A full day spent on the train where you can fully enjoy the comfort, space and service available.

Day 5 : Ulan Ude
Afternoon arrival in Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic. A fascinating change of people and faces greet us as we tour the colorful Buddhist Temple and travel by coach to the Village of Old Believers. Enjoy a concert featuring local dancers and musicians.

Day 6 : UlaanBaatar
Morning arrival in the capital of Mongolia, UlaanBaatar. We visit the National History Museum. Lunch in Yurt restaurant. Free time in the afternoon or an optional visit to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. This evening we reboard our train and return to Russia.

Day 7: On board
A full day on board allows guests to sit back and relax, enjoying the vews of the Baikal region.

Day 8: Baikal
A fantastic day’s adventure as we wind our way through tunnels and around cliffs along the shoreline of the world’s largest freshwater lake, Lake Baikal. We stop at one of the bays and have a barbeque off the train at the water’s edge. We then visit Listvyanka, a small Baikal village nestled at the base of the surrounding hills. We return to the train for dinner and an evening departure.

Day 9: Irkutsk
Morning arrival in Irkutsk, the "Paris of Siberia." Our full-day tour includes many of the major sights and museums. Take special note of the classic wooden architecture in this area.

Day 10: On board
Heading west, we spend another day on board our private train. Passing Krasnoyarsk we are above Burma, Thailand and Malaysia.

Day 11: Novosibirsk
We stop in this modern "Soviet" city where we visit the famous Opera House, Lenin Square & River Ob, which flows 3,500 miles from its source to the Arctic. Planned for June 13 departure: optional visit to Novosobirsk railway museum.

Day 12: Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg, last city in Asia and capital of the Urals. Our city tour includes the Romanov execution site/memorial and the Urals Mineralogical Museum. Return to the train and cross the Europe/Asia divide shortly after departure.

Day 13: Kazan
We spend the day in Kazan, the beautiful capital of Tatarstan located on the Volga River.

Day 14: Moscow
Mid-morning arrival in Moscow. We transfer to our five-star hotel for a one-night stay. Today, our grop will head to the fascinating Zircon factory, where the fabulous Gold and Silver carriages and the dining and lounge cars of the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express were produced.(June 13 journey only.)Tonight, we will have our farewell gala dinner and reception.

Day 15: Moscow
After a sumptuous breakfast in the hotel, We spend the touring the amazing Kremlin. You can also enjoy free time in the rapidly-changing Russian capital. Airport transfers provided for passengers connecting to international flights. Please don't arrange your flights until late-afternoon departure.

2008	2009
Feb. 17-Mar. 2 (EB) May 4-18 (EB) May 16-30 (WB) June 1-15 (EB) June 13-27 (WB)* Aug. 8-22 (WB) Aug. 24-Sept. 7 (EB) Sept. 5-19 (WB)	Feb. 15-Mar. 1 (EB) May 3-17 (EB) May 17-31 (WB) May 31-June 14 (EB) June 12-26 (WB) July 26-Aug. 9 (EB) Aug. 7-21 (WB) Aug. 23-Sept. 6 (EB) Sept. 4-18 (WB)

WB=Westbound (Vladivostok to Moscow)
EB=Eastbound (Moscow to Vladivostok) -- Eastbound departures operate similar itinerary in reverse.

*Special anniversary departure! Come travel on the $25 million new train: six Gold class and six Silver Class all ensuite sleeping carriages; two stunning new restaurant cars and a cozy bar car; 64 staff for 132 pampered passengers. Planned extras for Society of IRT travelers: Exclusive champagne and caviar reception in Vladivostok; visit to Zircon Factory where Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express deluxe cars were built, train museum in Novosibirsk; guided tour of Moscow Metro. Owen Hardy, IRT CEO & Eleanor Hardy, IRT President welcome you to join them on this deluxe journey.

Golden Eagle Accommodations	Pricing:
Silver Class, twin share	$10,995 per person
Silver Class, single occupancy	$15,995
Gold Class, twin share:	$13,595 per person
Gold Class, single occupancy:	$19,195

Also available on select departure: Heritage Class cabins from $7,195 per person. Click here for details.

*Rates include three meals a day and off-train activities listed here. Rates do not include airfare or double-entry Russian visa.

Accommodation on the "Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express":

Silver Class:
Silver Class carriages have six compartments each with private en-suite facilities (power shower, toilet and sink). Each compartment is 60 square feet. Silver Class compartments feature underfloor heating, DVD/CD player, audio system, individual air conditioning, recessed lighting and wardrobe space. There is a wide lower bed, as well as an upper twin bed.

Gold Class:
Gold Class compartments are the most luxurious and spacious on the train; each compartment is 77 square feet. Amenities are similar to the Silver Class compartments, but the Gold Class cabins are larger. Gold Class carriages have only five compartments per car, each with en-suite facilities (the shower is larger in Gold Class than Silver and has a sliding glass door.) The lower bed is the size of a full double bed.

Booking: If you wish to book, please call 800-478-4881. We will send you a booking form to complete, sign and return to us with your deposit within 7 days. Alternatively, you may download our booking form here. All bookings are first-come, first-served basis and are subject to IRT's booking terms and conditions.

THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
� Accommodation aboard our private train.
� Hotel accommodation where indicated in the itinerary.
� All meals including a generous allowance of wine or local beer, soft drinks and water with meals on and off the train.
� The services of an experienced Tour Manager, with local guides for scheduled off-train touring.
� Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water around the clock from your car attendant.
� All Gratuities to local guides, drivers, tour management and train staff.

THE TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
� Insurance (It is a booking condition that passengers have adequate insurance). We recommend Travelex Insurance.
� International airfare or surface transport to the point of joining/leaving the tour � Double-entry Russian visa
� Charges of a personal nature on the train or at the hotels (laundry, telephone, bar account, etc.).
� Visa or Excess Baggage Charges, Airport Departure Taxes, Vaccination or Medical Costs.
� Alcoholic and soft drinks in the bar outside of meal times

	Double occupancy	Single occupancy
Heritage Class:	$7,195 per person	$9,995