VAYUDOOT HOLIDAYS PVT. LTD. RUSSIA – TRANS SIBERIA

VAYUDOOT HOLIDAYS PVT. LTD.
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RUSSIA – TRANS SIBERIA - MONGOLIA
DAY 0 - ST. PETERSBURG
Depart Pune/Mumbai to Delhi by flight to connect onward flight from Delhi.
DAY 1 - ST. PETERSBURG
Depart Delhi at 04:15 hrs to St. Petersburg by Aeroflot flight SU233/SU14. Arr 0810 Hrs at Moscow. Dep at 1055 hrs from
Moscow, Arrive 12:15 hrs at St. Petersburg - which is second largest city in Russia. Transfer & Check in Hotel. Afternoon free
at leisure. Evening enjoy a scenic boat ride on the canals of city and Neva River. Proceed for Russian Ballet Show.
Overnight at St. Petersburg. (Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
DAY 2 - PUSHKIN AND PAVLOVSK PALACE
Morning Breakfast. Dep. at 09.00 for full day visit to two of the most beautiful Russian Imperial estates --Pushkin and
Pavlovsk Palace and beautiful gardens that surround them. Tsarskoye Selo (formerly known as Pushkin) is one of St.
Petersburg's numerous Imperial estates. Located just 25 kilometers south of the city, the estate boasts a large landscape
park, dotted with architectural follies, and centered on the magnificent blue, white and gold Catherine Palace that houses
some beautiful Baroque interiors, including the luxurious Grand Hall, a long, gold, mirrored ballroom. We then visit another
of St. Petersburg's historical Imperial estates: Pavlovsk, which was named after Paul I who received the park grounds as a
gift from his mother Catherine the Great in 1777, is home to the Grand Palace and hundreds of acres of densely forested
parkland. The Grand Palace was built by the Scottish architect Charles Cameron between 1782 and 1786 in the general style
of an Italian villa. Much of Pavlovsk's charm is derived from its wonderful landscape park. Have Pack Lunch during break of
sightseeing. Evening have some free time to Walk along Nevsky Prospekt for the main street in the city of St. Petersburg,
Russia, planned by Peter the Great as the beginning of the road to Novgorod and Moscow. The Nevsky today functions as
the main thoroughfare in Saint Petersburg. The majority of the city's shopping and nightlife, as well as the most expensive
apartments, are located on or right off of the Nevsky Prospekt. Overnight at St. Petersburg. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Indian
Dinner)
DAY 3 - ST. PETERSBURG CITY TOUR –PETERHOFF GARDENS
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Morning proceed on a guided City Tour of St. Petersburg---see the Winter Palace, Kazan
Cathedral, the Admiralty, Palace Square, the Naval Museum, St. Petersburg University, the Menshikov Palace, the Fine Arts
Academy, the Bronze Horseman, Alexandrinsky Theatre, the monument to Catherine the Great, the Church of Resurrection
on Spilled Blood (from Inside). Visit famous Isaac Cathedral (from Inside). Lunch. Afternoon visit world famous Peterhof
Palace and Gardens. Overnight stay in St. Petersburg. (Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
DAY 4 - HERMITAGE MUSEUM – ST. PETERSBURG – MOSCOW
Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel. Proceed to visit the State Hermitage Museum to see a collection of more than 3 million
works of arts and artifacts from world culture and is one of the most impressive art collections in the world. The Hermitage
was founded on the original 18th century collection of Empress Catherine the Great and is housed in the magnificent
Baroque Winter Palace (the main residence of the Russian Tsars of the Romanov Dynasty) and three other majestic
buildings along the Neva River embankment - Small Hermitage, Old Hermitage and New Hermitage. Evening transfer to St.
Petersburg’s station to board ultramodern Sapsan Train to Moscow. Transfer & Check in Hotel. Overnight at Moscow.
(Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
DAY 5 - MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING—KREMLIN TOUR
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for visit Moscow Kremlin grounds Including Bell Tower, Tsar Bell and Tsar Canon,
Cathedral Square having the Assumption Cathedral where Russian Grand Princes and Czars were crowned. Visit Kremlin
Armory. Lunch at an Indian Restaurant. Then we take a tour of Moscow Metro Stations which have been declared World
Heritage Sites by UNESCO for their mosaic and marble architecture, also travel by Moscow Metro. Then spend some time
for leisure activities and shopping at Arbat Street. In the evening, witness a Russian Folklore Show. Dinner & Overnight at
Moscow. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Indian Dinner)
DAY 6 MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast. Visit Red Square- the heart of the city, Gum Dept store, St. Basil Cathedral (outside), Lenin Mausoleum.
Afternoon visit the Tretyakov State Gallery –One of the world’s Largest Museums, A treasure House of old Russian art from
the 11th century till our days. The Gallery bears the name of its founder, Pavel Tretyakov - who presented his collection to
the city of Moscow in 1892. Now the museum holds more than 50,000 works of Painting, art & sculpture. Then proceed
with City Tour of Moscow with Photo stops covering Bolshoy Theatre-Famous Palace of Congress & army chamber, KGB
Building, Seven Sister building, Christ Cathedral, Victory Park, Moscow University, Sparrow Hill. Evening free at leisure.
Overnight at Moscow. (Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
DAY 7 MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING - MUMBAI
Breakfast. Morning free for shopping and at leisure. After lunch transfer to Delhi by Aeroflot flight SU232 at 18:24 hrs.
(Breakfast, Indian Lunch)
Arrive at Delhi at 02:50 hrs on 9th day. Connect your flight to Pune / Mumbai.
EXTENSION TO TRANS-SIBERIA
DAY 7 MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING - KAZAN
Breakfast. Morning free for shopping and at leisure. Evening transfer to train Station for Kazan. Dep. at 19:40 hrs by train
#002. Overnight at Train. (Breakfast, Indian Lunch)
Group joining for Trans-Siberia only - Depart from Delhi at 04:15 hrs to Moscow by Aeroflot flight SU233. Arrive at
08:10 hrs at Moscow. Transfer & check in to hotel. Rest day free at leisure. Evening transfer to train Station for Kazan. Dep.
at 19:40 hrs by train #002. Overnight at Train. (Breakfast, Indian Lunch)
DAY 8 KAZAN SIGHTSEEING
Arrive at Kazan at 08:00 hrs. The old Tartar capital on the banks of the Volga. After breakfast at restaurant, continue visit to
Kazan Kremlin, Kul Sharif Mosque, Suyumbike Tower, the Annunciation Cathedral, Peter and Pavel Church and Anniversary
Park. Afternoon free at leisure. Evening enjoy walk on Kremlyevskaya and Bauman streets. Also enjoy dinner with cultural
program. Overnight stay at Kazan. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
DAY 9 KAZAN SIGHTSEEING - YEKATERINBURG
Breakfast. Excursion to the RaIfa Bogoroditssky Monastery of the Mother of God, which is 25km from Kazan. The process
of restoration started in 1991 and it is now a leading monastery of the Eastern Orthodox faith. On the way photo stop at
Temple of All Religions – it consists of several types of religious architecture. Afternoon transfer to train station for
Yekaterinburg. Dep. at 15:45 hrs by train #140. Overnight in Train. (Breakfast, Local Lunch)
DAY 10 - YEKATERINBURG
Arrive at Yekaterinburg at 08:01 hrs. After breakfast at restaurant continue visit to,
Ganina Yama & Cathedral on the Blood guided tour:
We will visit the majestic Memorial Cathedral on the Blood in the name of all Saints, which was built on the place of
execution of the last Russian tsar Nikolay II and his family. Then continue to “Ganina Pit” the unique orthodox monastery
built on the place of the initial burial place of imperial remains. We visit seven wooden churches in the heart of a centuriesold pine forest.
Guided visit to the Europe - Asia border:
Excursion to the obelisk "Border of Europe and Asia". A tour to the column established on a geographical joint of two parts
of the world. According to an old tradition, tourists drink a glass of champagne on this place and take it home. On the way
to the borderline, we can stop for a visit to the Memorial honouring the victims of the Stalin’s repressions of the 30-50s.
Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Yekaterinburg. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
DAY 11 - YEKATERINBURG
After Breakfast continue with Guided tour of the historical centre, statues of Ekaterinburg founders and communist
leaders, 1905 Revolution Square, Church of Spilled and the Chapel of St. Elizabeth, the Hill of Ascension and the Ural
Museum of Minerals. Transfer to airport to board a flight to Irkutsk by Ural Airlines. Dep. at 5:43 pm / 8:15pm. (Breakfast,
Local Lunch)
DAY 12 – IRKUTSK - LISTVYANKA
Arrive at Irkutsk at 12:04 am / 03:10 am. Check in Hotel. Morning free at leisure. Afternoon continue with
Irkutsk city tour:
We will have a guided city tour around Irkutsk, a beautiful town known as the "Paris of Siberia". During the tour, we will see
the 18th century churches, brightly painted shutters and log houses decorated with wooden lacework, as well as examples
of modern Russian architecture. There are about 700 monuments of history and culture in Irkutsk. The most interesting for
the guests are the historical ensembles in its central part: Spasskaya Church, the Epiphany Cathedral, the Roman Catholic
Church, Cathedral of Kazan, the monument of the Siberian explorers, the Drama Theatre and etc. Overnight at Irkutsk. (Bf,
Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
DAY 13 - LISTVYANKA
Breakfast. Transfer to Listvyanka by minibus (approx 70km), on the way we will stop at Open-air Wooden Architecture
Museum in Taltsy: which is located in a picturesque forest on the bank of the river Angara. This museum is an open-air
museum that has a large collection of original wooden houses equipped with old-style furniture and domestic utensils, and
“wooden tents” belonging to the various ethnic groups which inhabited this region. They were brought from several local
villages. The museum conveys the lifestyle of 16th – 19th century Russia. Here you can learn about the various aspects of
village life, see the interiors of a Russian fort and a 15th century watchtower, as well as glimpse at the lifestyle of the Buryat
and Evenk people and see a Shaman yurt and other interesting objects.
Arrive at Lake Baikal. Lake Baikal — The Gem of Siberia with beautiful and unforgettable surroundings. You will be
astonished by the color metamorphoses of the lake's surface, the ever-changing play of water and sky, taiga, and cliffs. Visit
Baikal Lake Museum where you will learn Siberian traditions, history, flora and fauna of the deepest freshwater lake in the
world. Also take cable car up to the observation point, known as a Stone of Cherky from where you will see the
breathtaking panorama of lake Baikal and Angara river mouth. Enjoy one hour boat ride at lake Baikal. Then on our way to
the center of the village, we check out the Fish Market. Smoked Omul - Baikal endemic testy fish - is highly recommended
to try. Also see "Retro Park" - it is very positive and nice collection of metal sculptures and old Soviet cars. Overnight at
lake Baikal. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
DAY 14 - LISTVYANKA - IRKUTSK
Breakfast. Take ferry to port Baikal. Get on the Circum Baikal train in Port Baikal to enjoy full day trip. Circum-Baikal railway
was built more than a hundred years ago, and is an outstanding landmark to the construction and engineering art. There
are a lot of beautifully constructed tunnels and bridges along the way, making Circum-Baikal somewhat of a railway
monument. Arrival at the train station in Irkutsk at 22:00 Hrs. Pick up from the train station in Irkutsk and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Irkutsk. (Breakfast, Local Lunch & Dinner on train)
DAY 15 – IRKUTSK – ULAAN BATAAR
Breakfast. Morning transfer to the railway station. Board Train #006 to Ulaan Bataar at 07:53 hrs. Enjoy the scenery along
the lake Baikal. Overnight at Train. (Breakfast)
DAY 16 - ULAAN BATAAR
Arrive at 07:20 hrs at Ulaan Bataar. The city is situated on the bank of the river Tuur, surrounded by four mountains that
local people believe to be sacred. Breakfast at Hotel. Continue with Ulaan Bataar city tour: visit Gandan Hiid Monastery,
the country’s largest remaining monastery, Sukhebaatar square.
Guided Visit to the National History Museum:
The National Museum of Mongolian History is one of the leading museums in Mongolia displaying Mongolian cultural
heritage. You will learn about ancient states period (Hunnu, Turkish and Uighur), the Mongolian Empire of 13th-14th
centuries, Mongolian traditional lifestyle, their clothing and jewellery, as well as current democratic reforms and modern
state of affairs. You will see real dinosaur remains as well as other archeological findings from the Mesozoic Era found in the
Gobi desert.
Check in the Hotel. Free time for rest and freshen-up. Evening enjoy Tumen Ekh ensemble, Mongolia’s premier traditional
performance featuring folk and traditional music, song, throat singing, dance and contortion. Overnight at Ulaan Bataar.
(Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
DAY 17 - TERELJ
Transfer to Terelj National Park by mini bus.
Famous as the home of Genghis Khan, Mongolia is one of the most mystical destinations on earth. It was the homeland of
the brilliant, tough, well-drilled horsemen who, for over 500 years from the 13th century, occupied lands and cities from the
river Yellow to the Danube. The dramatic Mongolian landscapes are breathtaking.
Chinggis Khaan Monument guided tour:
We will drive to Chinggis Khaan monument located at Conjinboldog area on the bank of the Tuul River, 33 miles east of
Ulaan Bataar. It is a 40-metre tall statue of Genghis Khan on horseback, erected in 2008. The statue is symbolically pointed
east towards his birthplace. There are 36 columns representing the 36 khans from Genghis to Ligdan Khan. Visitors can walk
to the head of the horse where they can have a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The monument complex also
features a visitor centre and an archaeological museum. The Chinggis Khan Statue is currently the biggest equestrian statue
in the world.
Terelj National Park guided trip:
Terelj National Park is famous for its unique granite rock formations, pristine alpine scenery and diverse flora and fauna. We
will explore Turtle rock and enjoy hiking to Aryabal monastery. We will have an opportunity to visit a real Nomad family and
see its traditional way of living exploring their lifestyle by learning how to milk the cows and preparing the dairy products.
We stay for overnight in a traditional Mongolian Ger (means "home") - a sturdy wood and felt type tent. Overnight at
Terelj. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
DAY 18 HUSTAI NATIONAL PARK
After Breakfast, 2 hours drive to Hustai National Park (Wild Horse Park). On the way explore Moltsog sand dunes. Upon
arrival at Hustai, visit small Ger museum. After lunch Free time with possibility horseback riding. Short drive to see
Przewalski wild horses in their natural habitat. Enjoy hiking, take photos and watching wild flowers. If we lucky there can
see fox, deer, eagle, and more animals, birds. Drive back Ulaanbaatar. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Ulaan
Bataar. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Indian Dinner)
DAY 19 ULAAN BATAAR – MUMBAI
Breakfast. Take return flight to Mumbai. Dep: at 11:40 hrs from Ulaan Bataar to Mumbai via Beijing by Air China airlines.
Mumbai: Day 21: Arrive at 01:00 hrs at Mumbai.
Extension at Gobi
Desert
Day 01: Flight to the Gobi Desert - visit Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs)
Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Dalanzadgad, which is a small town of Gobi. Upon arrival, your Gobi tour guide
will be waiting for you at arrivals and drive to the Bayanzag - is a famous for the first discovery of dinosaur eggs, bones and
complete dinosaur skeletons which is first discovered by Roy Chapman Andrews, American expedition in the 1920. We will
find an egg and bones of dinosaurs around Bayanzag. White fossilized bones are still found nowadays. The red flaming cliffs
of Bayanzag are looks like fire in the middle of the desert from distance. Stay overnight at "Mongol Gobi" tourist Ger camp.
(L, D)
Day 02: Khongor sand dunes - visit camel herder family & camel trail
After breakfast we will drive west to the extraordinary sand dunes of Khongor. This is one of the most scenic areas of Gobi.
The dunes rise abruptly from the plain, in some places reaching a height of 300 meters, and extend over an area between 212 km in width and 180 km in length. After lunch at “Gobi Discovery” tourist Ger camp near the Khongor sand dunes, we
will visit camel herder family in their Ger, explore their unique nomadic lifestyle. Its chance to try drinking Hormog
(fermented Mongolian camel milk). The sand dunes are the perfect place for camel riding. We will discover this magnificent
place on camel back. Mongolia is home to 2/3 of the two-humped Bactrian camels in the world. It is a gentle, calm and
extraordinary patient animal and can carry on without water for a month. Bet, you never rode a Bactrian camel, riding a
Bactrian camel is much more comfortable than the camel in Sahara, India or anywhere else. Its two humps support you
from both sides and easy pace will comfort you so much. In the evening, we will climb up to the Singing Dune, one of the
highest dunes, opportunity to see the breathtaking view of the surrounding area and amazing sunshine panorama of sand
dunes. When it is windy some of the dunes give a strange sound like the engines of an aero plane, for which they are
named the “singing dunes”. Stay overnight at “Gobi Discovery” tourist Ger camp near the sand dunes. (B, L, D)
Day 03: Yol Valley, Three beauties of Gobi” Mt. National Park
Today, we will drive continues to the Yol valley situated in “Three beauties of Gobi” Mt. National Park. Yol means
Lammergeyer, one of the most endangered bird species of prey. The valley is notable for a deep ice field; it remains frozen
for most of the year, except late summer. After lunch at tourist Ger camp near the National Park, we will visit Yol
valley. There is we will make little hiking through grassy meadows, small streams, long and narrow valley with sheltered by
high cliff walls, sunlight bouncing off amazing rocks, covered with wild flowers and Gobi plants. You may be lucky enough to
spot wild sheep and goat, grazing high on the cliff walls. Stay overnight at tourist Ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
In the early morning transfer to Gobi airport for return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Your amazing
Gobi trip ends. (B)
TOUR FEE (per Adult on twin sharing basis)
No.
Tour
Days
Departure Date
01
Russia with Extension Trans - Siberia
19
11st July 2016
02
Only Trans – Siberia
13
17th July 2016
03
Only Russia
07
11st July 2016
LAND ARRANGEMENT INCLUDES -:
 International Air Fare (Mumbai – St. Petersburg/Moscow & Ulaan Bataar – Mumbai)
 Domestic Air Fare (Yekaterinburg – Irkutsk)
 Russia Visa / Mongolia Visa
 Stay at 3* Hotels with American Breakfast
 Railway tickets of Saspan St. Petersburg to Moscow
 All Travel, transfer Sightseeing by AC Coach as per size of Group with entrance fees & English Speaking Guide during
City Tour
 Lunch and Dinner as per tour program
 Services of English Speaking Guide, Tips to Driver and Guide
 Services of Group Leader of Vayudoot as per Group Leader Policy
 Train tickets (4 berth cabins) from Moscow – Kazan – Yekaterinburg & Irkutsk – Ulaan Bataar
 Travel Insurance of Rs. 1000 per person. Any additional premium is payable at actual.
 Service Tax 3.5%
TOUR FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
 Meals on the train
 Personal expenses like Laundry, Tips, Room Service, Telephone, Excess baggage charges, Mineral Water.
 Fees of Adventures sports, Porterage at all places.