CATHERINE PALACE & PARK – VODKA MUSEUM– RUSSIAN BALLET SHOW
Breakfast. Proceed to visit the most beautiful Russian Imperial estates at Catherine Palace and beautiful
gardens that surround them. TsarskoyeSelo (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. Experience the atmosphere of the royal way of life in its entire magnificence. Enjoy the local lunch
on the way back to city. Visit Vodka Museum, This excellent private museum tells the story of Russia‘s
national tipple in an interesting and fun way, from the first production of ‗bread wine‘ to the phenomenon of
the modern international vodka industry, complete with waxwork models and some very cool bottles. You
can guide yourself through the exhibit, or be accompanied by an English-speaking guide who‘ll liven things
up a bit.
Proceed to see Russian Ballet Show,Swan Lake is a classic Russian ballet, composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky
in 1875-1876. Swan Lake is a ballet that has become a symbol of Russian art itself. The performance‘s
original scenario was based on fairy tales about princess Odette, turned into a swan by evil curse and
rescued by prince Siegfried‘s love.
Overnight at St. Petersburg. (Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
ST. PETERSBURG CITY TOUR – PETERHOF PALACE & GARDENS
Breakfast& proceed for a 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 & proceed to visit world famous Peterhof Palace and Gardens.The Peterhof complex consists of a
set of palaces and gardens that are in the Gulf of Finland (about 30 kilometers west of St. Petersburg) and
until 1917 were the residence of the czars. They are known as the ―Russian Versailles‖ and are an UNESCO
World Heritage site.Overnight at St. Petersburg. (Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
STATE HERMITAGE MUSEUM – BOAT RIDE IN RIVER NEVA
Breakfast. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the canals of city and River Neva. Thenvisit 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. Afternoon free time to Walk along
NevskyProspekt for the main street in the city of St. Petersburg, planned by Peter the Great as the beginning
of the road to Novgorod andMoscow. 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 NevskyProspekt. Evening transfer to airport to board the flight to Kazan. Arrive
at Kazan. The old Tartar capital on the banks of the Volga. Transfer and Check In Hotel.
Overnight stay at Kazan. (Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Local Dinner)
Extension Tour to TRAN SIBERIA – MONGOLIA 14 Night & 15 Days
Pls Note -:Travelers doing only Trans Siberia-Mongolia Tour, will take flight from Delhi to Kazan via Moscow.
Arrive at Kazan on Day 07
–KAZAN SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, 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.
Overnight at Kazan. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
RALFA BOGORODITSKAYA MONASTERY – TRAIN TO YEKATERINBURG
Breakfast. Check Out Hotel & proceed to visit RaIfaBogoroditskaya 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. Lunch &transfer to train station to board the Trans Siberian train to Yekaterinburg.
Overnight in Train. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, NO DINNER)
ARRIVAL YEKATERINBURG – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING – EUROPE ASIA BORDER VISIT
Arrival at Yekaterinburg.Directly proceed for breakfast, then continue with guided tour of the historical
centre, statues of Yekaterinburg founders and communist leaders, 1905 Revolution Square, Church of Spilled
and the Chapel of St. Elizabeth, the Hill of Ascension and the Novo-Tikhvinsky convent Monastry& Souvenir
Stone Market. Lunch – Check In Hotel. Free time at leisure. Evening proceed to Guided tour to Romanov
Monastery and Border Obelisk. "Border of Europe and Asia". A tour to the column established on a
geographical joint of two parts of the world. Dinner – Back to Hotel. Overnight at Yekaterinburg.
(Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
YEKATERINBURG – TRAIN TO IRKUTSK
Breakfast,Check Out Hotel & transfer to train station to board the train to Irkutsk. Overnight in Train.
(Breakfast, NO LUNCH, NO DINNER)
TRAIN JOURNEY TO IRKUTSK
On board the train, crossing Trans Siberia. Overnight in Train. (NO MEALS)
ARRIVAL IRKUTSK
Arrival at Irkutsk – Transfer – Check In Hotel. Free time at leisure. Overnight at Irkutsk. (Local Dinner)
IRKUTSKLOCAL SIGHTSEEING – TRAVEL TO LISTVYANKA
Breakfast, Check Out Hotel & proceed to Irkutsk City Tour:visit 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. Lunch &transfer to Listvyanka
by minibus (approx 70Kms), 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 of Russia.
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.Overnight at Listvyanka. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
LISTVYANKA SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast.Check Out Hotel.VisitBaikal 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. Then on our way to the center of the village, visit local Fish Market. Smoked Omul - Baikal
endemic testy fish - is highly recommended to try. Alsosee"Retro Park" - it is very positive and nice
collection of metal sculptures and old Soviet cars.proceed for half day boat trip in Lake Baikal. Enjoy scenic
beauty of one of the best astonishing site in the world. Lunch on the boat. Evening transfer to Irkutsk,
Dinner & Check In hotel. Overnight at Irkutsk. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
Irkutsk TO Ulaan Bataar (MONGOLIA) BY TRAIN
Breakfast. Check Out Hotel &transfer to the railway station. Board the train to UlaanBataar.Enjoy the scenery
along the lake Baikal. Overnightin Train.(Breakfast, NO LUNCH, NO DINNER)
ARRIVAL ULAAN BATAAR- CHINGGIS KHAAN MONUMENT – TERELJ NATIONAL PARK –
STAY IN MONGOLIAN GER (TENT)
Early morning arrive at UlaanBataar. This city is situated on the bank of the river Tour, surrounded by four
mountains that local people believe to be sacred. Enjoy breakfast in local restaurant& then 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.
On the way visit Chinggis Khaan Monument located at Conjinboldog area on the bank of the Tuul River, 33
miles east of UlaanBataar. 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.
We stay for overnight in a traditional Mongolian Ger (means "home") - a sturdy wood and felt type tent.
Overnight at Tereljin Mongolian Ger.(Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
TERELJ NATIONAL PARK - ULAAN BATAAR – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast& check-out Ger. Continue with Terelj National Park Tour: 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. Return to Ulan Bataar.
Ulaanbaatar City is situated on the bank of the river Tour, surrounded by four mountains that local people
believe to be sacred. Visit GandanHiid Monastery, the country‘s largest remaining monastery, Sukhebaatar
Square. 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 jewelry, as well as current democratic reforms and modern state of affairs. Check
In Hotel. Free time at leisure.
Evening enjoy Tumen Ekh ensemble, Mongolia‘s premier traditional performance featuring folk and
traditional music, song, throat singing, dance and contortion. Dinner &Overnight at
Ulaanbaatar.(Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner)
ULAAN BATAAR – MUMBAI
Breakfast. Check Out Hotel & transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai. (Breakfast)
Extension Tour to GOBI DESERT 03 Night & 04 Days
FLIGHT TO GOBI DESERT – YOL VALLEY & KHONGOR SAND DUNES
Breakfast, Check Out Hotel & transfer to airport to board the flight to Dalanzadgad, the capital of
Umnugobiaimag. The flight takes hour and a half and on your arrival at the airstrip in Dalanzadgad, the
Discover Mongolia team will be waiting for you. Take a city tour of Dalandzadgad province, South Gobi and
visit museum. Drive to Yol Am - a wonderfully picturesque place with ice even in summer, and surrounded
by sheer rocky walls, forming incredible canyons. These areas are situated in the Gobi GurvanSaikhan
National Park that encompasses the "Three Beauties" peaks and the most easterly points of the Altai
Mountains.
Lunch, continue with Khongor Sand Dunes. The sand dunes change color with each hour of the day,
from yellow to silver to rose-colored at (dawn/ sundown). On the way see to Dungene valley - a wonderfully
picturesque place and surrounded by sheer rocky walls, forming incredible canyons. You will be riding on
camel to explore the Khongor sand dunes. The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as
they walk slowly and gently, and you will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably in between
them. Our camel guide will lead you safely through the sand dunes. Plus, you will have an opportunity to
visit a camel herdsman family to experience their lifestyle, culture and traditions. Overnight at Gobi
Erdene Tourist Camp. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
BAYANZAG (FLAMING CLIFFS)
Breakfast, explore dinosaur's land. Travel to Bayanzag, (known as a Flaming Cliffs where the first nest of
dinosaur eggs found in 1922) a site famous for the remains of dinosaurs which lived here 60 million years
ago. You can walk around where dinosaurs once roamed and see saksaul trees and another classic desert
vegetation. Overnight at Gobi Erdene Tourist Camp. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
RETURN TO DALANZADGAD CITY (130Kms – approx 04Hrs)
Breakfast, morning free at leisure. Afternoon Check Out from camp & proceed to Dalanzadgad City.
Arrive – Dinner – Check In Hotel. Overnight at Dalanzadgad. (Breakfast, Local Lunch, Local Dinner)
FLY BACK TO ULAANBAATAR – FLIGHT TO MUMBAI
Breakfast – Check Out Hotel – Transfer to Dalanzadgad airport for return flight to Ulaanbaatar.
On arrival – proceed to board the next flight back to Mumbai. (Breakfast)
