Days 1-3
Beijing The fascinating city of Beijing is the ideal place to start this journey. Uncover the secrets of the Forbidden City, walk through Tiananmen Square and enjoy a day at the amazing Great Wall of China.
Days 4-7
Ulaanbaatar/ Ger Camp Cross the Chinese border and journey into the grasslands of Genghis Khan. Enjoy a first-rate Mongolian experience with an overnight stay in a traditional ger.
Day 8
Trans-Mongolian RailwayTake a train ride north through the vast steppes of Mongolia towards the heart of Russia - Siberia.
Days 9-11
Lake Baikal/ Irkutsk Enjoy feasting on local food while staying with local friends on the shores of sparkling Lake Baikal. Head into charming Irkutsk, once a gold-rush town and place of exile, to spend an afternoon wandering around its 19th century architecture.
Days 12-13
Trans-Siberian Railway The route of the famed Trans-Siberian railway covers vast terrain, crossing the taiga and travelling through five time zones on its way from Asia to Europe.
Day 14-15
Kungar Break up the journey with a stop in tranquil Kungur, home to an onion-domed skyline and an abundance of beautiful natural landscapes. See one of the world's biggest ice caves which is permanently frozen all year round.
Days 16-18
Moscow Wander the streets of this exciting city and take in the famous Red Square, St Basil's Cathedral and the magnificent Kremlin - a name that conjures up images of the glory of tsars and the power of the Soviets.
Days 19-21
St Petersburg The elegant city of St Petersburg is the final breathtaking destination on this epic cross-continental journey.
Trans-Mongolian Express Westbound
