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2. Moscow - Kremlin (2.5-3.5 hrs) |
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Sightseeing Kremlin - the historical, spiritual and political heart of Moscow.
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3. Moscow - the monastery of Sergiev Posad (6 hrs) |
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This monastery has been the single most important spiritual center in Russia for well over 600 years.
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4. St. Petersburg - city tour (3hrs) |
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Explore the magical splendour of the architecture of the former capital of Imperial Russia.
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5. St. Petersburg - Hermitage museum (3 hrs) |
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This Baroque-style palace is perhaps the major attraction of St. Petersburg.
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6. St. Petersburg - Isaac’s Cathedral and Peter and Paul Fortress (3.5 hrs) |
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St. Isaac's Cathedral was originally the city's main church and the largest cathedral in Russia.
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7. Yekaterinburg - city tour (3 - 3.5 hrs) |
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Ekaterinburg is the historical and economic center of the Urals.
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8. Yekaterinburg - Monastery of Romanov's grave & the Obelisk "Between Europe and Asia" (5 hrs) |
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Excursion out of the city to a well-known Russian Orthodox pilgrimage site.
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9. Yekaterinburg - the village of Koptelovo (8 hrs) |
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Full day trip to picturesque, 300 years old village Koptelovo - traditional Siberian settlement.
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10. Yekateringburg - horse ride to Sysert (5 hrs) |
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A pleasant horse ride in a beautiful countryside.
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11. Yekaterinburg - through the Siberian wilderness (9-10 hrs) |
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Hikining, rafting and underground adventures in the picturesque area of The Urals and the Nature Park “Wild-deer streams”.
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12. Yekaterinburg - Adventure on dog’s sledges at the Urals (7-8 hrs) |
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The ultimate adventure during winter.
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13. Perm - city tour and open air museum Khokhlovka (7hrs) |
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A tour through the cultural history of the Europe's easternomost city.
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14. Perm - Gulag camp “Perm-36” (8 hrs) |
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Visit the harshest imaginable Soviet prison (GULAG) camp during the long period of communist ruling.
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15. Perm - Kungur Ice cave and the Belogorsky monastery (11 hrs) |
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A tour to of the oldest cities in the Perm province famous for its rich history and peculiar Kungur Ice Caves.
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16. Irkutsk - city tour (4 hrs) |
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A stroll in one of the great Siberian cities which by right considers itself the capital of Eastern Siberia.
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17. Irkutsk - Baikal & Listvjanka village (7 hrs) |
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A nice day trip to the great Siberian Lake, including visit to a traditional local village.
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18. Irkutsk - Bol’shye Koty Settlement (2 days) |
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A tour in the area od Baikal Lake providing good insight into the history of the local settlements and wildlife.
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19. Irkutsk - Trekking to Tchersky Peak (3-4 days) |
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Nice hike through the Siberian Mountains.
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20. Irkutsk - Baikal trek: Bol'shoye Goloustnoye-Bol'shiye Koty (4 days) |
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Truly enjoyable hike in Pribaikalsky National Park.
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21. Irkutsk - tour to Khujir settlement on Olkhon Island (4 days) |
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Trip to the biggest and probably the most interesting island in the Lake Baikal.
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22. Ulan Ude - city tour, Ivolginsk memorial (6 hrs) |
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Sightseeing tour in the capital of Buryat Republic, revealing the unique cultural indentity of the local people.
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23. Vladivostok - city tour (4 hrs) |
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A city tour in one of the main naval bases of Russia that has been closed for foreigner until 1991.
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24. Vladivostok - harbor cruise (1.5 h) |
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An opportunity for a close-up view of the operations of the world renowned harbor of the Golden Horn, Russia’s largest Pacific Coast seaport.
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25. Vladivostok - military highlights of Vladivostok (3 hrs) |
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An introduction to the military history of Vladivostok.
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26. Vladivostok - Jeep tour (soft off-road) (8 hrs) |
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Experience the sea shores, majestic cliffs, waterfalls and colorful mounatin slopes on a 4WD.
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Due to the fact that the biggest part of the Trans-Siberian expess goes through the territory of Russia no wonder that here is the biggest choice of excursions, that you can take during your stops. Options for different activities (sightseeing, hiking, crusing etc.) are available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Perm, Irkutsk and Baikal Lake, Ulan Ude, Vladivostok and Yekaterinburg. Details for every excursion are listed below.