The Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia through 9 time zones. It extends from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east, and from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Black, Azov, and Caspian seas in the south. Russia is the largest country in the world, the ninth-most populous.
Western Russia borders both Scandinavia and the Baltic countries and is home to a vast array of different landscapes. Endless forests, glimmering lakes, and lively cities give way to remote, desolate lands and the freezing world of the Arctic wastelands. Moscow, Russia’s capital city, is home to prominent landmarks such as Red Square and the iconic St. Basil Cathedral. Also located by Red Square is the Kremlin, a massive walled complex of government buildings and palaces that is home to the Russian president.
St. Petersburg is arguably the country’s cultural capital, boasting a myriad of art galleries, theatres, museums, and a dazzling array of impressive architecture – as is best exhibited by its three enormous Tsarist palaces. The main attractions include the Winter Palace, which showcases the wealth and power of Imperial Russia. Housing more than 3 million artefacts and art works from Europe, Asia and Russia, the Hermitage Museum is the greatest of its kind in the world. Arkhangelsk and Murmansk are the places to head to if you want to explore the cold Arctic regions or the Barents Sea.
Southern Russian is a fascinating place to visit with the Black Sea lying to one side of it and the Caspian Sea to the other. Mountain ranges in its south are full of different people, cultures, and customs. Elista is a fantastic city to visit as it boasts a number of Buddhist monasteries and is the capital of the only Buddhist region in Europe. Blessed with the warmest climate in Russia, the region is a very popular holiday destination. The fantastic beachside resort town of Sochi offers up the best of both worlds, as you can enjoy lots of great watersports in the summer and go skiing in the nearby mountains in winter. Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, and the spa town of Mineralnye Vody are some of the other interesting cities that you can visit in Southern Russia.
The Volga region is made up of the Volga Basin and centred around the river of the same name. Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, and Volgograd count amongst the country’s largest and most important cities. Each has a wealth of interesting monuments, historical sights, and cultural landmarks to explore. For those interested in battle history, Volgograd was the setting for one of the 20th century’s most important and devastating wars – the Battle of Stalingrad.
Zarengold from Moscow to Ulan Bator by Private Train
11 Nights - Contact our office for 2023 dates and prices
Overview: Experience one of the last great travel adventures. Your journey on the Trans-Siberian Railroad, one of the world’s most fascinating and safest train routes, is…
Travel Dates: 07/05/22 - 18/05/22, 04/06/22 - 15/06/22, 23/07/22 - 03/08/22, 18/08/22 - 29/08/22, 10/09/22 - 21/09/22
Zarengold from Ulan Bator to Moscow by Private Train
11 Nights
Overview: Experience one of the last great travel adventures. Your journey on the Trans-Siberian Railroad, one of the world’s most fascinating and safest train routes, is…
Travel Dates: 18/05/22 - 29/05/22, 15/06/22 - 26/06/22, 03/08/22 - 14/08/22, 29/08/22 - 09/09/22, 21/09/22 - 02/10/22
Golden Eagle Trans-Mongolian Luxury Express with Nadaam Festival (Eastbound)
12 Nights
Overview: Naadam is the one and only Big Event in Mongolia - a spectacularly colourful national festival, held every year. Naadam literally means 'three manly games'. Known as…
Travel Dates: 01/07/22 - 13/07/22, 01/07/23 - 13/07/23
Golden Eagle Trans-Mongolian Luxury Express with Nadaam Festival (Westbound)
12 Nights - This tour coincides with the annual Nadaam Festival
Overview: Experience 'The Big Event' in the Mongolian calendar. Soak up the colourful atmosphere of the Naadam Festival from the opening ceremony to the 20km horse race. An…
Travel Dates: 10/07/22 - 22/07/22, 10/07/23 - 22/07/23
Zarengold from Ulan Bator to St Petersburg by Private Train
14 Nights
Overview: On this new itinerary, you start your journey in the vast countryside of Mongolia, where you spend the night under the stars in a traditional nomadic yurt. Your…
Travel Dates: 18/05/22 - 01/06/22, 03/08/22 - 17/08/22, 29/08/22 - 12/09/22, 21/09/22 - 05/10/22
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Luxury Express Eastbound
14 Nights - Contact our office for additional dates in 2023
Overview: Undoubtedly the world's greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs like a steel ribbon across mysterious Russia connecting east and west from Moscow…
Travel Dates: 01/05/22 - 15/05/22, 24/07/22 - 07/08/22, 21/08/22 - 04/09/22, 30/04/23 - 14/05/23, 23/07/23 - 06/08/23
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Luxury Express (Westbound)
14 Nights - contact our office for all dates in 2023
Overview: Undoubtedly the world's greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs like a steel ribbon across mysterious Russia connecting east and west from Moscow…
Travel Dates: 14/05/22 - 28/05/22, 12/06/22 - 26/06/22, 06/08/22 - 20/08/22, 03/09/22 - 17/09/22, 13/05/23 - 27/05/23
Winter Wonderland on the Trans-Siberian Luxury Express (Eastbound)
14 Nights - Brave the elements for this once only departure and experience a stunning Siberian Winter, Dr Zhivago-style!
Overview: Our special winter programme includes the opportunity to enjoy the iconic winter wonderland scenery by horse-drawn sleigh and the chance to watch ice fishing on Lake…
Travel Dates: 13/02/23 - 27/02/23
Winter Wonderland on the Trans-Siberian Luxury Express (Westbound)
14 Nights - Brave the elements and experience a stunning Siberian Winter, Dr Zhivago-style, on a luxury rail tour.
Overview: Tours along the Trans-Siberian route in winter are an exceptional and unique experience. Undoubtedly the world’s greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian…
Travel Dates: 25/02/23 - 11/03/23
Zarengold in Winter from Moscow to Ulan Bator or Beijing
15 Nights
Overview: Experience the magic of Siberia with a 13-day private train journey through Russia and Mongolia with possible three-day extension to China.
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Travel Dates: 12/02/22 - 27/02/22, 11/02/23 - 26/02/23
Zarengold from Vladivostok to Moscow by Private Train
15 Nights - Big savings for 2022 with prices from US$6590 per person
Overview: Experience one of the world’s last great travel adventures. Our new route gives you the opportunity to experience the entire length of the original Trans-Siberian…
Travel Dates: 09/07/22 - 23/07/22, 06/07/23 - 21/07/23
Zarengold from St Petersburg to Ulan Bator by Private Train
15 Nights
Overview: On this new itinerary, you experience the diverse cultures of three of Russia’s most important cities—St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Irkutsk—as well as a trip…
Travel Dates: 04/05/22 - 19/05/22, 20/07/22 - 04/08/22, 15/08/22 - 30/08/22
Zarengold from Moscow to Beijing by Private Train
15 Nights
Overview: Your journey along the Trans-Siberian Railroad, one of the world’s most fascinating and safest train routes, is even more interesting, comfortable, and…
Travel Dates: 07/05/22 - 22/05/22, 04/06/22 - 19/06/22, 23/07/22 - 07/08/22, 18/08/22 - 02/09/22, 10/09/22 - 25/09/22
The Trans-Siberian Luxury Express via the BAM & Yakutsk
15 Nights - Russia's final frontier. Exclusive Golden Eagle itinerary across Siberia. One departure only
Overview: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel by private train through an outstanding area of untouched natural beauty of Siberia along the Baikal-Amur Magistral (BAM)…
Travel Dates: 29/05/22 - 13/06/22, 28/05/23 - 12/06/23
Zarengold from Moscow to Vladivostok by Private Luxury Train
16 Nights - Big savings for 2022 with prices from US$6790 per person
Overview: Experience one of the world’s last great travel adventures. Our new route gives you the opportunity to experience the entire length of the original Trans-Siberian…
Travel Dates: 27/06/22 - 12/07/22, 01/01/70 - 01/01/70
Silk Road by Private Train from Beijing to Moscow through Central Asia
20 Nights - Join us as we retrace the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation. Contact Guidepost Tours for dates
Overview: Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation, the Silk Road follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great…
