Legendary Silk Way

Full day excursions to Moscow, including Red Square and the Kremlin, with its magnificent Armoury. Lunch and dinner will be provided in the restaurants of the city.

After breakfast, you will have free time for self-examination of the city and its attractions. In the afternoon departure is expected at the station and accommodation in our exclusive train. Dinner at the restaurant of our train.

City of Volgograd is located on the banks of the Volga. In Soviet times Volgograd was known as Stalingrad. This city became a famous after the Second World War. Stalingrad was destroyed almost completely, but persevered and won in the severe fighting. The main attraction is the Mamaev Kurgan in Volgograd - memorial complex, covering an area of ​​26 hectares. Mamaev Kurgan crowning sculpture "Motherland calls" is known throughout the world. This is a symbol of the city. In addition to the Mamaev Kurgan of the most famous attractions include a museum-panorama "The Battle of Stalingrad." This complex consists of the panorama "The defeat of Nazi forces at Stalingrad" - the largest panorama in Russia and one of the largest in the world. Breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves on the board the train.

A relaxing day in our comfortable train. You have to drive to Urgench and along the caravan route Karakum desert.

In the morning we arrive in Urgench, transfer to one of the most ancient cities of Uzbekistan - Khiva. Khiva was one of the most important trading centers between Mongolia, Russia, China and Persia. Her past is preserved in a remarkable wealth of architecture: the fabulous buildings, mosques, bazaars and minarets of the old town, which was restored with UNESCO's support to the 2,500 - year anniversary of the city.We go back to the train to continue our journey along the Silk Road.

We arrive in the capital of Turkmenistan - Ashgabat. The city is situated in a picturesque valley, almost equidistant from all the regional centers. Due to its convenient geographical location, the city became an important trade and transit point. We will have lunch in the best restaurant overlooking the city. Visit the National Museum of History and Ethnography of Turkmenistan.

In the morning we come to Mary, (up to 1937. Merv), transfer to the ancient city of Merv. In the Middle Ages it was one of the largest cities in Central Asia. Merv - the dream of travelers who are interested in ancient cultures and civilizations disappeared. In the vicinity are the ruins of Merv least five different periods of ancient cities, surrounded by a wall. Lunch at the restaurant combined with traditional national hospitality.

We arrive at the magnificent Bukhara. This is a city that appeared back in the first centuries AD. Oe. In VI. He became the capital of early feudal possession of the Bukhara oasis. Bukhara is formed near an artificial hill, which was the ancient citadel of the "Ark" - the residence of the Emir, and rose majestically above the town of Kalyan Minaret. We will visit the palace of the Emir, "The Moon and the stars." Like Khiva, Bukhara is also under the auspices of UNESCO and the 2500-year anniversary of Bukhara in 1999, UNESCO funded the restoration of this ancient city. Lunch and dinner offers in town.

A number of great cities with hundreds of architectural monuments of different eras is located on the territory of Uzbekistan. Among them, the city of Samarkand. This historic town was once a center of science and culture. Great architects created palaces, mosques and mausoleums. Known around the world monuments of ancient architecture remember the time the conquests of Alexander of Macedon, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane reign. Dinner with folklore concert and fashion show, complete our program.

We arrive in Tashkent, the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In 1966 an earthquake destroyed and damaged many industrial enterprises, cultural and medical centers. In fraternal assistance and participation of all the republics of the former Soviet Union have created new residential areas and neighborhoods, architectural ensembles. We leave Tashkent for the continuation of our route to Kazakhstan - Almaty.

After breakfast, arrive in one of the biggest cities of Kazakhstan, Almaty.

Almaty is located in the southeast of Kazakhstan. Although Almaty is no longer the capital of the republic, the city is the financial, economic and cultural center of Central Asia.

We will have lunch in the valley in the foothills of the Tien Shan in the traditional Kazakh yurt, accompanied by folk music. After lunch back on the train in the evening held a farewell dinner on the train "Trans-Siberian Express."

After breakfast, arrive at the border with China - Druzhba ("Friendship").

Moving from Kazakhstan to China will take 3 hours.

We have to change to a train "Orient Express" to continue with an unforgettable trip to China. The first dinner on board the train "Orient Express" will introduce you to authentic Chinese cuisine.

Morning excursion to the city of Urumqi, Xinjiang including the provincial museum. Lunch will be on the train. After dinner, expected to arrive in Tyurpan. City tour includes the inspection of Emin Minaret and the irrigation system 2,000 years ago.

Morning arrival in Dunhuang, an ancient city in China. You will have an exciting visit to the Buddha caves, where you will find a wonderful collection of sculptures and murals depicting the development of the Buddhist religion. Make a lasting impression on you camel riding in the sand dunes of the Gobi Desert.

Dinner will be accompanied by Chinese folk music and dances.

This morning we arrive in Dzhiaguan. Here, at the end of the Great Wall, is a fortress, which dates from the 1372 year. The fortress is fully restored. We will visit the castle and museum, which are considered to be the greatest monuments in the north-western China.

Lunch and dinner will be held on the train.

We continue our journey through the Gobi Desert in Xi'an.

Morning arrival in one of the oldest cities in China - Xi'an. In Xian, we visit the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century, the famous Terracotta Army museum of terracotta statues of warriors and horses buried in a huge underground vault in the mausoleum of Emperor Qin. Dinner during the presentation show of the Tang Dynasty.

We continue our journey to Pekin.Posle dinner arrival in Beijing. Our route from Moscow to Beijing was 11.353 km. We say goodbye to the train, which over time has become "a home". Transfer to hotel 5 * Peninsula Palace Hotel for three nights.

Breakfast at hotel. Excursion includes the Temple of Heaven, the area Tyantanmen,

as well as the winter residence of Chinese emperors - the Forbidden City Palace.

Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to the Great Wall of China. Lunch at the restaurant. Free time for independent study of the city. Final farewell dinner at the restaurant "Peking duck".

Breakfast hotel. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Russia.