russia
excursia tours
with lake baikal
moscow, st. petersburg, suzdal, irkutsk, Listvayanka, OLKHON ISLAND.
cities you will visit
16 nights/ 17 days
highlights
of the tour
russia with
lake baikal
st. petersburg
It remains Russia's cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.
LISTVAYANKA
Small fisheman settlement not far from Irkutsk. Famous for Baikal Museum and Baikal trail from Listvyanka to Bolshie Koty. Visit fish market and St. Nicolas church.
OLKHON ISLAND
It is one of the world's largest lake islands, surpassed only by Manitoulin Island and René-Levasseur Island in Canada.
the moscow kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin is a fortified complex in the center of Moscow. It is the best known of the kremlins (Russian citadels), and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers.
Shamanka rock (Cape Burkhan)
One of the nine holy places of Asia. Shamanic cave was the most revered holy place on the lake, for which shaman people made sacrifices and vows since their first appearance. Shamanka Rock located on Lake Baikal in Siberia. The Shamanka Rock is known as a natural temple for practitioners of shamanism and Buddhism.
irkutsk
One of the largest cities in Siberia. The best time to visit Irkutsk in Russia is from June through August. In this period you have a pleasant temperature and almost no precipitation.
lake baikal
It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve. Known as the 'Galapagos of Russia', its age and isolation have produced one of the world's richest and most unusual freshwater faunas, which is of exceptional value to evolutionary science. More than 300 rivers flow into the lake, and there are about 45 islands
suzdal
Suzdal is one of the oldest Russian towns. In the 12th century. Famous for its numerous churches and monasteries and the feel of the good, old Russia, Suzdal is a very popular tourist destination. Among the best places to see in Suzdal are the Kremlin, Saviour Monastery of St. Euthymius, the Intercession Convent and the Museum of wooden architecture.
Flight from Delhi to Moscow. Flight from Moscow to St Petersburg. Arrival at St Petersburg and check in to hotel and rest. Proceed to hotel. Check in to hotel. Rest for sometime. Evening Neva river boat ride. Overnight in St Petersburg.
day 1: DELHI – MOSCOW - ST. PETERSBURG
Visit to Peterhoff palace and lower park (Approx. 04.00 Hours). Return to city center. Guided tour to famous Hermitage Museum (03 Hours).
day 2: St. Petersburg
- Visit to Peter & Paul Fortress. Photo-stop - Arrow V.O. + sphinxes, Smolny monastery (outside). Overnight in St. Petersburg.
day 3: St. Petersburg
City orientation tour to Savior on the spilled blood church (external). Nevsky Prospect and Kazan Cathedral. Proceed to railway station. Sapsan train to Moscow. Arrival in Moscow. Visit to Christ the Saviour cathedral and Arbat street. Overnight in Moscow.
day 4: ST. PETERSBURG – MOSCOW
Proceed to Guided tour of the Kremlin, St Basil cathedral (Exterior), Red Square, Gum mall & visit to Zaryadye Park. Historical Metro Tour. Overnight in Moscow.
day 5: moscow
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit VDNKh region. Space Museum COSMOS & Soviet Monument. Afternoon Gorky Park, Radisson River cruise visit (2hrs 30 mins). Overnight in Moscow.
day 6: moscow
Breakfast at the hotel and checkout. Proceed to Moscow railway station. Train to Vladimir. Arrival at Vladimir. Excursion to Architecture monuments of 12th Century which consist of the golden gate, St. Demetrius Cathedral Museum of the Uspensky Cathedral (external). Transfer to Suzdal. Overnight in Suzdal.
day 7: vladimir - suzdal
Morning breakfast in hotel and walking guided city tour where you will experience the Kremlin with Krestovaya Chamber and Museum of the wooden architecture. Visit to Bazar for local souvenirs. Overnight in Suzdal.
day 8: suzdal
Breakfast and checkout from hotel. Train from Vladimir to Moscow. Arrival at Moscow. Overnight in Moscow.
day 9: SUZDAL – MOSCOW
program
russia & baikal lake
Flight from Moscow to Irkutsk (6h duration). Transfer to hotel. Check in to hotel. Overnight in Irkutsk
of the tour
day 10: MOSCOW -IRKUTSK
Transfer to Olkhon Island. Excursion to Cape Burkhan, along Khuzhir Village.
day 11: IRKUTSK - Olkhon Island
Full-day excursion to Khoboy Cape. Possible to organize banya on the shore for those who wish.
day 12: KHOBOY CAPE
Water excursion by motorboat along the islands of the Small Sea and to the opposite side of the Small Sea. Walking to the silver springs. Luggage stays in hotel. Transfer to Irkutsk via speed boat. Check in to hotel. Dinner in hotel.
day 13: IRKUTSK
Transfer from Irkutsk to Listvyanka by comfortable bus. Ferry to Port Baikal. Train excursion along Circumbaikal Railway. Arriving to Irkutsk Railway station.
day 14: CIRCUMBAIKAL RAILWAY EXPERIENCE
Excursion through Irkutsk historical centre. Open-air Museum of Taltsy. Transfer to Listvyanka settlement. Free time. Visiting souvenir market. Possible to organize Russian bathhouse on water.
day 15: IRKUTSK - LISTVYANKA
Excursion in Museum of Baikal. Nerpa Seal sightseeing.Cable car to the observation platform at Chersky Stone. Transfer to Irkutsk. Flight from Irkutsk to Moscow. Proceed to Moscow hotel. Overnight in Moscow.
day 16: CHERSKY STONE – IRKUTSK - MOSCOW
Day at leisure. Checkout from hotel. Flight from Moscow to Delhi airport.
day 17: MOSCOW – DELHI
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Accommodation at 4* Hotels on Double / Twin sharing basis as per tour Itinerary.
package inclusions
what is included
in the price
Packaged bottle water 300 ml litre per day.
Meals: Hotel Breakfast / Set Lunch/buffet and Dinner as per itinerary (Veg/Non-Veg).
Airport Transfers and all sightseeing transfers as mentioned in the above itinerary by air-conditioned
coach.
Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing in the itinerary marked in red, rest of the sightseeing points are Photo
Stops or may not require an entry charge.
Air fare is included.
English speaking Tour Guide.
Visa Assistance / Visa charges.
package exclusions
5% GST
5% or 20% TCS (as applicable).
Tips to guide and driver.
Any increase in the airfare / taxes / routing charged by the airlines for tickets.
Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, Porterage at airports and hotels, mineral water, juices.
Overseas Travel Insurance Available
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