RUSSIA experts, Beyond Travel, have introduced a new exclusive special journey for 2013 that takes in the best of Russia and the Silk Road by luxury train.
This once in a life time 20-day itinerary begins in St Petersburg for four nights before visiting some of the country's smaller regional towns such as Novgorod, Tver and Klin before reaching the capital, Moscow.
From here you will join the luxurious Golden Eagle train to transport you across the historic and famous Silk Road to cities such as Volgograd, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand before reaching your final destination of Almaty in Kazakhstan.
This guaranteed fully escorted tour departs on September 13, 2013 and is priced from $18,195 per person twin share. It includes 10 nights' accommodation in centrally located five star hotels, nine nights deluxe train accommodation with all meals, sightseeing, entrance fees and transportation with local English-speaking guides, most meals, gratuities and porterage and transfers.
There is also the option to extend your journey with a seven day tour from Almaty to Beijing, on the Shangri-La Express private train.
This package includes up to $1000 Beyond Travel Credits to be used on any additional Beyond Travel product, if you book and deposit this tour by January 31, 2013.
For full details on the itinerary contact Beyond Travel on 1300-363-554 or email info@beyondtravel.com.au
