Russia

MONGOLIA – NOMADIC TRIBE RESORT & JOURNEY TO KARAKORUM

Today begin an epic journey from Ulaanbaatar and venture into the vast Mongolian wilderness. The road stretches ahead leading us 465 kilometers to the Nomadic Tribe Resort, a haven nestled amidst pristine landscapes. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the vibrant Nomadic Tribe show, a dazzling display of traditional Mongolian …

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MONGOLIA – ULAANBAATAR

MONGOLIA – ULAANBAATAR Ghengis Khan and his Mongol armies rose to power at the end of the twelfth century, at a moment when few opposing rulers could put up much resistance to them.  The vast Mongol empire he created stretched from China to Europe, across which the Silk Routes functioned …

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ON THE TRAIN – LAKE BAIKAL TO MONGOLIA

Today is a day of beautiful Lakes, forest and mountain views. After Irkutsk the train rumbles around the Southern shore of the stunning Lake Baikal often passing within a matter of meters of the lake and providing endlessly changing vistas. Also we can see changes in the people with many …

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RUSSIAN TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE – TALITZ.MUSEUM

The Taltsi Museum of Architecture and Ethnography is located on the Angara 47 km south of Irkutsk. It is an open-air museum of Siberian traditional architecture. The museum contains numerous unique historical wooden buildings from villages in the Angara valley, which have been flooded after the Bratsk Dam and Ust-Ilimsk …

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– LAKE BAIKAL – EXPLORING LAKE BAIKAL

Lake Baikal is one of the most jaw-dropping sights in the world and is often called “the Pearl of “SIBERIA”. Surrounded by the picturesque taiga and mountains, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. What is more, Eastern Siberia’s Baikal is a spiritual …

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IRKUTSK

We had a city tour of Irkutsk, starting around Angara River Square, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere and scenic views. Visited the historic Polish Church, admiring its unique architecture and cultural significance. Also visited Spasskaya Church, a spiritual centre symbol of the city’s rich history and architectural heritage. IRKUTSK CITY. …

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ON THE TRAIN – 1ST DAY IN SIBERIA

EKATERINBURG TO IRKUTSH by Train Full day on this train in this section of the trip passing prosperous Krasnoyarsk after which the scenery is particularly pleasant consisting of gently rolling hills and dense forests of larch, pine and birch trees. There are many rivers. Siberia extends from the Ural Mountains …

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EUROPE ASIA BORDER

Europe is commonly considered to be separated from Asia by the watershed of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, the Greater Caucasus, the Black Sea, and the waterway of the Bosporus Strait.

ASAINT ROMANOV MONASTERY – EKATERINBURG

Ganina Yama Monastery – Russia’s last royal family. One of the most visited places during Ekaterinburg tours is the Ganina Yama Monastery, built in memory of the Romanovs, Russia’s last royal family. Where today stands the tsar’s Monastery Of The Holy Imperial Passion-Bearers, years ago, was the place where the …

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