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Experience dubai [4d/3n].

• Arrival Dubai, meet and transfer to hotel for overnight.  Free at own leisure.   
• Half day Dubai City Tour .
• Drive through the  scenic route for photo stops at Burj Al Arab,  Jumeirah Mosque and  the Sheikhs Palace
• Visit  the Dubai Museum and visit Dubai creek where you can find that Water Taxi  and visit Gold Souk
• Late in the afternoon pick up for your Dhow Cruise  Dinner
• Return to hotel for overnight 
• Morning free at own leisure
• In the afternoon, enjoy the  Desert Safari Tour which  includes Dune Bashing
• Enjoy Arabic BBQ Dinner
• Transfer back to hotel for  overnight
• Buffet breakfast inside the hotel then check-out.  Departure transfer to airport for your flight back home

DUBAI + ABU DHABI [7D/6N]

• Arrival Dubai. Upon arrival, meet and assist. Transfer to hotel for check in and overnight.
• After breakfast proceed to Dubai city tour
• Then, visit Bastakia and Dubai museum in Al Fahidi Fort
• Afterwards, proceed to half day desert safari with bbq dinner
• Go back to hotel for overnight
• Pass by the Jebel all port to discover the beautiful capital of Abu Dhabi
• Afterwards, we will stop at a carpet market
• Continue to the old souk see a splendid view of the city skyline. 
• Visit a local craft  where handicrafts for their traditional tali handwork  
• Short round at the Dhow yard
• Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
• Visit the Palm Island, Dubai Marina and E mirates Hills
• Transfer to the famous Burj Al Arab for lunch and experience a 7star fine dining
• Then in the afternoon free time at pax own leisure. 
• Spend whole day at Wild Wadi Waterpark
• Return to hotel for dinner
• After breakfast, proceed to emirates mall
• In the afternoon, go to Dubai mall
• Optional tour: Burj Khalifa and see magnificent view at the top of the world's tallest building
• Return to hotel for dinner and overnight
• Departure transfer for flight back to Manila

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Across the "Five Stans" aboard the Golden Eagle

Republics of the silk road rail journey.

Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan

From $24,695

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The intriguing countries of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan—the “Five Stans”—are located at a historic crossroads of trade, religion, language, and the arts. Aboard the private luxury train, the Golden Eagle, enjoy some of the world's most stunning monuments and fascinating modern cultures. Your journey begins in the historic Kazakhstan capital of Almaty, takes you along the great trading posts of the Silk Road including fabled Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, before arriving at your final destination of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Throughout your odyssey, savor the delights of the Golden Eagle—first-class service, sumptuous cuisine paired with fine wines, engaging lectures, and active days with informative guides. This is an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Arrive: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Depart: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

• Discover the 4,000-year-old art of Golden Eagle hunting at Lake Issyk-Kul
• Discover the spectacular architecture of the Timurid dynasty
• See the Darvaza Burning Gas Crater light up the night sky in the Kara Kum desert
• Explore the historic, UNESCO-honored cities of Khiva, Merv, Bukhara, and Samarkand

Note: This trip is not exclusive to, nor operated by, Wilderness Travel, who acts solely as an agent in booking your reservation with the operator. Please download the Rate Sheet in the Dates & Pricing section to see the full pricing details and contact our Cruise Collection Specialists to check availability.

Dates & Pricing

Payment & cancel schedule.

$1,750 (Silver Cabin); $3,000 (Gold Cabin): $6,000 (Imperial Suite) 70 days prior to departure: Balance Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

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Up to 61 days prior to departure: Deposit is nonrefundable 60 days or less: 100% of trip cost

Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

• 12 nights aboard the Golden Eagle, with private en suite accommodation
• 1 night pre-trip hotel
• Full guided off-train excursions program, including personal headsets to hear the professional guide's commentary and bottled water during excursions
• Authentic dining experiences in local restaurants with a generous drinks allowance, including international wines
• Baggage porterage
• Arrival and departure transfers
• High quality Golden Eagle embroidered backpack
• All gratuities, including gratuities on excursions
• 24-hour personal cabin attendant service, evening turndown service, complimentary tea, coffee, and bottled water in-cabin, robes, slippers, and Natura Siberica toiletries in-cabin

Not Included

• Individual arrival or departure transfers
• Hotels en route to and home from the trip
• Optional travel insurance
• Passport and visa fees
• Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)

Accommodations

Scroll through our signature accommodations for this trip below. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.

Golden Eagle

Days 1-13 (13 nights)

What the Trip is Like

The trip is rated Level 1+, Easy , and is appropriate for anyone in good health who is physically active. Light walking and hiking are required to scenic nature areas, local towns, villages, and sites of historical and cultural interest.

A particular charm of the Golden Eagle is the beautifully appointed restaurant cars, a delightful venue in which to enjoy meals skillfully prepared by the Executive Chef and his on-board restaurant team using the very best ingredients locally sourced whenever possible. Depending on the number of guests on board, one or two restaurant cars will be on every departure.

Enjoy the pleasures of an on-train breakfast each morning — the wonderful aroma of freshly-baked bread permeates the dining car, a wide selection of pastries, cereals, freshly squeezed orange juice and cold plates are available from the buffet. Alternatively, enjoy a cooked breakfast brought to your table by the wait staff, all complemented by hot tea and coffee. If you are in need of a more relaxed start to the day, then opt for a continental breakfast basket with tea or coffee to enjoy at leisure in your cabin.

For lunch and dinner you will be welcomed by the on-board team and enjoy fine food, great wines and attentive service in the welcoming atmosphere of the dining car. The Golden Eagle offers a culinary experience that reflects the essence of the places you visit, as well as highly accomplished international cuisine. Vegetarian and other dietary options are also available.

During your tour, you will be personally invited to a special dining occasion, our celebrated Caviar Dinner, savoring gastronomic specialties including black sturgeon and red pacific salmon caviar. Meals at lunch and dinner are complemented by an excellent choice of wines from around the world.

Meals are a relaxed affair as the restaurant cars can accommodate all our guests in a single sitting. Throughout the journey there is an informal dress code, and with the open-seating policy you can dine wherever, and with whomever, you please.

Life on the Golden Eagle

On a typical day, the Golden Eagle will travel through the night, as you sleep in your private cabin. Disembarking after breakfast the following morning, you will set out by coach or minibus to explore, for example, the sights and sounds of Samarkand, Mashhad, Persepolis and Tashkent, and at the end of the day return to the sanctuary of your hotel-on-wheels, greeted by your cabin attendants with complimentary refreshments.

Some days will be spent partly or entirely on board the train providing an opportunity for guests to watch the landscape unfold. The Golden Eagle offers different on-board activities and facilities so you might spend the time attending talks on the local history and culture, trying your hand at bridge, improving your photographic skills, or simply soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying afternoon tea in the Bar Lounge Car. Perhaps read a novel from the library, challenge your friends to a game of bridge or backgammon, or attend an engaging talk given by on-board lecturers on local history and culture.

During morning or afternoon tea in the Bar Lounge Car with delicious, freshly baked pastries, your Tour Manager will organize a program of activities. Passengers will receive printed daily itineraries throughout the tour detailing train arrival and departure timings, latest weather forecasts for the next destination, and information on the following day's excursions and activities. In the evening, enjoy the sounds of the resident pianist playing on the baby grand piano in the Bar Lounge Car. From time to time, there are special concerts. Every night the bar stays open until the last person leaves.

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Trip Levels

With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.

Level 1 – Easiest

Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.

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Level 2 – Easy to Moderate

Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.

• Our African safaris
• Costa Rica Wildlife

Level 3 – Moderate

Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.

• Tuscany & the Cinque Terre
• Argentina: Hikes and Estancias of Patagonia
• Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking
• Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as  Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin,  are Trip Level 3.

Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous

Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.

• Ultimate Patagonia
• Hiking the Spanish Pyrenees

Level 5 – Strenuous

Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.

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• Everest Lodge to Lodge

Level 6 – Very Strenuous

Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.

• Everest Base Camp
• Climb Kilimanjaro!

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• Visit magnificent Red Square and Kremlin and examine the collection at theKremlin’s State Armory.
• Experience Russia’s diverse musical traditions at lively folk music performances
• Explore Volgograd, the site of the decisive battle of World War II’s eastern front

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Baltics, Finland and Russia in 16 days

• Tick 5 countries in one trip
• Travel the cities that are full of contrast (Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Moscow)
• Taste the local flavors blended in contemporary cuisine in the restaurants
• Load yourself with nature experience in Lahema and Gauja National Parks

Dancing after the storm

• Enjoy mesmerizing landscapes from the sea as we sail along Aland Islands.
• Enjoy a boat trip to Suomenlinna Islands.
• Visit of this beautiful city crossed by the Neva River and built on 40 islands.
• Visit to the Hermitage Museum, a fantastic art museum in the building that was the Tsars’ Winter Palace.

From Stockholm to Moscow

• Visit the City Hall and to the Vasa Museum.
• Visit the beautiful city crossed by the Neva River and built on 40 islands.
• Visit to the Hermitage Museum.
• Visit the ancient monastery on an island in the lake before going on to Tver.

The Golden Eagle Eastbound (Naadam Games): Trans-Siberian Railway

• Ride the Golden Eagle Train along the traditional Siberian railway
• Enjoy an entire day at Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake in the world
• See Moscow’s Red Square Metro stations and enjoy a tour of the Kremlin
• Visiting cities like Kazan,Yekaterinburg ,Novosibirsk,Irkutsk,Ulan Ude and Ulaanbaatar
• Seeing pristine Siberian villages and landscapes

The Golden Eagle Eastbound to Vladivostok: Trans-Siberian Railway

• Entire day at Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake in the world
• Moscow’s Red Square Metro stations and tour of the Kremlin
• Visiting cities like Kazan,Yekaterinburg,Novosibirsk,Irkutsk,Ulan Ude and Ulaanbaatar
• Pristine Siberian villages and landscapes

The Golden Eagle Westbound (Naadam Games): Trans-Siberian Railway

• Enjoy an entire day at Lake Baikal
• Visit Moscow’s Red Square Metro stations and enjoy a tour of the Kremlin
• Visiting cities like Kazan,Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk,Irkutsk, Ulan Ude, and Ulaanbaatar
• Visiting pristine Siberian villages and landscapes

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• Visit the Kremlin Grounds, a historical and architectural reserve, and the former seat of the Russian Government. While visiting, make a stop at the Armory museum, the depository of Russian riches, including weapons.
• Take a stroll through the garden’s of Peterhof Palace. Inspired from the Palace of Versailles in Paris, this is a great option for a day trip outside of St. Petersburg, taking about an hour to arrive via train/bus.
• Take in a performance at Bolshoi Theatre, a historical theatre in Moscow . Depending on the time of year, grab a ticket and enjoy an opera or ballet performance.
• Visit the first museum dedicated to Russia’s fine art, the TretyakovGallery. Originally start in 1892, the gallery now holds more than 1,300 pieces of Russian fine art.
• Take a tour of Moscow’s metro, “a palace built for the people.” Make sure to stop at the Mayakovskaya, known as the most beautiful metro station in the world.
• Visit the Vodka Museum, in Mandrogi, to grab a souvenir or sample one of Russia’s most famous exports.

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Volga River Attractions & Landmarks Guide

If you’re looking for a trip to Russia , consider a Volga River Cruise. With a country as rich in history as Russia, give yourself the time to explore the entirety. Volga River cruises can start in Moscow and end in St. Petersburg, or the reverse. Sail your way through Russia enjoying the big cities and quaint towns in between. 

Known as the national River of Russia, as well as the longest river in Europe, the Volga River flows throughout Russia, and into the Caspian Sea. Travel among the Volga River, through the Moscow canal and other waterways. Soak in the diverse architecture and culture as you cruise through various landscapes Russia has to offer.

Volga River Major Regions

Most tours start in Moscow , Russia’s capital city known for its architecture and the Kremlin Grounds. The tour ends in St. Petersburg , home to the Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in the world, and makes numerous stops along the way. Tours start in both cities, so it’s possible to start in St. Petersburg and end in Moscow as well. Cruises on the Volga makes numerous stops in cities throughout Russia, including Uglich, Yaroslavl, Goritsy, Kizhi, and Mandrogi.

1. Uglich - Uglich  is one of Russia’s most beloved towns, and is the second oldest city. Visit the Church of St. Demetrius on Blood, the Palace of Tsarevich Dmitry, and see Russian Orthodox architecture.

2. Yaroslavl  - This historically rich city is filled with monuments to remind us of it’s memorable past. A world heritage site, take a stroll through the historic center of Yaroslavl, and visit the Church of St. Ilya, dating back to the 17 th Century. Wander through the 12 th century Saviour-Transfiguration Monastery, and climb up to the bell tower at the top of the cathedral for a scenic view of Yaroslavl and the rivers.

3. Kizhi  - Charming Kizhi is located in the Kareliya region, which spans from St. Petersburg to the Arctic Circle, and is surrounded by nature. Reach the island Kizhi by cruising Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest lake. Fun fact: Lake Onega is fed by 58 rivers!

4. Mandrogi  - This lovely vacation village is filled with willows, alder trees, and pines. The village is also comprised of “izbas,” which are wooden houses with carved roofs and window frames. Europe’s largest freshwater lake, Lake Ladoga, is also located nearby.

Volga River Top Experiences on a Volga River Cruise

Volga River cruises offer numerous experiences for travelers to enjoy.

While in Moscow, visit the Kremlin Grounds , a historical and architectural reserve, and is the former seat of the Russian Government. Here, you can see the Czar’s Cannon. The Kremlin grounds also is home to the Armory museum, the depository of Russian Riches, where you can see weapons, carriages, thrones, and other great finds.

Stroll through the garden’s of “Russia’s Versailles,” Peterhof Palace . Inspired from the Versailles in Paris, this is a great option for a day trip outside of St. Petersburg. The electric train takes about 45 minutes, running from Baltiyskiy Station to Noviy Peterhof. After you get off the train, it’s about a 20 minute walk, or there are buses that can transport you between the two. Minibuses are also an option, and you can board them in front of the Baltiyskiy station, and they will drop you off at the gate in front of Peterhof.

Grab a ticket for a performance at Bolshoi Theatre , a world famous, renowned theatre in Moscow that attracts travels from across the globe. Depending on the schedule, enjoy an opera or ballet performance.

See the first museum dedicated to the finest art of Russia, the Tretyakov  Gallery . Dating back to 1892 when Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov started his collection of fine art, the gallery now holds more than 1,300 pieces of Russian fine art.

Take a tour of Moscow’s metro , known for being one of the most beautiful metros in the world. The main architect wanted to “build a palace for the people,” and the architectures of these metro stations shows it. Admire the mosaics of Komsomolskaya, and the stained glass of Novoslobodskaya. Don’t miss the Mayakovskaya, known as the most beautiful metro station in the world, and the art deco design.

Admire Russian handicrafts and markets in the village of Mandrogi. Pick up some Russian souvenirs, popular items being pottery and matryoshka dolls, the wooden dolls decreasing in size that stack inside one another.

Another unique experience is to visit the Vodka Museum, in Mandrogi. Look around at the thousands of brands of vodka, one of Russia’s most famous exports. If you’re of age, sample the varieties that line the wall, or buy a bottle to remember your visit.

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Visit the Hermitage Museum , another rival of Paris, this one being the Louvre. Visit one of the best art museums in the world, filled with 400 rooms containing pieces from most of the schools of Western Art, which features a grand collections of French Impressionist art. The collection is home to nearly three million exhibits.

Visit two of the Church on Blood’s while you’re on the Volga River Cruise. According to the Russian Orthodox Tradition, Church on Blood is where a church is built in the spot that a royal family member was murdered. While in Uglich, visit the Church of St. Demetrius on Blood , a famous temple built on the site of the death of Tsarevich Demitrius. The Church of the Saviour on Blood in St Petersburg is in memory of the death of Alexander II of Russia.

While touring the island of Kizhi, stop in to the open Air Museum of Architecture, filled with ancient wooden houses and windmills. Featured in this museum is the Church of the  Transfiguration -  built without even one nail back in 1714.

Moscow city tours often stop at the Novodevichi Cemetery, holding the tombs of Russia’s most famous actors, political leaders, scientists, authors, musicians and poets.

The Church of Elijah the Prophet sits in the center of Yaroslavl on Sovetskaya Square, is an architectural monument that has preserved a majority of its original appearance since it was building in 1647. One of the top attractions of Yaroslavl, visitors love to tour the insides and see the beautiful murals that covers the interior walls. The church is included in the UNESCO world cultural heritage list.

Visit Catherine the Great’s Palace , housing the famous amber Room, featuring six tons of solid amber. The room was stripped by Nazi’s in 1941, but was reconstructed in honour of St. Petersburg’s 300 th birthday. The palace was once deemed the 8 th wonder of the world.

Volga River Weather

As most places, Russia’s climate depends on the season. In the winter, both Moscow and Saint Petersburg have average temperatures below freezing (between 18-22 degrees F in January). The summer has much warmer weather. Summer averages in July-August are around 64 degrees F in Saint Petersburg, with about the same in Moscow, averaging about 65 degrees F. Some summer days can soar into the mid 80s.

Even during the summer time, any time you’re on the water, it can get a bit chilly from the breeze. It is always a good idea to bring a jacket to dinner incase you need an additional layer.

Volga River Cruise Checklist

Most travelers will need a Russia visa before entering the country, if they are planning on leaving the cruise ship to do their own sight seeing. For visitors arriving and departing the country on an international cruise ship, and will be accompanied by a licensed organized tour guide, you can go ashore without a visa.

Notice : These special requirements only apply for international cruise ship and ferry passengers. Passengers who are doing a river boat cruise must have a visa.

Other things to note about a Volga River Cruise:

Taking a cruise is a different kin travel experience. Unlike staying in hotels/on land, most of the time will be spent on a boat cruising the waterways of Russia. The cruise ship is full of activities that will suit all different interested, including cultural activities, informative activities, and relaxing activities.

Listen to guest speakers or watch movies about Russian culture; channel your creative side, with activities that include making traditional Russian crafts; or take advantage of the chance to get in the kitchen and learn Russian cooking tricks. No matter what your interests, you’ll be sure to find an activity that you will enjoy on a Volga River cruise.

Volga River Photography tips

Before you set off on your Volga River cruise, take some time to explore your camera. Do test photo shoots, read the camera guide, or do a quick internet search to learn tricks about your camera for trips.

When you’re traveling, you can’t always be at the right place at the right time, but knowing what settings to use when and what all your camera is capable of can help you get the best shot in the moment.

Smart phones are another great option if you don’t want to carry around your camera. Some phones have a built in effect that does a terrific job of judging the lighting, and most phones already have photo-editing options installed in the phone.

If you’re hoping for incredible photos that leave your friends asking for copies, try googling your destinations and see where the “hot spots” are for each stop on your journey. You will be in Moscow, one of the most photographed places on Instagram!

The internet is filled with tips for photographing different cities, and you can learn about the lighting and what time of day you should photograph whatever you’re trying to shoot. Another tip if you’re unsure of what you want to photography, take a look at the postcard rack, or images for sale.

This can give you new ideas of perspectives/angles that you may want to aim for along your Volga River cruise. Regardless of where you’re traveling, a top photography tip is to arrive early to whatever area you’re photographing, so you can try to beat the crowds and get that picture perfect shot. Another perk of heading out early or staying out late, is you won’t have to deal with the reflection of the sun. Knowing which way the sun rises/sets can help make a good photograph.

The top three instagram spots in Moscow :

• St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Sparrow Hills is a great place if you’re looking to snap a photo of Moscow from another view. Check out the observation for panoramic views of the city. 

An important trip –follow all rules and regulations regarding camera use. Some places forbid the taking photos inside, so if you see a sign that says no photography allowed, do not take photos. Russia has some tight regulations regarding photographs of military establishments, police and officials, which is prohibited.

It’s always best to err on the side of caution when taking photos of people, so make sure to ask permission before do so. Most buildings and museums in Russia allow amateur photography, but use of professional equipment sometimes requires fees. Make sure you’re outside during sunset while cruising the Volga River, the vastness of flat land allows for incredible sunrise/sunset shots.

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My daughter and I traveled in May to Russia for the Cruise of the Czars in May of 2017, and it was fantastic. The ship was very modern and well maintained and the st...

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