The most popular railway routes for the New Year: prices and directions
Train travel is becoming a popular type of holiday, especially during the New Year holidays. Instead of just getting from one city to another, travelers can enjoy excursions, adventures and stops in interesting places.
Rail tours can be interesting and cost-effective, as tourists can sleep in a compartment and save on accommodation. In addition, tour operators create a festive atmosphere on New Year’s trains, which makes the trip even more pleasant.
- A trip to Great Ustyu
- To Karelia.
- Special trains in the Arctic and Krasnodar Territory
- Siberia cruises
- "New Year's Silver Route"
A trip to Great Ustyu
One of the most popular options is a trip. Great UstyuWhere is Santa Claus’ home? Demand for such tours increased by 10% over the year.
There are several options for trips to Veliky Ustyug, including the tourist train "Winter Fairy Tale", which runs from Moscow and St. Petersburg, and the tourist train "Greatness of the North", - visit archangel and the Ruskeala Mountain Park in Karelia.
In addition, during the New Year holidays, the "Frost Express" will run between Moscow and Veliky Ustyug. Tickets for peak New Year’s dates have already sold by 85%.
Prices
The cost of a New Year’s holiday by train can be high. For example, a three-day trip on the train "Frost Express" with departure on January 2 and accommodation in a standard compartment costs from 92 thousand rubles for two. However, if you buy only a train ticket and make a visit program yourself, the holiday can be cheaper.
In "RZD Tour" reported that new year rail travel this year rose by about 15%.
On average, such a vacation costs from 22 to 57 thousand rubles - when traveling in a compartment in a three- or four-day tour. With single accommodation in the car "Lux" in a week trip - from 262 thousand rubles.
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To Karelia.
“To Karelia” is the name of a popular railway tour. Passengers will be able to meet local Santa Claus and Snow Maiden - Talvi Ukko and Lumikki. In December and January, the train will stop at Chalna station, near their residences.
The three-day journey called the “Winter Karelian Saga” includes a visit to Sortavala and a trip by the Ruskeal Express retro train to the mountain park.
Prices
The cost of the tour for two starts from 45 thousand rubles, but if you choose a two-seater coupe instead of a four-seater, the price increases to 78 thousand rubles.
The main fans of such trips are families with children, many of whom prefer to stay in hotels.
If tourists decide to pay for tickets from the capital to petrozavodsk and back, as well as excursions to Sortavala, Ruskeala, the reserve "Kivach" and the resort "Martialnye Vody", then for three days they will spend about 30 thousand rubles for two. However, overnight accommodation will have to be arranged independently.
For those who want to spend more time on the trip, a five-day cruise is offered, which includes visits not only to Father Frost and Karelia, but also to Arkhangelsk, with a full range of excursions. The cost of such a tour starts from 136 thousand rubles for two.
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Special trains in the Arctic and Krasnodar Territory
For lovers of winter sports during the New Year holidays, special trains will be launched to popular ski resorts called Ski Arrow. This year, tourists will be able to go to Rosa Khutor and Khibiny.
The first train will depart from Rostov-on-Don and in 13 hours, passing through Krasnodar, Tuapse and SochiTake passengers to the ski resort. The second route will connect the capital with the Apatites, the first flight is scheduled for December 29.
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Siberia cruises
This year, cruises to Siberia have become popular. As part of these tours, travelers will be able to get acquainted with the sights ekaterinburg. Tyumen. tobolsk and perm.
In Yekaterinburg, a tour of the Ganina Yama Monastery will be held - this is a unique Orthodox complex made in the style of ancient Russian architecture. During the tour you will learn the history of the family of the last Russian Emperor Nikolai Romanov.
You will also visit the border of Europe and Asia, where you will be greeted by a glass of champagne and a certificate of border violators.
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In Tyumen - a sightseeing bus and walking tour "Tyumen - Gates of Siberia" and a visit to a thermal spa resort.
In Tobolsk you will visit the Holy Sign Abalak Monastery and go on a tour of the bone carving factory of art products.
In Kungur there is a cave, a sightseeing tour of the city and a visit to the souvenir shop.
After that - transfer to Perm, where you will find a sightseeing tour of the city. You will see the central streets, the monument “Permyan – Salt Ears”, the embankment of the Kama River, the art object “Happiness is not far off”, the historical Siberian Street, the Theater Square, the Opera and Ballet Theater, as well as the Cathedral Square.
Prices
The cost of the tour for two starts from 97 thousand rubles, but if you choose a two-seater coupe instead of a four-seater, the price increases to 130 thousand rubles.
"New Year's Silver Route"
There is also a high interest in the New Year Silver Route, which passes through Pskov, Veliky Novgorod, Rybinsk and Yaroslavl.
Tourists will get acquainted with ancient Russian cities – amazing places full of history, legends and unique charm.
You can visit Pskov, Veliky Novgorod, Rybinsk and Yaroslavl. During the trip you will learn about life in these cities, which have become an integral part of Russian history, as well as about the culture of Ancient Russia.
A sightseeing bus and walking tour of the city will introduce you to more than 1500 years of history of Pskov. In the XVI century, this city, along with London, Paris, Moscow and Novgorod, was among the five largest European cities.
Prices
The cost of the tour for two starts from 44 thousand rubles, but if you choose a two-seater coupe instead of a four-seater, the price increases to 69 thousand rubles.
Source: personalguide
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