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Rail it through Eastern Europe on an epic adventure like no other.
Cool bars? Check. Street art? Check. Awesome scenery? Check. Start off in spectacular St Petersburg; take a must-go trip to Moscow, get comfortable in Kiev, live it up in Lviv and bounce into Budapest (aka the party capital of Eastern Europe) on this 13-day railway adventure.
TRIP CHANGES FOR 2019:
This trip has been discontinued from 1st April 2019. Check back soon for a new exciting trip in this part of the world!
- Code
- GCRR
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 18 , Max 29
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 16
Why you'll love this trip
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Encounter the legacy of Russian tsar Peter the Great while exploring the enigmatic streets that showcase the many palaces and museums of St Petersburg
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Live it local in the lively Gorky park in Moscow, check out the awesome architecture in Moscow metro stations, or get up close with the Russian power center Red square and Kremlin
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Wander the streets in Kiev and Lviv, two amazing cities showcasing the free and young spirit of Ukraine, a country with its troubles – but still knows the importance of a good time
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Enjoy a city escape and chase the romance at the uniquely landscaped tunnel of love – iconic for its awning trees made by nature and passing trains. It's believed that if a couple who are truly in love make a wish here then it will come true
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Be inspired by Budapest, one of the largest and most beautiful cities in Eastern and Central Europe. The hospitality scene here is awesome, lively and sometimes hedonistic – no doubt you'll rave about it once you get home
Is this trip right for you?
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You'll mostly travel by train, which means you can avoid traffic jams and arrive right in the city centres. European trains are comfortable and always have toilets, but they can be quite busy at times. Remember that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so try not to exceed our weight and size recommendations (see the 'Packing' section of the trip notes for more details).
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This trip is for travellers who appreciate a bit of independence. You'll get plenty of free time in each location to make your own choices and do your own activities. Your leader will always be there to give you tips and suggestions.
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Cobblestones are so charming and romantic, until you need to wheel a suitcase across them. It's a generally a good idea to bring a backpack instead.
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As accommodation on this trip is multi-share, single travellers will share a room with (an)other traveller(s) of the same gender, mostly twin, triple and quad share. This trip is a great opportunity to get to know other like-minded people, so embrace it while you can! Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Please also note that most of the accommodations used on this trip offer shared bathrooms, rather than ensuite facilities, and rooms can seem rather small by American or Australian standards.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Optional Activities
- St Petersburg Urban Adventure - St Petersburg like a Local - EUR50
- St Petersburg - Matryoshka Painting Workshop (reservation required) - RUB700
- St Petersburg Urban Adventure - St Petersburg Discovery - EUR50
- St Petersburg - Saint Isaac’s Cathedral Colonnade - RUB400
- St Petersburg - Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood - RUB250
- St Petersburg - Kazan Cathedral - Free
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at around 6 pm on Day 1. There are no activities planned until this important meeting. Check the hotel reception for the exact time and place of the meeting. At this meeting your insurance and next of kin details will be collected. Please also have two copies of your passport, visa and migration cards ready. Your leader will collect one; the other is for you to keep on you at all times whilst on the trip.Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
To avoid disappointment we recommend that you book any theatre performances that you wish to attend in Moscow or St Petersburg in advance. Please consider carefully which performances you are going to want attend and make sure that the dates correspond to your trip. In particular we recommend you see what's playing at the Bolshoi and Mariinsky, as it may be difficult to get tickets when you are there especially during White Nights in St Petersburg. Here are some useful internet sites to check for what will be on in Moscow and St Petersburg when you are there: mariinsky.ru, bolshoi.ru and ticketsofrussia.ru.Accommodation
- Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Moscow Metro Tour
- Moscow - Gorky Park
Optional Activities
- Moscow - River Cruise - RUB700
- Moscow - Izmailovo Vernisazh Markets - RUB10
- Moscow - Victory Park Museum - RUB250
- Moscow - Pushkin Art Museum - RUB300
- Moscow Urban Adventure- Moscow Underground - EUR56
- Moscow Urban Adventure - Modern Moscow - EUR38
- Moscow - Bolshoi Theatre - RUB12000
- Moscow Urban Adventure - Moscow Behind the Icons - EUR56
- Moscow - Red October Art Zone - Free
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
On occasion Lenin's Mausoleum and Red Square may be closed to the public during regular opening hours without prior warning. As Moscow's premier tourist attractions, tickets for the Kremlin and Armoury are in high demand, and the Moscow Tourism Administration sets strict quotas to control visitor numbers. Time in each area is also limited to 90 minutes, with any exceptions possibly resulting in the guide losing their license. While we appreciate that some travellers would like to spend longer in the Armoury Museum, we ask for your understanding that the guide is under pressure to keep to the schedule.The Diamond Fund isn't included in your tour, but after the Kremlin and Armoury there may be time to visit. Entrance tickets can be purchased in the ticket office at the Armoury. The Diamond Fund is open for visitors from 10am-1pm and from 2pm-4pm. On Thursday it is closed.
Accommodation
- Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kiev Guided City & Street Art Tour
Optional Activities
- Pechersk Caves Monastery - UAH50
- Museum of One Street - UAH30
- Motherland Monument - UAH200
- Pirogovo Folk Architecture Museum - UAH30
- WWII Museum - UAH10
- St Sofia Cathedral - UAH70
- Chornobyl Museum - UAH16
- Dnipro River boat trip - UAH50
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities
- Rivne Tunnel of Love
- Pidhirtsi and Olesko Castles in Rivne
Optional Activities
- Wooden Architecture Museum - UAH20
- Lychakivsky Cemetery - UAH20
- The National Museum - UAH35
- High Castle Hill - Free
- Italian Yard, Lviv - UAH1
- National Art Gallery - UAH10
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hostel (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Hungarian National Museum - HUF1600
- Urban Adventures - Buda Castle Explorer - EUR45
- Bike Ride - HUF6000
- Private Budapest: Best Beers of Budapest - UA - EUR97
- Urban Adventures - Bites & Sights - EUR64
- Thermal Bath - Starting from - HUF4500
- Urban Adventures - Budapest Custom Tour - EUR35
- Museum of Fine Arts - HUF1200
- Visit to Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar - Free
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
If you have some more time in Budapest, maybe check out an Urban Adventure in Budapest and keep exploring. See urbanadventures.com for more details.Meals
5 breakfastsTransport
Train, Overnight sleeper trainAccommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights), Hostel (3 nights)Included Activities
- Moscow Metro Tour
- Moscow - Gorky Park
- Kiev Guided City & Street Art Tour
- Rivne Tunnel of Love
- Pidhirtsi and Olesko Castles in Rivne

Important notes
TRAVELLER'S DETAILS
In order for our local operator to book train tickets we require the following information at time of booking or no later than 30 days prior to departure: Full names, passport details (number, expiry date, issue date), DOB, and your city of birth.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is not available on this trip, however you may be able to upgrade and pay for it locally at the time of check-in (subject to availability)