We are very pleased to present you with our five Private Train itineraries and rates. The trains are all chartered by Lernidee Tours in Berlin, Germany. Lernidee has more than 20 years of experience in operating trains and it all started with the Trans Siberian Journey. The emphasis is on cultural exchange so we will not keep you on board our trains EVERY night - the local hotel experience is a must and gives you a great opportunity to get to know people in the country that you are in.
To secure space on these private trains, please contact BJ at Great Dane Journeys. For the web site for these and other private trains please click here
The Trans Siberian Train
is known as "The Czar’s Gold". The train carries max 190 passengers in five categories of compartments.


Along Lake Baikal
These are the 5 English language departures.
Beijing - Moscow 23 MAY - 06 JUN 2011
Moscow - Beijing 12 JUN - 27 JUN 2011
Beijing - Moscow 18 JUL - 01 AUG 2011
Moscow - Beijing 07 AUG - 22 AUG 2011
Beijing - Moscow 12 SEP - 26 SEP 2011
We also operate Spanish and French language journeys, please inquire.
Our itineraries allow you two days in Mongolia with a chance to sample the cuisine and ride the
horses! As we believe that you should take in the experience of mixing with the local people you will stay at the very best hotels in 3 cities between Moscow and Beijing.
Rates: (Same rates Eastbound or Westbound)
Category 1: $5,310 per person (4 pass. per cabin) Two toilets per wagon
Category 2: $7,650 per person double Two toilets and one shower per wagon
Category 3: $9,950 per person double One bathroom shared by two compartments
Category 4: $12,695 per person double Bathroom with shower
Category 5: $15,595 per person double Bathroom with shower
Rates incl.: Train and hotel accommodations, 22 excursions. meals according to the itinerary, and transfers Detailed info re. the lay out of compartments and amenities offered can be found on this web site
Enjoy the Trans Siberian Journey videos on
Trans Siberian Journey I and Trans Siberian Journey II
Please note: You can also do the Moscow-Lake Baikal journey or vv. Please inquire.
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The Silk Road
journey is focused on the so called stans (Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan). There is but ONE departure APR19-MAY02 from Ashgabat to Astana.

This is a very much sought after itinerary and it sells out quickly
Category
Habibi (4-Berth)
Ali Baba (2-Berth)
Aladin (2-Berth)
Kalif (2-Berth)
facitlites
Standard
Standard
1 shower per Wagon
ensuite facilities
Rates pp (double occupancy)
$3,295
$4,780
$5,480
$9,580
Single supplement for cabin and 5 hotel nights
-
$1,630
$1,910
$5,225
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The Arabian Nights
Journey in 2011 will have new Turkish rail wagons.

Istanbul - Damascus (Petra optional)
12-Day Journey from Istanbul to Damascus
23 Apr - 04 May 2011
One English language departure only!
Category
Pasha (4-Berth)
Wesir(2-Berth)
Sultan (double-bed)
facitlites
1 shower per Wagon
1 shower per Wagon
ensuite
Rates pp (double occupancy)
$3.995
$4.695
$7.735
Surcharge single occupancy per compartment
-
$805
-
Single supplement for 7 hotel nights
$1.130
$1.130
$1.130
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The Desert Express in Namibia
has a November departure with English and French languages spoken. 10 NOV - 21 NOV 2011.
Many other departures but English not guaranteed.

Windhoek - Windhoek 12 days.
Journey 12 classic
Rates incl. all excursions/ excl. Flights
Month
Nov 10, 2011
Compartment per person with double occupancy in $ $6,995
Single use supplement of compartment and rooms in hotels and lodges in $3,290
Deduction p.p. for triple occupancy of compartment in $550
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The Amber Train
in 2011 has one English language departure: JUN10-24, 2011

15-day journey All rates are per person
Berlin-Poland-Baltics-Russia-Belarus-Berlin:
Compartment per person with double occupancy $6,995
Single supplement incl. rooms in hotels and lodges $1,840
Compartment per person with triple occupancy $5,830
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Lernidee Tours also operates three ships on the Mekong River in LAOS (incl. the Golden Triangle).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISJqRbI7PPg
The Cruise Broker, Inc.
Bjarne "BJ" Mikkelsen
New York.
email: bj@thecruisebroker.net
Phone: 917-282-2305