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Splendors of China & the Grand Yangtze

Highlights

  • Beijing
  • Great Wall
  • Xi'an
  • Chongqing
  • Yangtze River Cruise
  • Fengdu
  • Tongli
  • Shanghai

    Splendors of China & the Grand Yangtze Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Beijing - Visit the Forbidden City. Tour the hutongs in a traditional rickshaw. Travel the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs. Enjoy an evening at the Peking Opera. Spend time at the Summer Palace. Walk through Tiananmen Square.
  • Great Wall - Walk this wonder of the ancient world.
  • Xi'an - Explore the excavations of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
  • Chongqing - Visit the city of hills, fog and spicy food.
  • Yangtze River Cruise - See Shibaozai, a gem of Chinese architecture. Alternative visits may be made to Wanzhou or Fengdu, depending on water levels. Explore the Lesser Three Gorges. Visit the construction site of the Three Gorges Dam. Cruise through Xiling Gorge.
  • Shanghai - Stroll the famed Bund waterfront promenade. Walk the winding alleyways of Old Town. Enjoy the peaceful Yu Yuan Garden. Visit the Oriental TV Tower. See the Shanghai Acrobats.
  • Tongli: Discover teahouses and shopping along Tongli's narrow streets.

    Dining Highlights

  • Most meals: Buffet Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinner

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • All domestic flights within China.
  • 6-night Yangtze River cruise in an outside stateroom onboard Victoria Prince.
  • 8 nights in deluxe hotels.
  • Fully-escorted tours with English speaking guides.
  • All transportation on the tour.
  • Services of an experienced Trafalgar Tour Director.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
  • Call (253) 572-6271 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6309057
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    Duration
    16 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart North America Depart North America
    :
    Day 2Beijing Arrive Beijing (3 nights)
    : Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to your hotel.

    Hotel: Sheraton
    Day 3Beijing Beijing
    : Tour the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Next, admire the Summer Palace, one of China's largest and best-preserved imperial gardens. And, at the end of the day, indulge in a succulent Peking Duck dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)
    Day 4Beijing Beijing
    : Walk along the Great Wall and visit the Ming Tombs, home to the lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. End your day with refreshments and a traditional Beijing Opera performance. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Highlight Dinner)
    Day 5Xi'an Beijing - Xi'an (2 nights)
    : Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hutongs (ancient lanes and alleyways). Later in the day, fly to Xi'an and transfer to your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Sheraton
    Day 6Xi'an Xi'an
    : Visit the Terracotta Warriors and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Savor a delicious dumpling lunch, and in the evening delight in a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)
    Day 7Chongqing Xi'an - Chongqing
    : Fly from Xi'an to Chongqing. In the afternoon, you'll be delighted with a visit to the zoo for a glimpse of a giant panda. Spend the evening at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Marriott
    Day 8Cruising the Yangtze River Cruising the Yangtze River (6 nights)
    : Board your Victoria Cruises ship and sail along the Yangtze. Downriver visit the "Ghost City," Fengdu, and tour the temples on Mingshan Hill. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 9Cruising the Yangtze River Cruising the Yangtze River
    : Sail through Qutang Gorge, the grandest gorge of them all, and Wu Gorge, with its majestic 12 mountain
    peaks. Then board a riverboat and embark on a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 10Yangtze River Cruising Yangtze River Cruising
    : Cruise through Xiling Gorge on the way to the site of the controversial Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric power plant. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 11Cruising the Yangtze River to Wuhan Cruising the Yangtze River to Wuhan
    : Tour Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province and a fusion of three cities that span both banks of the Yangtze. Explore the Hubei Provincial Museum. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 12Cruising the Yangtze River to Huangshan Cruising the Yangtze River to Huangshan
    : Discover why countless painters and poets have been lured to the landscape of Huangshan and its environs. Enjoy a full day tour of this enchanting area, depending on weather and/or road conditions. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 13Cruising the Yangtze River to Nanjing Cruising the Yangtze River to Nanjing
    : In Nanjing's Old Town, you'll visit the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen. You'll also have time to browse the Qing Dynasty-style bazaar and explore the Confucian Temple. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 14Cruising the Yangtze River to ShanghaiCruising the Yangtze River to Shanghai (2 nights)
    : Disembark your ship and enjoy the many splendors of Shanghai by taking a stroll through Old Town and then along the Bund. Enjoy the peaceful Yu Yuan Gardens, and visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. During the evening be dazzled by the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Regal
    Day 15Shanghai Tongli to Shanghai
    : A charming town, Tongli is the China of picture books, complete with narrow streets, elegant homes, teahouses and intriguing shops. (Buffet Beakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 16Shanghai - North America Shanghai - North America
    : Transfer to the airport for your return flight home or continue your tour with one of our popular optional extensions. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Dates/Pricing
    Click Quote or call (253) 572-6271 to get additional information on your chosen travel date. Special offers or competitive pricing may be available!

    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    October 20, 2008Land Price$3,149.00 (USD)Quote
    November 03, 2008Land Price$3,149.00 (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    * All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent.
    **** Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour.
    ***** Ship and hotels are subject to change.
    ****** Prices shown includes cruise in outside stateroom. To upgrade to a higher category suite, add the following to the per person price: Junior: $999/ Deluxe: $1549/ Shangri-La: $1999/
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
    - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
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