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Splendors
of China
and the Grand Yangtze
DELUXE
16 Day Tour
China
unfolds during this incredible adventure, which covers all of the most
important sights — the imperial splendor of Beijing, the dynamism of Shanghai,
the archaeological wonders of Xi’an, and the famed gardens of Suzhou. You’ll
also cruise through the heart of China on the Yangtze River and see the
cloud-enshrouded peaks of the Three Gorges. China’s greatest treasures
await you on this expertly-crafted itinerary.
Sightseeing
Highlights
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Beijing:
Walk through Tiananmen Square. Visit the Forbidden City. Spend time at
the Summer Palace. Travel the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming
Tombs. Enjoy an evening at the Peking Opera. Visit the Temple of Heaven.
Great Wall Walk this wonder of the ancient world.
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Xi'an: Explore
the excavations of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Meet a local farmer
and see his cave home along the Yellow River.
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Fengdu: Tour the
temples on Mingshan Hill.
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Yangtze River
Cruise: Voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels.
Sail through Wu gorge and Qutang Gorge. Visit the Three Gorges Dam, the
world’s largest hydroelectric power project.
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Wuhan: Explore
the Hubei Provincial Museum.
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Huangshan: Famous
for rocky, mist-enshrouded peaks, interestingly shaped pine trees and clear
mountain springs.
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Nanjing: Visit
the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen. Browse the Qing Dynasty-style bazaar and
explore the Confucian Temple.
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Shanghai: Stroll
the famed Bund waterfront promenade. Walk the winding alleyways of Old
Town. Enjoy the peaceful Yu Yuan Garden. Visit the Children’s Palace. See
the Shanghai Acrobats.
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Suzhou: Visit
the Humble Administrator Gardens, listed as a World Cultural Heritage site.
Learn about silk manufacturing and visit the Embroidery Institute.
Dining
Highlights
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All meals: breakfast,
lunch and dinner
First Class
Travel Highlights
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Roundtrip flight
to China (to Beijing and from Shanghai)
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All domestic flights
within China.
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6-night Yangtze
River cruise in an outside stateroom onboard Victoria Rose* or Victoria
Prince.*
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8 nights in deluxe
hotels.
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Fully-escorted
tours with English speaking guides.
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All transportation
on the tour.
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All airport transfers
will be provided on Days 2 and 16.
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Services of an
experienced Trafalgar Tour Director.
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A stylish travel
bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
ITINERARY
Day
1 - Depart North
America
Board your overnight flight to Beijing.
Day 2
- Arrive Beijing (3 nights)
Meet your Trafalgar Tour Director
and transfer to your deluxe hotel.Spend the afternoon at your leisure.
Hotel: Sheraton
(3 nights)
Day 3
- Beijing
Today, you’ll bear witness to some
of the sights that make China a world-class destination – the Forbidden
City, Tiananmen Square, and the Summer Palace. While in Tiananmen Square,
think about many of the impassioned events that have occurred here. Continue
walking through the Tiananmen Gate, the entranceway to the Forbidden City,
the most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Contrast the opulence
of the Forbidden City with the tranquilness of the Summer Palace. It is
truly a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. In the evening,
indulge in a traditional Peking Duck dinner. (Breakfast /Lunch / Dinner)
Day 4
- Beijing
With over 2,000 years of history,
the Great Wall is one of the man-made marvels of the world. Each step you
take along the wall is like retracing history. After you experience the
Great Wall, explore the Ming Tombs, home to the lavish burial chambers
of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. End your day with tea and refreshments
and a traditional Peking Opera performance. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 5
- Beijing – Xi’an (2 nights)
Explore the Temple of Heaven where
the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped heaven. Later in
the day, fly to the ancient city of Xi’an. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton
(2 nights)
Day 6
- Xi’an
Xi’an is home to the life-sized
Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, truly an extraordinary site to behold.
Explore this ancient city and its amazing sculptures. Then enjoy a traditional
dumpling lunch before meeting with a local farmer and touring his cave
home along the Yellow River. In the evening, watch the centuries come alive
at a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show -- a true glimpse into the lifestyle
of the imperial court which ruled China more than 1,000 years ago. (Breakfast
/ Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7
- Xi’an – Chongqing
Fly from Xi’an to Chongqing, known
for great Sichuan cuisine and pandas. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton
Day 8
- Chongqing – Yangtze River (6 nights)
– Fengdu
Board your cruise ship and sail
along the Yangtze with its enchanting rushing waters and vertical limestone
cliffs. Down river, visit the “Ghost City,” Fengdu and tour the temples
on Mingshan Hill. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 9
- Yangtze River – Three Lesser Gorges and Two
Gorges
Board a riverboat and embark on
a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels. It’s
an enchanting and tranquil journey that will take you through “Dragon Gate,”
“Misty Gorge” and “Emerald Gorge.” After returning to the cruise ship,
you’ll sail through Qutang Gorge, the grandest of them all and Wu Gorge,
with its majestic 12 mountain peaks. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 10
- Yangtze River – Three Gorges Dam
Admire the dramatic shoals and verdant
cliffs as you cruise through Xiling Gorge on the way to the site of the
controversial Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric power
project dam. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 11
- Yangtze River – 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. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 12
- Yangtze River – Huangshan
Disembark at Guichi for a full-day
tour to Huangshan, and discover why countless painters and poets have been
lured to this landscape. China’s Yellow Mountain is famous for rocky, mist-enshrouded
peaks and artistically shaped pine trees. Pass by quaint villages and bright
green rice paddies on your journey. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 13
- Yangtze River – Nanjing
Set in the foothills of the Zijin
Mountains on the southern bank of the Yangtze, Nanjing holds a prominent
place in Chinese history. In the 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. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 14
- Yangtze River – Shanghai (2 nights)
Disembark and enjoy the many splendors
of Shanghai. Stroll the Bund waterfront promenade, walk alleyways of Old
Town, and enjoy peaceful Yu Yuan Garden. Stop by the Children’s Palace
where youngsters receive advanced training in art and music. In the evening,
be our guest at an exhilarating performance of the amazing Shanghai Acrobats.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton
(2 nights)
Day 15 -
Shanghai
– Suzhou – Shanghai
The ancient, moated city of Suzhou
is famous for its classical gardens and centuries-old silk industry. “In
Heaven there is paradise, on earth, Suzhou,” according to an old Chinese
saying. And the Gardens are indeed heavenly. Wander through the Humble
Administrator gardens and then learn about silk manufacturing at the Silk
Institute. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 16
- Shanghai – North America
Fly from Shanghai home with tales
from the Far East. (Breakfast)
Airport
Transfers
Transfers
will be provided for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar
recommended airline (booked by trafalgar) or advised trafalgar of their
flight details
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Splendors
of China
& the Grand Yangtze
DELUXE
16 Day Tour
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On Tour
While on tour
we want you to relax, unwind and enjoy your vacation. So the best way of
assuring your peace of mind, is to take care of everything for you.
While you are
our guest you don’t have the stress of finding airport shuttles or transport,
giving tips for hotel porterage, buying sightseeing tickets or even waiting
in lines. We’ve covered everything.
Which is why
you really can ... Dream. Pack, and Leave the rest to us.
Tour Directors
Our Tour Directors
are the finest in the industry. They are experienced travelers, learned
historians and culture buffs. Their expertise and years of travel make
them the world's best travel professionals. They are the ideal personal
guides and can be relied upon for their good humor and adventurous natures.
Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed
in cultures of the places you visit.
Your Tour Directors
can help interpret, steer you towards the best bargains and give you those
pieces of information that can make your vacation truly memorable. Whether
it's the best shops for watches in Switzerland or arranging a gondola ride
in Venice, they can be relied upon to help. They are there to make things
smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your
friend in an unfamiliar place.
Dining
Eating is
one of the best parts of any vacation and Trafalgar makes sure that no
matter which part of the world you're traveling to, your tastebuds get
the full cullinary experience.
Trafalgar's
First Class, Exclusive Dinner Highlights
If you are
our guest on a tour for longer than a week, you'll be treated to speciality
dinners at selected restaurants, featuring delicious regional cuisine.
Enjoy a traditional ‘roast beef and Yorkshire pud’ in an English pub, sample
a true Scandinavian smorgasbord or be served mouth-watering pasta dishes
in an Italian trattoria. These exclusive Dinner Highlights are more than
meals, they are unforgettable experiences.
Worldwide
Destinations
When on a
Trafalgar tour to global destinations outside of Europe, you will be treated
to some breakfasts, lunches and dinners. You can also look forward to our
Exclusive Dinner Highlights. When traveling in Australia, it could be a
tropical buffet on-board a catamaran. Or when touring China it may be a
Dynasty Banquet and cultural evening in the ancient city of Xi’an. Each
dining experience has its own local flavors and delights. Please check
your brochure itinerary tour pages for exact details.
Accommodations
A good night's
sleep and a comfortable place to relax are invaluable when on vacation.
All Trafalgar Hotels are carefully selected so you'll enjoy comfortable
rooms and quality amenities.
From arrival
to departure, your Tour Director will take care of your check-in and check-out,
as well as porterage service for your luggage.
To ensure you
have complete peace of mind your travel documentation includes the contact
details for each of your hotels, so friends and relatives can easily stay
in touch.
Worldwide
Accommodation
As a guest
on a Trafalgar Tour to Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, China or South
America you will enjoy stays at carefully selected hotels. All accomodation
is chosen for its high standards of service, comfort and amenties. You
will be guaranteed a stay at either a First Class or Superior First Class
hotel as well as unique landmark hotels. All rooms are twin-bedded with
private facilties.
Here are some
examples of the hotels you may stay at while on tour:
Australia and
New Zealand
* Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock
* Radisson Treetops Resort, Port Douglas
* Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, Sydney
* Franz Josef Glazier Hotel, New Zealand
China
* King Wing Hot Spring Hotel, Beijing
South America
* Excelsior Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
* Guanavenas Pousada Lodge, Amazon Jungle
Optional
Excursions
Our well planned
tours include so much, but we believe it is important for you to be able
to personalize your Trafalgar experience. Our many optional excursions
ensure that you don’t pay for activities you aren’t interested in, so you
only do what you enjoy most.
These excursions
are purchased on tour from your Tour Director and are priced in local currencies
for the destination you are visiting. Here is a selection:
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Indulge in an
evening with Champagne in true French style at the famous Cabaret, 'Le
Moulin Rouge'
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Listen to a classical
music concert in a Vienna Palace, featuring the works of Strauss and Mozart
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Visit Warwick
Castle, where you'll explore England's greatest medieval castle
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Enjoy a romantic
gondola serenade along the canals in Venice
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Be dazzled by
a spectacular Russian ballet performance in the great city of Moscow
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Savour the delicacies
of up to seventeen dishes at the “Sea Palace” floating restaurant in Amsterdam
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Enjoy a horse
and carriage ride in the magnificent Tyrol Valley near Innsbruck
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Take a thrilling
helicopter ride in the Canadian Rockies
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Bargain like a
local and check out native handicrafts whilst on the Mexican Tijuana Shopping
Tour
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Feast on a New
Orleans Jazz dinner whilst cruising the Mississippi River on a paddle wheel
steamer
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Tantalize your
tastebuds with exclusive wine tasting in Sydney's Hunter Valley
Journey on
camel back from Alice Springs to Todd River, where you'll enjoy a 3-course
Outback Dinner
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