Wendy Wu Icons of China & Japan

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Beijing
Take an overnight flight to China’s capital. On arrival, you’ll transfer to your hotel before having rest of the day at leisure.
(Dinner)

Day 3: The Great Wall
Today you’ll the chance to walk along the iconic Great Wall, perhaps climbing to one its watchtowers if you’re feeling energetic. Afterwards visit a jade factory before spending the afternoon admiring the gardens of the Summer Palace.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 4: Imperial Beijing
Begin your day of exploration at the famous Tiananmen Square, before venturing into the Forbidden City, home to 250-acres of halls, palaces & gardens. Later, admire the Temple of Heaven before enjoying the local delicacy of Peking duck for dinner
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 5: Travel to Pingyao
Take a bullet train to Pingyao, a city that is home to China’s best preserved ancient city walls. On arrival, walk through the streets to see the Qing Dynasty Yamen Building and the Rishengchang Financial House Museum
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 6: Travel to Xian
Enjoy a morning at leisure, during which you can join an optional noodle making class (at your own expense). Then, board a bullet train to Xian.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 7: Ancient Xian
Spend the morning viewing the iconic Terracotta Warriors before visiting a workshop where they’re intricately recreated. Then, take a walk along the city walls that enclose the old city. In the evening, enjoy a dumpling making class, before having a dumpling buffet for dinner and watching a Tang Dynasty dance show.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 8: Train to Chengdu
This morning, take a walking tour of the Muslim Quarter, during which you’ll learn about the city’s significance as a city on the Silk Road. Board a bullet train to Chengdu
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 9: Pandas
Today, visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base, located at the foot of the nearby mountains to learn about the resident pandas. While here, you can choose to take part in a volunteer experience (at your own expense).
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Days 10-12: Yangtze River Cruise
Transfer to Chongqing where you’ll board your Yangtze River cruise vessel. Spend the next three days sailing downstream, admiring the landscapes and taking small boat trips down side-streams.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 13: Train to Shanghai
The cruise vessel arrives in Yichang where you’ll disembark. Transfer to the train station to take a bullet point to Shanghai
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 14: Explore Shanghai
Explore the city today, beginning at the Yu Gardens and the old town before heading to the Bund to admire the colonial architecture. This evening, take a panoramic cruise down the Huangpu River.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 15: Board the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
Transfer to Baoshan cruise terminal to board your cruise ship. The rest of the day is free to explore the ship’s facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 16: Cruise – At Sea
Enjoy a full day to make the most of the ship’s onboard facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 17: Cruise – Jeju Island*
Today the ship calls at Jeju Island, South Korea’s favourite holiday spot which offers rugged peaks, lush forest and white sand beaches
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 18: Cruise – Fukuoka*
Arrive in the city of Fukuoka on Kyushu’s northern coast. This city offers plenty of fascinating history as well as natural beauty and delicious local food.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 19: Cruise – At Sea*
Enjoy another full day to make the most of the ship’s onboard facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 20: Cruise – Kobe*
Arrive in Kobe, a city best known for its world-renowned beef.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 21: Cruise – At Sea*
Enjoy another full day to make the most of the ship’s onboard facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 22: Cruise – Mount Fuji*
Port at Shimizu, a city of medieval castle ruins and traditional gardens. Here, you’re ideally located for viewing Mount Fuji or exploring the sites around its base.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 23: Arrive in Tokyo
Disembark the cruise ship and you’ll be met by a guide and transfer to your hotel. After check in, the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or beginning exploring.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 24: Explore Tokyo
Start your exploration at Senso-ji, the city’s oldest temple before ascending Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views of the city. Enjoy a sushi making masterclass before dining on your creations for lunch. Explore Meiji Jingu Shrine before walking down Takeshita Street, famous for its street food. Then, stop at the world-famous Shibuya Crossing.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 25: Fly Tokyo to UK
Fly home to the UK, arriving home the following day
(Breakfast)

*Throughout your cruise, when your ship comes into port, there will be a range of excursions available to help you explore each destination. These excursions are at your own expense and are bookable on your cruise reservation

Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Beijing
Take an overnight flight to China’s capital. On arrival, you’ll transfer to your hotel before having rest of the day at leisure.
(Dinner)

Day 3: The Great Wall
Today you’ll the chance to walk along the iconic Great Wall, perhaps climbing to one its watchtowers if you’re feeling energetic. Afterwards visit a jade factory before spending the afternoon admiring the gardens of the Summer Palace.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 4: Imperial Beijing
Begin your day of exploration at the famous Tiananmen Square, before venturing into the Forbidden City, home to 250-acres of halls, palaces & gardens. Later, admire the Temple of Heaven before enjoying the local delicacy of Peking duck for dinner
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 5: Travel to Pingyao
Take a bullet train to Pingyao, a city that is home to China’s best preserved ancient city walls. On arrival, walk through the streets to see the Qing Dynasty Yamen Building and the Rishengchang Financial House Museum
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 6: Travel to Xian
Enjoy a morning at leisure, during which you can join an optional noodle making class (at your own expense). Then, board a bullet train to Xian.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 7: Ancient Xian
Spend the morning viewing the iconic Terracotta Warriors before visiting a workshop where they’re intricately recreated. Then, take a walk along the city walls that enclose the old city. In the evening, enjoy a dumpling making class, before having a dumpling buffet for dinner and watching a Tang Dynasty dance show.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 8: Train to Chengdu
This morning, take a walking tour of the Muslim Quarter, during which you’ll learn about the city’s significance as a city on the Silk Road. Board a bullet train to Chengdu
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 9: Pandas
Today, visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base, located at the foot of the nearby mountains to learn about the resident pandas. While here, you can choose to take part in a volunteer experience (at your own expense).
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Days 10-12: Yangtze River Cruise
Transfer to Chongqing where you’ll board your Yangtze River cruise vessel. Spend the next three days sailing downstream, admiring the landscapes and taking small boat trips down side-streams.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 13: Train to Shanghai
The cruise vessel arrives in Yichang where you’ll disembark. Transfer to the train station to take a bullet point to Shanghai
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 14: Explore Shanghai
Explore the city today, beginning at the Yu Gardens and the old town before heading to the Bund to admire the colonial architecture. This evening, take a panoramic cruise down the Huangpu River.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 15: Board the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
Transfer to Baoshan cruise terminal to board your cruise ship. The rest of the day is free to explore the ship’s facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 16: Cruise – At Sea
Enjoy a full day to make the most of the ship’s onboard facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 17: Cruise – Seoul*
Dock in Incheon, the gateway to Seoul, South Korea’s capital.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 18: Cruise – At Sea
Make the most of the facilities onboard as you spend a day at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 19: Cruise – Sakaiminato*
Sail into the port of Sakaiminato, on Japan’s northern coast.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 20: Cruise – At Sea
Enjoy another full day to make the most of the ship’s onboard facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 21: Cruise – Hakodate*
Today you can visit the city of Hakodate, known for its star-shaped fort. Perhaps take the gondola to the observation deck or browse the market.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 22: Cruise – Muroran*
Port at Muroran, a city at the tip of Hokkaido which is a perfect base for explore the island’s distinctive culture.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 23: Cruise – At Sea
Enjoy another full day to make the most of the ship’s onboard facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 24: Cruise – Tokyo*
Arrive at Yokohama cruise port, the gateway to Tokyo. Begin exploring the city or use the time to make the most of the ship’s facilities.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 25: Arrive in Tokyo
Disembark the cruise ship and transfer to your hotel before having the rest of the day at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 26: Explore Tokyo
Start your exploration at Senso-ji, the city’s oldest temple before ascending Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views of the city. Enjoy a sushi making masterclass before dining on your creations for lunch. Explore Meiji Jingu Shrine before walking down Takeshita Street, famous for its street food. Then, stop at the world-famous Shibuya Crossing.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 27: Fly Tokyo to UK
Fly home to the UK, arriving home the following day
(Breakfast)

*Throughout your cruise, when your ship comes into port, there will be a range of excursions available to help you explore each destination. These excursions are at your own expense and are bookable on your cruise reservation

Sushi Making
Take part in a sushi making class in Tokyo where a sushi chef will show you the basics and you can dine on your creations afterwards

Make Dumplings on Xian
Try your hand at creating some of Xian’s famous dumplings before enjoying a dumpling banquet for dinner. During dinner, you’ll enjoy a spectacular Tang Dynasty dance performance.

Come face to face with pandas
Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base where you can see these bear up close while learning about the conservation projects.

• Return flights & transfers
• 4* accommodation
• 8 or 10nts onboard Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas (depending on departure)
• All meals
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Domestic transportation
• USD 200 Onboard credit per person on Royal Caribbean Cruise

Cruise & Tour
These tours combine the best of the world’s ocean cruises with award-winning touring itineraries to create unforgettable holidays. The fully inclusive touring ethos, where everything is taken care of, is the perfect match for a carefree voyage to the exotic corners of the world.

This tour has a maximum group size of 28 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Expect to be on your feet for most of the day walking around sights, often including steps and getting on and off coaches, trains, or boats. Occasional longer walks may be included.

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