Shanghai to Beijing - 16 days
CRUISE HIGHLISTS INCLUDE:
- All domestic flights within China
- 4-night Yangtze River cruise in a riverview stateroom with a private balcony onboard the Victoria Jenna
- 10 nights in deluxe hotels with buffet breakfast
- 14 buffet breakfasts, 13 lunches and 13 dinners
- Captain’s Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner onboard the ship
- Captivating, fully escorted tours with English-speaking local guides
- Exciting evening entertainment
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager
- All transportation on the tour
- All transfers on arrival and departure days
ITINERARY
- DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Shanghai
- DAY 2: Shanghai
Featured Excursion: Arrive in Shanghai and be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will escort you to the hotel. - DAY 3: Shanghai
Featured Excursion: Shanghai city tour and Shanghai Acrobats performance
Enjoy the many splendors of Shanghai, including Old Town, the Bund, the Pearl TV Tower, and an evening performance by the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats. (BB, L, D) - DAY 4: Tongli
Featured Excursion: Shanghai Museum
Spend time in the morning at the state-of-the-art Shanghai Museum, China’s equivalent of New York’s Metropolitan Museum. Later, depart Shanghai for a scenic drive to the charming town of Tongli with its narrow streets and elegant homes. After spending time in Tongli’s teahouses, continue via motorcoach to Suzhou. (BB, L, D) - DAY 5: Suzhou
Featured Excursion: Garden tour and Embroidery Institute visit, canal cruise, and evening garden tour
You will tour the Humble Administrator Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the Embroidery Institute. Then enjoy a leisurely canal cruise along the city river. In the evening, you’ll be treated to a special performance of music and dance in the Garden of the Master of the Fishing Nets. (BB, L, D) - DAY 6: Suzhou, Shanghai, fly to Yichang, cruising the Yangtze River
Featured Excursion: Return to Shanghai for the short flight to Yichang in central China’s Hubei Province.
Board your Victoria Cruises ship to begin your adventure on the fabled Yangtze River. (BB, L, D) - DAY 7: Cruising the Yangtze River
Featured Excursion: Three Gorges Dam
Visit the Three Gorges Dam, and then admire the dramatic shoals and verdant cliffs of Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges. (BB, L, D) - DAY 8: Cruising the Yangtze River
Featured Excursion: Lesser Gorges
Board a riverboat for a voyage down the tranquil Lesser Gorges of either the Daning River or Shennong Stream. After returning to the cruise ship, sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. (BB, L, D) - DAY 9: Cruising the Yangtze River
Featured Excursion: Fengdu or Wanzhou
Visit the “Ghost City” of Fengdu or the port city of Wanzhou, depending on water levels. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) - DAY 10: Cruising the Yangtze River, Chongqing, fly to Xi’an
Featured Excursion: Chongqing city tour
Your cruise ends this morning in Chongqing with a brief city tour. Fly to Xi’an, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel. (BB, L, D) - DAY 11: Xian
Featured Excursion: Terra Cotta Warriors, City Wall, and Tang Dynasty dinner performance
Visit the iconic life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses that guard the tomb of Qin Shi Huang. During the evening, enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (BB, L, D) - DAY 12: Xi’an, fly to Beijing
Featured Excursion: Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. Before flying to Beijing, enjoy a dumpling lunch. (BB, L, D) - DAY 13: Beijing
Featured Excursion: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, foot massage, and Hutongs tour and boat ride
Visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Enjoy a foot massage, then a Hutongs tour and a boat ride. (BB, L, D) - DAY 14: Beijing
Featured Excursion: The Great Wall, Ming Tombs, and Beijing Opera
Walk along the Great Wall, and then visit the Ming Tombs. In the evening you’ll take in the famous Beijing Opera. (BB, L, D) - DAY 15: Beijing
Featured Excursion: Summer Palace, Beijing Zoo, Temple of Heaven, and Peking Duck dinner
Visit one of China’s best-preserved imperial gardens at the Summer Palace before visiting the Beijing Zoo and the brightly painted Temple of Heaven. Enjoy a Peking Duck feast in the evening. (BB, L, D) - DAY 16: Depart Beijing
Featured Excursion: Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or extend your trip to Hong Kong. (BB)
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Price | Ship Name |
| April 24, 2009 | $3,889 | Victoria Jenna |
| May 8, 2009 | $3,889 | Victoria Jenna |
| May 29, 2009 | $3,529 | Victoria Jenna |
| June 19, 2009 | $3,529 | Victoria Jenna |
| July 17, 2009 | $3,429 | Victoria Jenna |
| August 14, 2009 | $3,429 | Victoria Jenna |
| September 4, 2009 | $3,889 | Victoria Jenna |
| September 18, 2009 | $3,889 | Victoria Jenna |
| September 25, 2009 | $3,889 | Victoria Jenna |
| October 9, 2009 | $3,889 | Victoria Jenna |
| October 16, 2009 | $3,889 | Victoria Jenna |
| October 23, 2009 | $3,889 | Victoria Jenna |
Prices: Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a stateroom or hotel room. Cruise/tour prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, taxes, levies, and exchange rates as of June 15, 2008. Should the total cruise/tour price increase by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their cruise within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your cruise/tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges, or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. Air-inclusive pricing is provided from NYC, CHI, and LAX only. Other gateway cities are available at additional costs. Please ask your Reservations Consultant at the time of booking for details. A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement. Reservations and Payments: A deposit of at least $200 per person is required at the time of reservation. Final payment is due at least 90 days prior to departure. Reservations will be cancelled if final payment is not received in a timely manner.
