Yangtze Sampler River Cruise Tour Aboard MS Victoria Katarina

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Victoria Katarina

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Jianguo Hotel (Beijing , China)
The Jianguo Hotel in Beijing is the first international hotel in China since 1982, and the only garden hotel in Beijing. The hotel is situated at the diplomatic quarter of Beijing, but it is walking distance from the metro and the Xiushui Market. All guest rooms have air-conditioning, voicemail, telephone, cable TV, and mini-bar. Other hotel amenities include indoor heated pool, sauna, and fitness room.

Sofitel Hyland Hotel (Shanghai, China)
The Sofitel Hyland Hotel is in the center of the commercial district of Shanghai close to regional shopping, on Nanjing Road. All 401 rooms include air-conditioning, mini-bar, radio, satellite TV, telephone, and voicemail. Additional amenities include bar, restaurant, WiFi internet, beauty salon, fitness center, massage center, and sauna.

Marriott Grand New World (Xian, China)
Located at the heart of Xian near the West Gate, guests are minutes from the local market, shopping, and cultural events. All rooms have radio, TV, minibar, climate control, and telephone. Additional amenities include gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, and tennis courts.

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This escorted 12-day cruise & tour with complete sightseeing including Beijing, Xian, Shanghai & a luxury Yangtze cruise starts at $2,199 and features 23 meals, sightseeing, port charges, and all internal flights.

Victoria Katarina. Spend 4 nights on-board this perfect, deluxe river vessel as you explore all of the highlights of China. The Katarina’s spacious outside cabins with private balconies ensure great comfort – and fantastic views – as you journey through the spectacular Three Gorges. With many meals in the itinerary, and all meals on-board, you’ll enjoy delightful dining throughout your vacation.

China, Beijing, Yichang, 4-night Yangtze River Cruise, Chongqing, Xian & Shanghai

Our most popular escorted vacation covering all the high points of China, including the Yangtze.
An all-balconied, deluxe ship on the Yangtze and 4-star hotels in wonderful locations.
Touch Antiquity in China’s first capital, Xian, a unique opportunity to hold artifacts thousands of years old.
See the remarkable architectural venues of China’s Olympic Games in Beijing.
5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

A single entry China visa is required for US citizens.

Begins Beijing - Standard Cabin
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Single
3/23/08	4/3/08	$2,299	$3,099
4/6/08	4/17/08	$2,299	$3,109
4/13/08	4/24/08	$2,299	$3,109
4/27/08	5/8/08	$2,299	$3,349
5/4/08	5/15/08	$2,399	$3,309
5/18/08	5/29/08	$2,399	$3,069
5/25/08	6/5/08	$2,399	$3,069
6/8/08	6/19/08	$2,299	$3,079
6/15/08	6/26/08	$2,299	$3,079
6/22/08	7/3/08	$2,299	$3,019
6/29/08	7/10/08	$2,299	$3,019
7/13/08	7/24/08	$2,199	$2,919
7/20/08	7/31/08	$2,199	$2,919
8/31/08	9/11/08	$2,499	$3,429
9/14/08	9/25/08	$2,499	$3,449
9/28/08	10/9/08	$2,499	$3,449
10/5/08	10/16/08	$2,499	$3,449
10/12/08	10/23/08	$2,499	$3,449
10/19/08	10/30/08	$2,499	$3,209
11/2/08	11/13/08	$2,299	$3,129
11/16/08	11/27/08	$2,299	$3,129
11/23/08	12/4/08	$2,299	$2,679
3/22/09	4/2/09	$2,299	$3,089
4/5/09	4/16/09	$2,399	$3,199
4/19/09	4/30/09	$2,399	$3,459

Begins Beijing - Junior Suite
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Single
3/23/08	4/3/08	$2,899	$4,749
4/6/08	4/17/08	$2,899	$4,759
4/13/08	4/24/08	$2,899	$4,759
4/27/08	5/8/08	$2,899	$4,999
5/4/08	5/15/08	$2,999	$4,959
5/18/08	5/29/08	$2,999	$4,719
5/25/08	6/5/08	$2,999	$4,719
6/8/08	6/19/08	$2,899	$4,729
6/15/08	6/26/08	$2,899	$4,729
6/22/08	7/3/08	$2,899	$4,669
6/29/08	7/10/08	$2,899	$4,669
7/13/08	7/24/08	$2,799	$4,569
7/20/08	7/31/08	$2,799	$4,569
8/31/08	9/11/08	$3,099	$5,079
9/14/08	9/25/08	$3,099	$5,099
9/28/08	10/9/08	$3,099	$5,099
10/5/08	10/16/08	$3,099	$5,099
10/12/08	10/23/08	$3,099	$5,099
10/19/08	10/30/08	$3,099	$4,859
11/2/08	11/13/08	$2,899	$4,779
11/16/08	11/27/08	$2,899	$4,779
11/23/08	12/4/08	$2,899	$4,329
3/22/09	4/2/09	$2,899	$4,739
4/5/09	4/16/09	$2,999	$4,849
4/19/09	4/30/09	$2,999	$5,109

Begins Beijing - Deluxe Suite
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Single
3/23/08	4/3/08	$3,269	$5,429
4/6/08	4/17/08	$3,269	$5,439
4/13/08	4/24/08	$3,269	$5,439
4/27/08	5/8/08	$3,269	$5,679
5/4/08	5/15/08	$3,369	$5,639
5/18/08	5/29/08	$3,369	$5,399
5/25/08	6/5/08	$3,369	$5,399
6/8/08	6/19/08	$3,269	$5,409
6/15/08	6/26/08	$3,269	$5,409
6/22/08	7/3/08	$3,269	$5,349
6/29/08	7/10/08	$3,269	$5,349
7/13/08	7/24/08	$3,169	$5,249
7/20/08	7/31/08	$3,169	$5,249
8/31/08	9/11/08	$3,469	$5,759
9/14/08	9/25/08	$3,469	$5,779
9/28/08	10/9/08	$3,469	$5,779
10/5/08	10/16/08	$3,469	$5,779
10/12/08	10/23/08	$3,469	$5,779
10/19/08	10/30/08	$3,469	$5,539
11/2/08	11/13/08	$3,269	$5,459
11/16/08	11/27/08	$3,269	$5,459
11/23/08	12/4/08	$3,269	$5,009
3/22/09	4/2/09	$3,269	$5,419
4/5/09	4/16/09	$3,369	$5,529
4/19/09	4/30/09	$3,369	$5,789

Begins Beijing - Shangri-La Suite
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Single
3/23/08	4/3/08	$3,579	$6,109
4/6/08	4/17/08	$3,579	$6,119
4/13/08	4/24/08	$3,579	$6,119
4/27/08	5/8/08	$3,579	$6,359
5/4/08	5/15/08	$3,679	$6,319
5/18/08	5/29/08	$3,679	$6,079
5/25/08	6/5/08	$3,679	$6,079
6/8/08	6/19/08	$3,579	$6,089
6/15/08	6/26/08	$3,579	$6,089
6/22/08	7/3/08	$3,579	$6,029
6/29/08	7/10/08	$3,579	$6,029
7/13/08	7/24/08	$3,479	$5,929
7/20/08	7/31/08	$3,479	$5,929
8/31/08	9/11/08	$3,779	$6,439
9/14/08	9/25/08	$3,779	$6,459
9/28/08	10/9/08	$3,779	$6,459
10/5/08	10/16/08	$3,779	$6,459
10/12/08	10/23/08	$3,779	$6,459
10/19/08	10/30/08	$3,779	$6,219
11/2/08	11/13/08	$3,579	$6,139
11/16/08	11/27/08	$3,579	$6,139
11/23/08	12/4/08	$3,579	$5,689
3/22/09	4/2/09	$3,579	$6,099
4/5/09	4/16/09	$3,679	$6,209
4/19/09	4/30/09	$3,679	$6,469

Port charges are included in 2008 prices.

Add our attractively-priced air & transfers
See your travel agent or call us for current international airfare associated with this program. We offer both economy and business class fares. When you purchase air from us, arrival and departure transfers are automatically included. Prices are in U.S. currency and are per person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted. Availability is limited.

Day 1 - Beijing
Check-in to your deluxe hotel in the city center. Jianguo Hotel

Day 2 - Beijing
Begin in Tiananmen Square with an unforgettable experience: Kite flying in this vast public plaza with the guidance of a master kite maker. Then enter the sprawling Forbidden City, legendary residence of Ming Dynasty emperors. Boarding rickshaws, you’ll explore a Hutong, one of Beijing’s old settlements, and meet with a resident family. Meals B,L

Day 3 - Beijing
Walk along the Great Wall, that ancient fortification that stretches for thousands of miles, before visiting the Ming Tombs, burial site of 13 Chinese emperors. Meals B,L

Day 4 - Beijing / Yichang
Visit the Pandas at the Beijing Zoo before touring the pavilions of the Summer Palace. En route to the airport, you’ll see stunning 2008 Olympic venues. Fly to Yichang to board the deluxe Victoria Katarina for a 4-night cruise up the legendary Yangtze.
Victoria Katarina – Meals B,L

Day 5 - Cruising / Three Gorges Dam
This morning, visit the Three Gorges Dam Site before entering the 5-stage ship locks of the dam itself. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - Cruising / Shennong Stream / Three Gorges
Disembark on small boats to journey up Shennong Stream, one of the most scenic of the Yangtze’s tributaries. Our cruise continues through the dramatic Wu Gorge, and Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and most spectacular of the Three Gorges. Meals B,L,D

Day 7 - Cruising / Fengdu
Today’s excursion explores the famous “Ghost City” of Fengdu. Numerous temples, some dating to the 14th century, feature fantastic carvings and depictions of spirits and beings from the “Underworld” of Chinese mythologies. Meals B,L,D

Day 8 - Arrive Chongqing / Fly to Xian
A brief tour includes the Panda Hall at the Chongqing Zoo before flying to Xian, the ancient capital of China, for 13 dynasties, and check-in to your deluxe hotel.
Marriott Grand New World – Meals B,L

Day 9 - Xian
The Terra Cotta Warriors is China’s most important archaeological site. Today, you visit the excavation site where thousands of life-sized terra cotta warriors and horses have been uncovered. Later, we’ve arranged for you to Touch Antiquity – an opportunity to handle and examine recently excavated relics. Meals B,L

Day 10 - Xian / Shanghai
Fly to Shanghai and travel from the airport to downtown via the city’s ultra-modern Mag-Lev Train, the world’s fastest. Our deluxe hotel is right on famous Nanjing Road in the city center. Sofitel Hyland Hotel – Meals B

Day 11 - A FreeStyle Day in Shanghai
Customize your vacation by choosing any one of these carefully planned and prepaid excursions:

Classic City Tour
Cultural City Tour: Tour Shanghai’s Jewish heritage district and visit the Shanghai Museum.
Shanghai Architectural Showcase: See the old and new of this constantly changing city – the city’s liveliest galleries, boutiques and cafes.
A Day in the Life: Visit local markets with a city resident to shop for ingredients before cooking lunch.
Meals B,D

Day 12 - Shanghai
Your program with us finishes after breakfast. It’s easy to discover more of Asia with our affordable FreeStyle Travel packages to Hong Kong, Japan, Southeast Asia and beyond! Meals B

Hong Kong
3 nights from $799
Extend your vacation to Hong Kong, one of the most dazzling cities in the world, renowned for a magnificent skyline, a beautiful harbor and world class shopping, dining and entertainment.

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Begins Beijing - Standard Cabin

Begins Beijing - Junior Suite

Begins Beijing - Deluxe Suite

Begins Beijing - Shangri-La Suite