10 Day Essential China (New York Special) 2017 Itinerary

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

What's this trip about?

    3 Beijing, 2 Xian, 3 Shanghai

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Beijing, Shanghai-New York
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • All intra-flights: Beijing-Xian & Xian-Shanghai
    • 8 nights First Class accommodations 3 nights Beijing 2 nights Xian 3 nights Shanghai Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
    • All transfers
    • Breakfast Daily
    • Services of local guides in each city

Itinerary

DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for China
Depart for China. Please note that your flight may depart just after midnight. Be aware, that if it does, you must check in at the airport the evening prior to your departure date

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure Overnight: Beijing

DAY 3, Thursday - Beijing
Explore Beijing on your own today. Feel the pulse of this frenetic city of many contrasts with its astonishing history and wondrous sights. Alternatively, participate in the amazing optional tour to the 2,000-year-old Great Wall of China, the longest man-made structure o...
DAY 4, Friday - Full Day in Beijing
Today is at leisure, to explore the city on your own. Feel the pulse of this frenetic city of many contrasts with its astonishing history and wondrous sights. Perhaps, join the full day optional tour to the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) is truly an astonishing discove...
DAY 5, Saturday - Flight to Xian
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Xian. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, to explore Xian at your own pace. In the evening, perhaps attend the optional Tang Dynasty Show that includes an Imperial Dinner and performance of historical 1,000-year-old dances Optional: Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show Overnight: Xian Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Sunday - Full Day in Xian
The day is yours to explore Xian independently or, join the truly unforgettable optional tour to the archaeological site of the magnificent Terra Cotta Warriors, a vast collection of life-size soldiers, horses and chariots that were entombed with China's first emperor, Q...
DAY 7, Monday - Flight to Shanghai
This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure in cosmopolitan Shanghai, the fastest growing city in Asia with its dramatic ever-changing skyline or, join the optional tour to experi...
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Shanghai
Today is at leisure for individual pursuits or, join this morning's optional tour of the major attractions of Shanghai. Wander the classical Yu Yuan Garden, built during the Ming Dynasty by the high-ranking government official Pan Yunduan. The Gardens' total area occupie...
DAY 9, Wednesday - Full Day in Shanghai
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Shanghai at your own pace. Browse the trendy shops and galleries along Taikang Road, wander along the narrow alleyways that lead to bustling markets, or, join the optional full day tour to Suzhou, known as the "Venice of the East". ...
DAY 10, Thursday - Depart China
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $1,369
Price per day$137
Last Updated: 8/14/2017

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