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Splendors of China and the Grand Yangtze 2010

A 16-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,999

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Starting Price:	$2,999
Tour Length:	16 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
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Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-CYE-2010

Cities Visited:
Beijing, Great Wall, Xi''an, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, Fengdu, Tongli, Shanghai,

Watch China''s history and culture unfold during this incredible adventure, which ranges from the imperial splendor of Beijing to the dynamism of Shanghai, and from the archaeological wonders of Xi''an to the majestic Yangtze''s Three Gorges. Feel the presence of over 2,000 years of history as you walk along the Great Wall, one of the man-made marvels of the world. Enjoy a unique experience in Chongqing, as you visit the zoo for a glimpse of a giant panda. Discover the diversity of China - the culture, the landscape, the food, the people, and so much more as you create everlasting memories.You''ll cruise through the heart of China on the grand Yangtze River where you''ll see the majestic 12 mountain peaks of Wu Gorge, the dramatic shoals and verdant cliffs of Xiling Gorge, and the grandest gorge of all - the Qutang Gorge. Beautiful gardens, cuddly giant pandas, and Shanghai acrobats - China''s memorable and unique delights await you on this expertly-crafted itinerary.

Sightseeing Highlights

Beijing - Visit Tiananmen Square. Tour theForbidden City and the Summer Palace. Travel the Sacred Way, hometo the remnants of the Ming Tombs. Enjoy an evening at the BeijingOpera. Be treated to a traditional Chinese tea service. Explore thehutongs by rickshaw. Get a glimpse into local life during a visitwith a family.
Great Wall - Walk this wonder of the ancientworld.
Xi''an - Explore the excavations of the Terra CottaWarriors and Horses. View Xi''an''s famous City Wall. Visit the BigWild Goose Pagoda. Attend a Tang Dynasty cultural show.
Chongqing - Visit the city. View the giant pandasat the zoo.
Yangtze River Cruise - Sail down the YangtzeRiver. Visit either the "Ghost City" of Fengdu or the newrelocation village for displaced families. Sail through the ThreeGorges. Voyage down one of the Lesser Gorges by small riverboat.Visit the site of the Three Gorges Dam. Call at Wuhan and visit theHubei Provincial Museum. Take a full day excursion to Huangshan orJiuhuanshan. Explore Nanjing. Visit the Sun Yat-sen''s Memorial, aQing Dynasty-style bazaar and Confucian Temple.
Shanghai - Stroll the famed Bund waterfrontpromenade. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Old ShanghaiMuseum. Tour Old Town. Attend a performance of the ShanghaiAcrobats.
Tongli: Visit this picturesque market town. Cruisethe narrow canals on a sampan. Visit a beautiful local garden.

Dining Highlights

14 buffet breakfasts
11 lunches
9 dinners
Chinese home-hosted highlight lunch with a local family in Beijing
Traditional dim sum highlight lunch in Shanghai
4 highlight dinners in Beijing, Xi''an and aboard ship on theYangtze River

First Class Travel Highlights

Superior to Deluxe hotel accommodation includes two-bedded roomswith private facilities, all hotel service charges and local taxes.
6-night luxury Yangtze River cruise in a Standard Stateroom withprivate balcony onboard Victoria Cruises'' Victoria Prince.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
Qualified local English-speaking guides throughout the tour.
All domestic fl ights within China: Beijing - Xi''an - Chongqing.
All transportation and airport transfers on Day 2 and 16.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Depart from your home gateway city, bound for Beijing.

Day 2 - Arrive Beijing (3 nights)
Welcome to Beijing! On arrival at Beijing Capital InternationalAirport, you will be met by a Trafalgar representative and escortedto your hotel.Hotel: Sofitel Wanda

Day 3 - Beijing sightseeing
Tour historic Tiananmen Square, the ancient Forbidden City, and thebeautiful Summer Palace, home to the best example of classicalChinese imperial garden design, graceful temples and palaces. Thisevening, indulge in a succulent Peking Duck Dinner. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 4 - Beijing sightseeing & The Great Wall
Walk along the over 2,000-year old man-made wonder, the Great Wall,and then wander along the Sacred Way, home to the Ming Tombs. Backin Beijing, see the sites of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Endyour day with a performance at the Beijing Opera and enjoy atraditional Chinese tea service. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)

Day 5 - Beijing sightseeing - Xi''an (2 nights)
Ride in a rickshaw through the hutongs, the ancient alleyways ofthe old residential area of Beijing. Get a glimpse into localfamily life while enjoying a Chinese Home- Hosted Highlight Lunch.Later, fly to Xi''an and be welcomed by a delicious TraditionalDumpling Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight lunch / Highlightdinner)Hotel: Sheraton Xi''an Hotel

Day 6 - Xi''an sightseeing
Marvel at the life-sized statues of the Terra Cotta Warriors andHorses guarding the tomb of China''s first emperor. Then, visitXi''an''s ancient City Wall. This evening, enjoy a Tang DynastyDinner and cultural show. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlightdinner)

Day 7 - Xi''an sightseeing - Chongqing sightseeing
Tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda before flying to Chongqing. Onarrival, visit the giant pandas at the zoo. (Buffet breakfast /Lunch / Dinner)Hotel: JW Marriott Hotel

Day 8 - Chongqing - Yangtze River cruise (6 nights)
Board your luxurious ship for the cruise down the Yangtze River.Depending on water levels, sail either to the "Ghost City" ofFengdu, or the port cities of Wanzhou or Shibaozhai, home to abeautiful twelve-story pagoda. This evening, join your fellowtravelers at the Captain''s Welcome Cocktail Party. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 9 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Sail through the beautiful Qutang and Wu Gorges. Board smallriverboats and explore the Lesser Gorges. View the coffins of theBa people and the ancient plank road carved right out of thecliffside. Later, sail through the Xiling Gorge and the five-stageship locks of the Three Gorges Dam. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)

Day 10 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Visit the powerful Three Gorges Dam. Learn about this enormoushydroelectic project and its impact on the area and population.(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 11 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Tour Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province, and explore theimpressive Hubei Provincial Museum, one of China''s best-knownmuseums, showcasing some of the area''s incredible archaeologicalfinds. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 12 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Today, experience the breathtaking and tranquil beauty ofJiuhuanshan or Huangshan, the traditional Chinese landscape ofcraggy mountain peaks, strange rock formations and gnarled pinetrees shrouded in fog and clouds. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)

Day 13 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Explore Nanjing and visit the Sun Yat-sen''s Mausoleum, a QingDynasty-style Bazaar and a Confucian Temple. This evening, enjoythe Captain''s Farewell Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Highlight dinner)

Day 14 - Shanghai sightseeing (2 nights)
Disembark in Shanghai and start exploring the city. Tour Old Townand the Bund, visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower offering panoramicviews over the city and explore the Old Shanghai Museum. Enjoy aTraditional Dim Sum Highlight Lunch. This evening, attend aperformance of the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet breakfast /Highlight lunch / Dinner) Hotel: Regal International East Asia Hotel

Day 15 - Excursion to Tongli
Explore charming Tongli, the China of picture books. Aptly named"The Little Venice of the Orient," Tongli''s canals still functionmuch as they did centuries ago. Experience the town''s irresistiblecharm aboard small wooden sampans, gliding under centuries-oldbridges, past stores, gardens and residences. Visit a local gardenand admire the expertly designed pavilions, rockeries, koi pondsand terraces. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 16 - Depart Shanghai
You will be transferred to Shanghai Pudong International Airportfor your return flight home, or continue your vacation with ourpopular extensions to Hong Kong or Guilin and Hong Kong. (Buffetbreakfast)Note: Substitute visits to other sites along the YangtzeRiver may occur depending on water levels or other uncontrollablefactors.

Extend your vacation with one of these exciting post-tour optionalextensions
Hong KongDiscover the vibrance of cosmopolitan Hong Kong.Included in your 4-day/3-night extension:• Flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong • 3 nights at the Deluxe Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel &Towers (or similar)• Breakfast daily• Hong Kong half-day city tour• All transfersHong Kong and GuilinCombine Hong Kong with the quintessential Chinese landscapeof Guilin into one grand extension.Included in your 5-day/4-night extension:• 3 nights at the Deluxe Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel &Towers (or similar) in Hong Kong• Breakfast daily• Flights between Shanghai, Guilin and Hong Kong• Dinner in Guilin• Guided tour of Guilin• Full-day Li River cruise and Yangshuo tour with lunch• Hong Kong half-day city tour • English-speaking local guides• All transfers

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With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/9/2010 - 8/24/2010	$2,999
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10/4/2010 - 10/19/2010	$3,299
10/18/2010 - 11/2/2010	$3,299

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Beijing
Great Wall
Xi''an
Chongqing
Yangtze River Cruise
Fengdu
Tongli
Shanghai

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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