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Wonders of China and the Grand Yangtze 2010

An 18-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $3,199

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Starting Price:	$3,199
Tour Length:	18 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

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Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-CGY-2010

Cities Visited:
Shanghai, Suzhou, Yangtze River Cruise, Xi''an, Tongli, Beijing

Journey along the mysterious waterway that is the heart of China, the mighty Yangtze River. See ancient sites and remote rural villages, and get an up-close look at the world''s largest hydroelectric plant, the Three Gorges Dam. Enjoy the extraordinary scenery at Huangshan, with its rocky, mist-enshrouded peaks and fancifully-shaped pines.Be awed by the spectacular Three Gorges and the Lesser Three Gorges. Watch monkeys frolicking along the verdant Emerald Gorge and see gorgeous landscapes.Bustling urban streets, an emerging fashion district, modern skyscrapers and a pulsating nightlife all give Shanghai a striking energy sure to delight. One of the most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers of China, Shanghai is your starting point for this incredible tour. You''ll also experience another of China''s grand cities, Beijing. Nowhere else can you get a more concentrated impression of old and new China than in Beijing. While ancient treasures abound, Beijing is a thriving, bustling, metropolis, offering world-class amenities. Travel with Trafalgar and experience the wonders of China and the grand Yangtze.

Sightseeing Highlights

Beijing: Visit Tiananmen Square. Explore theForbidden City and the Summer Palace. Wander along the Sacred Way,home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs. Enjoy an evening at theBeijing Opera. Be treated to a traditional Chinese tea service.Explore the hutongs by rickshaw. Get a glimpse into local life asyou visit a family''s home.
Tongli: Visit this historic market town whilecruising its peaceful canals on a sampan.
Xi''an: Explore the excavation site of the TerraCotta Warriors and Horses. View the famous City Wall. Attend a TangDynasty cultural show.
Yangtze River Cruise: Sail up the Yangtze River.Tour Nanjing and visit the Sun Yat-sen''s Mausoleum, a QingDynasty-style bazaar and a Confucian Temple. Take a full day tripto Huangshan or Jiuhuanshan. Shore excursion of Wuhan and visiteither the Hubei Provincial Museum or the Rare Stone Museum. Visitthe Three Gorge Dam. Sail through the Three Gorges. Voyage down oneof the Lesser Gorges on a small riverboat. Visit either the "GhostTown" of Fengdu, or the port cities of Wanzhou or Shibaozhai.
Shanghai: Stroll the famed Bund waterfrontpromenade. Explore Old Town. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower.Explore the Old Shanghai Museum. Attend a performance of theShanghai Acrobats.
Suzhou: Enjoy an evening performance of nativeclassical music and dance in Suzhou''s Master-of-Nets Garden.Explore the Humble Administrator''s
Chongqing Tour the city and stop at the zoo toview the giant pandas.

Dining Highlights

16 buffet breakfasts
13 lunches
11 dinners
Traditional dim sum highlight lunch in Shanghai
Chinese home-hosted highlight lunch with a local family in Beijing
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.
8-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 flights within China: Chongqing - Xi''an - Beijing.
All transportation and airport transfers on Day 2 and 18.

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

Day 2 - Arrive Shanghai (2 nights)
Welcome to Shanghai! On arrival at Pudong International Airport,you will be met by a Trafalgar representative and escorted to yourhotel.Hotel: Regal International East Asia Hotel

Day 3 - Shanghai sightseeing
Visit the most famous sites of Shanghai, including Old Town, theBund, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Old Shanghai Museum.Savor a Traditional Dim Sum Lunch at a local restaurant. Thisevening, see the world-renowned Shanghai Acrobats perform (Buffetbreakfast / Highlight lunch / Dinner)

Day 4 - Shanghai - Tongli sightseeing - Suzhou
Depart Shanghai for picturesque Tongli. Cruise Tongli''s charmingcanals on a sampan before continuing on to Suzhou, where you enjoyan evening gala at the Master-of-Nets Garden, featuring nativeclassical music and dance. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Hotel: Shangri La Hotel

Day 5 - Suzhou sightseeing - Yangtze River cruise (8 nights)
Visit the beautiful Humble Administrator''s Garden and theEmbroidery Institute. Return to Shanghai and board your ship forthe cruise up the Yangtze River. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)

Day 6 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Explore Nanjing with visits to the Sun Yat-sen''s Mausoleum, a QingDynasty-style bazaar and a Confucian Temple. This evening, join theCaptain''s Welcome Cocktail Party. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)

Day 7 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Enjoy a full-day trip to Huangshan, home to quintessential Chinesemountain landscapes. Depending on river conditions, an alternatetour to Mt. Jiuhua may be substituted (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)

Day 8 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Explore the Rare Stone Museum in Wuhan, featuring over 200,000cultural relics, including the Sword of Goujian and extensiveartifacts from the tomb of Marquise Li. Alternatively, visit theHubei Museum. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 9 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Relax on board and enjoy a full day cruising the majestic Yangtze.(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 10 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Visit the immense engineering project of the Three Gorges Dam andthen sail through the five-stage ship locks. (Buffet breakfast /Lunch / Dinner)

Day 11 - Cruising the Yangtze
Sail through the first two of the Three Gorges - Xiling and Wu.Board a small riverboat and explore one of the enchanting LesserGorges of either the Daning River or Shennong Stream. Continuethrough Qutang Gorge, flanked by towering mountains. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 12 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Visit either the "Ghost Town" of Fengdu, or the port cities ofWanzhou or Shibaozhai, depending on water levels. This evening,attend the Captain''s Farewell Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)

Day 13 - Chongqing sightseeing - Xi''an (2 nights)
Disembark in Chongqing and start exploring the city. Visit thegiant pandas at the zoo and then fly to Xi''an. This evening, savora sumptuous Traditional Dumpling Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner) Hotel: Sofitel Xi''an on Renmin Square

Day 14 - Xi''an sightseeing
Visit the famous Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, guarding the tombof China''s first emperor. Later, visit the City Wall. This evening,enjoy a Tang Dynasty Dinner with cultural show. (Buffet breakfast /Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 15 - Xi''an to Beijing (3 nights)
Fly to Beijing and visit Beijing''s UNESCO World Heritage SummerPalace, China''s best example of classical Chinese imperial gardendesign. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Hotel: Sofitel Wanda

Day 16 - Beijing sightseeing
Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Take a rickshaw ridethrough the hutongs and enjoy a Chinese Home-Hosted Highlight Lunchwith a local family. This evening, attend a performance at thefamous Beijing Opera and be treated to a traditional Chinese teaservice. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight lunch / Dinner)

Day 17 - Beijing sightseeing & The Great Wall
Visit the 2008 Beijing Olympic sites before heading out to one ofthe wonders of the ancient world and one of the new Seven Wondersof the World - the Great Wall of China. Later, walk along theSacred Way, past giant animal statuary guarding the Ming Tombs.This evening, indulge in a Peking Duck Feast. (Buffet breakfast /Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 18 - Depart Beijing
You will be transferred to Beijing Capital International Airportfor your flight home, or continue your vacation with our popularextension to Hong Kong. (Buffet breakfast)Note: Substitute visits to other sites along the YangtzeRiver may occur depending on water levels or other uncontrollablefactors.

Extend your vacation with this exciting post-tour optionalextension
Hong KongDiscover the vibrance of cosmopolitan Hong Kong.Included in your 4-day/3-night extension:• Breakfast daily• 3 nights at the Deluxe Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel &Towers (or similar)• Flight from Beijing to Hong Kong• All transfers• Hong Kong half-day city tour

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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)
8/4/2010 - 8/21/2010	$3,199
9/1/2010 - 9/18/2010	$3,499
9/15/2010 - 10/2/2010	$3,499
10/13/2010 - 10/30/2010	$3,499
10/27/2010 - 11/13/2010	$3,299
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9/28/2011 - 10/15/2011	$3,599
10/12/2011 - 10/29/2011	$3,599
10/26/2011 - 11/12/2011	$3,549

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.

Shanghai
Suzhou
Yangtze River Cruise
Xi''an
Tongli
Beijing

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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