• Day 1 - Depart North America



• Day 2 - Arrive Beijing (3 nights) Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to your hotel.
  
  Hotel: Sheraton



• Day 3 - Beijing Tour the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Next, admire the Summer Palace, one of China’s largest and best-preserved imperial gardens. And, at the end of the day, indulge in a succulent Peking Duck dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)



• Day 4 - Beijing Walk along the Great Wall and visit the Ming Tombs, home to the lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. End your day with refreshments and a traditional Beijing Opera performance. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)



• Day 5 - Beijing – Xi''an (2 nights) Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hutongs (ancient lanes and alleyways). Later in the day, fly to Xi’an and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a dumpling dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)
  
  Hotel: Sheraton



• Day 6 - Xi''an Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and the City Wall. In the evening delight in a Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 7 - Xi''an - Chongqing Tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a holy place for Buddhists. Fly from Xi’an to Chongqing. In the afternoon, you’ll be delighted with a visit to the zoo for a glimpse of a giant panda. Spend the evening at your hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)
  
  Hotel: Marriott



• Day 8 - Cruising the Yangtze River (6 nights) Board your Victoria Cruises ship and sail along the Yangtze. Downriver visit the "Ghost City," Fengdu, and tour the temples on Mingshan Hill. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 9 - Cruising the Yangtze River Sail through Qutang Gorge, the grandest gorge of them all, and Wu Gorge, with its majestic 12 mountain
  peaks. Then board a riverboat and embark on a voyage down the Lesser Three Gorges, depending on water levels. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 10 - Yangtze River Cruising Cruise through Xiling Gorge on the way to the site of the controversial Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric power plant. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 11 - Cruising the Yangtze River - Wuhan Tour Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province and a fusion of three cities that span both banks of the Yangtze. Explore the Hubei Provincial Museum. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 12 - Cruising the Yangtze River - Huangshan Discover why countless painters and poets have been lured to the landscape of Huangshan and its environs. Enjoy a full day tour of this enchanting area, depending on weather and/or road conditions. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 13 - Cruising the Yangtze River to Nanjing In Nanjing’s Old Town, you’ll visit the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen. You’ll also have time to browse the Qing Dynasty-style bazaar and explore the Confucian Temple. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) 



• Day 14 Cruising the Yangtze River - Shanghai (2 nights) Disembark your ship and enjoy the many splendors of Shanghai by taking a stroll through Old Town and then along the Bund. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. During the evening be dazzled by the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Regal International



• Day 15 - Tongli to Shanghai A charming town, Tongli is the China of picture books, complete with narrow streets, elegant homes, teahouses and intriguing shops. (Buffet Beakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  



• Day 16 - Shanghai – North America Transfer to the airport for your return flight home or continue your tour with one of our popular optional extensions. (Buffet breakfast)
  
  Note: Substitute visits to other sights along the Yangtze may occur depending on water levels, or other factors.
  
  
  



• Extend your vacation with these Optional Extensions HONG KONG
  
  Recently reunited with China in 1997 after years of British rule, Hong Kong has always remained true to its Chinese roots and culture. Spend time discovering the traditions of this dynamic city offering a vibrant blend of Eastern and Western culture. Shop at Stanley Market, a mecca for bargain hunters. Explore Hong Kong Island and drive up to Victoria Peak for a panoramic view of the city and harbor.
  Included in your 4-day grand city stay:
  
  • 3 nights at the Sheraton Hotel with breakfast *
  • Flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong
  • All transfers
  • Half-day Hong Kong Island Tour
  
  *Hotel subject to change
  
  HONG KONG & GUILIN
  
  Hong Kong and Guilin - Combine Hong Kong with beautiful Guilin into one grand extension. Find inspiration the way Chinese artists and poets have done for centuries in Guilin. Tour Reed Flute Cave and relax on a full-day cruise down the Li River. Be enthralled by the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. Explore Hong Kong Island and drive up to Victoria Peak.
  Included in your 5-day grand city stay:
  
  • Flights from Shanghai to Guilin to Hong Kong
  • 1 night at the Sheraton Hotel in Guilin*
  • 3 nights at the Sheraton Hotel in Hong Kong*
  • Guided tour of Guilin
  • Full-day cruise on the Li River and tour in Yangshuo with lunch
  • Breakfast daily
  • Half-day guided tour of Hong Kong Island
  • English-speaking guides
  • All transfers
  
  *Hotel subject to change
  

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4/11/2009 - 4/18/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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6/13/2009 - 6/20/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/20/2009 - 6/27/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/27/2009 - 7/4/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/4/2009 - 7/11/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/11/2009 - 7/18/2009	$1,725	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/18/2009 - 7/25/2009	$1,490	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/25/2009 - 8/1/2009	$1,490	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/1/2009 - 8/8/2009	$1,490	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/8/2009 - 8/15/2009	$1,490	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/15/2009 - 8/22/2009	$1,490	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/22/2009 - 8/29/2009	$1,490	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/29/2009 - 9/5/2009	$1,725	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/5/2009 - 9/12/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/12/2009 - 9/19/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/19/2009 - 9/26/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/26/2009 - 10/3/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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10/10/2009 - 10/17/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/17/2009 - 10/24/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/24/2009 - 10/31/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/31/2009 - 11/7/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/7/2009 - 11/14/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/14/2009 - 11/21/2009	$1,475	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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11/28/2009 - 12/5/2009	$1,475	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations). * This list indicates brochure rates and dates. ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.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 trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling 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 sex on a 'twin room' 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 vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.