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Marco Polo said of the River Yangtze that its width is such that it is more like a sea than a river. This is true of the Yangtze in the central plains, yet further upstream it has cut its way through som

Highlights Include

  • Wuhan
  • Yichang
  • Three Gorges Dam
  • Xiling Gorge
  • Wuxia & Qutang Gorges
  • Chongqing

What's Included

  • Flights as detailed
  • Transfers between airport and hotel
  • All other transportation, accommodation and sightseeing as detailed
  • All meals
  • Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and English speaking local representatives
  • All hotel and cruise boat baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person

Accommodation

MV Sunshine
You will cruise the Yangtze Gorges aboard the MV Sunshine or similar. This cruise vessel has twin cabins with private facilities for approximately 130 persons and features a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, viewing deck and is fully air-conditioned. We are sure you will be agreeably surprised by the standards of comfort and service on board.You will cruise the Yangtze Gorges on board the MV Sunshine or similar. This cruise vessel has twin cabins with private facilities for approximately 130 persons and features a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, viewing deck and is fully air-conditioned. In Chongqing, your hotel will have rooms with private facilities.

 

Itinerary

DAY 1
You will depart from Shanghai on a flight to Wuhan.

Drive to Yichang for embarkation aboard the MV Sunshine or similar for a four night cruise.

DAYS 2 TO 4
The cruise begins with a visit to the site of the mighty Three Gorges Dam, the biggest in the world. Proceed upstream through the Xiling Gorge, continue through the Wuxia and Qutang Gorges and a fascinating side trip will be taken up the Shennong Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze.

DAY 5
Morning arrival in Chongqing, which is one of the most absorbing cities in all China, with its bustling water traffic, fascinating street life, lively markets and small restaurants famous for Sichuan cuisine. We have included a short city tour. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
 
DAY 6
For those on our Ancient Water Towns and Shanghai there will be a flight to Shanghai.

Dates, Prices & Departure

 


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Departure Date PriceBook Holiday
21/04/2009 £1673 Book now (21/04/2009)
22/09/2009 £1753 Book now (22/09/2009)
20/10/2009 £1728 Book now (20/10/2009)
Deposit as per main tour
All prices are based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities.


Supplements

  • Single room supplement £260
  • Insurance

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General Information | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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Booking Conditions | General Information

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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