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Classic China & Japan

  • Departure DateMay - Aug & Oct 2027
  • Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
  • 16/18 nights Cruise & Stay
  • Prices From £4,049 per person

Itinerary

  • 6 night China Highlights Tour
  • Shanghai
  • Sakaiminato, Japan
  • Maizuru
  • Niigata, Japan
  • Hakodate
  • Shanghai

This wonderful cruise and stay holiday begins with an action-packed 6 night China Highlights Tour. Walk the iconic Great Wall of China, explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Stand in awe before the 2,000 year old Terracotta Warriors and stroll around the Ancient City Walls in Xian. Admire the tranquil Yu Gardens in Shanghai and take a stroll on the Colonial Bund before visiting a silk museum. You’ll then embark the Spectrum of the Seas for your enchanting cruise of Japan. 

Highlights

  • Action-Packed 6 Night China Highlights Tour
  • Tour Highlights Include: Experience The Great Wall of China & Visit The Terracotta Warriors
  • FREE Balcony Upgrade^ - Available on Select Dates
  • Flights available from a choice of airports including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester & London

Recommended Experiences

  • Classic Highlights of China: Head to Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and stroll into the Forbidden City. Take a walk on the Great Wall of China, before heading to the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs. Board the bullet train to the ancient city of Xian and see the Terracotta Warriors. Explore the Xian Arts and Ceramics Exhibition Centre and enjoy a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. Finally, visit Shanghai and take a stroll along the Bund and the peaceful Yu Garden.

What's Included & Optional Extras

  • Return flights from the UK (call for regional departures)
  • 6 night China Highlights Tour
  • 8 night cruise on board Spectrum of the Seas on full board basis
  • 1 night Shanghai stay on room only basis
  • Transfers
  • Baggage Allowance

Prices From pp

Departure DateInteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
May 2027£4,179£4,329£4,579£5,329
Jun 2027£4,049£4,149£4,349£4,949
Jul 2027£4,899£4,999£5,329£5,849
Aug 2027£4,599£4,699£4,799£5,499
Oct 2027£5,099£5,299£5,429£6,149

Price based on 02 May, 11 Jun, 09 Jul, 27 Aug, 04 Oct 2027 flying from London. ^From Oceanview, subject to availability. itinerary & duration may vary depending on date. Prices are subject to availability and may change out with our control. Flight supplements from regional airports will apply. For a live price for your chosen date, airport and hotels please call our Cruise Experts.

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Itinerary for Classic China & Japan

Day 1 - Fly UK to Beijing

Day 2 - Arrive Beijing

Day 3 - Beijing - Enjoy Tiananmen Sq & Forbidden City, Gate of Supreme Harmony & Temple of Heaven.

Day 4 - Visit Great Wall of China, Jade Museum, Sacred Way & Ming Tombs

Day 5 - Bullet train from Beijing to Xian & transfer to hotel

Day 6 - Visit Terracotta Warriors Xian Arts Centre & Ceramics Exhibition Centre & afternoon to explore Xian's ancient city walls

Day 7 - Fly Xian to Shanghai / Full day Shanghai Tour then evening enjoy a river cruise along Huangpu River

Day 8 - Embark Spectrum of the Seas in Baoshan, Shanghai

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Sakaiminato, Japan

Day 11 - Maizuru

Day 12 - Niigata, Japan

Day 13 - Hakodate

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Shanghai, disembark & fly to UK

Arrive UK

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