Xangai

From Shanghai, travel to China’s capital city for an exploration of the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square before flying to Busan where you will re-board the ship.

Observação especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour. This program involves a lot of walking and some steps throughout and as such is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions

Day 1 - 25 fev 2025

Disembark the ship in Shanghai, meet your National Guide and transfer to airport for a flight to Beijing.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. O jantar será por sua conta.

Day 2 - 26 fev 2025

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the impressive Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world and site of many important events in Chinese history.

Continue to visit the Forbidden City, home to the emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties and a 250-acre complex of pavilions, halls, courtyards and gates showcasing some of the most important treasures of China’s imperial past.

Next, take a scenic drive to the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a traditional Chinese-style lunch at a local restaurant e- route. You will have a chance to explore the amazing Great Wall, actually a series of walls first constructed over 2000 years ago in an attempt to ward off northern nomads. Walk on the wall and enjoy the surrounding views before heading back to your hotel.

NOTA: you will need to climb a series of steps to access the Great Wall.

Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. O jantar será por sua conta.

Day 3 - 27 fev 2025

Transfer to the Beijing airport for an early morning international flight to Busan, South Korea.

Upon arrival, you will be met after Customs, Immigration and luggage claim and transferred to the port of Busan where you will reboard the ship. Nota: This flight is not accompanied.

Programa terrestre, passo a passo:

Observe: A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Voos diretos nunca são garantidos. Os itinerários finais com os detalhes mais atualizados serão fornecidos pela equipe de serviços de destino assim que você embarcar no navio. Verifique seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

Dia 1

3:15pm Disembark the ship in Shanghai and meet your guide

3:30pm Depart from the pier

4:30pm Arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

6:00pm Flight from Shanghai to Beijing (flight details TBA and subject to change), dinner in flight

8:15pm Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel

10:00pm Check in

Overnight at the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel or similar

Dia 2

Manhã Café da manhã no hotel

7:30am Depart for Tian’anmen Square

8:30am Visit Tian’anmen Square

9:00am Depart for the Forbidden City

9:30am Visit the Forbidden City

11:30am Drive to the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

12:45pm Chinese style lunch at a local restaurant en route

3:00pm Visit the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

5:00pm Depart Great Wall

6:45pm Arrival at your hotel

Jantar por conta própria

Overnight at the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel or similar

Dia 3

4:45aM Check out, continental breakfast box from hotel

5:00am Depart for the Beijing airport

6:00am Arrival at the airport for check in

8:25am Flight Beijing, China to Busan, South Korea (flight details TBA and subject to change) Breakfast on flight

11:45am Arrival at the airport in Busan, go through customs, immigration and luggage claim

TBA You are met in the arrivals hall and transferred to the port of Busan

TBA Arrival at the port, reboard the ship

Clima provável:

It will be quite cold in Beijing in February The average temperature reaches 5°C (41 °F) during the day, and at night drops to -6 °C (21,2 °F). Temperatures can drop sharply on windy days.

O que trazer:

Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, warm clothing, wind proof jacket. The attire is casual for the entire program.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Note about restrooms:

Restrooms in China vary from having toilets to holes in the floor and their cleanliness standards are not always up to par with those of the western world. You will encounter both types of restroom facilities on your travels in China. It is advisable to have hand sanitizer and extra tissues /toilet paper at all times just in case they are needed.

Moeda Local:

The Chinese Yuan, denoted by CNY, is the official currency in China. You can use US dollars / Euros/ English pounds in hotels, in friendship stores, to buy things from vendors in the scenic spots, to pay for any optional tours and to tip porters of the hotels, tour guides and drivers or whomever you want to tip. You cannot use US dollars or other foreign currencies in department stores or small convenience stores, local restaurants, or if you try to buy things from some street vendors.

Eletricidade:

The electricity in China is generally 220V, 50HZ, AC. A transformer is necessary. Most of the hotels in China have both 110V and 220V electrical outlets in the bathrooms, though in the guest rooms usually only 220V sockets are available. Recomendamos levar um adaptador de viagem universal para dispositivos elétricos.

Luggage allowance for flights:

Guests are permitted to bring free of charge one carryon bag and one piece of check-in luggage although for this short program we recommend guests bring a carryon only, keeping in mind restrictions for liquids and gels and other items not suitable for carryon luggage. Carryon Luggage should not exceed 55x40x20cm (22x16x8 in) in size and 5 kg (11 lbs) in weight; Check-in luggage should not exceed 100x60x40cm (39x24x16 in) in size and 20kg (44lbs) in weight. Essas dimensões incluem rodas, alças e bolsos laterais.

Exigências de documentos e vistos:

This program takes place between Shanghai (China), Beijing (China) and Busan (South Korea). A Chinese Visa is required for your cruise and would be the same used for this overland program (secured in advance) as well as a valid passport with at least two blank pages for stamps. Please consult your local embassy for South Korea for any entry requirements for your nationality and ensure that any required travel documents are secured in advance if necessary. You will be entering Busan by air (not ship).

VERY IMPORTANT

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Guests are responsible to make sure that there are enough pages in their passports for any visas that are required – Minimum two pages for each visa.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

Endereços do hotel:

Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel or similar

36 Bei San Huan Dong Lu, Beijing 100013, China

Tel.: +86 10 5798 8888

*Só substituiremos por hotéis diferentes do original em ocasiões inesperadas. Se for necessário fazer reserva em hotéis equivalentes, eles serão de padrão e classificação iguais, e você será avisado sobre a mudança. Se você não for avisado da mudança antes da saída, ficará nos hotéis listados neste programa.

Program Includes :

•Two nights at the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, or similar (deluxe room)

•1 breakfast, 1 breakfast box, 1 lunch served at local restaurant (lunch includes a choice of one soft drink, local beer or local mineral water), 1 dinner served in-flight

•All transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees as per program

•QuiteVox Audio System for group of over 10 guests

•Economy class flights from Shanghai, China to Beijing, China to Busan, South Korea

•National Guide to accompany the group from Shanghai to Beijing

•Meet and greet and arrival transfer from the airport to the pier in Busan (South Korea)

O programa exclui:

•Any meals and drinks not specified above

•Gratuities to drivers and tour guides

• Despesas acessórias com o hotel, incluindo frigobar e serviço de quarto

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

•Visa fees

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, cada programa varia e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir: subidas, paralelepípedos, areia, cascalho ou trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual. Roupas apropriadas ao clima, chapéus, óculos de sol; e calçados planos e confortáveis geralmente são recomendados.

Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda.

Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas programações em terra durante o cruzeiro devem ser compradas até 90 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 90 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento.

Travel from Shanghai to Beijing and Xi’an to explore the spectacular icons in two of China’s greatest cities, including the Terracotta Warriors Museum, the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square before returning to the ship in Hong Kong.

Observação especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour. This program involves a lot of walking and some steps throughout and as such is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions.

Please see further below for important Visa information.

Day 1 - 18 nov 2025

In the late afternoon, depart the ship in Shanghai, meet your National guide and transfer to the airport for a flight to Beijing. Dinner is included on the flight. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check in. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure.

Day 2 - 19 nov 2025

After breakfast at the hotel, pay a visit to the impressive Tian’anmen Square, the largest public square in the world and site of many important events in Chinese history. Also visit the Forbidden City, home to the emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties and a 250-acre complex of pavilions, halls, courtyards and gates showcasing some of the most important treasures of China’s imperial past.

Next, take a scenic ride to the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a traditional Chinese-style lunch at a local restaurant en-route. You will have a chance to explore the amazing Great Wall, actually a series of walls first constructed over 2000 years ago in an attempt to ward off northern nomads. Walk on the wall and enjoy the surrounding views before heading back to your hotel.

NOTA: you will need to climb a series of steps to access the Great Wall.

Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Dinner will be on your own

Day 3 - 20 nov 2025

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Xi’an. Após a chegada, siga por um caminho pitoresco até o Museu dos famosos Guerreiros de Terracota. Descobertos em 1974, os 7.000 guerreiros e cavalos de terracota em tamanho natural foram aclamados como a "oitava maravilha do mundo".

Os guerreiros estão dispostos em formação de batalha, posto por posto, alguns montados em charretes puxadas por cavalos, outros em grupos de infantaria armados com lanças, espadas e bestas. Cada personagem foi criado individualmente com características únicas.

As a highlight, one of the Museum's archaeologists or researchers will accompany you throughout the visit, giving you in-depth introductions, and answering your questions about the Warriors.

After this enriching afternoon tour, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. O jantar será por sua conta.

Day 4 – 21 nov 2025

After an early morning check-out, transfer to the Xi’an Airport for a flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival you will be met in the arrivals hall by our local ground team in Hong Kong and transferred to the port where you will rejoin the ship. Nota: the flight will be unaccompanied.

Programa terrestre, passo a passo:

Observe: A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Voos diretos nunca são garantidos. Os itinerários finais com os detalhes mais atualizados serão fornecidos pela equipe de serviços de destino assim que você embarcar no navio. Verifique seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

Dia 1

3:45pm Disembark the ship in Shanghai and meet your guide

4:00pm Depart from the pier for the airport

5:00pm Arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

6:30pm Flight Shanghai to Beijing (Details TBA and subject to change), dinner served on flight

9:00pm Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel for check-in

10:45pm Check in at hotel

Overnight at the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel or similar hotel

Dia 2

Manhã Café da manhã no hotel

7:30am Depart for Tian’anmen Square

8:30am Visit Tian’anmen Square

9:00am Depart for the Forbidden City

9:30am Visit the Forbidden City

11:30am Drive to the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

12:45pm Chinese style lunch at a local restaurant en route

3:00pm Visit the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass

5:00pm Depart the Great Wall

6:45pm Arrival at your hotel, evening at leisure

Jantar por conta própria

Overnight at the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel or similar hotel

Dia 3

AM Buffet breakfast at the hotel

8:30am Depart hotel for the airport

9:30am Arrive at the airport

11:05am Flight Beijing to Xi’an (Details TBA and subject to change), lunch served on flight

3:00pm Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum

6:15pm Check in at your hotel, evening at leisure

Jantar por conta própria

Overnight at the Wyndham Grand Xian South Hotel or similar hotel

Dia 4

6:30am Depart from hotel for airport, breakfast box provided by hotel

7:30am Arrival at the airport

10:05am Flight Xi’an to Hong Kong (Details TBA and subject to change)

1:40pm Arrive in Hong Kong, collect luggage, you are met and transferred to the ship

3:00pm Approximate arrival at the pier, reboard the ship

Clima provável:

In late November, it will be winter in both Beijing and Xi’an. The weather will be typically dry and windy with temperatures ranging from 50° Fahrenheit (10° Celsius) to 32° Fahrenheit (0° Celsius) in Beijing and 54° Fahrenheit (12° Celsius) to 35° Fahrenheit (2° Celsius) in Xi’an.

O que trazer:

Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, wind-proof jacket and warm clothing. The attire is casual for the entire program.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Note about restrooms:

Restrooms in China vary from having toilets to holes in the floor and their cleanliness standards are not always up to par with those of the western world. You will encounter both types of restroom facilities on your travels in China. It is advisable to have hand sanitizer and extra tissues /toilet paper at all times just in case they are needed.

Moeda Local:

The Chinese Yuan, denoted by CNY, is the official currency in China. You can use US dollars / Euros/ English pounds in hotels, in friendship stores, to buy things from vendors in the scenic spots, to pay for any optional tours and to tip porters of the hotels, tour guides and drivers or whomever you want to tip. You cannot use US dollars or other foreign currencies in department stores or small convenience stores, local restaurants, or if you try to buy things from some street vendors.

Eletricidade:

The electricity in China is generally 220V, 50HZ, AC. A transformer is necessary. Most of the hotels in China have both 110V and 220V electrical outlets in the bathrooms, though in the guest rooms usually only 220V sockets are available. We recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage allowance for flights:

Guests are permitted to bring free of charge one carry-on bag and one piece of check-in luggage although for this short program we recommend guests bring a carry on only, keeping in mind restrictions for liquids and gels and other items not suitable for carry on luggage. Carry-on Luggage should not exceed 55x40x20cm (22x16x8 in) in size and 5 kg (11 lbs) in weight; Check-in luggage should not exceed 100x60x40cm (39x24x16 in) in size and 20kg (44lbs) in weight. Essas dimensões incluem rodas, alças e bolsos laterais.

This program takes place between Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an and Hong Kong. A Chinese Visa is required for this program and must be purchased in advance. A valid passport with at minimum two blank pages for stamps is required as well.

Please consult your local Chinese embassy for further details on requirements and procedures for obtaining a Chinese Visa as rules differ depending on your nationality.

Nota: Guests on multiple day land programs are NOT covered by the new (as of spring 2024) Visa Free entry rule for guests arriving by cruise ship.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Guests are responsible to make sure that there are enough pages in their passports for any visas that are required – Minimum two pages for each visa.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

Acomodações:

Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel

36 Bei San Huan Dong Lu, Beijing 100013, China

Tel.: +86 10 5798 8888

Wyndham Grand Xian South Hotel

208 Ci’en East Road, Qujiang New District, Xi’an, Shannxi, China

Tel.: 86-29-6821 9999

*Só substituiremos por hotéis diferentes do original em ocasiões inesperadas. Se for necessário fazer reserva em hotéis equivalentes, eles serão de padrão e classificação iguais, e você será avisado sobre a mudança. Se você não for avisado da mudança antes da saída, ficará nos hotéis listados neste programa.

Program Includes :

•Two nights at the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel in Beijing or similar (deluxe room)

•One night at the Wyndham Grand Xi’an South Hotel in Xi’an, or similar (standard double room)

•2 breakfasts and a breakfast box, 1 lunch served at local restaurant (lunch includes a choice of one soft drinks, local beer or local mineral water), 1 lunch and 1 dinner served on flight

•All transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees as per program

•Expert to accompany at Terra-cotta Museum

•QuiteVox Audio System for group of over 24 guests

•Economy class flights between Shanghai --Beijing - Xian–Hong Kong, direct flights not guaranteed

•Local National guide throughout the program until departure from Xi’an

O programa exclui:

•Any meals and drinks not specified above

•Gratuities to drivers and tour guides

•Hotel incidentals including laundry, room service and mini bar

•Excess or overweight luggage above what is included

•Chinese Visa

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, cada programa varia e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir: subidas, paralelepípedos, areia, cascalho ou trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual. Roupas apropriadas ao clima, chapéus, óculos de sol; e calçados planos e confortáveis geralmente são recomendados.

Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda.

Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas programações em terra durante o cruzeiro devem ser compradas até 90 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 90 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento.