TREASURES OF CHINA and JAPAN (OA2012)

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Tour Length: 15 Days
Countries Visited: China, Japan
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Tour Type:
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Tour Category: Other Globus Tours
Tour Operator: Globus Tours
Tour Code: OA-2012
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Title
Treasures of China & Japan

Vacation Overview
On this tour, discover China and Japan—two amazing countries with distinct cultures, sights, cuisine, drinks, history, and scenery. Ride a thrilling bullet train in Japan, see the Great Wall of China, cruise on the Li River, and visit some of the most historic sights in these two great countries. Spend time in the major cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, and Kyoto.In China, a trip highlight is a visit to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, which were built to help China’s first emperor in the afterlife. Accidentally discovered by farmers in 1974, these masterpieces have been guarding his burial site for 2,000 years. Also in China, see the Forbidden City’s Imperial Palace, once the sacred home of China’s emperors, and Tian’anmen Square, the place where the People’s Republic of China was proclaimed in 1949.Immerse yourself in Japan’s culture when you partake in a tea ceremony, try on a traditional kimono, attempt calligraphy, and participate in a Japanese cooking class. Also see some of Japan’s historic sights, including Nijo Castle, built in 1603 as the official residence of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. These are just a few of the many exciting places you’ll see on this fascinating trip through China and Japan. So pack your camera and get ready for a trip of a lifetime!

 

Hotels


SHANGHAI
Sofitel Hyland Shanghai (F),

GUILIN
Sheraton Guilin (F),

XI’AN
Grand Mercure on Renmin Square (F),

BEIJING
Traders Hotel (F),

TOKYO
Hilton Tokyo (D),

ODAWARA
Hilton Resort & Spa (F),

KYOTO
ANA


Hotel Kyoto (F)

KYOTO
Traditional Ryokan Stay for an additional $439Immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and hospitality in a ryokan (Japanese inn) on Day 12 in Kyoto. Your ryokan features traditional touches—tatami mat floors, a thin sleeping mattress on the floor, and the chance to experience a Japanesestyle bath—as well as the modern convenience of a private bathroom. Includes: Transfers to/from ryokan from/to hotel in Kyoto; traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast.Space is limited and should be requested at the time of booking.

Meals
American breakfast daily (B), 7 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) including a welcome dinner in Shanghai, a special Peking Duck dinner in Beijing, a yakitori dinner in Tokyo, and a farewell dinner in Kyoto

 
Day 1:
Arrive in Shanghai. Welcome to Shanghai, China’s most populous city and center of trade and industry. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2:
Shanghai. Full day of sightseeing. Stroll along the Bund, the city’s riverfront boulevard lined with historic buildings housing banks and trade houses. You’ll visit the SHANGHAI MUSEUM and experience the YU YUAN GARDENS. This evening, meet your traveling companions for a welcome dinner. Afterward, consider joining an optional tour to see a spectacular acrobatic show. (B,L,D)

Day 3:
Shanghai–Guilin. After a morning at leisure, transfer to the airport for your flight to Guilin, one of China’s most beautiful areas. (B)

Day 4:
Guilin. Limestone mountains, their needle peaks hidden in mist, rise from the green plain surrounding Guilin. The scene conveys a sense of mystery that artists have tried to capture for centuries. Savor unique vistas during a leisurely CRUISE on the Li River, where you’ll enjoy a light lunch. Tonight, consider joining our optional trip to see trained cormorants dive for fish, the traditional Lijiang fishing method. (B,L,D)

Day 5:
Guilin–Xi’an. A short flight brings you to the city of Xi’an in central China for an overnight stay. This evening, enjoy the “Tang Dynasty” DINNER SHOW, featuring a colorful assemblage of classical performances. (B,D)

Day 6:
Xi’an–Beijing. One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade, Xi’an today is an archaeological treasure trove. In 1974, the enormous tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, was discovered by local farmers. Marvel at the legion of TERRACOTTA WARRIORS that has been guarding the burial site for 2,000 years. During lunch, enjoy a NOODLE-MAKING DEMONSTRATION by a master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. Later, fly to Beijing. (B,L)

Day 7:
Beijing. Your full-day sightseeing includes a visit to the Forbidden City’s IMPERIAL PALACE, once the sacred home of China’s great emperors. Nearby is TIAN’ANMEN SQUARE, the largest public square in the world, where the People’s Republic of China was proclaimed in 1949. You’ll visit the BEIJING ZOO to see pandas, and will also discover the former Imperial SUMMER PALACE, a complex of pavilions, temples, and galleries situated around Kunming Lake. Tonight you may decide on the optional tour of the Peking Opera with its various forms of drama and music tracing back to the 13th century. (B,L)

Day 8:
Beijing. Great Wall Excursion. The GREAT WALL OF CHINA once stretched 4,000 miles across China’s barren northern terrain from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. Head north to a village where the Great Wall is well preserved and walk along the wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Then, visit a CLOISONNÉ WORKSHOP and see local artisans use the techniques of this ancient art form to turn pieces of copper into colorful decorative items. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a leisurely walk down the SACRED WAY of the Ming Tombs and marvel at the impressive hand-carved stone statues. This evening you’re hosted to a special PEKING DUCK DINNER. (B,L,D)

Day 9:
Beijing–Tokyo, Japan. Today, fly to Tokyo, Japan’s capital city. (B)

Day 10:
Tokyo. Today’s sightseeing tour takes you to the MEIJI SHRINE, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest, followed by a drive to see the Imperial Palace Plaza. Next, visit an ARTIST’S STUDIO and enjoy demonstrations by a master calligrapher before trying it yourself. You’ll also have an opportunity to try on a traditional KIMONO and enjoy a TEA CEREMONY. Last stop is the ASAKUSA KANNON TEMPLE and the NAKAMISE SHOPPING ARCADE, where you can sample local delicacies. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps stroll through the famous Ginza area. Dinner tonight is in a local restaurant opposite your hotel. As you take in the great city views from the 51st floor you will enjoy a sampling of local specialties, including yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), spring rolls, Japanese-style salad, and rice balls. After dinner, join your Tour Director for a WALKING TOUR among the dazzling neon lights of Tokyo. (B,D)

Day 11:
Tokyo–Hakone–Odawara. This morning, head south for Hakone via Kamakura to see the Great Buddha. Enjoy a CRUISE on Lake Ashi followed by a CABLE-CAR RIDE for panoramic views of spectacular Mount Fuji (weather permitting). Continue on to Odawara. (B,D)

Day 12:
Odawara–Kyoto. Today, enjoy a thrilling ride on a BULLET TRAIN to Kyoto. Established in 1964, Japan’s Shinkansen (bullet trains) were the world’s first high-speed trains and now travel at speeds in excess of 185 miles per hour. Upon arrival in Kyoto, visit YUZEN HANDMADE CORNER to learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used to decorate kimonos by painting dye directly on cloth. You will be invited to participate in making your own souvenir using this traditional technique. Next, visit Kinkakuji, the TEMPLE OF THE GOLD PAVILION, and the HEIAN SHRINE & GARDEN. (B,L)

Traditional Ryokan Stay - $439 per person
Immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and hospitality in a ryokan (Japanese inn) on Day 12 in Kyoto. Your ryokan features traditional touches—tatami mat floors, a thin sleeping mattress on the floor, and the chance to experience a Japanese-style bath—as well as the modern convenience of a private bathroom.
Includes: Transfers to/from ryokan from/to hotel in Kyoto; traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast.
Space is limited and should be requested at the time of booking.

Day 13:
Kyoto. This morning’s city tour features the extraordinary NIJO CASTLE, built in 1603 as the official residence of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. For lunch, participate in a special JAPANESE COOKING CLASS. Under the instruction of a local chef you will learn how to make miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi, more commonly known as a sushi roll. Perhaps join the afternoon optional excursion to Nara, the oldest capital of Japan, where you will visit Todaiji Temple with its Great Buddha; Kasuga Shrine, famous for stone and bronze lanterns; and Nara Park. (B,L)

Day 14:
Kyoto. A full day at leisure to enjoy this historically rich city at your own pace. You may want to consider a full-day tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or, for an authentic taste of Japan, visit a sake brewery for a tasting and to learn about the brewing tradition that has been passed down through the generations. This evening, join your traveling companions for a farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 15:
Kyoto. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Homebound flights
from Kansai International Airport in Osaka should not be booked prior to 3 pm. (B)

 

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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.

City Highlights


Shanghai
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Shanghai Museum and Yu Yuan Gardens; stroll along the Bund; welcome dinner

Guilin
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; Li River cruise

Xi’an
Enjoy the “Tang Dynasty” dinner show; sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Terracotta Warriors; noodle-making demonstration

Beijing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Tian’anmen Square, Beijing Zoo, Summer Palace, Great Wall, cloisonné workshop, and Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs; Peking Duck dinner

Tokyo
City sightseeing; visit the Meiji Shrine, calligraphy demonstration, kimono fitting, tea ceremony, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Arcade; night walking tour

Hakone
Cruise on Lake Ashi; cable-car ride to view Mount Fuji (weather permitting)

Odawara–Kyoto
By high-speed bullet train

Kyoto
Visit Yuzen Handmade Corner, the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, Heian Shrine & Garden, and Nijo Castle; Japanese cooking class; farewell dinner

 

Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Price Details US
Dates and Prices do not include air travel.Participation in this tour requires purchase of the following flights from Globus: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-tour air segments, starting at $3170 (based on San Francisco, departure in April, 2012); or (2) intra-tour air segments only. Required intra-tour air segments are: Shanghai/Guilin; Guilin/Xi’an; Xi’an/Beijing; Beijing/Tokyo. Air prices were effective on August 10, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. When planning your trip, please allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Asia.Prices based on double room occupancy. Single Room Supplement: $1305Triple Room Reduction: $109 Extra Nights per person in Shanghai:April-May & September-October: in single room $187; in twin room $99; in triple room $89.June-August: in single room $157; in twin room $84; in triple room $80.Extra Nights per person in Kyoto:in single room $305; in twin room $184; in triple room $155.

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Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.

Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.

This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.

Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Young Traveler Discounts

     

 

With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.

10% off Young Traveler discount based on the full land-only cost of the tour. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways. To receive the Young Traveler discount, the age of the traveler must qualify at commencement of services. Discount is applicable to any accommodation. On Monograms, children of all ages are welcome.


Discount for Repeat Travelers

     

 

Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits. 

Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking to receive 5% discount on the land-only portion of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways core tour, package or cruise, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012 for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Must have traveled within the last five years of your booking date to receive discount. Journeys Club discount is not available retroactively. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Second Tour Discount

     

 

It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.

Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Discount is calculated off the least expensive tour. Not combinable with any other offer or discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Book Early & Save

     

 

With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.

Requires payment of per person non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and full payment a minimum of 9 months prior to 2012 departure date. Discount based on land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and March 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Offer reliant on space availability and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Triple Room Reduction

     

 

You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.

Triple room reduction available on most Globus tours, but check tour itinerary pages for availability and reduction amounts. Also applies to most Cosmos Tours and Monograms packages—check tour/package dates and prices for details. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways.


Big Savings for Small Groups

    

 

Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.

And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!

Traveling party of 5, 6 or 7 must travel from same origination point and must be advised at the time of booking. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012, for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Not combinable with other group allowances. Travelers already traveling at a discount, such as children, do not count toward the party total. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


 

Avoid the Single Room Supplement

    

 

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

 

 

 
 

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