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China, Tibet and the Yangtze 2010

A 15-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $3,999

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Starting Price:	$3,999
Tour Length:	15 Days
Countries Visited:	China, Tibet

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-CYT-2010

Cities Visited:
Beijing, Xi''an, Lhasa, Yangtze River Cruise, Shanghai

Travel to Lhasa, Tibet and discover Shangri-La Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet, means holy land. Tibet is a country long associated with peace and spirituality. Marvel at the unique architecture from gilt-roofed temples and intricately decorated monasteries to southern-facing homes with flat roofs for energy efficiency, and enjoy an inner calm as you wander through the peaceful gardens. Visit Potala Palace, with its rare cultural relics and explore Sera Monastery, one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa. Explore the majestic Yangtze and delight in China''s highlights Cruise the most scenic part of the Yangtze River and bear witness to the changing landscape caused by the Three Gorges Dam.

Sightseeing Highlights

Beijing: Visit Tiananmen Square. Tour theForbidden City and the Summer Palace. See the sites of the 2008Beijing Olympics. Stroll along the Sacred Way, home to the MingTombs. Enjoy an evening at the Peking Opera. Be treated to atraditional Chinese tea service. Explore the hutongs by rickshaw.Glimpse into local life during a visit to a family''s home.
Great Wall: Walk this wonder of the ancient world.
Xi''an: Explore the excavations of the Terra CottaWarriors and Horses. Visit the famous City Wall. Attend a TangDynasty cultural show.
Lhasa: Enjoy a three-day visit to the capital ofTibet. View the Da Zhao Temple. Visit the Tibet Museum. Glimpseinto the life of local people during a visit to a family''s home.Attend a traditional folk show. Explore the Potala Palace. Visitthe Sera Monastery.
Yangtze River Cruise: Sail along the Yangtze Riverthrough the Three Gorges. Visit either Fengdu, Wanzhou orShibaozhai. Voyage down one of the Lesser Gorges aboard a smallriverboat. Visit the site of the Three Gorges Dam.
Shanghai: Stroll the famed Bund waterfrontpromenade. Tour Old Town. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and theOld Shanghai Museum. Attend a performance of the Shanghai Acrobats.
Chongqing: Tour the city and stop at the zoo toview the giant pandas.

Dining Highlights

13 buffet breakfasts
10 lunches
7 dinners
Chinese home-hosted highlight lunch with a local family in Beijing
Traditional dim sum highlight lunch in Shanghai
5 highlight dinners in Beijing, Xi''an, Lhasa and aboard ship onthe Yangtze River

First Class Travel Highlights

Superior to Deluxe hotel accommodation includes two-bedded roomswith private facilities, all hotel service charges and local taxes.
3-night luxury Yangtze River cruise in a Standard Stateroom withprivate balcony onboard Victoria Cruises'' Victoria Anna.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
Qualified local English-speaking guides throughout the tour.
All domestic flights within China: Beijing - Xi''an - Lhasa -Chongqing and Yichang - Shanghai.
All transportation and airport transfers on Day 2 and 15.

* Ship subject to change

Please Note: Guaranteed roomshare is not available on this tour.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Depart from your home gateway city, bound for Beijing.

Day 2 - Arrive Beijing (3 nights)
Welcome to Beijing! On arrival at Beijing Capital InternationalAirport, you will be met by a Trafalgar representative and escortedto your hotel.Hotel: Sofi tel Wanda

Day 3 - Beijing sightseeing
Your first full day in Beijing takes in many of the major sites,such as historic Tiananmen Square and the ancient Forbidden City, a250-acre compound of palaces, pavilions, courtyards and gardens.Visit the Summer Palace, a grand complex of majestic buildings andsuperbly designed gardens, considered among the most beautifulclassic gardens in China. This evening, indulge in a traditionalPeking Duck Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 4 - Beijing sightseeing & The Great Wall
See the sites of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and walk along the GreatWall, which has been built, rebuilt and maintained over thousandsof years. After this memorable experience, walk along the SacredWay, a tree-lined avenue bordered by massive animal sculpturesguarding the Ming Tombs. In the evening, enjoy a performance at theBeijing Opera and a traditional Chinese tea service. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 5 - Beijing sightseeing - Xi''an (2 nights)
Ride in a rickshaw for a behind-the-scenes tour of the hutongs, theancient alleyways located in the old residential area of Beijing.Enjoy a Chinese Home-Hosted Highlight Lunch with a local familybefore flying to Xi''an. Tonight, be treated to a sumptuousTraditional Dumpling Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight lunch /Highlight dinner) Hotel: Sofi tel Xi''an on Renmin Square

Day 6 - Xi''an sightseeing
Examine the life-sized, awe-inspiring Terra Cotta Warriors andHorses, and then visit Xi''an''s ancient City Wall. In the evening,be treated to a Tang Dynasty Dinner and cultural show. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 7 - Xi''an - Lhasa (3 nights)
Fly to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, which has a fascinating historydating back more than 1,300 years. The former seat of the DalaiLama, Lhasa embodies the culture of Tibetan Buddhism. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Hotel: Brahmaputra Grand Hotel

Day 8 - Lhasa sightseeing
See the early Buddhist Da Zhao Temple, which is embellished withNepalese and Indian touches and capped by a golden canopy. Next,visit the Tibet Museum, which houses a rich collection of culturalrelics. Catch a glimpse into the life of the local people with avisit to a Lhasa family''s home, and cap the day with a HighlightDinner and traditional folk show. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch /Highlight dinner)

Day 9 - Lhasa sightseeing
Marvel at Lhasa''s Potala Palace, perched atop Red Mountain. Gaze atits jewel collections and wander the chapels as pilgrims makeofferings at the altars. Later, visit the Sera Monastery with itsperfectly preserved murals and Maitreya, Bodhisattva and Arhatstatuary. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 10 - Lhasa - Chongqing sightseeing - Yangtze River cruise (3nights)
Fly to Chongqing for a tour of the city and a visit to the giantpandas at the zoo. Then board your elegant Victoria Cruises shipand settle in for a 3-night cruise down the Yangtze River. (Buffetbreakfast / Lunch / Highlight dinner)

Day 11 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Depending on water levels, visit either the "Ghost City" of Fengduor the port cities of Wanzhou or Shibaozhai with its twelve-storywooden pagoda. This evening, join the Captain''s Welcome CocktailParty. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 12 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Cruise through the Qutang and Wu Gorges, the Lesser Gorges and theThree Gorges Dam locks. This evening, enjoy the Captain''s FarewellDinner. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Farewell dinner)

Day 13 - Cruising the Yangtze River
Visit the construction site of the world''s largest hydroelectricplant, the Three Gorges Dam. Disembark in Yichang and fly toShanghai. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Hotel: Regal International East Asia Hotel

Day 14 - Shanghai sightseeing
Tour the many splendors of Shanghai. Stroll along the Bund,Shanghai''s famed waterfront promenade, visit the Oriental Pearl TVTower and the Old Shanghai Museum, and savor a Traditional Dim SumLunch at a local restaurant. This evening, enjoy an eveningperformance of the amazing Shanghai Acrobats. (Buffet breakfast /Highlight lunch / Dinner)

Day 15 - Depart Shanghai
You willl be transferred to Shanghai Pudong International Airportfor your return flight home, or continue your vacation with ourpopular extension to Hong Kong. (Buffet breakfast)Note: Substitute visits to other sights along the YangtzeRiver may occur depending on water levels or other uncontrollablefactors.

Extend your vacation with this exciting post-tour optionalextension
Hong KongDiscover the vibrance of cosmopolitan Hong Kong. Included inyour 4-day/3-night extension:• Breakfast daily• 3 nights at the Deluxe Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel &Towers (or similar)• Flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong• All transfers• Hong Kong half-day city tour

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Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! 5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling 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 gender on a ‘two-bedded’ 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 holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/15/2010 - 8/29/2010	$3,999
9/12/2010 - 9/26/2010	$4,399
9/26/2010 - 10/10/2010	$4,399
10/10/2010 - 10/24/2010	$4,399
10/17/2010 - 10/31/2010	$4,399
4/24/2011 - 5/8/2011	$4,399
5/8/2011 - 5/22/2011	$4,399
5/22/2011 - 6/5/2011	$4,399
6/12/2011 - 6/26/2011	$4,099
6/26/2011 - 7/10/2011	$4,149
7/17/2011 - 7/31/2011	$4,149
8/14/2011 - 8/28/2011	$4,149
9/4/2011 - 9/18/2011	$4,449
9/11/2011 - 9/25/2011	$4,449
9/18/2011 - 10/2/2011	$4,449
10/9/2011 - 10/23/2011	$4,449
10/16/2011 - 10/30/2011	$4,449
10/23/2011 - 11/6/2011	$4,299

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents 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.

Beijing
Xi''an
Lhasa
Yangtze River Cruise
Shanghai

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

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 tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling 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 gender on a ‘two-bedded’ 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 holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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