China by Land Japan by Sea – Spectrum of the Seas – 4 Sept 2025

China by Land Japan by Sea – Spectrum of the Seas – 4 Sept 2025

♦ Duration  – 20 Days  ♦ Tour Type – Cruise & Tour  ♦ Tour Style – Classic  ♦ Price From – £4649pp 

Journey from China to Japan, and back again, on this Far Eastern expedition. Our Cruise & Tour journeys bring together all the joy of a cruise, on board the spectacular Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas, with all the exciting exploration of a Wendy Wu Tours land itinerary. On this one you’ll be able to contrast the history and culture of these two ancient nations and see their biggest treasures, from the Great Wall to Kyoto’s timeless temples, with your own eyes.

Reveal the many ancient marvels of China and Japan as you journey by land and sea through the historic cities of Beijing, Pingyao, Xian and Kyoto. Experience the contemporary and bustling cities of Tokyo and Shanghai, as well as coming face to face with the nations favourite bear.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

♦ Return international economy flights, taxes and current fuel surcharges. ♦ 7 nights Royal Caribbean cruise on Spectrum of the Seas

♦ All accommodation ♦ Meals as stated (if dining on board throughout) – 24 breakfasts (B), 23 lunches (L), 24 dinners (D) 

♦  All sightseeing and entrance fees, transportation and transfers pre and post cruise.

♦  English speaking National Escort (if your group is 10 or more passengers) or Local Guides pre and post cruise

♦ Visa fees for UK passport holders

♦ Safe and secure with ABTA, ATOL and IATA 

Pre and post cruise, the only elements or aspects you may have to pay for are personal expenditures e.g., drinks, optional excursions or shows, insurance of any kind, tipping, early check in or late checkout and other items not specified on the itinerary. During the cruise, your meals on board will be included in the main dining areas, however, should you wish to dine in any of the speciality restaurants not included in your cruising package, you will be required to pay for these locally. In addition, if you opt to dine off the ship, these meals will also be paid for locally, and please note you will not be refunded for meals missed on board. Excursions are also available to book with your cruise reservation at your own expense. Tipping during the
cruise will be payable onboard the ship.

This Classic tour is designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of China and Southeast Asia on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people combined with a cruise. The tours are on a fully inclusive basis pre and post cruise, so you will travel with the assurance that all your arrangements before and after your cruise are taken care of. You will be accompanied by dedicated and professional National Escorts and local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

This Cruise – Tour is provided in partnership with Wendy Wu Tours who are the industries leading experts in tours to Asia.

JOINING YOUR TOUR:

The tour is 20 days in duration including international flights. Join the tour on Day 2 in Beijing and end the tour on Day 20 in Shanghai. For travellers booked on a ‘Land and Cruise Only’ package, which omits the inclusion of international flights, the price includes your arrival/departure airport transfers if arriving/departing on the start and conclusion date of your tour. Please advise your international flight information to our reservations team.

ITINERARY CHANGES:
We intend to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed; however, the order of events or sightseeing may change as we look to improve our tours, or as dictated by local conditions. In these circumstances, we will endeavour to make the best possible arrangements whilst maintaining the integrity of your trip. Similarly, while cruise liners always endeavour to adhere to the published itineraries, they may be changed at the discretion of the captain due to weather
advisories, port traffic, and any other unforeseeable circumstances.

PHYSICAL LEVEL 1:
All our tours feature a physical rating to help you select the right holiday for you. To travel on any of our tours requires unaided mobility and the ability to stroll around the sights. ‘China by Land, Japan by Sea with Royal Caribbean’ is rated as a physical level 1 tour. A reasonable level of fitness is required, and you should expect to be on your feet for much of the day. You will be getting on and off coaches, trains or boats and walking around the sights, often including steps, plus occasional longer walks.

• There will be sightseeing on foot for both short and extended periods of time, often on uneven surfaces.
• You will be required to get on and off small boats without assistance.
• You will be required to board the cruise ship without assistance and get on and off at ports if you wish to disembark the ship. Of course, our National Escort and local guides will always endeavour to provide the highest level of service and assistance; however, they cannot be expected to cater for customers who are unfit to complete the itinerary.

     Tour Itinerary

This adventure is ideal for travellers who want to see the very best bits of some incredibly diverse destinations. We have designed the tour to showcase the key highlights and cities of China.

Places Visited: UK – Beijing (3N) – Pingyao (1N) – Xian (2N) – Chengdu (2N) – Shanghai (1N) – Royal Caribbean Cruise (7N) – Shanghai (2N)

Tour Dates & Prices

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price. 4 Star Accomodation, Touring with Duides & entrance fees, All Meals – 7 Night Cruise onboard the Spectrum of the Seas, 200USD Onboard Credit, China Vise Fees for UK passport holders

Additional Price Information

Based on London Heathrow departures  – Regional UK departures available  – Single room supplement from £1510 – Flight upgrades available on request

Tipping payable locally 720 RMB (China), 126 USD (Royal Caribbean Cruises)

This tour & cruise is available on the following dates

04 September 2025 & 11 March 2026