Itineraries
Day 1
Beijing
Arrive at any time.
Day 2
Beijing
Enjoy an included visit to the Great Wall.
Day 3
BeijingXi’an
Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Later, board a fast train to Xi’an.
Day 4
Xi’an
Visit one of Chinas greatest archaeological treasuresthe Terracotta Warriors. After, the day is yours to explore as you wish.
Day 5
Xi’anShanghai
Say goodbye to Xi’an this morning and hop on the fast train to the bustling city of Shanghai.
Day 6
Shanghai
Train to Suzhou today for a day exploring in the city. Admire Suzhou’s classical gardens, canals, bridges and museums.
Day 7
Shanghai
After an orientation walk along Shanghai’s famous Bund, you are free to explore the delights of this modern Chinese city. In the evening, head to the theatre for an intense acrobatic performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Day 8
ShanghaiOsaka
Hop on a flight from Shanghai to Osaka. Take the evening to explore the city.
Day 9
OsakaKyasan
Depart early and travel to the centre of Buddhism in Japan and sleep in a temple atop the 800m Mt Koya. Savour a traditional dinner of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine). Watch the monks pray in the morning.
Day 10
KyasanHiroshima
Watch the monks pray in the morning and enjoy a traditional breakfast before travelling to Hiroshima. This afternoon, visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum commemorating the events of 1945.
Day 11
Hiroshima
Take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. Opt to hike around Mt Misen.
Day 12
HiroshimaKyoto
Travel to Kyoto and start exploring. Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, explore the geisha district of Gion on a CEO-led walking tour.
Day 13
Kyoto
Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and walk under the bright torii gates. Opt to shop, stroll along the riverbank, or explore another of Kyoto’s many temples with free time.
Day 14
KyotoHakone
Take a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko, and hopefully catch a glimpse of majestic Mt Fuji. Enjoy a stay in traditional ryokan accommodation, feast on a Japanese multi-course kaiseki meal, soak in the natural hot springs, and sleep on a futon.
Day 15
HakoneTokyo
Head to Tokyo with time to do some last-minute shopping.
Day 16
Tokyo
Depart at any time.