12 Day Historic Cities and Yangtze River Experience Nov 5- Nov 16, 2011

                            Specially Priced at $1999.00 per person double occupancy     

Day 1 Sat Nov 5• Arrive Shanghai
You will check into your Deluxe accommodations.

Day 2 Sun Nov 6• Shanghai AB, L, D
Sightsee Shanghai's highlights: the Shanghai Museum, with un audio tour describing the special features of the museum's permanent collections, Children's Palace or Urban planning Center, yu Garden and the Old Town, the city's colonial European past at The Bund, the modern Xintiandi, and a renowned Shanghai silk carper factory.

Day 3 Mon Nov 7• Shanghai/Yichang* AB,D
Morning at leisure in Shanghai. Later fly to Yichang, where you board a Five-Star Victoria Cruises ship to begin your memorable upstream cruise. *If direct flight is not available, fly to Wuhan and travel by motorcoach on to Yichang.

Day 4 Tue Nov 8• Yangtze Cruise San Dou Ping / Xiling Gorge   AB, L, D
Stop at the village of San Dou Ping to see the amazing Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric project in the world. Return to your ship and sail upriver through the massive Three Gorges ship locks. Once past the dam, cruise through scenic Xiling Gorge, longest of the famed Three Gorges.

Day 5 Wed Nov 9• Yangtze Cruise Wu Gorge / Small Gorges Excursion / Qutang Gorge   AB, L, D
This morning, marvel at Wu Gorge’s deep zigzagging valley. At Wushan, a cruiser takes you for an amazing excursion up the scenic Daning River’s renowned Small Gorges Dragon Gate, Misty or Emerald. Continue by sampan to the picturesque mini-gorges of the Ma Du River with its clear, swift running water, unusual rock formations, and monkeys and goats along the banks. Depending on the water level and river conditions of the Yangtze River, your excursion may be on Shennong Stream with its equally spectacular small gorges. Depart Wushan, passing through dramatic Qutang Gorge, with steep mossy cliffs that crowd the sky.

Day 6 Thu Nov 10• Yangtze Cruise Fengdu*  AB, L, D
A shore excursion at Fengdu shows the unique temples at Mingshan Hill, filled with statues of ghosts and devils. *Alternate shore excursion may visit Wanzhou.

Day 7 Fri Nov 11• Yangtze Cruise Chongqing / Xi’an   AB,D
Disembark in Chongqing. Visit the Chongqing Zoo. Fly to historic Xi’an.

Day 8 Sat Nov 12• Xi’an AB, L, D
A memorable day of sightseeing begins as you view remnants of China’s ancient past: the life-sized Terra-Cotta army, buried with the emperor for over 2200 years, the Bronze Chariot, Circle Vision Movie and Xi’an City Wall.

Day 9 Sun Nov 13• Xi’an / Beijing* AB,D
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to China’s illustrious capital, Beijing. Tonight, attend a Beijing Duck dinner.

Day 10 Mon Nov 14• Beijing AB, L, D
This morning, see the vast Tiananmen Square and the extravagant Ming-era Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, including the jewelry section. After lunch, visit the elegant Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with the largest imperial garden in the world. The grounds include over 3,000 structures with a variety of pavilions, towers and arched bridges surrounding Lake Kunming with boat ride (weather permitting).

Day 11 Tue Nov 15• Beijing AB, L, D
A highlight of your trip today as you visits the renowned Great Wall. On the way, if traffic allows, stop to photograph the iconic “Bird’s Nest”– the Beijing National Stadium – host to many spectacular events of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Then arrive at the amazing Great Wall, and walk along its ancient ramparts as emperors once did. After lunch, visit a Cloisonné Factory and observe the skilled artisans at work creating intricate designs. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to shop and explore on your own, or enjoy an optional tour.

Day 12 Wed Nov 16• Journey Home AB
After breakfast, bid farewell to China as you fly home

Tour Price:      $1999.00 per person based on double occupancy

                        $999.00 Single Supplement if booked by Dec 31. 2010 ($1159,00 after Dec 31, 2010)

Special Complementary Deck Upgrade that includes Executive Lounge service for all persons who make a deposit by December 31, 2010

The Tour Price includes: Deluxe Hotel Accommodations, Meals as listed on the itinerary, Sightseeing, services of English speaking guides, outside cabin with private balcony on the Victoria Empress, shore excursions

Deposit to confirm reservations:        $300.00