Delights of Hong Kong & Japan

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: Hong Kong, China

  Fly from your chosen UK airport to Hong Kong, On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay.

• Day 2-3: Hong Kong, China

  Hong Kong is an autonomous territory in South East China. Hong Kong has developed from a small fishing village in the 19th century to a bustling metropolis filled with high-rise buildings and infused with culture. Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise; discover a wide range of shopping experiences at Causeway Bay, Sheung Wan, Harbour City, Festival Walk, and Tsim Sha Tsui. Dine in a traditional restaurant and sample a world of exquisite, mouth-watering local cuisine including noodles, dumplings, and rice. Visit Mickey Mouse at Disneyland Park, or relax on the white sand at Repulse Bay. Trek to Victoria Peak; the highest peak on Hong Kong Island and see one of the world's most beautiful skylines at Victoria Harbour. Witness the historical temples including Man Mo Temple and Po Lin Monastery for an insight into the local culture.

• Day 4: Fly Hong Kong to Shanghai, China

  After checkout at your hotel, be transferred to the airport for you onward journey to Shanghai. On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay.

• Day 5-6: Shanghai (Baoshan), China

  Shanghai sits at the mouth of the Yangtze River on China's central coast and is the modern jewel in China's crown. One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the East; Shanghai boasts influences from Europe and America but still retains a Chinese foundation. Stroll along the famous Bund waterfront promenade and admire the colonial-era buildings on the way to Huangpu Park. Gaze across the Huangpu River at Pudong's futuristic skyline including Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower and Shanghai Tower. Meander through the traditional pavilions, towers, and ponds at Yu Garden and see the priceless statues in the Jade Buddha Temple. Learn about Chinese culture at the Shanghai Museum, stop by the historic Longhua Temple and Pagoda, and indulge in retail therapy on Nanjing Road. Witness Xujiahui Cathedral and Sheshan Basilica and discover the interactive multimedia exhibits at Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. Get up close to marine life at Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, encounter giant pandas and South China tigers at Shanghai Zoo, and experience the thrilling Shanghai Disney Resort.

• Day 7: Shanghai (Baoshan), China (Embarkation Day)

  After check out be transferred to port for your 4-night Japan cruise.

• Day 8: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 9: Nagasaki, Japan

  The Japanese city of Nagasaki sits on the northwest island of Kyushu. The city's buildings are spread across hillside terraces overlooking a natural harbour. Nagasaki is most famous for suffering an Allied nuclear attack in August 1945 during World War II, an event which is commemorated in the city's Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park. Take a boat trip over to Gunkanjima Island, once home to the area's thriving coal mining community that was abandoned in the 1970's. Escape to the tranquil surroundings of Glover Garden and view Glover Residence, the former home of Scottish merchant Thomas Blake Glover and the oldest Western-style wooden building in Japan. Visit the unique turtle-shaped Fukusai-ji Temple and also the Kofukuji Temple or spend a few hours at Huis Ten Bosch amusement park. No trip to Nagasaki would be complete without admiring Nagasaki’s unique skyline from Insayama Observation Deck, especially after dark.

• Day 10 - 11: At sea

  Days at sea

• Day 12: Shanghai, China to the UK

  Today your cruise comes to an end. Disembark and be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK.