with a Yangtze River Cruise

China
with a Yangtze
River Cruise
October 10-24, 2016
Shanghai
Yangtze River
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Ancient Capital of Xian
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Great Wall
Summer Palace
Rickshaw Ride
Monday, Oct. 10 - Your adventure begins when you board your motorcoach for the trip to Chicago. At O’Hare Field, board
your connecting flights for Beijing, the capital of China.
Tuesday, Oct. 11 - Upon arrival you will be transferred to your deluxe hotel in the center of the city.
Wednesday, Oct. 12 - After your breakfast, your tour starts with a visit to Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden
City, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Twenty-four emperors have lived here from 1421 to 1911 AD. Tonight enjoy a “Welcome
Dinner” of Roast Peking Duck.
B/L/SD
Thursday, Oct. 13 - Wear your sturdy walking shoes today since you will visit the Great Wall of China, another UNESCO
Heritage Site. This was, and is, the greatest project in ancient China. B/L
Friday, Oct. 14 - Your day will start with the Temple of Heaven, another UNESCO Heritage Site, a landmark of China built
in 1420 AD for emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship heaven and to pray for an abundant harvest. Here you will
also see many local people doing various morning exercises. Next, you will proceed to the famous Summer Palace (you
guessed it), another UNESCO Heritage Site. This is China’s largest and best preserved imperial garden.
B/L/D
Saturday, Oct. 15 - This morning enjoy the Hutong Tour by Rickshaw, which will take you to the old residential quarters,
where you will visit houses of traditional architecture. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch in a local resident’s home. This afternoon,
fly to Xian and transfer to your deluxe hotel.
B/L
Sunday, Oct. 16 - After breakfast, you will visit the City Wall built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD). Your next stop is
the Museum of History, one of the finest museums in China, followed by the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in
the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Tonight you’ll enjoy the Tang Dynasty Show with local Dumpling Dinner.
B/L/SD
Monday, Oct. 17 - Today’s highlights are the famous Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses (another UNESCO Heritage Site),
the Bronze Chariot and Circle Vision Movie. Your lunch will include a hand noodle-making demonstration. Late this afternoon, fly to Chongqing and transfer to your hotel. B/L
Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Your day will start with a visit to the Pandas, City Square, Farmer’s Market and Stilwell Museum. This
evening you will board your deluxe cruise ship, Victoria Anna. B/D
Wednesday, Oct. 19 - Shibaozhai will be your first shore excursion. It literally means “Stone Treasure Fortress,” and
is a famous historic and cultural site built in the Qing Dynasty in 1750. This evening enjoy a reception and the Captain’s
Welcome Banquet followed by a Chinese Cultural Show.
B/L/SD
Thursday, Oct. 20 - This morning you will sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. On today’s excursion, you will take
a rowboat through the beautiful Goddess Stream, one of the tributaries of the Yangtze River.
B/L/SD
Friday, Oct. 21 - The last day on board ship will be spent sailing through Xiling Gorge and you will visit the Three Gorges
Dam. After disembarking in Yichang, you will fly to Shanghai and transfer to your deluxe hotel.
B
Saturday, Oct. 22 - After breakfast, you’re off to the Shanghai Museum with priceless collections of jade, bronze, ceramics, calligraphy and Chinese furniture. Next, it’s Old Town of Shanghai, followed by the Bund, from where you can enjoy
the view of both traditional and modern Shanghai. Tonight enjoy a fantastic Acrobatic Show after dinner.
B/L/D
Sunday, Oct. 23 - Today your motorcoach will take you to Suzhou, the Venice in the East. Also known as the City of
Gardens and Capital of Silk, your tour will include the Garden of Master Fishnet (UNESCO Heritage Site), a Silk spinning
factory and a boat trip on an ancient man-made Grand Canal. Return to Shanghai this afternoon.
B/L
Monday, Oct. 24 - Alas, you knew it had to end sometime. You will be transferred to the Shanghai Airport for your flight
to Chicago, arriving home the same day. B
Suzhou
Terra-cotta Warriors
Three Gorges Dam
Features Included:
Transportation via motorcoach round-trip from Indiana to Chicago
Round-trip connecting flights from Chicago to Beijing and from Shanghai back to Chicago
13 nights accommodations in deluxe 5 star hotels:
Beijing - Beijing International Hotel
Xian - Grand Barony Xian Hotel
Chongqing - Glenview ITC Plaza Chongqing
Yangtze River - Victoria Anna Cruise Ship
Shanghai - InterContinental Shanghai Expo
30 Meals:
13 Breakfast Buffets
10 Lunches
7 Dinners
Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
Victoria Anna Cruise Ship
Luxury Amenity Package on board cruise including; beer, wine
& shore excursions
Transfers and handling of one (1) bag per person
Chinese Visa and handling fee
All gratuities on land and on board ship (Tour Manager not included)
All meals and entertainment on board ship
Full travel, cancellation and accident insurance
All transfers and baggage handling (except airline baggage fees)
Personal, private Chinese Escorts, Chris or Ping Lee, friends
of Tom Edgerton
Hosted by Terry and Grace Housholder
Edgerton’s Travel Professional Tour Manager
Terry & Grace Housholder
Per Person Cost
(Based on Double Occupancy)
Our space is limited and all reservations are on a first come/first served basis.
$6,199.00
Single Supplement $1,300.00
$100 per person discount for paying by cash or check
$200 per person discount for full payment at time of booking
Terms and Conditions: Rates, features and tour operation is
based on a minimum number of participants.
Travel Protection Plan: TravelSafe Protect-A-Group Comprehensive Travel Protection Plan (915C) - Edgerton’s Travel has purchased insurance on your behalf to protect your travel investment,
Not included: Baggage fees of airlines, personal items, phone
your belongings and most importantly you! The Protect-A-Group
calls, tips for bar service on board the ship, tips to tour manager.
certificate will be sent to you at time of enrollment and will also be
Documents Required: A valid passport. Non U.S. citizens please included in your final documents. The plan provides a package
check with your consulate.
of benefits including Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Medical,
Bagage and more. For questions regarding the Protect-A-Group
*Your passport MUST BE valid for 6 months from entry into Plan, please call TravelSafe Insurance at 800-523-8020 or visit
China.
their website - www.travelsafe.com.
Deposit: $1,500.00 per person to confirm. Early reser- If Reservation is Withdrawn:
vations are absolutely essential to save your space.
Client will be refunded all payments less the following per person:
Final Payment: Due in full no later than
July 6, 2016. Late reservations may result in not
flying with the group or higher prices.
120 or more days prior to sailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
119-75 days prior to sailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit
74-30 days or less prior to sailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%
29 days or less or no show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No Refund
RESPONSIBILITY - This tour is under the management of Edgerton’s Travel Service Inc. They act only as agents for the passenger and therefore accept no responsibility in
whole or part for any delays departure or arrival, missed train, plane, motorcoach or other carrier connections, loss, damage or injury to person or property, or mechanical defect
or failure, of any nature, howsoever caused, or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment beyond their control with or without notice, or for any additional
expense occasioned thereby. Rates quoted are based on tariffs and exchange current at time of printing and are subject to changes therein at or before time of final payment. No
revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes with or without notice that might become necessary,
with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. The right is reserved to decline, to accept, or retain any person as a member
of this tour at any time.
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