Travel schedule

An organized trip to China that combines imperial monuments, modern metropolises and the landscapes of the Li River. Departures on January 23 and March 14, 2027.

Day 1: Athens / Thessaloniki – Hong Kong

Meet at the airport and fly to Hong Kong via a stopover.

Day 2: Hong Kong

Arrival and excursion to Kowloon. Visit Wong Tai Sin Temple, Jade Market and Ladies Market. Tour the Old Clock Tower and Avenue of Stars overlooking Victoria Harbour. Transfer to the hotel. Suggested afternoon walk on Nathan Road.

Day 3: Hong Kong

Ride the Peak Tram for panoramic views of the city. Visit Repulse Bay and get to know traditional Aberdeen on a local champagne boat. Visit to the Ladies Market and free time.

Day 4: Hong Kong – Canton – Guilin

Transfer by train to Canton. Tour Samian Islet, Sun Yat-sen Memorial, Chan Family Museum and Ching Ping Market. Continue by bullet train to Guilin and transfer to the hotel.

Day 5: Guilin – Yangshuo – Guilin

Cruise on the River Lee among impressive karst landscapes. Visit local villages and scenic Yangshuo. Impression Show with dancers and lights on the river, dinner and return to Guilin.

Day 6: Guilin – Shanghai

Visit to the cave of Kalamenios Avlos and the Elephant Hill. Transfer to the airport and flight to Shanghai. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 7: Shanghai

Guided tour of China Town and Yu Gardens. Walk on the Bund with a view of Pudong and get to know Nanjing Shopping Avenue. Afternoon cruise on the Huang Pu River and dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 8: Shanghai – Suzhou – Shanghai

Road trip to Suzhou with canals and old town. Visits to the Lingering Garden and the Net Maker's Garden. Return to Shanghai and visit Jinmao Tower for a panoramic view. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9: Shanghai – Xi'an

Flight to Xi'an. Visit the historic city walls, the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. Visit to the Muslim quarter.

Day 10: Sian

Visit to the Emperor's Mausoleum and the Terracotta Warriors museum. Continue to Big Goose Pagoda. Dinner with a traditional show at Sunshine Palace / Tang Palace, according to the program.

Day 11: Xi'an - Beijing

Transfer to Beijing by bullet train. Introduction to the Summer Palace, gardens and Kunming Lake.

Day 12: Beijing

Excursion to the Great Wall, Jinyongguan Pass, and Changling District with the Ming Imperial Tombs. Traditional Peking duck dinner.

Day 13: Beijing – return departure

Visit the Temple of Heaven, Tien An Men Square and the Forbidden City. Ride traditional two-wheelers through the Hutong neighborhoods and free time for shopping. Complimentary dinner before transfer to the airport. Return flight after midnight, via an intermediate station.

14th day: Athens / Thessaloniki

Arrival in Athens or Thessaloniki and end of the trip.

What's included

Economy class airline tickets with Turkish Airlines.
Accommodation in 4* superior and 5* hotels.
Half board daily at hotels and local restaurants, outside Hong Kong and last day.
Domestic flights and rail travel as described in the program.
Transfers, excursions and guided tours according to the program.
Entrances during guided tours.
Li River and Huang Pu River Cruises, Champagne Cruise in Hong Kong.
Impression Show on the Li River and dinner with a traditional spectacle in Xi'an.
Traditional Peking duck dinner and gift dinner before departure from Beijing.
Gratuities.
Liability insurance and VAT.
Experienced leader / tour guide.
Travel folder with useful information.
The listed final price includes the charge of €990 for taxes and entrance fees.

What is not included

Anything not explicitly mentioned in the included or listed as optional / recommended.

General information

Departures: 23/01/2027 and 14/03/2027 from Athens. Possibility of departure from Thessaloniki with price upon notification.

Prices: Basic price €2,290 per person in a double room and taxes / entrance fees €990, total €3,280. Single charge €690, total €3,970 with taxes / entrance fees.

Duration: 14 days / 13 nights in total. The daily program corresponds to 11 nights in hotels and 2 nights in flights / transfers.

Diet: Half board with the exceptions mentioned in included. Dinner before departure from Beijing is offered as a gift.

Flights: Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. The times in the table refer to departure from Athens. Arrival in Hong Kong is the next day. Baggage limits are not mentioned on the form.

Travel documents: The form states a passport valid for 6 months from the date of exit from the destination country and without a Taiwan stamp. Applicable entry requirements and any visas need to be confirmed prior to travel.

Program Notes: The stream can be varied without skipping a beat. On day 5 the form states both an overnight stay in Yangshuo and a return to the hotel in Guilin; final accommodation allocation needs confirmation. The summary also mentions an acrobatic performance in Beijing and visits to the National Museum and the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai, without a specific breakdown in the detailed daily schedule.