China and Korea

February 19-March 5, 2019 14 nights on Queen Mary 2, Cunard BOARDING the newly renovated Queen Mary 2, the flagship in the Cunard fleet, in Hong Kong, where she’ll dock against the iconic skyline, surrounded by the traditional red-sailed junks and sampans that ply the famous harbour. Enjoy the elegant surroundings of your ship, which boasts the largest ballroom at sea, as you spend a leisurely couple of days sailing north towards Shanghai, with its ancient temples contrasting with 19th-century European-style architecture. Take a ride on the Maglev, the world’s fastest train, or join an excursion to see a stretch of the Great Wall of China, and witness at first hand the awe-inspiring sight of the Terracotta Warriors.

Tianjin, the world’s fourth largest port, is your gateway to Beijing, where you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy local cuisine on a variety of shore excursions. Then enjoy another relaxed day at sea before arriving in South Korea to experience a flavour of life in the capital, Seoul, and then on to the stunning volcanic lava rock island of Jeju, Korea’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From £2,979pp, including flights, nightly turndown service, breakfast, lunch and dinner, Cunard Insights (expert talks), live music, comedy and drama shows, musical theatre, use of sports courts and swimming pools. cunard.co.uk