Tour China, then sail around Asia’s sights
DO YOU have a longing to discover the timeless time treasures of the Far East, and also love the excitement, luxury and indulgence of cruising?
Why not combine the two by following a six-night, fully escorted land tour of China with a 2020 cruise around South-East Asia on a luxurious Princess Cruises, Celebrity or Royal Caribbean ship?
It’s a chance to experience the ancient culture of China, where you’ll find adventure and discovery around every corner.
View the Terracotta Army and explore such icons as Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven and Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Then begin an incredible Asian odyssey with a choice of itineraries.
Celebrity Millennium’s guests will set sail for Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore. Voyager of the Seas will head to Australia, while Sapphire Princess discovers South Korea, Japan and Taiwan, with both cruises ending with a Hong Kong stay.
On these exclusive holidays, booked through the experts at
Cruise1st.co.uk, you’ll fly first to Beijing, for a Walls and Warriors tour.
During a three-night exploration of the city’s finest sights you’ll see the Summer Palace, the magnificent Forbidden City and much more. Next, board a bullet train to Xian,
China’s ancient capital, where you’ll come face-to-face with the Terracotta Warriors, built to protect Emporer Qin in the afterlife, and learn how they were created.
You may also experience the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, before transferring to Shanghai or Hong Kong for your cruise.
SAPPHIRE Princess will then sail first to South Korea to reveal Busan’s majestic mountains, glistening beaches, steaming hot spas and fantastic fish markets.
Sunny Kagoshima, set across the bay from a misty volcano, has been voted Japan’s friendliest city.
Hualien in Taiwan is a base for trips to the breathtaking Taroko Gorge, while Kaohsiung has tons of charm stashed away, with almost pristine forest on the doorstep.
Fabulous Hong Kong, where there’s a hotel stay, is full of delights.
Visit Victoria Peak, Temple Street night market, the Big Buddha, Po Lin monastery and so much more!
OR HOW about cruising full-board for 17 nights on Voyager of the Seas to Vietnam, Singapore and amazing Australia? You’ll arrive in Darwin, in the tropical north, before sailing south to Airlie Beach in Queensland.
Then it’s on to Brisbane and stunning Sydney, where you can admire the Opera House and Harbour Bridge before flying back to the UK.
CELEBRITY Millennium will head off on two similar itineraries from Hong Kong to historic Hanoi and central Vietnam to visit the incredible temples, pagodas and palaces of Hue or Danang, before reaching Ho Chi Minh City, a dynamic metropolis of ageless beauty.
Sail on for a fantastic, three-night stay close to the colour, majesty and street life of Bangkok.
Then arrive in Singapore and stay overnight in a hotel to explore this cultural melting pot and shopping hotspot. With hotel stays from £69pp, you can always find the perfect excuse to delay that homeward flight a little longer!