Far East adventure on Quantum of the Seas
DO OYOU YOU have a taste for cruising — and love touring in exotic lands? Why not combine the two by flying out for a five-day, fully escorted tour of China, followed by a 12-night cruise around South-East Asia on the magnificent Quantum of the Seas?
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, take a bullet train to Beijing and explore such icons as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and a section of the Great Wall.
Then begin an incredible Asian odyssey calling at ports in Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore.
On this exclusive holiday, booked through the experts at Cruise1st.
co.uk, you’ll fly first into one of China’s most historic cities, Xi’an, for a two-night stay.
You’ll see the underground army of 8,000 terracotta warriors and 520 horses standing guard over the emperor’s tomb, having been interred some 2,000 years ago. Walk Xi’an’s 14th-century city walls and enjoy the Tang Dynasty Show in the evening.
Board a bullet train to Beijing, where a three-night exploration of the city’s finest sights will reveal the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, the vast Forbidden City and much more. Marvel at one of the Seven Wonders of the World at the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China.
In the afternoon you will visit the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs, the final resting place of 13 of the Ming Emperors. Then it’s time to transfer to Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas to begin your 12-night, full-board cruise. Step aboard this amazing ship and embrace the next generation of technology at sea.
With nine onboard bars, countless great restaurants and entertainment venues, surf simulators, spas and pools, this is a cruise ship that you’ll never forget!
Sasebo in Japan is brimming with natural beauty and the fusion food here is simply mouthwatering. View the 99 islands from observation towers and visit picturesque shrines.
In Nagasaki you could head for an abandoned island that was a backdrop to the James Bond movie, Skyfall. See the oldest bridge in Japan, Dutch residences and the Nagasaki Peace Park.
Fabulous Hong Kong is full of delights. Visit Victoria Peak, Temple Street night market, the Big Buddha, Po Lin monastery and so much more. Cruise onwards to beautiful central Vietnam to visit the incredible temples, pagodas and palaces of Hue or Danang.
Admire Nha Trang’s magnificent sweep of sandy beach, fringing a turquoise bay dotted with tropical islands, before sailing on to explore Ho Chi Minh City, a dynamic metropolis of ageless beauty.
Then arrive in Singapore and either finish your fantastic holiday by flying back overnight to the UK, or tailor your trip with an extra couple of nights to explore this cultural melting pot and shopping hotspot.
With five-star hotel stays from £69pp, you can always find the perfect excuse to delay that homeward flight a little longer!