September 21-29 (Tuesday-Wednesday)Beijing
City Stay
with Collette Vacations
Travelers on Collette Vacations China trips always
say, “We could spend a week in Beijing along!” So Collette Vacations
created this comprehensive tour of the dynamic capital city, host of the 2008
Summer Olympics. You’ll see all of the landmarks including Tiananmen Square, the
Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. And no visit to Beijing would be
complete without visiting the world-famous Beijing Zoo, home of the loveable
panda bears.
Day 1: Overnight Flight.
Day 2: Arrive Beijing, China - Tour Begins.
Experience one of the most fascinating cities in the world, Beijing. Over
the next several days, you will experience the beauty and intrigue of this
ancient culture.
Day 3: Beijing. Language Discovery: Today, your Tour
Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you
will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you
communicate with the locals. Start your journey in Beijing, the capital of
the People’s Republic of China, with a morning visit to the Summer Palace,
which is ranked among the most noted classical gardens in the world. In 1998, it
was listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Your afternoon includes a
visit to the Beijing Zoo, home of the famous pandas. See the new habitat that
has been created for those pandas rescued from the earthquake region who are now
happily residing in their new home! Tonight, a traditional dumpling dinner is
included. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Beijing. Begin your day with a visit to the
famous site of Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world.
Next, visit the Forbidden City, a vast network of palaces including five
halls, seventeen palaces and numerous other rooms & buildings which have been
home to 24 Chinese Emperors over 491 years. This evening you will be treated to
a dinner featuring Peking Duck, followed by a colorful performance of the
Peking Opera. (B, L, D)
Day 5: The Great Wall. No visit to China would be
complete without seeing The Great Wall, one of the new 7 Wonders of the
World! Behold this awesome site and have the chance to walk along a portion of
this 3,700-mile marvel. Travel through the Valley of the Ming Tombs where you
will walk along the Sacred Way, or Divine Road, which means “the road leading to
heaven.” Feel the excitement of the 2008 Summer Olympics during a visit to
the Olympic Green where you have the opportunity to take photos of two
famous structures - the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube! (B, L, D)
Day 6: Beijing. Today is at leisure to explore this
fascinating, constantly changing city independently. Your Tour Manager will be
on hand to offer suggestions on how best to spend your day! (B)
Day 7: Beijing. Enjoy a full day of leisure to relax
or independently explore this wonderful city. You may take an optional
tour to Xian, which includes a visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum.
(B)
Day 8: Beijing. This morning you’ll visit the
Temple of Heaven where the emperor came twice each year to thank the gods
for the good harvest and pray for the new harvest. You will also see the locals
doing their morning Tai Chi exercises, playing cards or board games. Afterwards,
experience ancient Beijing on a traditional rickshaw tour through its
narrow streets and alleys. With help from an interpreter, you will learn about a
local family’s history and way of life when you share lunch with them in
their Hutong home. They will also teach you the art of traditional dumpling
making! Next, visit with a kite master and learn the history of the favorite
pastime of many locals. During your visit enjoy a traditional tea ceremony.
This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. (B, L,
D)
Day 9: Beijing - Tour Ends. Your tour ends in
Beijing. On your return flight home you will cross the International Dateline.
(B, D)
Included:
Fully escorted by a Collette Vacations Escort
Round trip air from BWI
7 nights at Grand Millennium Hotel, Beijing
7 breakfasts
4 lunches
4 dinners
Sightseeing by deluxe touring motor coach through out
with a professional driver and tour guide
Attractions and admissions per itinerary
Portage - one (1) suitcase per person
Tips and taxes for included meals
Hotel Transfers, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of
$80.00/PP (subject to increase until paid in full)
Excludes Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $150.00/PP
Excludes tip for driver and tour guide on tour
Excludes transfers to/from BWI Airport
Price:
$2,399.00 Double/PP $2,369.00 Triple/PP
$2,749.00 Single
Deposit: $250.00/PP - Due 7 days after booking
Balance Due: July 16, 2010
Notes:
To truly experience the program and destination, you need
to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking
tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing.
Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities
occurring later in the evening. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean
accessing locations that restrict motor coaches, especially in historic
areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a
first come, first served basis.
A Passport with a 6 month validity past tour date is
required for this tour. Deposits and cancellation fees, see flyer.
A Visa is required for this tour at your expense!
Gunther Tours/Collette Vacations reserves the right
to impose or pass through fuel surcharges, security surcharges or similar
incidental surcharges. No right of cancellation exists under either of these
circumstances.
Travel Protection Insurance is strongly recommended.
Please contact Access America at (800) 284-8300.
