Impressions of China and The Yangtze

There are an amazing selection of excursions included on this River Cruise Tour from Titan/Uniworld, such as Great Wall of China, Shibao Pagoda, the Forbidden City and many more. Flying in to Shanghai you stay here for two nights before flying out to Yichang to board the new luxury vessel Century Legend.

You can enjoy a different perspective of China whilst cruising along the Yangtze for the next four days with the amazing rock formations of the Lesser Gorges and the ancient pagoda of Shibao carved into the cliffs towering above you. A host of cultural classes and events including tai chi, folk dance, Chinese calligraphy, opera performances and more are provided throughout the cruise.

The last two nights are in Beijing with excursions to The Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.

Included in the package are

 

· Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service®

· 11 days, 2 nights Shanghai hotel, 4 nights cruise, 3 nights Beijing hotel, 1 night in-flight (ship and hotels as specified or similar).

· Scheduled British Airways or another leading airline direct flights.

· Meals: Breakfast on Days 3-11, Lunch on Days 3, 5-7, 9-10, Dinners on Days 4-10.

· A selection included shore excursions

· Captains Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner.

 

Prices are from £3,199 per person, based on two people sharing.

 

For more information log on to www.titantravel.co.uk/uniworld

Save up to 25% on travel with Hurtigruten in 2013

The Norwegian coast is world famous for its beautiful scenery, and on a tour with Hurtigruten, you will find places that will take your breathe away as you pass through 34 ports, some with only a few hundred inhabitants. As well as the stunning landscapes you pass, the rich variety of sights, sounds and smells are what make a Hurtigruten voyage truly unique.

You will now get up to 25% off selected voyages in 2013 when booking before 30 September 2012.

Experience three seasons on a journey - from winter to summer in Kirkenes to Bergen

Discover the beauty of Norway's coastline where every season provides an ever-changing backdrop to a journey of matchless wonder.

After a long winter, warmth returns to the shores of Norway and sunlight rejuvenates life along the coastline. The sun works overtime to thaw this frozen land, rising higher and higher each day. Join us in experiencing three season in five days, and "The Arctic Awakening" of the Norwegian coastline. 

Take time to enjoy the coast and the Midnight Sun on a summer trip with Hurtigruten

Come summer, the Land of the Midnight Sun rtuly lives up to its name. The intense extended daylight above the Arctic Cirlcle lasts around the clock making every Norwegian 'night' a joy to behold. In fact, you may have to force yourself to go to bed. 

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Thirteeen departures include new in-depth Greenland Expedition

with the addition of a Luxury Vessel to Arctic Fleet

Quark Expeditions is pleased to announce the company’s Arctic 2013 season, featuring icebreaker adventures to the North Pole and luxury ship expeditions to Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland.

Many of the Arctic region's most sought after destinations are coming back for the 2013 season, with two North Pole voyages departing June 19 and June 30, as well as the “Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen” trip, which was named as one of the “50 Tours of a Lifetime” in 2011.

New Expedition Added

New for 2013 season is the “Greenland Explorer: Valleys and Fjords” expedition, which follows the dramatic coast of the world’s largest island, Greenland. Passengers will get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the  Illusiat Ice Fjord, one of the largest and fastest moving glaciers. It travels approximately 100 feet per day while dropping huge icebergs into its narrow coastal inlets.

Explorers will also encounter indigenous Greenlandic communities as well as the rich animal life surrounding this beautiful country, including many varieties of seals, whales, dolphins, polar bears and sea birds. The journey takes passengers to two of the world’s most northern capitals, beginning in Ottawa and ending in Reykjavik (the reverse itinerary also available). Prices start from £4,120 for 14 and 15-day itineraries for departures in August 2013.

http://www.quarkexpeditions.com