A journey of discovery through China — from the Forbidden City and the Great Wall to the Terracotta Warriors and modern Shanghai, with a 5* stay and half board.
Highlights
- Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City
- The Great Wall (Badaling)
- The 8,000 Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an
- A cruise on Hangzhou's West Lake
- The ancient water town of Xitang & modern Shanghai
Itinerary
Athens → Beijing
Flight to Beijing via a connecting stop.
Beijing
Arrival and check-in. Dinner at a local restaurant with the famous Peking duck.
🍽 Dinner
Beijing
Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the traditional hutong neighbourhoods.
🍽 Breakfast, Dinner
Beijing — Great Wall
The Great Wall at Badaling, a jade workshop and the Ming Tombs.
🍽 Breakfast, Dinner
Beijing → Xi'an
The Summer Palace and a high-speed train to Xi'an with its ancient walls.
🍽 Breakfast, Dinner
Xi'an
The 8,000 Terracotta Warriors, a handicraft workshop and the Wild Goose Pagoda.
🍽 Breakfast, Dinner
Xi'an → Hangzhou
Flight to Hangzhou and a cruise on the West Lake.
🍽 Breakfast, Dinner
Hangzhou → Xitang → Shanghai
The picturesque water town of Xitang and transfer to Shanghai.
🍽 Breakfast, Dinner
Shanghai → Suzhou → Shanghai
The gardens and Tiger Hill, a cruise on the Grand Canal, the Silk Institute and an acrobatics show.
🍽 Breakfast, Dinner
Shanghai
The Jade Buddha Temple, the Old Town, the Yuyuan Garden and the Jin Mao Tower. Return flight.
🍽 Breakfast, Dinner
Arrival in Athens
Arrival in Athens.
Included
- Flights (Turkish Airlines) with surcharge & taxes
- High-speed train Beijing–Xi'an & internal flight Xi'an–Hangzhou
- Stay in 5* hotels (local rating)
- Half board & two dinners at local restaurants in Beijing
- Transfers, guided tours & museum entrances
- Local guides & escort from Athens
- Insurance & travel cover (up to age 75)
Not included
- Tips & porterage
- Optional activities
- Costs not mentioned in the programme
Departures and prices
Prices per person. Taxes are listed separately.
| Departure | Double | Single | Child | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2026 | 2150€ | 2670€ | — | — |
| 12 August 2026 | 2180€ | 2700€ | — | — |
Notes
- Early-booking discount of €120 for bookings with a deposit by 10/04/2026.
- Passports with a Taiwan stamp are not accepted in China.
- The excursions may run in a different order.