30 Day Fly, Tour & Stay Majestic Princess Maiden Journey to Australia From only $5,999 Per Person Twin Share, Inside Cabin This price includes all of the following: A 22 night cruise aboard the magnificent Majestic Princess from Shanghai to Sydney on its maiden voyage to Australia. The cruise also visits South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore. One-way economy class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane to Beijing with Qantas. A week tour of China, visiting Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, travelling between these destinations by high speed train. Whilst in China the gratuities are included for the drivers and main tour guides. Very good accommodation, all transfers whilst in China and nearly all meals. Airport taxes and fuel levies, port charges and government taxes. Join Macleay Valley Travel on an exclusive 30 day tour and cruise, seeing the most amazing sights in China, including the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors and the Forbidden City, followed by a leisurely cruise back to Australia aboard the Majestic Princess. Majestic Princess is the newest sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess, offering the Princess experience and signature favourites you’ve always loved, plus exciting new features. She is also the first ship in the Princess fleet to feature a brand new Seawitch livery design at her bow, with hair flowing towards the stern. With attentive and friendly staff, you will feel welcomed and right at home from the moment you step on board. The price above is for an inside cabin. Prices (per person twin share) for other cabins are listed below: Obstructed Balcony Cabin: From $6,499 Obstructed Deluxe Balcony Cabin: From $6,549 Unobstructed Balcony Cabin: From $6,999 Unobstructed Deluxe Balcony Cabin: From $7,299 Departs Australia 17th August and ship arrives in Sydney on the 15th September 2018 Majestic Princess Maiden Journey to Australia Fly, Tour & Cruise Included meals are indicated as B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 17.08.18 Australia – Beijing, China Depart Brisbane at 8.35am on QF 551, arriving Sydney at 10.10am. Depart Melbourne at 9.00am on QF 418, arriving in Sydney at 10.45am. All passengers depart Sydney at 12.25pm on QF 107, arriving in Beijing at 10.15pm. You are met at the airport and transferred to the hotel for a three night stay. Accommodation: Jianguo Hotel Beijing or similar 18.08.18 Beijing (B/L/D) Your tour today starts with a visit to Tiananmen Square, which is arguably claimed as the largest public square in the world. By walking through the square you enter the Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in China and home to 24 Emperors who reigned during the 600 year Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon enjoy a Kungfu Show, one of China’s leading performing arts, followed by dinner. Accommodation: Jianguo Hotel Beijing or similar 19.08.18 Beijing (B/L/D) After breakfast you will be transferred to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall of China. This is one of the best preserved sections of the Great Wall, and was first built in the 6th century. The visit includes a round-trip cable car ride and some free time to experience this outstanding achievement. Afterwards you are transferred back. This evening enjoy a special Beijing Roast Duck dinner in Hua’s Restaurant. Accommodation: Jianguo Hotel Beijing or similar 20.08.18 Beijing - Xian (B/D) This is morning is at leisure to explore Beijing. Around midday you are transferred to the railway station to take the high speed train to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian you are transferred to the hotel for a two night stay. This evening enjoy an included dinner. Accommodation: Grand Noble Hotel or similar 21.08.18 Xian (B/L/D) Xian is one of the oldest cities in China and is the starting point for the ancient Silk Road. Today transfer to visit the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Afterwards drive back to the downtown area to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Park, passing the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, and also visit the Muslim Quarters. Tonight enjoy an included Dumpling Banquet followed by a Tang Dynasty Singing & Dancing Show. Accommodation: Grand Noble Hotel or similar 22.08.18 Xian - Shanghai (B) This morning you are collected from the hotel and transferred to the railway station to take the high speed train to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai you are met and transferred to the hotel for a two night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Accommodation: The Bund Hotel or similar 23.08.18 Shanghai (B/L/D) After breakfast begin your sightseeing tour of Shanghai with a visit to beautiful Yu Garden in the old Shanghai City. This is followed by a walk along the famous Bund area. Then continue to visit the former French Concession area and enjoy some time for shopping on Nanjing Road, known as the number one shopping paradise in China. Also visit the Pudong area, include an inside visit to the Oriental Pearl Tower (2nd floor). This evening enjoy a fabulous Acrobatic Show and an included dinner. Accommodation: The Bund Hotel or similar 24.08.18 Shanghai – Embark on Majestic Princess (B/D) Today you are transferred to the cruise terminal to embark on the Majestic Princess. Ship departs Shanghai at 6pm. 25.08.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 26.08.18 Arrive Busan, South Korea at 8am, departing at 6pm. (B/L/D) 27.08.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 28.08.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 29.08.18 Arrive Hong Kong at 7am, departing at 10pm. (B/L/D) 30.08.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 31.08.18 Arrive Nha Trang, Vietnam at 8am, departing at 5pm. A visa is required for (B/L/D) Vietnam and is obtained onboard the cruise ship at a current cost of USD $50 per person, subject to change. 01.09.18 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam at 7am, departing at 6pm. (B/L/D) 02.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 03.09.18 Arrive Singapore at 7am, departing at 6pm. (B/L/D) 04.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 05.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 06.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 07.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 08.09.18 Arrive Darwin at 7am, departing at 5pm. (B/L/D) 09.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 10.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 11.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 12.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 13.09.18 Arrive Brisbane at 8am, departing at 6pm. (B/L/D) 14.09.18 At sea. (B/L/D) 15.09.18 Arrive Sydney at 6am. Disembark the cruise ship in Sydney. (B) Conditions for Majestic Princess Maiden Journey to Australia Fly, Tour & Cruise Deposits and Payments - A non-refundable deposit of $1800 per person is payable within 3 days of booking. This deposit is not refundable should you later cancel. The balance is payable in full 12 weeks prior to departure. Refunds and Cancellations - Cancellations after final payment will result in a refund limited to whatever we can recoup from the airline. Airline Tickets - Please note that any changes made to airline tickets once they have been issued will likely incur high cancellation and/or reissue fees. These fees are typically set by the airline and are outside of our control. Insurance - Adequate travel insurance is essential. We can arrange this for you if desired. Passports - All travellers require a current passport with at least 6 months left on it at the end of the tour. Non- Australian passport holders require a re-entry visa for Australia. Visas are required for all Australian passport holders to China. Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) charge Australian passport holders $60 visa fee plus application service fee of $71.50 and we charge $30 for processing. Different visa fees apply to non Australian passport holders. A visa is also required for Vietnam which is obtained onboard the cruise ship at a current cost of USD $50 per person. Please note that visas prices are subject to change. Basic Tour Price and Taxes - Air taxes and fuel levies are included in the basic tour price if the tour is paid in full on or before the due date on the final invoice. Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to charge for any increase in air taxes and fuel levies if the tour is not paid in full by the due date. Not Included in the Cost - All items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, drinks, excess baggage, tips, meals, (except those specified in the itinerary), travel insurance etc. and transfers not stated in the itinerary. Similarly, credit card payments can only be accepted if 2% is added to the price to help defray the heavy merchant fees charged to us by the credit card companies. There is a 3% surcharge for Diners Club. Health and Fitness - Macleay Valley Travel recommends that the passenger is reasonably healthy and/or fit to participate in this tour. Persons with a disability requiring special assistance must be accompanied by a companion. Macleay Valley Travel and their representatives cannot provide this service. Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to accept/decline or terminate a passenger's participation in the tour under certain circumstances. Booking through other Agents - As we keep the cost of our tours as low as possible, there is insufficient margin for us to be able to pay commission to other travel agents, so some bookings can only be accepted if the client pays the other agent's commission.