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Travelmarvel by APT tours bring you the splendour of Asia at outstanding value. Offering APT’s trademark exceptional service, your journey features hand-picked accommodation, quality meals and included sightseeing, along with the confidence inherent in travelling with a leading cruise and tour operator. Enjoy the finest service, exclusive river cruising and delicious cuisine. Take off on a holiday where we've taken care of everything for you! Travelmarvel's fully-escorted Asian adventures provide a personalised discovery of a truly fascinating region. Discover a breath-taking land that has been left untouched by visitors for generations on this 17 day journey. Feel the warmth and grace of the inquisitive locals, see how the fading British colonial legacy blends with predominantly Buddhist culture and taste the intoxicating combination of flavours from China, India and Thailand. Step aboard the RV Princess Panhwar and discover Burma in premium style and comfort. This brand new boutique vessel is custom-built, boasting sophisticated design and outstanding facilities. With only 36 staterooms and suites, each featuring a French Balcony or Outside Balcony, the cabins are among the largest on the Irrawaddy River. Cruise the Lower Mekong River from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, and visit remote villages and markets, plus enjoy small group excursions by rickshaw, waterboat and there’s even an ox-cart ride. Later explore Cambodia’s iconic temples of Angkor Wat and Ta Phrom. As it flows through Vietnam & Cambodia, the Mekong River breathes life into the remote communities, lush farmland, unique cultures, floating markets, and quaint villages set along its banks. Linking them, this seven-night river cruise is a holiday experience unlike any other. At either end, Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap – along with the temples of Angkor – await your discovery. Wander the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China, visit the Giant Pandas & Terracotta Warriors, as you cruise the Yangtze River in style with the experts Travelmarvel by APT. Stay in the heart of China and enjoy easy acces to a myriad of cultural delights. Whilst the famous attractions of Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai need little introduction, there is no denying the power of the Yangtze River, winding nearly 6,380 kilometres and traversing 11 cities and provinces. Cruising through the spectacular scenery of the Three Gorges region, you’ll be transported through one of the world’s truly stunning natural landscapes and venture off the beaten track to explore sacred sites and tranquil backwaters. BURMA SHWEDAGON PAGODA, THE TEMPLES OF BAGAN VIETNAM & CAMBODIA THE MEKONG & ANGKOR WAT CHINA THE GREAT WALL, PANDAS, TERRACOTTA WARRIORS JOIN APT FOR A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME THROUGH BURMA; VIETNAM & CAMBODIA; & CHINA ü Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow ü All meals, plus complimentary house wine, local beer and soft drink served with lunch and dinner ü Travelmarvel Cruise Director & local guides ü All sightseeing & on board entertainment ü Unique Insider Experiences ü All tipping, taxes, port charges & overseas transfers IT’S ALL INCLUDED

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Travelmarvel by APT tours bring you the splendour of Asia at outstandingvalue. Offering APT’s trademark exceptional service, your journeyfeatures hand-picked accommodation, quality meals and includedsightseeing, along with the confidence inherent in travelling with a leadingcruise and tour operator.

Enjoy the finest service, exclusive river cruising and delicious cuisine. Take off on a holiday where we've taken care of everything for you! Travelmarvel's fully-escorted Asian adventures provide a personalised discovery of a truly fascinating region.

Discover a breath-taking land that has

been left untouched by visitors for

generations on this 17 day journey. Feel

the warmth and grace of the inquisitive

locals, see how the fading British colonial

legacy blends with predominantly

Buddhist culture and taste the intoxicating

combination of flavours from China, India

and Thailand.

Step aboard the RV Princess Panhwar

and discover Burma in premium style and

comfort. This brand new boutique vessel

is custom-built, boasting sophisticated

design and outstanding facilities. With only

36 staterooms and suites, each featuring

a French Balcony or Outside Balcony,

the cabins are among the largest on the

Irrawaddy River.

Cruise the Lower Mekong River from Ho

Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, and visit

remote villages and markets, plus enjoy

small group excursions by rickshaw,

waterboat and there’s even an ox-cart ride.

Later explore Cambodia’s iconic temples of

Angkor Wat and Ta Phrom.

As it flows through Vietnam & Cambodia,

the Mekong River breathes life into the

remote communities, lush farmland,

unique cultures, floating markets, and

quaint villages set along its banks. Linking

them, this seven-night river cruise is a

holiday experience unlike any other. At

either end, Ho Chi Minh City and Siem

Reap – along with the temples of Angkor –

await your discovery.

Wander the awe-inspiring Great Wall of

China, visit the Giant Pandas & Terracotta

Warriors, as you cruise the Yangtze River in

style with the experts Travelmarvel by APT.

Stay in the heart of China and enjoy easy

acces to a myriad of cultural delights.

Whilst the famous attractions of Beijing,

Xi’an and Shanghai need little introduction,

there is no denying the power of the

Yangtze River, winding nearly 6,380

kilometres and traversing 11 cities and

provinces. Cruising through the spectacular

scenery of the Three Gorges region, you’ll

be transported through one of the world’s

truly stunning natural landscapes and

venture off the beaten track to explore

sacred sites and tranquil backwaters.

BURMASHWEDAGON PAGODA, THE TEMPLES OF BAGAN

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA THE MEKONG & ANGKOR WAT

CHINA THE GREAT WALL, PANDAS, TERRACOTTA WARRIORS

J O I N A P T F O R A J O U R N E Y O F A L I F E T I M E T H R O U G H

B U R M A ; V I E T N A M & C A M B O D I A ; & C H I N A

ü Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow

ü All meals, plus complimentary house wine, local beer and soft drink served with lunch and dinner

ü Travelmarvel Cruise Director & local guides

ü All sightseeing & on board entertainment

ü Unique Insider Experiences

ü All tipping, taxes, port charges & overseas transfers

I T ’ S A L L I N C L U D E D

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Day 1 Depart UKYour journey begins today as you make your way to London Heathrow for your flight to Burma. Day 2 Arrive Yangon, Embark CruiseBe met and transfer to your ship. After lunch on board, explore Yangon on a late afternoon tour. Like a Local – Marvel at the Shwedagon Pagoda, resplendent with a golden spire. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner.Stay: 14 Nights: RV Princess Panhwar. LD

MAJESTIC BURMA Travelmarvel | RV Princess Panhwar16 Nights | Sep - Dec ’16 & Jan - Mar ‘17

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YOUR ITINERARY

• Ascend Singuttara Hill and visit the 99 metre-high Shwedagon Pagoda

• Tour Inwa by horse-drawn cart and see the ‘leaning tower of Inwa’

• Visit Mahamuni Buddha Temple and perhaps add a sheet of gold leaf to the statue of the Mahamuni Buddha

• Go for a stroll along the famed U Bein Bridge near Amarapura

• Enjoy a range of local entertainment on board your cruise, including a Burmese puppet show

• Enjoy the sights of Maubin during a walking tour

• Explore Danuphyu where General Maha Bandula led a Burmese defensive during the First Anglo Burmese War

• Visit Salay’s oldest surviving wooden monastery

• Take a small boat to visit the Gwechaung and Minhla forts

• Visit the stunning Shwezigon Pagaoda

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Day 3 MaubinArrive after lunch in Maubin. Take a walking tour, during which you’ll learn about Ba Maw, a prominent Burmese political leader who was born here. You will also visit the local market. BLD

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YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES:

• Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow

• 14 nights discovering the romance of the Irrawaddy River

• Complimentary house wine, local beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board the RV Princess Panhwar

• 42 Meals; 14 breakfasts (B), 14 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D)

• Travelmarvel Cruise Director & local guides

• All sightseeing & on board entertainment

• Unique Insider Experiences

• Overseas transfers, all port charges and tipping

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Day 4 Danuphyu, ZalonExplore Danuphyu, where the revered General Maha Bandula led a famous Burmese defensive against British troops in the First Anglo-Burmese War. Visit the Monastery of Maha Bandula and a home cheroot-making workshop. This afternoon cruise to Zalon for a tour. BLD

Day 5 Myanaung, Pyay (Prome)Cruise to the sleepy riverside township of Myanaung. Here, a guided walking tour will take you past well-preserved colonial houses and the bustling market. Continue cruising to Pyay. BLD

Day 6 Pyay (Prome), Sri KsetraTake in views of the Akauk Mountains as you cruise towards Pyay for a walking tour. Pyay originally served as a cargo transit point between Upper and Lower Burma. See a selection of pagodas then travel to the ancient ruins at the old Pyu kingdom capital, Sri Ksetra. BLD

Day 7 ThayetmyoCruise to Thayetmyo, a port town that once sat on the British colonial border between Upper and Lower Burma. Here, wander the streets and take in the colonial architecture. You can also pay a visit to Burma’s oldest golf course, established here by the British in 1887. BLD

Day 8 Minhla, MagweStop in Minhla, the site of a significant battle during the Third Anglo-Burmese War. Take a small boat to visit Gwechaung and Minhla forts built by Italian engineers in 1860 to keep British forces out of Burma. Later, cruise to Magwe to visit its market and colonial buildings. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Burmese puppet show. BLD

Day 9 SalayCruise to the village of Salay. Visit Yoke Sone Kyaung, the region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery. Then continue to Shinbin Maha Laba Man Paya, home to the country’s largest lacquer Buddha image from the 13th century. BLD

Day 10 Tantkyi Hill, BaganClimb Tantkyi Hill to visit Tantkyitaung Pagoda, encircled by 32 elephant statues. Disembark in Bagan, the awe-inspiring archaeological sites. Visit the revered Ananda Temple. Later, head to Nyaung-U, home to the stunning golden Shwezigon Pagoda. BLD

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Day 11 BaganExplore the bustling Nyaung-U market. Then on a tour of Bagan, visit Gubyaukgyi Temple,a 13th-century ‘cave temple’ with an Indian-style spire, before you head to a lacquerware workshop and a local village. Later, be captivated as you enjoy a special sunset viewing at Pyathat Gyi or Dhamayazaka. Enhance Your Journey: At sunrise or sunset, perhaps board a hot air balloon and float over the pagodas of Bagan*. BLD Day 12 Bagan, YandaboToday tour Yandabo, the site of where the Treaty of First Anglo-Myanmar War was signed. It’s also famous for its terracotta pots, made from riverbank clay. BLD

Day 13 InwaArrive in Inwa, an ancient imperial capital. Like a Local – Enjoy a horsedrawn cart tour. BLD

Day 14 Sagaing, Mingun. In Sagaing, visit a silversmith’s workshop then explore Soon U Ponya Shin and Kaunghmudaw Pagodas. Later, cruise to Mingun and visit the 18th-century Mingun Pahtodawgyi. You’ll also see the Mingun Bel. Tonight, enjoy a cultural show on board. BLD

Day 15 MandalayLike a Local – Visit Mandalay’s Mahamuni Buddha Temple. Then explore local workshops. Later, tour Shwenandaw Monastery; visit Kuthodaw Pagoda and ascend Mandalay Hill. Like a Local – Stroll along U Bein Bridge. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BLD

Day 16 Disembark Ship, Depart MandalayDisembark ship after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight. B

Day 17 Arrive London

Shwezigon Pagoda

Mandalay

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Experience all the wonders of this 17 Day Majestic Burma tour, plus three nights at Inle Lake. Take in

the lake’s floating gardens and see the one-legged rowing technique of the locals, among other charming

highlights.

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ESSENTIAL VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Travelmarvel • RV La Marguerite 13 Nights • Jul ‘16 - Apr ‘17

Day 1 Depart London.Fly from London Heathrow to Vietnam.

Day 2 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City.Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam’s largest city, located on the banks of the Saigon River. On arrival at the airport here today, you’ll be met by a Travelmarvel representative and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers and Travelmarvel Tour Director during a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant – the perfect start to your Vietnam & Cambodia journey.Stay (Two Nights): Grand Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. D

Day 3 Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City.This morning take a step back in time and revisit the military history of the area. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the Vietnam War. Part of a larger network, the tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat. They also served as communication and supply routes, hospitals, weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. BL

Day 4 Ho Chi Minh City, Embark Cruise.Drive to My Tho Port and board your river ship for a relaxing journey aboard the luxurious RV La Marguerite. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board.Stay (Seven Nights): RV La Marguerite. LD

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YOUR ITINERARY

• Tour Angkor Thom

• Visit the Terrace of the Elephants & the Terrace of the Leper King

• Watch the sunset at Angkor Wat

• Visit a Grass Roots Orphanage

• Enjoy an Ox-Cart ride in Kampong Tralach

• Visit a monastery for a Buddhist blessing experience

• Visit the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh

• Join an excursion to the infamous Killing Fields and the Tuoi Sleng Genocide Museum

• Tour Tan Chau by Rickshaw

• Explore the famous Cu Chi Tunnels

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Day 5 Cai Be, Sa Dec.A local boat will take you to the river-land town of Cai Be today. Visit floating markets, then cruise to Sa Dec, where French writer Marguerite Duras met her Vietnamese-Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Tour Huynh Thuy Le’s old house. Later, visit a local brick factory and a Cao Dai Temple. BLD

Day 6 Tan Chau, Border Crossing.Transfer to a small boat for a journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau and step ashore for a rickshaw tour. Spend the rest of today on board your luxurious river ship. Perhaps take in a fruit-carving demonstration while you cross the border into Cambodia. Continue cruising overnight to Phnom Penh. BLD

YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES:

• Return scheduled flights from London

• Total 4 nights stays in luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City & Siem Reap

• 7 night Mekong River cruise aboard the premium RV La Marguerite

• International wine, local beer and spirits with lunch and dinner and soft drinks served through your river cruise

• Enjoy 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 9 dinners

• Complimentary daily bottled water

• Daily sightseeing

• Travelmarvel insider experiences

• The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director

• Airport transfers, port charges & tipping included

RV La Marguerite

Angkor Wat

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Day 11 Siem Reap, Angkor. Disembark your ship this morning. Later, visit ancient Angkor Thom and Bayon. Special Stay – Shinta Mani Resort. Stay (Two Nights): Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Resort. B

Day 12 Angkor, Siem Reap. Like a Local – in Siem Reap, you will meet local children who are supported by the organisation Opportunities of Development through Art (ODA). Enjoy a magnificent sunset over Angkor Wat before a Farewell Dinner. BD

Day 13 Depart Siem Reap. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. B

Day 14 Arrive UK.Arrive at London Heathrow

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Day 7 Phnom Penh. This morning embark on a moving excursion to the infamous Killing Fields, before visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, located on the site of the Khmer Rouge’s notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). Here, you’ll learn of the atrocities inflicted upon Cambodians during Pol Pot’s regime in the mid-to-late 1970s. Later this afternoon, take in Phnom Penh’s river promenade as your ship nears the capital. After lunch on board, disembark and enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular Royal Palace. Afterwards, head to the Silver Pagoda. BLD

Day 8 Phnom Penh, Koh Chen Village.Enjoy time at leisure this morning in Phnom Penh. Relax aboard your luxury ship or discover the city’s other attractions, including the famed Russian market. Later today, cruise to the remote Koh Chen, a small village specialising in silver and copperware. BLD

Day 9 Oudong, Kampong Tralach. After breakfast, disembark in Prek K’dam and travel by coach on a morning tour of Oudong, the former royal capital of Cambodia. Like a Local –visit the monastery for a Buddha blessing experience. Afterwards, continue to Kampong Tralach for a visit to Wat Kampong Tralach Pleu. Like a Local – enjoy an ox-cart ride. BLD

Day 10 Kampong Chhnang.Enjoy a boat excursion into the wetlands near Kampong Chhnang, and then tonight, enjoy a superb dinner. BLD

Vietnam and Cambodia’s stunning sights are on display in all their glory on this magical 19-Day itinerary. You’ll witness the wonder of Mother Nature at her best on Ha Long Bay, see the bustling cities of Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City, and visit small towns along the Mekong River. Every day offers a new opportunity, and you’ll also have plenty of freedom to choose your own activities and

personalise your adventure. Enquire for more information.

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IMPERIAL CHINAFORBIDDEN CITY • TERRACOTTA WARRIORS • PANDAS

Travelmarvel | Victoria Cruise Ship13 Nights | Mar - Oct ‘16

Day 1 Depart UKMake your way to London Heathrow for your flight to China. Day 2 Arrive BeijingBe met on arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception later this evening with your fellow travellersThree Nights: Beijing, Jianguo Hotel Day 3 Beijing, Forbidden CityYour sightseeing begins with a half-day tour of Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest city square. Continue to the World Heritage-listed Forbidden City, a well-preserved site of Chinese architecture that was home to 24 Chinese emperors between 1420 and 1924. Enjoy free time this afternoon and perhaps explore the famous Silk Market. Or Enhance Your Journey and head to the Summer Palace in theafternoon (own expense). A Taste of China – indulge in a Peking Duck banquet at a local restaurant this evening. BD

Day 4 Beijing, Great Wall of ChinaAfter breakfast, head to the Great Wall of China, which winds its way from the Yellow Sea into the Gobi Desert. Board a cable car and take in the views on the way to the Mutianyu section, one of the best-preserved parts of the wall. After, visit the Sacred Way of the Ming Dynasty Tombs, stop at a jade factory and see the Olympic Stadium. BL

Day 5 Beijing, Yichang, Embark CruiseLike a Local – this morning hop on a pedicab for a tour through the hutongs (narrow streets) of Old Beijing. Before visiting a local family. After, fly to Yichang and transfer to your river ship. BLDFour Night Cruise: Victoria Cruise Ship

Day 6 Three Gorges Dam, Xiling GorgeTake in the breathtaking scenery today as you cruise through the Three Gorges region, considered to be China’s most picturesque region. On arrival at the Three Gorges Dam, you’ll disembark for a guided tour, before continuing on cruising through the longest and deepest of the Three Gorges, Xiling Gorge. BLD

• Indulge your taste buds at an authentic Peking Duck banquet at a local restaurant in Beijing

• Enjoy a pedicab ride through the hutongs of Beijing, including a visit to a local family, gaining an invaluable insight into traditional Chinese culture

• Marvel at the spectacle of an enthralling Tang Dynasty show in Xi’an, then indulge in a delicious local dumpling banquet

• Explore the street food stalls within the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an

• Partake in a traditional ceremony in the magical Yu Yuan Garden in Shanghai

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

YOUR ITINERARY

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YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES:

• Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow

• Services of a dedicated Travelmarvel Tour Director

• Four-night Yangtze River cruise

• Premium accommodation in Beijing, Xi’an, Wuzhen and Shanghai

• 28 meals – 12 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D)

• Complimentary drinks served at your discretion and local wine and beer served with dinner on board

• All sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary

• Airport & overseas transfers

• All gratuities, port charges and porterage

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Day 7 Daning River, Wu Gorge, Qutang GorgeToday’s excursion is to the crystal-clear waters of the Daning River, home to the smaller but equally stunning Three Lesser Gorges. Afterwards, continue on to Wu Gorge, noted for its quiet beauty, sheer peaks and towering cliff faces. After lunch, pass between two mountains on the way into Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and most dramatic of the Three Gorges. BLD

Day 8 Shibaozhailight your ship for a fascinating tour of Shibaozhai, a wooden temple standing 56 metres high. Built on a steep and rocky knoll, this pyramidlikestructure’s beautiful red adornments providea striking contrast to the green surrounds. BLD

Day 9 Chongqing, Disembark Ship, Xi’anDisembark your ship this morning in Chongqing, a strategic port established in the 11th century that played a key role in World War II due to its mountainous landscape. Head to the Chongqing Zoo, where more than 200 varieties of wild and rare animals are on display, including the famous Giant Pandas. This beautiful creature is fast replacing the dragon as China’s emblem and has been kept in zoos since the early Han Dynasty – over 2,000 years ago. Later, transfer to the airport and fly to Xi’an. A Taste of China – marvel at a Tang Dynasty performance of song and dance whilst enjoying a dumpling banquet. BDTwo Nights: Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel

Day 10 Xi’anOn the way to the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, visit a clay factory where Terracotta soldiers are still made today. At the museum, visit the three excavation pits where the sculptures were buried over time and marvel at the Bronze Chariot. Like a Local – this evening, step out for a visit to the Muslim Quarter. Explore the numerous food stalls filled with exotic treats, peruse through the souvenir markets and visit the Great Mosque. BL

Day 11 Xi’an, Shanghai, WuzhenEnjoy the morning at leisure before flying to Shanghai. From here, travel to the ancient water town of Wuzhen and see where Marco Polo roamed, as you discover the beautiful canals and charming cobblestone streets. Enjoy the evening at leisure. BLSpecial Stay – relax at the Tong’an Guesthouse, located in a traditional setting Day 12 Wuzhen, ShanghaiEnjoy a cruise along the canals of Wuzhen. Peaceful and historic, these beautiful waterways offer a glimpse into ancient times gone by. Return toShanghai and later, enjoy dinner at your leisure. BLTwo Nights: Shanghai, The Ocean Hotel

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Great Wall of China Day 13 ShanghaiLike a Local – discover why China was ‘built on tea’, as you partake in a traditional tea ceremony at a pagoda within the majestic Yu Yuan Gardens. Enjoy the peaceful surrounds and learn about the ceremony’s significance and traditional range of teas with their cultural significance. Afterwards, continue to explore the lavish gardens, including its impressive Jade Rock boulder, then take a tour of Shanghai’s Old City. For your final afternoon, embark on a cruise along the Huangpu River*. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at Ding Tai Fung, famed for its local steam dumplings. BLD Day 14 Depart Shanghai, Arrive UKYou’ll have time to explore Shanghai at leisure before being transferred to the airport for your flight home and arrive back in London. B

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Terms & conditions: Please note itinerary may operate in reverse and may vary slightly check at time of booking. Flights are based from London & regional airports however supplements may apply and all fares are per person in £sterling based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of cabin, on the lowest departure date advertised. Please note prices are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to change and availability without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the fares advertised are correct, however customers are advised to call www.cruise.co.uk before booking. Please note the specific river cruise lines terms and conditions also apply which can be found on their websites. Deposits paid are non-refundable. Holiday insurance is required. Companion flies free over is valid until 31/10/15 and visas may be required. All prices are correct at the time of publication. We hold the right to withdraw any offers without prior notice. Visas are not included in the price. Fast Track Security Pass is only valid at the following airports: Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh.Free Airport Lounge Pass including food, soft drinks & alcoholic drinks is valid at all UK airports. *Hot air balloon excursion over Bagan & Huangpu River incur a supplement. Full terms & conditions can be found on pages 162-163 of the APT Luxury River Cruising 2016 2nd Edition Brochure.E&OE.

You Are Inv i ted To Discover…

This exclusive invitation includes an interactive presentation at a choice of 2 leading hotels and a Q&A with the Cruise.co River

Cruise Specialists and APT River Cruise Experts at one of the following venues:

Thursday 26th November – The Mere Court Hotel, Warrington Road, Knutsford WA16 0RW – Cheshire

10.00am - 12.30pm

Friday 27th November – The Winchester Royal Hotel, St Peter Street, Winchester, SO23 8BS – Winchester

10.00am - 12.30pm

R S V P by Friday 13th November 2015

To book your place at one of our exclusive events, please email [email protected] or call Mindy Birad on 0800 408 8392 with the names of you and your friends that wish to attend along with your address, email,

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