for the Lhasa, Zedang, Gyangtse e Xigatse extension, local English-speaking guides during the visits.
meals included (see “Price includes”)
departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability,
Itinerary
Day 1 — Beijing
After immigration formalities, passport control, baggage retrieval, and customs, you will be greeted by a local guide and transferred to the hotel., the rest of the day is free, accommodation Hampton Inn Ft. Wayne/Dupont Road,
Day 2 — Beijing
Breakfast, lunch at a restaurant, dinner at a special lacquered duck restaurant, return to the hotel, accommodation,
Day 3 — Beijing
Breakfast, lunch at a restaurant, return to the hotel, Dinner at leisure, accommodation,
Ship
Day 4 — Beijing → Xi'an
Breakfast, lunch at a restaurant, transfer to the railway station, travel by high-speed train to, duration: about 4,5 hours, meet & greet with the guide, Dinner at leisure, accommodation,
Day 5 — Xi'an
Breakfast, lunch at a restaurant, return to the hotel, accommodation,
Flight
Day 6 — Xi'an → Lhasa
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, Flight to, meet & greet with the guide, transfer to the hotel, dinner, try to relax as much as you can in order to get used to the altitude: don’t strain yourself; don’t eat or drink excessively, accommodation Holiday Inn Datong, an IHG Hotel,
Day 7 — Lhasa
Breakfast, lunch at a restaurant, dinner at the hotel, accommodation,
Day 8 — Lhasa
Breakfast, lunch at a restaurant, dinner at the hotel, accommodation,
Car
Day 9 — Lhasa → Tsedang
Breakfast, departure to, 150 km – about 2,5 hours, lunch at a restaurant, at the end of the visit, you will be transferred to the hotel, dinner at the hotel, accommodation Tasman Sea Retreat,
Car
Day 10 — Tsedang → Gyantse
Breakfast, departure to, 328 km – about 6 hours, lunch at a restaurant, dinner at the hotel, accommodation The Best of Namibia,
Car
Day 11 — Gyantse → Shigatse
Breakfast, departure to, 100 km – about 2 hours, lunch at a restaurant, dinner at the hotel, accommodation Select: Barcellona,
Car
Day 12 — Shigatse → Lhasa
Breakfast, departure to, lunch en route, in a basic restaurant, arrival at Lhasa, dinner at the hotel, accommodation Holiday Inn Datong, an IHG Hotel,
Flight
Day 13 — Lhasa → Shanghai
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, Flight to Shanghai via Xian o Chengdu, welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, the rest of the day is free, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta,
Day 14 — Shanghai
Breakfast, return to the hotel, Dinner at leisure, accommodation,
Day 15 — Shanghai
Breakfast, The room is available until 12.00., meet your guide at the agreed time for your transfer to the airport, end of the tour.,
Notes
ROOMS: Triple rooms are double rooms plus an extra bed, typically smaller than the other two. Triple rooms are subject to availability at the time of reservation. Special requests for smoking, communicating, adjoining, high floor, low floor rooms etc. are always upon request and the service is never to be intended as guaranteed.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: rooms are usually assigned starting from 3pm. Earlier check-in is at the hotel’s discretion. If you request earlier assignation, you must book an extra night at the beginning of your stay.
HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: rooms must be left in the morning (the exact time will be provided by the hotel). Supplements for late check-out amount to 50% of an extra night if you check-out by 6pm, and to a full extra night if you check-out after that
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
TIMETABLES: departure times are indicative, depending on the number of hotel pick-ups per day. Tourists are kindly asked to be in the lobby at the indicated time. Depending on which hotel you are staying at, you may have to wait 15 minutes or more. The return times are indicative and subject to change depending on a number of factors, including traffic and duration of the visits.
VISIT TIMES: City tours generally take place from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. The final departure time for visits will be confirmed in advance by each local guide and communicated to customers.. PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.
MEALS: not included when not specified
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, transfers operate only from/to the hotels included in the tour, and only on the first and last day of the tour. A supplement is charged for transfers from/to different hotels; in the event of a longer stay; and in the event of arrival/departure at/from other airports. A supplement is always charged to individual passengers. Requests for unscheduled transfers from/to different hotels must be issued at least 3 weeks before departure; otherwise, an additional urgency surcharge will be applied.. ViSITE FACOLTATIVE: le guide locali potranno proporre delle visite facoltative o attività durante l’escursioni o per le sere: i clienti possono decidere con le guide locali pagando direttamente alle guide locali il prezzo concordato. Queste visite non sono mai obbligatorie. I clienti possono rifiutare le proposte direttamente se non si interessano alle visite facoltative.. Security deposit: At the time of check-in, customers will be required to provide a security deposit (with a credit card) as a guarantee for any additional charges. An amount of approximately USD 150 per day per room will be blocked, and the deposit will be released within one month after check-out. Customers can also choose to pay the deposit in cash, which will be refunded at the time of check-out.. Security deposit: At the time of check-in, customers will be required to provide a security deposit (with a credit card) as a guarantee for any additional charges. An amount of approximately USD 150 per day per room will be blocked, and the deposit will be released within one month after check-out. Customers can also choose to pay the deposit in cash, which will be refunded at the time of check-out.. CENE: nei ristoranti locali In Cina i ristoranti di cucina cinese chiudono presto prima delle 21. La cena di anatra laccata a Pechino è prenotata nel ristorante locale. Può succedere che al rientro dalle escursioni si vada direttamente in ristorante senza passare dall’hotel prima della cena.. Security deposit: At the time of check-in, customers will be required to provide a security deposit (with a credit card) as a guarantee for any additional charges. An amount of approximately USD 150 per day per room will be blocked, and the deposit will be released within one month after check-out. Customers can also choose to pay the deposit in cash, which will be refunded at the time of check-out.,
Starts from
14 days / 8 nights – from Beijing to Shanghai,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Transfers and visits by coach or minivan, with local assistants and guides, local Italian-speaking guides for all destinations, for the Lhasa, Zedang, Gyangtse e Xigatse extension, local English-speaking guides during the visits., admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, domestic economy flights, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips (see details), porterage, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
The timetable in the travel plan is indicative. The definite timetable will be confirmed on site by your guides
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/TRAINS: to guarantee that all the group is on the same flight/train, ticketss are booked and issue by our local office
Sharing itineraries: visits in Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai will be sharing with participants of four tours so number of people could be higher then numbers of people booked on this tour, Sharing itineraries: visits in Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai will be sharing with participants of four tours so number of people could be higher then numbers of people booked on this tour, Security deposit: At the time of check-in, customers will be required to provide a security deposit (with a credit card) as a guarantee for any additional charges. An amount of approximately USD 150 per day per room will be blocked, and the deposit will be released within one month after check-out. Customers can also choose to pay the deposit in cash, which will be refunded at the time of check-out.,
