ITINERARY

Tour Highlights:

• Tokyo 2 nights: Excursion to Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour included Pre Cruise tour.
• 8 days Cruise. Discover the beauty of Japan and Unique Experiences.
• Yokohama: Port of embarkation, the port has grown from a sleepy fishing village to the gateway for all the rich experiences the city.
• Aomori: The first port of call, Aomori. Beautiful places to find peace in the northernmost prefectural capital city of Honshu.
• Busan: With ten World Heritage Sites and a climate that creates beautiful colors in the spring and autumn, the country has many similarities with its neighbor, Japan. This is a great value option for those who want to experience something a little different.
• Fukuoka: The third port of call, Fukuoka. Warmth and friendliness make it a great gateway to Kyushu, and warm weather and contemporary attractions – art, architecture, shopping, and cuisine – make it a good base for regional excursions.
• Kyoto 3 nights: Morning tour in Kyoto, Must see destination of the ancient capital of Japan. Visit Kinkaku Temple, Kiyomizu Temple.
• Visit Peace memorial museum in Hiroshima Hiroshima and world heritage Miyajima Itsukushima shrine included. Become friends with Deer.
• Variety menus of 5 breakfasts, 1 Lunch is included. (except on board) 

DAY 1 - DEPART FROM LONDON

Depart from London.

DAY 2 - TOKYO

Arrival in Tokyo, Transfer to hotel by Airport Limousine bus with an English speaking tour assistant.
Dinner not included.
OvernightShinagawa Prince Hotel Main Tower *4 or similar.

DAY 3 - TOKYO – MT. FUJI & HAKONE - TOKYO (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy the Full day excursion to Mt. Fuji & Hakone with an English speaking guide, return by bullet train. It includes a trip up to Mt, Fuji 5th station at an elevation of 2300 meters, a cruise on pristine Lake Ashi, and ride on the Komagatake Ropeway which boasts the great view of the surrounding Hakone National park. Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner not included.
OvernightShinagawa Prince Hotel Main Tower *4 or similar.

DAY 4 - TOKYO - YOKOHAMA (B/-/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Free time until departure. Lunch not included.
Depart to DAIKOKU FUTO Pier in Yokohama with an English Speaking tour Guide.
13:00 Check in for MSC SPLENDIDA, 18:00 Depart to AOMORI.
Dinner included on Board.
OvernightOn board cruise.

DAY 5 - AT SEA (B/L/D)

Enjoy great entertainment and Leisure on board such as Daytime Activities, theatre, and show. All meals included while on Board.

DAY 6 - PORT OF CALL AOMORI (B/L/D)

Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefectural capital city on Honshu, Japan's main island. This port town used to be the main departure point to Hokkaido via ferry; and, although it remains the main port for car ferries, the opening of the Seikan Undersea Railway Tunnel and the advent of cheap flights have reduced ridership and many Travelers now bypass the city altogether. Today Aomori is best known for its spectacular Nebuta Matsuri summer festival and Hirosaki Park is one of Japan’s best cherry blossom spot with its abundance of over 2500 trees! All meals included while on Board.
Overnight Onboard cruise.

• Optional tour: Hirosaki Castle (Min / 10 pax ) £142 Per Person
English Speaking Guide:
Hirosaki Castle was built in 1611. A three-story castle tower, fortified moats, castle gates and some corner turrets (Yagura) service or were reconstructed. The castle is located Hirosaki Park a spacious public park of about 0.6 square kilometers. Cherry blossom tunnels, petal filled moats, numerous pleasant picnic areas, rental rowing boats, many varieties of cherry trees and illuminations in the evenings, it feels like multiple great cherry blossom spots combined into a single one. Meals are not included.

DAY 7 - AT SEA (B/L/D)

Enjoy great entertainment and Leisure on board such as Daytime Activities, theatre, and show. All meals included while on Board.

DAY 8 - PORT OF CALL, BUSAN (B/L/D)

Bursting with mountains and beaches and seafood South Korea’s second largest city is a rollicking port town with tonners to offer. From casual tent bars and chic designer cafes to fish markets teeming with every species imaginable, Busan has something for all tastes. All meals included while on Board.
Overnight on board cruise.

DAY 9 - PORT OF CALL, FUKUOKA (B/L/D)

The largest city in Kyushu and still growing. It's made up of two former towns, the Fukuoka castle town on the west bank of the Nakagawa and Hakata on the east. The two towns merged in 1889 as Fukuoka, though the name Hakata is still widely in use (for instance, it's Fukuoka Airport but Hakata Station). Hakata traces its trading history back some 2000 years, which continues today with visitors from Seoul and Shanghai. Among Japanese, the city is famed for its local baseball team and hearty Hakata ramen.
All meals included while on Board.
Overnight Onboard cruise.

Optional tour: Hakata Dontaku Festival (Min / 10 pax) £85 Per Person
• English speaking guide:
Merchants of Hakata developed a festival called Dontaku from a traditional celebration ritual called Hakata Matsubayashi, the origin of which dates back 830 years. The word "Dontaku" comes from the Dutch word Zontag meaning holiday or Sunday. The festival was first referred to as ‘Dontaku’ in the Meiji period (late 19th century) when the once-prohibited ‘matsubayashi’ was revived. Let's dance in squares together!
Lunch is not included in this optional tour.

DAY 10 - AT SEA (B/L/D)

Enjoy great entertainment and Leisure on board such as Daytime Activities, theatre, and show. All meals included while on Board.

DAY 11 - KOBE – KYOTO (B/-/-)

Breakfast on board. Cruise arrive at KOBE port. Transfer to the hotel with an English speaking assistant. Relax at the hotel or enjoy the city of Kyoto as free time. Not Lunch and Dinner included. OvernightKyoto Tower Hotel *4 or similar.

DAY 12 - KYOTO (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy Kyoto morning tour as an English speaking tour guide takes to some Kyoto’s most famous sites and discover why this ancient political capital of Japan is now its history and sightseeing capital! Lunch and Dinner are not included.
Overnight Kyoto Tower Hotel *4 or similar.

DAY 13 - TOKYO – HIROSHIMA - KYOTO (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy Full day excursion with an English speaking tour guide to Genbaku Dome, Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima & Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima. Although internationally famous for the horrific split second on August 6, 1945, when it became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack, Hiroshima is now a modern, cosmopolitan city with excellent cuisine and a bustling nightlife. Not included Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight Kyoto Tower Hotel *4 or similar.

DAY 14 - KYOTO – AIRPORT (B/-/-)

Breakfast in the hotel. You will be transferred by Airport Limousine bus. No assistant services.

TOUR PRICE: 25th April 2018

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

✔International Flights
✔Accommodation in hotels of category 4* with breakfast included. Breakfast at the hotel, 1 lunches at local Restaurant included (drinks not included)
✔Transfers from/to the airports with public or private vehicles, according to the number of participants, with an assistant
✔Experienced guides English as scheduled
✔Shinkansen: Kyoto to Hiroshima/ Return
✔Local Tax included as per program

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

✗Personal use expenses such as telephone, Laundry, and Tips
✗Drinks at meals
✗Extras and anything not specifically mentioned in "The price includes".