Hong Kong & Classical China 10 Days

Upon arrival, private transfer to the hotel for check-in

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy free time at leisure until the afternoon, when you will be picked up from hotel to embark on a guilded tour to exploring the history and development of Hong Kong. Learn about its evolution from a small fishing village to a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. After meeting your guide, begin your adventure with a ride on the Peak Tram (priority boarding - skip the queue!) 

Listen to the history of the Peak and visit the Lion's Point View Pavilion with your guide. Continue to the Old Town Central and enjoy a guided walking tour to explore the Central Escalator, Tai Kwun, Hollywood Road, Lascar Row, and Man Mo Temple. 

Enjoy a 45-minute Water-taxi ride along the Victoria Harbour. 

Conclude your tour on a high note by enjoying a dim sum tasting at the Michelin-awarded Tim Ho Wan restaurant. 

After breakfast, you will be picked up from hotel and travel to Macau, where you will complete immigration and customs procedures.

Macau was the first European settlement in the Far East and is home to numerous top attractions and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover the best of it on this one-day tour. Explore the striking Ruins of St. Paul’s Church and stroll through the pedestrian-friendly Senado Square. Visit the historic A-Ma Temple, one of Macau’s oldest temples. Enjoy stunning views of the city from the Macau Tower, and admire the impressive bronze Statue of Kum Iam. End your day with a visit to one of its world-famous casinos at the Venetian Macau.

After the tour, return to Hong Kong by high-speed ferry. Meet your tour guide upon arrival and transfer back to your designated hotel by coach.

Enjoy a full day of leisure on your own.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy free time until check-out, followed by private transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Shanghai.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. We arrive in Shanghai, a cosmopolitan city of over 15 million residents, home to China’s largest commercial port and its most international metropolis.

Our tour of Shanghai will take us through its most iconic sights. We´ll begin in Pudong, Shanghai’s modern financial district, located across the Huangpu River. This area is home to towering skyscrapers, including the iconic Pearl Tower.

We’ll then take a scenic ferry ride across the Shanghai River, offering spectacular views of both the historic and contemporary sides of the city.

Next, we’ll stroll through the Old City and visit the serene Yuyuan Garden, a beautifully preserved private garden built during the Ming Dynasty. Here, we’ll also experience a traditional tea ceremony, an integral part of China’s rich cultural heritage.

Our tour will continue through Xintiandi, one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods, known for its stylish boutiques, cafés, and vibrant atmosphere.

Lunch will be included.

In the afternoon, we’ll explore Tianzifang, a former residential district now famous for its maze-like alleys, charming craft shops, and contemporary art galleries.

We’ll conclude our day with a walk along The Bund, where grand colonial-era buildings reflect the influence of European trade in Shanghai.

Free afternoon. If you wish, you can enjoy a boat trip to see Shanghai at night, it will be an unforgettable experience.

Transfer to the train station to board a high-speed train (scheduled departure at 07:17 a.m.). In just over five hours, we’ll travel 1,000 km through picturesque landscapes, passing through beautiful stretches of countryside before arriving in Luoyang.

Lunch will be included.

Our visit will begin at the awe-inspiring Longmen Buddhist Caves, an extraordinary complex stretching over a kilometer along the rocky cliffs of the river. Here, more than 100,000 Buddha statues and carvings have been sculpted into the stone, creating one of China’s most remarkable archaeological sites. To fully appreciate the grandeur of this site, we’ll also enjoy a scenic boat ride along the river.

Afterward, we’ll transfer to the ancient city of Luoyang, where we’ll pass through its imposing walls and immerse ourselves in the lively atmosphere of its illuminated streets, filled with traditional charm and vibrant local activity.

In the early morning, on the outskirts of Luoyang, we’ll visit the White Horse Buddhist Monastery, a vast and historic center of Buddhist learning that welcomes scholars and practitioners from around the world.

We’ll then continue our journey to Sanmenxia, a city rich in history. Here, we’ll admire the mighty Yellow River and visit the Baolun Temple, known for its striking tall pagoda. We’ll also explore the renowned Guo Museum, considered one of the finest in China, where we’ll see the ancient funeral carriages of the former State of Guo, offering a fascinating glimpse into the region’s past.

Lunch will be included.

Our journey eastward will take us past the sacred Mount Hua, one of China’s holiest mountains, known for its dramatic peaks and spiritual significance.

By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Xian, where our day will come to an end.

We have arrived in Xian, the fascinating city where the ancient Silk Road began.

In the morning, we’ll visit the legendary Terracotta Army, an astonishing archaeological site where thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, hidden underground for centuries, stand guard over the tomb of China’s first emperor.

Afterward, we’ll return to Xian to visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist structure that has stood for over a thousand years.

Next, we’ll explore the city’s historic walled center, passing through the vibrant Muslim Quarter, where we’ll visit the Great Mosque. This unique site reflects the rich blend of cultures and religions that have shaped China over the centuries.

Our tour also includes entrance to the Drum Tower, where we’ll enjoy a short performance of traditional Chinese music played on ancient instruments.

Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore at your own pace.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.