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CLASSIC CHINA & THE YANGTZE
March 27-April 9, 2018
This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,
six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.
An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni & Friends of Cornell University
14 days from $3,984 total price from Los Angeles, San Francisco($3,495 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $489 airline taxes and fees)
Cover Photo: China’s Great Wall winds across varied landscape for more than 5,500 miles.
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Beijing, China
Day 2: Arrive Beijing We arrive in the Chinese capital and transfer to our hotel. After time to relax we meet our tour director for a walking tour of the area surrounding our hotel. Dinner is on our own.
Day 3: Beijing After this morning’s briefing with our tour director, we begin our discovery of this 2,000-year-old city at vast – and infamous – Tianan-men Square, and the Forbidden City, seat of imperial power during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1911). Tonight we enjoy a traditional Peking Duck dinner at a local restaurant. B,D
Day 4: Beijing/Great Wall Our day begins with a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s ancient back roads and alleys (hutongs). Here we visit the home of a local family for a rare glimpse of the traditional communal lifestyle that is fast disappearing. Then we make a brief photo stop at Olympic Park, site of the 2008 Olym-pic Games. This afternoon we encounter the Great Wall, the incredible collection of ancient defense installations (and UNESCO World Heritage site) that stretches more than 5,500 miles and where we visit the Mu Tian Yu section by cable car. B,L,D
Day 5: Beijing This morning we tour the splendid Temple of Heaven complex where China’s emperors once worshipped. Later this afternoon we tour the Summer Palace, the former royal retreat with beauti-ful gardens and temples that is now a park attracting both visitors and locals. B,L
Day 6: Beijing/Xian This morning we fly to Xian. Once among the world’s greatest cities, Xian devolved into a provincial backwater until the accidental discov-ery of the Terra Cotta Warriors in 1974 – considered among the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. This afternoon, we tour Xian’s impressive nine-mile city wall and moat. Tonight, we enjoy a spe-cial dinner of traditional Chinese dumplings. B,L,D
Day 7: Xian Our day begins at Small Wild Goose Pagoda (c. 652 ce), among China’s most acclaimed
ClassiC China & The YangTze14 days from $3,984 total price from Los Angeles, San Francisco($3,495 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $489 airline taxes and fees)
C omprehensive in scope yet briefer in duration than many China tours, this relaxed, well-paced journey combines monumental Beijing, a cruise on the fabled
Yangtze, fascinating Xian, and cosmopolitan Shanghai. Traveling in your small group, you’ll have the good fortune to meet local people and to experience a host of China’s highlights, both ancient and of the moment.
Avg. High (°F) Mar AprBeijing 52 70Shanghai 55 66Chongqing 65 73
CHINAXian
ShanghaiChongqing Yichang
Beijing
YellowSea
East China Sea
DestinationAirRiver CruiseExtension (air)Entry/Departure
Map Legend
Hong Kong
Small Group Tour Highlights
Beijing touring, including Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall • Beijing hutong tour and home visit • Traditional Peking Duck dinner • Xian’s Terra Cotta Warriors • Three-night Yangtze River cruise including Three Gorges and Small Gorges • Cruise aboard Premier Ship of Victoria Cruises • Included shore excursions • Visit to site of new Three Gorges Dam • Shanghai sightseeing: acclaimed Shang-hai Museum, the Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens
Day City Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Beijing
2-5 Beijing Sofitel Wanda Deluxe Beijing
6-7 Xian Wyndham Grand Deluxe Xian South
8-10 Yangtze Victoria Cruises Sup. First Cruise Class
11-13 Shanghai Hilton Shanghai Deluxe
14 Depart Shanghai for U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.
Tour membership limited to 24 alumni and friends
Buddhist temples. After lunch we visit the museum housing the renowned Terra Cotta Warriors, the more than 7,000 life-sized soldiers created to guard China’s first emperor in the afterlife. We see these astounding pieces, each with an individually sculpted face, standing in military formation in three separate vaults. The entire complex is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. B,L,D
Day 8: Xian/Chongqing/Board Ship This morn- ing we fly to Chongqing, where we visit the zoo housing the beloved pandas. Following dinner at a local restaurant, we board our Victoria Cruises ship and set sail this evening. B,L,D
Day 9: Yangtze Cruising – Shibaozhai or Fengdu Prized for its haunting natural beauty, the Yangtze is one of the world’s busiest and longest (3,600 miles) rivers. As we cruise along the storied riverway, this afternoon we visit either the Red Pagoda in Shibaozhai or the “ghost city” of Fengdu, with its complex of shrines, temples, and monasteries. B,L,D
Day 10: Yangtze Cruising – Qutang Gorge/Wu Gorge/Small Gorges/Xiling Gorge It’s a day of beautiful scenery as we first pass through narrow Qutang Gorge, smallest of the Yangtze gorges, followed by tranquil Wu Gorge. Then we board a small sampan for a cruise through the stunning Small Gorges. Flanked by sheer cliffs and steep mountains, the Small Gorges recall scenes from ancient Chinese scroll paintings. Back on board our Victoria Cruises ship, late this af-ternoon we enter 42-mile Xiling Gorge, with its swift rapids and churning whirlpools. Tonight we enter the locks of the immense Three Gorges Dam. B,L,D
Day 11: Yangtze Cruising – Three Gorges Dam/Shanghai We tour the site of the immense Three
Tour the historic Forbidden City complex on Day 3.
Gorges Dam Project this morning then continue cruising to Yichang. Here we disembark and fly to Shanghai, the “Paris of the East.” Dinner tonight is on our own in this cosmopolitan city. B,L
Day 12: Shanghai Our day begins with a walking tour of the Xin Tian Di shopping and entertainment area of reconstituted traditional homes. We continue on to beloved 16th-century Yu Yuan Gardens, whose plantings, courtyards, and pavilions create the illusion of mountains, caverns, and lakes. After lunch together we tour the acclaimed Shanghai Museum of ancient Chinese art and artifacts. Tonight we dine on our own then attend an acrobatics show. B,L
Your Tour Price Includes
• Air transportation Shanghai/Hong Kong, inclusive of airline taxes and fees
• 3 nights’ accommodations at Cordis, Hong Kong at Langham Place (Deluxe)
• 3 meals: 3 breakfasts• Transfers to/from airport
April 9-12, 2018
Hong Kong – on Your own
4 days/3 nights for $995 total priceSingle Supplement: $395
Explore this dazzling Chinese city on your own: great shopping, a mouth watering
diversity of cuisine, and a vibrant city scene.
Post-Tour Extension
Day 13: Shanghai This morning we visit the Bund, the mile-long riverside embankment where foreign investors – and their buildings – once held sway over Shanghai. Still one of the city’s most popular attrac-tions, the Bund draws visitors and locals alike. Then the remainder of the day is at leisure; your tour director will help you find your way from here, perhaps to the bustling Nanjing Road shopping district … to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower for a bird’s-eye view of this dynamic city … or to a scenic boat ride along the Huangpu River that bisects Shanghai. Tonight we toast our China adventure at a farewell dinner. B,D
Day 14: Depart for U.S. We depart Shanghai for our return flights to the U.S. B
We view Xian’s amazing Terra Cotta Warriors on Day 7.
Tour Departs: March 27, 2018Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Los Angeles, San Francisco $3,984
Portland (OR), Seattle $4,184
Boston, Chicago, New York, $4,284
Phoenix, Washington, DC
Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, $4,384 Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
Land Only (transfers not included) $3,295
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in an outside cabin and in- clude airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $489, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $995. All tour prices above (ex- cluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Pacific flight: $3,695 per person in addition to the above costs (upgrade is subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).
Due to Chinese visa restrictions, no registrations can be accepted within 45 days of the tour departure.
Please note: This trip involves full days of sight-seeing and significant amounts of walking on stairs and uneven surfaces. You should be in good physical con dition to enjoy the tour to the fullest.
For information about logistics or registration, please call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at
888-370-6765Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all
flights within itinerary• 12 nights’ accommodations: 3 nights aboard
Superior First Class ship of Victoria Cruises; 9 nights in Deluxe hotels
• 29 meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all
entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your
trip, including shore excursions• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,
airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
“There is no path to happiness. Happiness is
the path.”– Gautama Buddha
Victoria Cruises Premier Ships
All Cabins: Private balcony; satellite TV with HBO
Launched/Rebuilt: 2004-2011
Registry: Chinese
Crew: 121–189
Air Conditioning: Yes
Decks: 5 or 6
Passenger Capacity: 218–378
Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends,
Whether you are planning a trip of a lifetime, a return to a favorite locale, or simply looking for your next travel adventure, the Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program is a great place to start your journey.
We partner with award-winning travel companies to offer trips with well-crafted itineraries, topnotch hotels and ships, and expert tour directors. Having had the chance to talk with many of our travelers over the past twenty-five years (and accompany a couple of trips myself), I know from first-hand experience how exhilarating and rewarding these tours can be. Many Cornellians feel the same way.
Whether you are traveling on your own or with family, friends, or classmates, you can expect great travel experiences in some of the world’s most stimulating locations. Add to the mix a large dose of adventurous and friendly Cornell spirit, and it is easy to see why CAA Travel Program offerings are so popular.
If you’ve travelled with us before, you are likely to be among the many alumni and friends who have returned for additional bookings, time and time again. If you are considering your first trip with us, we hope you will see one or more itineraries that pique your travel interests. We’ve got great places to go! Please join us!
Warmly,
James A. Mazza ’88 Associate Vice President, Alumni Affairs Cornell University
CORNELL UNIVERSITY RESERVATION FORM – CLASSIC CHINA & THE YANGTZE
Enclosed is my/our deposit of $______ ($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Classic China & the Yangtze departing March 27, 2018. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: Odysseys Un-limited, Inc., Attn: Special Interest Groups, One Newton Place, 275 Washington St., Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458. Or you may call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free 888-370-6765, or fax your reservation to 617-454-9199.
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of a
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plan
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of t
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Hea
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and
Med
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hat y
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goo
d he
alth
to p
artic
ipat
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this
tour
. The
re is
a s
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t am
ount
of w
alki
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nd y
ou m
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be
able
to
get
on a
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coac
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and
ship
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you
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n. W
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that
we
cann
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ffer i
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in s
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pani
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note
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ccom
mod
ate
whe
elch
airs
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rese
rve
the
right
to
rem
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anyo
ne w
hose
phy
sica
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men
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in o
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oper
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n of
the
tour
or d
etra
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from
the
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t or s
afet
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the
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seng
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at e
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limite
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val
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ntire
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dire
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be
at a
pric
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the
low
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rate
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rece
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your
pre
limin
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air s
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appr
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atel
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mon
ths
prio
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depa
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at a
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usua
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any
seat
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