Depart London Heathrow on scheduled Air China overnight flight to Shanghai via Beijing.

Transfer to the 4 star Jianguo Hotel or Anting Villa Hotel for a two night stay. The rest of the day at leisure. (D)

Full day visit to Zhujiajiao water village and Yu Garden – a classical Chinese garden. Time to explore before passing through the old town and taking a walk along the waterfront. Free time for shopping at the longest shopping street in China – Nanjing Road. (B,L)

Morning free. Embark the 5 star Victoria Prince for an eight night cruise on a full board basis (B,D)

Full day tour of Nanjing including Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple. (B,L,D)

Full day excursion to Huangshan (the Yellow Mountains) – one of China’s most famous mountain ranges. (B,L,D)

Evening excursion to Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province. Visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. (B,L,D)

Sailing the Yangtze River. (B,L,D)

Sail through Gezhou Dam near Yichang with afternoon visit to the impressive Three Gorges Dam site – one of the worlds most incredible feats of engineering. Sail through Xiling Gorge – the deepest of all three gorges. (B,L,D)

Continue through the gorges - nature’s most extraordinary sculptures. Wu Gorge is known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains while Qutang Gorge is the shortest and most dramatic. Take an excursion along the Daning River Lesser Three Gorges. (B,L,D)

Shore excursion to Fengdu, the ‘Ghost City’ known for its gardens, temples and statues of ghosts and devils. (B,L,D)

Arrive Chongquing for tour of the old town and the zoo to see their famous resident – the giant panda. Afternoon flight to Beijing and the 4 star Tian'tan Hotel for a three night stay. Rest of the day free. (B,L,D)

Full day excursion to explore the incredible Forbidden City, with its grand palaces, courtyards and gardens and a tour of Tiananmen Square. Visit the beautiful Summer Palace where one can discover gardens, palaces, pavilions, temples and halls in a tranquil, landscaped area. (B,L)

Included morning guided visit to the awesome Mutiannyun section of the Great Wall including a one way cable car ride to the summit. Enjoy the stunning views. Afternoon free. Farewell Peking Duck dinner at the end of our journey of discovery. (B,L,D)

Transfer to Beijing Airport for scheduled flight to London Heathrow arriving later the same day. (B) Alternatively extend your stay - please call for details.