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If you’ve ever wanted to discover some of China’s amazing history
firsthand, along with a bit of its up-to-the-minute present, this trip is
perfect. Start in Beijing with a visit to the Forbidden City and one of the
best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Fly to Xi’an, home to the
famous terra-cotta army. Then it’s on to Chongqing to board the
Viking
Emerald
and begin a scenic cruise along the Yangtze River that includes
the picturesque Three Gorges territory. In Shanghai,
walk the tranquil Bund, relishing the view of the
futuristic city skyline, and enjoy a performance by
the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe.
12-Night China From $3,442
DATES:
August 3, 23, 2016
SHIP:
Viking River Cruises’
Viking Emerald
ITINERARY:
Beijing (embark; three nights), Xi’an (two
nights), Chongqing, Shibaozhai Temple, Three Gorges
(two nights), Jingzhou, and Shanghai (disembark; two
nights), China
THREE GORGES
Keep It Classy
ITINERARY
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
Seattle, Washington; Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay
National Park (cruising), and Ketchikan, Alaska;
Victoria, British Columbia; Seattle
Montreal (embark), Saint Lawrence River (cruising),
and Québec City, Québec; Gulf of Saint Lawrence
(cruising); Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island;
Sydney and Halifax, Nova Scotia; Bar Harbor, Maine;
Boston, Massachusetts (disembark)
Buenos Aires, Argentina (overnight; embark);
Montevideo and Punta del Este, Uruguay; Rio Grande,
Porto Belo, São Paulo, Parati, Ilha Grande, Búzios, and
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (overnight; disembark)
Watch icebergs calve from majestic Margerie
Glacier, and spot sea otters and black bears
while drifting through Glacier Bay National
Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Stroll along Québec City’s Petit Champlain,
stopping to peruse a boutique and snack at a
cafe before touring Upper Town in a horse-
drawn carriage.
Mix the arts into your vacation at Punta del
Este, where you can study masterworks at
the Ralli Museum— including some by Dalí
and Miró — and still hit the beach.
7-Night Alaska From
$999
July 16, 23, 30, 2016
Crown Princess
Taxes, fees, and port expenses
of $219 per person are additional.
7-Night Canada and New England
From
$1,399
September 10, 2016
ms Veendam
12-Night South America From
$4,499
November 7, 2016
Insignia
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