Arrival. Welcome to China! Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon.

In the morning, our trip includes a visit round this impressive city. We will know the area of Pudong, located across the Huangpu River, is now the financial district, with its skyscrapers as the Pearl Tower. We include a ferry crossing of the Shanghai River which will give us great views of the two parts of the city. We will stroll the Old City and the Yuyuan Garden, a private garden that was built during the Ming Dynasty. We will enjoy a demonstration of the Tea ceremony,traditional drink that plays an important cultural role in China. We will pass by one of the most fashionable neighborhoods of the capital, Xintiandi. Lunch included. Then, visit Tianzifang, a former residential area known for its narrow, labyrinthine traditional streets with its small craft shops and art galleries. We finish the visit along the Bund with its old buildings that remind us of the influence of European trade.

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 station. We take the high-speed train (a train is expected to leave at 07.17 h), and in a little over five hours, through many sections of pretty countryside, we cover the 1,000 km to LUOYANG. Lunch included. We see the impressive Buddhist caves of LONGMEN over more than a kilometre of the rocky walls of the river, where they sculpted more than 100,000 images of Buddha. We will include a boat trip. After this, transfer to the ancient city, where we cross its impressive wall and can enjoy the great traditional activity and its lit up streets.

In the early hours, on the outskirts of Luoyang, we visit the WHITE HORSE BUDDHIST MONASTERY, a huge monastery and place of study where Buddhists from all countries of the world. We continue our route to SANMEXIA. In this historic city we will see the Yellow River and the Baoulon temple with its tall pagoda and we will visit one of the best museums in China: the Guo museum with the funeral carriages of the former state of guo. Lunch included. We continue eastwards, passing the foot of Mount Hua, a holy mountain. XIAN, arrival at the end of the afternoon.

We have arrived in the fascinating city where the silk route originated. First thing in the morning, we will go to see the TERRACOTA ARMY, with its thousands of life size clay soldiers that were found underground. We return to XIAN, where we will visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda where we will enjoy a brief Chinese calligraphy course . Later, we go across through the walled centre. We will cross the Muslim quarter there and we will enter the mosque, where we will be able to see the multiple cultures and religions that have left their mark on this country. Our tour will also include entry tickets to the Drum Tower where we will enjoy a short show of traditional instrument playing. Free time.-

Salimos temprano de Xian en modernísimo tren de alta velocidad hacia la ciudad de PEKIN.Llegada, traslado al hotel y Alojamiento.

Al final de la tarde, vamos a tener el primer contacto con esta impresionante ciudad. Incluimos un traslado a la famosa calle de Wangfujing. Esta calle es una arteria peatonal y comercial llena de vida con muchas tiendas y restaurantes. Cena incluida. Posteriormente, regreso al hotel.

An exciting day awaits us. We will discover the main points of interest in the Chinese capital. We will have a full day visit in which we will visit some of the main avenues in the city. The Great Chinese Imperial Palace, better known as "The Forbidden City", the most majestic architectural complex in China from where 24 emperors ruled for almost 500 years. We will also have the opportunity to visit Jingshan Park where the Coal Hill is located, one of the best preserved imperial gardens in Beijing. We ascend to the top of the hill to have the best views (if the day is clear) on the Forbidden City. We will walk through the immense Tiananmen Square one of the largest squares in the world, and from them, we will appreciate the Great National Theater, Beijing Opera House. Lunch is included. Today, we will also visit the SUMMER PALACE, the Imperial House of the Qing Dynasty with its beautiful gardens and lakes. In the afternoon we include a tricycle ride through the traditional neigbourhood of Beijing, known as Hutong. In this area we can see the typical life style in these popular neighborhood, visit typical shops and even a traditional house, a Siheyuan, with all its lounges around a courtyard. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Excursión a La Gran Muralla (sección Mutianyu), espectacular y grandiosa obra  arquitectónica, su historia cubre más de 2.000 años. Incluimos funicular de subida y bajada a la Gran Muralla. Regreso a  la ciudad. Almuerzo incluido de pato laqueado. A  continuación, recorrido por el Templo  del Cielo, el mayor grupo de templos de China y una de las construcciones  más originales e impresionantes de Beijing. Nos relajaremos disfrutando con un masaje en los  pies. También recibiremos una  clase de Tai Chi. Posteriormente, regreso al hotel  y alojamiento.

Tras el desayuno traslado al aeropuerto para tomar un vuelo con destino Tokio (vuelo incluido).

Tokio ¡Bienvenidos a Japón! Tras sus trámites de frontera y aduana un asistente (normalmente de habla española, aunque en ocasiones puede ser en inglés) le estará esperando. Traslado en transporte colectivo (SHUTTLE BUS) a su hotel.   

18.30 hrs.- Nos encontramos con nuestro guía en la recepción del hotel. Conoceremos los integrantes de nuestro grupo y tras ello daremos un paseo nocturno. Al final de la tarde nos vamos a introducir en este fascinante país yendo en metro (billetes incluidos) a la zona de Shinjuku. Podrá ver las masas de personas que utilizan el modernísimo y eficaz transporte colectivo. A continuación, iremos dando un paseo para descubrir esta zona que cuenta con una animada vida nocturna.Cena incluida de bienvenida en restaurante local. Regreso al hotel nuevamente en metro acompañados por nuestro guía.   

NOTA: En alguna ocasión y dependiendo de los vuelos de llegada de los viajeros, el traslado en metro y la cena se podrán realizar durante la tarde noche del día siguiente.

In the morning, we take part in a 5-hour trip with our guide to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to make a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Pay attention to the hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak (such children) and those in dangerous places, and who are dressed including hats, robes and windmills. Then we head to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric town” with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-metre high pagoda. Then we will have some free time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Return to hotel.

Free time in the afternoon.

NOTE: During the Japanese Olympics, accommodation may be given near Narita airport.

We will leave Tokyo for KAMAKURA. This “oasis of peace” for two centuries was the capital of Japan, and treasures numerous sanctuaries, temples and gardens. In the Zen temple of Hokoku-ji we will stroll through its bamboo forest (admission included) and we can have a green tea. We also see Sugimoto-dera, the oldest temple in the city, founded in 734. Time in the pleasant city centre before seeing the Great Buddha (Daibutsu - admission included). Our route is subsequently one of scenic beauty following the Pacific Ocean. Free time for lunch and a stroll in ENOSHIMA, a small island in the ocean connected by a bridge. We continue to ODAWARA; here we include admission to the castle, an imposing medieval fortress (restored in the twentieth century) from the Edo era, one of Japan´s main castles. Continuation to the beautiful area of Hakone, a region of lakes and mountains near Mount Fuji. Accommodation in the pleasant town of GORA (or a nearby place).

Nuestra etapa es espectacular, comenzamos la jornada subiendo a OWAKUDANI, el “valle del infierno”, caldera de vapor, barro burbujeante y gases sulfurosos (Nota: En ocasiones el acceso se encuentra cerrado por elevada actividad volcánica o gases tóxicos, en caso de suceder incluiríamos el arakurayama sengen park). Tras ello segumos a OSHINO HAKKAI, pequeña y pintoresca aldea con 8 estanque y vistas al monte Fuji. Seguimos a KAWAGUCHIKO,  idílica ciudad de pequeñas casas, flores y montañas  junto a su hermoso lago, incluimos un bonito paseo en barco en el lago de Kawaguchiko. Posteriormente emprendemos la subida hacia el Monte Fuji por la carretera que nos lleva hasta la “quinta estación”  entre espectaculares bosques y vistas llegamos a la altura de 2305 metros.   

Nota: En invierno con frecuencia la ruta de subida al Monte Fuji está cerrada por nieve u otros motivos climatológicos; en esas fechas llegaremos hasta el punto que estemos autorizados.

Regreso a Kawaguchiko, tendrá todavía tiempo para pasear junto a su lago. Nos alojaremos en un Ryokan (hoteles tradicionales japoneses), disfrute de su ONSEN (baño público). Cena incluida.  

Nota: En el Ryokan previsto algunas habitaciones son de estilo japonés, alojamiento en tatamis  y otras de estilo occidental. En algunas ocasiones, el alojamiento podrá ser dado en hotel tipo occidental.

We are only 130km (81 miles) from KYOTO. In the morning, we continue along the pretty road bordered by lakes to IYASHI NO SATO NENBA, a tiny village destroyed by a typhoon in 1966 and later restored as a traditional open-air mountain village and museum. Its traditional houses have been transformed into arts and crafts shops, restaurants and traditional museums. We then have the opportunity to admire the SHIRAITO FALLS, considered done of the most attractive sites in Japan, with a waterfall height of 150 metres. We will then continue to NAGOYA, the third most important city of Japan, on the shores of the Pacific. Here we will visit the TOYOTA MUSEUM (admission included), a must-see for motor lovers. We continue to KYOTO, accomodation.

We spend all day in the city that was the capital of Japan from the year 794 to 1868 and home to the Imperial Court. During World War II the city was the only major Japanese to escape the bombardments, and so it still preserves its wealth of artistic heritage; the famous protocol restricting greenhouse gas emissions was signed in Kyoto in 1997. We head for the outskirts of Kyoto to Arashiyama, where we cross the Togetsukyo Bridge ("bridge over the moon"), which has fantastic views. We will visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the "five major Zen temples of Kyoto" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a walk through its mystic bamboo forest. The visit includes a trip to one of the most important parts of the city. We will see the marvellous Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji temple, “the golden pavilion” and its wonderful gardens.

Free time before visiting GION, a busy traditional quarter famous for its Geisha. Free time.

We leave for NARA and visit Todaiji, a magnificent Buddhist temple built in 752, which has a giant Buddha and where passengers can take photos and touch and feed the deer that wander through the park. Lunch included. After the visit, we will see HORYUJI Buddhist temple, a World Heritage Site that includes a seminary, monasteries and temples. Its main pagoda temple is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world and is the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan and an important place of worship.

We continue to OSAKA, where we arrive in the evening. Accommodation in this modern city (Japan’s second city). We will visit Dotonbori, a colourful district filled with nightlife.

After breakfast, end of our services.