A Tale Of Two Cities

9 days

These two cities are a dynamic combination! The bustling city of Hong Kong was just a collection of fishing villages. Today, Hong Kong continues to surprise, delight and provide the world globetrotter with the best a cosmopolitan city can offer. One of the most dynamic cities in the world's fastest changing nation, Shanghai is an exhilarating, metropolis playing host for World Expo 2010 to the rest of the world. This Tale of Two Cities is guaranteed to enrapture the most discerning traveller.

Day 1. Depart North America. Leave your home city and connect to your Air Canada flight en route for Hong Kong.

Day 2. Arrive Hong Kong. Welcome to the Orient's super city. You will be met by Goway's representative and transferred to your chosen hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 3. Hong Kong sightseeing. In Hong Kong there is something new around every corner. This morning's sightseeing tour includes visits to Stanley Market where you can stroll through this seaside village bazaar, and the famous fishing village of Aberdeen for a chance to ride in a "Sampan". Enroute you will be able to view the popular beach of Repulse Bay, and then finish your tour with a panoramic ride up to the Victoria Peak. The afternoon is free for that favourite pastime of Hong Kong visitors, shopping. B

Day 4. More time in Hong Kong. Here is the opportunity to take advantage of the Cultural Kaleidoscope Programme. Click here for full details. B

Day 5. Hong Kong/Shanghai. Today is at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Shanghai. On arrival you will be met by Goway's representative and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at your leisure. B

Day 6. In Shanghai. Your private Shanghai sightseeing today includes bustling Nanjing Road and the legendary Bund, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the elegant Yu Yuan Garden. The evening is free to explore, take a night cruise on the Huangpu River or relax at your leisure in Shanghai. BL

Day 7-8. 2010 Expo. Free to explore the Expo for a full 2 days. Your tour guide will help to provide info on how to get to the Expo Site. A 2 day 2010 Expo ticket will permit access to the amazing Expo grounds and pavillions. B

Day 9. Shanghai to North America. The day is free until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Depart Shanghai to North America gateway and your connecting flight home arriving the same day. B

DEPARTURES:

Join any day from May. 01-Oct. 31st. Shoulder and Peak season surcharges apply.

PRICES:

Rates are based on twin share accommodation in moderate hotels. Shoulder and Peak season surcharges may apply.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Roundtrip economy air fare on Cathay Pacific Airways including airfare Hong Kong/Shanghai flight from either Los Angeles/San Francisco or Vancouver
• 7 nights accommodation including taxes in either Moderate, First class or Deluxe - 3 night in Hong Kong and 4 nights in Shanghai
• Meals as shown by BLD
• Meeting services and transfers between airport and hotels of choice
• Half day city tour including tram ride to Victoria Peak in Hong Kong
• Cultural Kaleidoscope program offering choice of additional tours and events including meet the people program
• Full day private tour includes bustling Nanjing Road and the legendary Bund, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the elegant Yu Yuan Garden

Price Excludes:

Approximate US departure taxes of $USD112.80 ex LAX/SFO (Fuel surcharges and 9/11 fees included in the tour price.)

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