World Expo 2010 - Shanghai China 26th September 2010

Departs: 26 September 2010
Price:  ex Sydney/Melbourne $2299 per person twin share ex Brisbane/Adelaide $2599.00 per person twin share.

DAY 1        SUN 26 SEP 10          AUSTRALIA – SHANGHAI

Morning departure from Sydney/Melbourne with China Eastern Airlines this morning. Brisbane passengers will travel with Qantas to Sydney.   Adelaide passengers will travel with Qantas to Melbourne. Upon arrival in Shanghai we will be met and transferred to the hotel.  

Accommodation:     Central Hotel
Jiujiang Road, Shanghai 200001
Tel: 86-21-53965000
Fax: 86-21-53965128

DAY 2        MON 27 SEP 10         SHANGHAI

Today visit the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, which is a scheduled World Expo in the grand tradition of international fairs and expositions. (Transfers included)         (Breakfast)


DAY 3        TUES 28 SEP 10         SHANGHAI

Visit to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. (Transfers included)                 (Breakfast)


DAY 4        WED 29 SEP 10        SHANGHAI

Visit to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. (Transfers included)                 (Breakfast)


DAY 5        THU 30 SEP 10          SHANGHAI

Today is at leisure or perhaps take an optional tour to Suzhou.              (Breakfast)

Optional Tour:  Day excursion to Suzhou including lunch

Today you travel by train or coach to Suzhou, a famed silk production centre and home to China’s most famous gardens. It was once regarded as the Venice of the East on account of its ancient canals spanned by quaint hump-backed bridges. Suzhou’s gardens are works of art — a fusion of nature, architecture, poetry and painting. The key elements of these famous gardens are rocks and water. You will visit the Master of the Nets Garden where the main garden space is a lake surrounded by rockwork, halls, covered walkways and pavilions—one of the most charming and tranquil garden scenes in China. Later you will join a Canal Cruise to enjoy the bustling and unique canal scenery. You will also visit the famous Suzhou Museum (Impei Museum). Founded in 1960 and originally located in the national historic landmark, Zhong Wang Fu palace complex, Suzhou Museum has been a highly-regarded regional museum with a number of significant Chinese cultural relics.

DAY 6        FRI 01 OCT 10     SHANGHAI - AUSTRALIA

Today you will visit the famous Bund past the facades of the colonial buildings lining the Huangpu River and look across to the soaring TV tower and fantastic skyscrapers of the Pudong district on the opposite side. Visit the beautifully maintained Yu Garden, an outstanding example of a classical garden dating from the 16th century, now surrounded by a bustling market area.  Later you will enjoy the cruise, then, ascend the Shanghai World Financial Centre for an astonishing view over the city. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.                                                 (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 7        SAT 02 OCT 10     ARRIVE AUSTRALIA

Morning arrival into Sydney/Melbourne.  Brisbane passengers will transfer to a Qantas domestic flight for the final leg of their journey.  Adelaide passengers will arrive into Melbourne and transfer to a connecting Qantas domestic flight.

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The itinerary & prices listed are correct at time of going to print and are subject to variation and should be used as a guide only.

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Escorted Tour prices are based on minimum number in group of 20.  A supplement will apply if the minimum numbers fall below 20.  If there are under 10 members in the group, the tour will be escorted locally by Imperial China Tour representative.

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • International flights with China Eastern Airlines 
  • Domestic flights to/from Sydney for Brisbane passengers
  • Domestic flights to/from Melbourne for Adelaide passengers
  • Airline & Govt taxes & levies as at 13/11/09
  • Private transfers on arrival and departure
  • Breakfast daily, 1 Chinese lunch, 1 Chinese  dinner
  • Accommodation as per itinerary 
  • Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
  • Services of a local guide
  • Services of a Diploma Travel escort (subject to minimum number  20 passengers)
  • Ticket Wallet 
  • Visa fee, visa preparation and courier fee

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities and porterage 
  • Travel Insurance
  • Credit Card Merchant fees if applicable
  • Additional Pre & post accommodation
  • Variations in Airlines & Govt taxes after 13/11/09 and prior to final payment

PRICE: $2299.00 per person twin share ex Sydney and Melbourne, $2599.00 per person twin share ex Brisbane and Adelaide. Single Supplement of $492.00 available on application. Suzhou Optional Tour $75.00 per person. 

DEPOSITS: A non refundable deposit of $650.00 per person is required together with a completed Registration Form and Booking Form. 

REGISTRATION: To register your expression of interest for this tour please complete the Registration Form and return this together with your deposit.

BALANCE OF PAYMENT: Final payment will be due at Diploma Travel on or before 26th July 2010.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: All terms and conditions are as per the ‘Booking Conditions'.  These conditions incorporate the basis upon which bookings are accepted as agreed by you at the time you pay your deposit.  These conditions must be carefully studied prior to making the commitment of paying the deposit. For details about Diploma Travel's booking conditions please visit www.diplomatravel.com.au.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: A condition of travel on Diploma World Travel group tours is that all passengers must obtain adequate travel insurance prior to departure. Travel insurance should include cover for unexpected cancellation fees, medical emergencies, etc. Please visit www.insuranceombudsman.com.au or visit our travel insurance page for an online insurance quote.

This tour should be read in conjunction with the Diploma World Travel Service Booking Form.

Details of the Diploma World Travel Service Privacy Policy can be found at www.diplomatravel.com.au.

The itinerary & prices listed are correct at time of going to print and are subject to variation and should be used as a guide only.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • On confirmation  up to 60 days   Loss of deposit ($650 per person)
  • 59 -36 days prior to departure     30% of the tour price
  • 35 -10 days prior to departure     70% of the tour price
  • 9-0 days and after departure       No Refund 

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