EURORIENTE: CHINA AND JAPAN FOR EVERYONE 12 Days

Day 1: ARRIVAL / BEIJING

Welcome to China! upon arrival, you will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant who will accompany you on the transfer to your hotel in Beijing. Accommodation.

Day 2: BEIJING / FORBIDDEN CITY / SUMMER PALACE (B-L)

Breakfast at the hotel. We will start the day in Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world and a symbol of modern China. Next, we will visit the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, where we will learn about its majestic halls, ceremonial courtyards and the history of the Chinese emperors. The visit continues to the Summer Palace, the former summer residence of the emperors of the Qing Dynasty, famous for its elegant pavilions, landscaped gardens and views of Kunming Lake. Lunch included. Accommodation.

Day 3: BEIJING / JUYONGGUAN GREAT WALL / OLYMPIC PARK (B-L-D)

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Departure for an excursion to the Great Wall of China, at the Juyongguan or Badaling Pass, a spectacular and grandiose architectural work whose origins date back to more than 2,000 years of history and an indisputable symbol of Chinese civilization. Lunch included. In the afternoon, return to the city and stop to take exterior photographs of the National Stadium "Nido del Pájaro" and the National Swimming Center "Cubo del Agua" (without access to the interior of the enclosures). We will end the day with a welcome dinner, tasting the traditional Peking Lacquered Duck , one of the most emblematic dishes of Chinese gastronomy. Accommodation.

Day 4: BEIJING / HIGH-SPEED TRAIN / SHANGHAI (B - L)

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 and with an area of 267 hectares, where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties performed ceremonies to ask for good harvests. Lunch included. In the afternoon, transfer to the station to take the high-speed train (tourist class) to Shanghai, one of the municipalities directly subordinated to the Central Power, has more than 15 million inhabitants, is the largest port, commercial center and the most international metropolis in China. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 5: SHANGHAI / CITY TOUR (B-L)

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. We will take a full-day tour of Shanghai, starting with a visit to Yuyuan Garden, one of the most representative classical gardens in China. Continue through Shanghai's Old Quarter, with its traditional alleys and local atmosphere. We will visit the Jade Buddha Temple, famous for its exquisite statues carved in jade, and end the tour with a walk along the Shanghai Pier (The Bund), from where you can get magnificent views of the city's skyline. Lunch included. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 6: SHANGHAI / TOKYO (B)

Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer from your hotel to the Airport to take an International Flight (Not included) to Tokyo. Welcome to Japan! upon arrival, you will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant who will accompany you on the transfer to your hotel in Tokyo by public transportation. Accommodation

Day 7: TOKYO / CITY TOUR (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for a full-day tour of Tokyo, a city that combines millenary tradition and absolute modernity. Accompanied by our English-speaking guide, we will begin the visit at Meiji Jingu Shrine, one of the  most important Shinto shrines in the country, located in an extensive urban forest in the heart of the city. Dedicated to Emperor Meiji, it is a place of great spiritual and symbolic value for the Japanese. We will continue to the traditional neighborhood of Asakusa, where the Senso-ji Temple, the oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple  in Tokyo, is located. We will access the temple through the lively Nakamise-dori, a pedestrian street lined with traditional shops where you can find souvenirs, local crafts,  and Japanese sweets. The visit continues with a walk through Harajuku, known for its youthful atmosphere, alternative fashion and cultural contrasts, very close to the elegant Omotesando Avenue. We will end the tour with a visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, from whose viewpoint you can get panoramic views of the city and, on clear days, Mount Fuji in the distance. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 8: TOKYO / FREE DAY (OPTIONAL FULL DAY HAKONE AND MOUNT FUJI) (B)

Breakfast. Free day with the possibility of hiring an optional full-day visit to Hakone. one of Japan's most famous natural regions, located within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and known for its volcanic landscapes and views of Mount Fuji. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, we will start the visit in the Owakudani Valley, an active volcanic area with fumaroles and sulfurous springs, famous for its "black eggs" cooked in hot springs. We will continue the tour using the Hakone Cable Car, which offers spectacular views of the volcanic valley and the natural environment of the region. Afterwards, we will take a relaxing cruise on Lake Ashi, from where, weather permitting, you can contemplate magnificent views of Mount Fuji, the most emblematic symbol of Japan. Return to Tokyo at the end of the tour. Accommodation.

Day 9: TOKYO / BULLET TRAIN / KYOTO / CITY TOUR (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in the morning without an assistant to Tokyo Station. From there, depart on the Shinkansen bullet train (2nd class) bound for Kyoto, an iconic experience of the Japanese railway system, known for its punctuality and comfort. Arrival at Kyoto Station and transfer to the hotel. Afterwards, meet with the English-speaking guide and start a half-day visit to Kyoto, the former imperial capital of Japan for more than a thousand years and  the cultural and spiritual center of the country. The visit begins at the Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, one of the most representative temples in Japan, Continue to the Ryoan-ji Temple, famous for its Zen rock garden, considered one of the greatest expressions of Zen Buddhism and an ideal place for contemplation and serenity. We will end the visit in the Gion District, the most famous traditional neighborhood in Kyoto, known for its narrow streets, wooden houses and for being the place where you can still see geisha and maikos, preserving intact the essence of traditional Japan. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 10: KYOTO / FREE DAY (OPTIONAL FULL DAY NARA AND FUSHIMI INARI) (B)

Breakfast. Free day with the possibility of hiring an optional full day visit to Nara and Fushimi Inari. Depart Kyoto by train for Nara, Japan's first permanent capital and one of the country's most important historical centers. Accompanied by our English-speaking guide, we will visit Todai-ji Temple, famous for housing the bronze Big Buddha, one of the largest statues in the world, and declared  a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we will visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine, an important Shinto shrine famous for its thousands of stone and bronze lanterns, located in the heart of Nara Park, where the famous sacred deer roam freely. On the way back to Kyoto, we will make a stop at the Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of the most iconic shrines in Japan, known for its endless corridors of red torii that stretch down the slope of Mount Inari, creating one of the most representative images of the country. Return to Kyoto at the end of the tour. Accommodation.

Day 11: KYOTO / FREE DAY (OPTIONAL FULL DAY HIROSHIMA AND MIYAJIMA) (B)

Breakfast. Free day with the possibility of hiring an optional full-day visit to Hiroshima and Miyajima. accompanied by our English-speaking guide we begin with a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a space of recollection dedicated to the memory of the victims of the atomic bomb, where the emblematic Atomic Bomb Dome, declared  a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is located. Next, we will visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which offers an in-depth historical reflection on the events of August 6, 1945 and promotes a universal message of peace. Afterwards, we will continue to Miyajima Island, considered one of the most beautiful landscapes in Japan. There we will visit the Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its floating torii over the sea, one of the most iconic images of the country and also  a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the end of the tour, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 12: KYOTO / OSAKA AIRPORT (B)                                                       

Breakfast. At the indicated time, self-catering transfer from your hotel to Kansai International Airport by Airport limousine Bus. End of services. Possibility of hiring Optionally a Spanish-speaking assistant service that will accompany you to Kansai airport