DUE to the success of ecruising.travel inaugural “Land of the Rising Sun” cruise tour last year, the exclusive fully inclusive 17-nights Japan itinerary has been released again for 2015. The popular cruise tour explores the many fascinating cities and historic culture of Japan, including a nine-night roundtrip cruise from Tokyo on board the stunning Diamond Princess as well as a Hong Kong stopover.
Departing Australia on August 11, 2015, the cruise tour begins with two nights at the Marco Polo Hotel in Hong Kong including a half-day city tour with a traditional Dim Sum lunch. Next you will fly to Osaka to begin the fully escorted land portion of the cruise tour.
Spend the next six days discovering Japan’s blend of modern and ancient culture through a combination of cities brimming with the latest technology to scenic country side regions showcasing the contrasts japan has to offer. Highlights include exploring Kyoto, a day trip to Nara for its UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kasuga Grand Shrine, Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park- famous for its population of wild dear, a first class ride on the famous Japan Rail super express train- the Shinkansen to Tokyo, a tour of Hakone including a ride on the mountain train and cable car and much more.
Board the Diamond Princess in Tokyo where you will cruise to Kushiro and then a scenic cruise around the Shiretoko Peninsula, an interesting port visit to Korsakov- which is located in the very south of Russia then north to the top of Japan to visit Otaru which is followed by full day stops at Hakodate and Aomori.
Diamond Princess has many dining options including traditional or anytime dining with the Princess signature cuisine, speciality Italian and steakhouse, casual pizzeria and buffet as well as 24-hour complimentary room service. Passengers can also enjoy local Japanese cuisine, ranging from traditional meals and noddle bars to tea and sake menus.
This fully inclusive holiday is priced from $7989 per person twin share which includes return economy airfares from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, eight nights deluxe hotel accommodation, extensive sightseeing with a local guide and a selection of meals during the land tour, nine nights cruise accommodation with all main meals on board the ship, private group transfers and port and government taxes.
It is priced from $8188 for passengers from Adelaide and Brisbane.
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