2009 Imperial Jewels of China

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Beijing to Shanghai From $3,199 / 12 Days / 12 Guided Tours / 1 Country

This phenomenal itinerary presents China's key highlights in just 12 days. Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, China's most cutting-edge, modern city. Cruise the legendary Yangtze between Wuhan and Chongqing through the wildly beautiful Three Gorges and mystical Lesser Gorges. You will also tour the Three Gorges Dam, an engineering marvel changing the face of China. Visit Xian and stare into the faces of thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors. In Beijing, explore historic imperial treasures like The Forbidden City, Great Wall and famed Summer Palace, and walk through Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public venue. Distinctive hotel stays and our Viking Century Sun round out an amazing trip. FOR ITINERARY DETAILS >

Included in this itinerary
Daily Shore Excursions12 guided tours
All Meals11 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 10 dinners
Port ChargesIncluded on all Itineraries
Air Taxes, Fees, Fuel Surcharges & TransfersIncluded when you purchase airfare with Viking

Dates & Pricing

Get All-Inclusive International Roundtrip Airfare from $199!
Exclusive for guests cruising in Category B and higher.
Viking Century Sun -
2009 Check-In Dates
Suite Junior Suite Cat A Superior Cat A Cat B Cat C Cat D Cat E Cat F
Mar 2, 9, 20
$5,899
$4,899
$4,399
$4,099
$3,699
$3,549
$3,449
$3,299
SOLD OUT
Apr 12, 19, 22, 29
$6,199
$5,199
$4,699
$4,399
$3,999
$3,849
$3,749
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
Jun 1, 8
$6,099
$5,099
$4,599
$4,299
$3,899
$3,749
$3,649
$3,499
SOLD OUT
Jul 1, 8, 11, 18;
Aug 10, 17, 20, 27
 
$5,899
$4,899
$4,399
$4,099
$3,699
$3,549
$3,449
$3,299
$3,199
Sep 19, 26, 29; Oct 6
$6,399
$5,399
$4,899
$4,599
$4,199
$4,049
$3,949
$3,799
$3,699
Oct 29; Nov 5, 8, 15, 18, 25
$6,099
$5,099
$4,599
$4,299
$3,899
$3,749
$3,649
$3,499
$3,399
FOR SHIPS & STATEROOM DETAILS >
Available Ships
Beijing to ShanghaiShanghai to Beijing
Viking Century Sun Mar 2; Apr 12, 22; Jun 1; Jul 1, 11; Aug 10, 20; Sep 19, 29; Oct 29; Nov 8, 18 Mar 9, 20; Apr 19, 29; Jun 8; Jul 8, 18; Aug 17, 27; Sep 26; Oct 6; Nov 5, 15, 25
Fares are based on double occupancy and include port charges. Additional fuel surcharges may be applied. Limited single pricing is available; call for details. Offers listed above are valid on new bookings only as of December 17, 2008 and expire January 30, 2009. For pricing notes and offer restrictions, see below.

Ask for offer 45Travel - expires January 30, 2009!
To book, call Viking River Cruises at 1-866-200-5395


Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov Special Air Price May-Sep Special Air Price
Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle $1,195 $199 $1,495 $199
Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego, St Louis $1,495 $399 $1,695 $399
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Newark, New York, Orlando, Philadephia, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Tampa, Washington DC $1,595 $499 $1,795 $499
Upgrade to Business Class air from $3,200 per person. For personalized air travel accommodations, contact the Viking Air Plus Department at 1-877-523-0580. Hours of operation: Monday'Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

U.S. flights depart one day prior to hotel check-in date. Transfers are included with roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not purchased from Viking River Cruises, transfers between airport and hotel may be purchased separately at the cost of $60 per person, per direction, and are available to passengers whose flights arrive or depart on hotel check-in or check-out day only. Airfare includes all government air taxes/fees of approximately $160 as well as all air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited and air fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment is received. Additional baggage charges may apply. Call Viking for more details. See also Terms and Conditions.


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You pay in U.S. dollars'and once you have paid in full, your all-inclusive price is locked in, with no worries about airfare increases, currency fluctuations, increased fuel surcharges or new government taxes guaranteed.

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We now offer the Viking Travel Protection Plan for all departures. our program provides the most comprehensive coverage available, and gives you peace of mind knowing that whatever may arise'even a pre-existing medical condition'you retain 100% of your travel value. MORE >


Pricing Notes
All prices listed in this catalog are per person, in U.S. dollars. Offers and fares are subject to availability and additional restrictions may apply; see Terms and Conditionson our website. Viking River Cruises reserves the right to correct or revise pricing or dates throughout the season. For up-to-date prices, please see vikingrivercruises.com or call Viking at 1-877-668-4546.

Offers Restrictions
Offers listed are valid on new bookings only as of January 13, 2009 and expire January 30, 2009. Offer is not combinable with any other offer except Referral Rewards Credit. Must request offer code and pay in full at time of reservation.

All-Inclusive International Roundtrip Airfare from $199:
Special air offer (code 45T) valid for all-inclusive, roundtrip international airfare from $199 per person from select gateways when cruise/cruisetour in a Category B or higher stateroom is purchased; additional gateways available. For Category C or lower, or those taking the cruise discount, the regular air price applies. See itineraries for details.