Worldwide Escorted Tours 2025 - 2027

66 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours East Asia & Oceania Tokyo, Japan FOR FULL TOUR ITINERARIES & DETAILED TOUR DOSSIERS SEE OUR WEBSITE Shanghai China Xi’an Beijing Tokyo Kyoto What’s included? UK RETURN FLIGHTS With Cathay Pacific from London. Regional departures available ACCOMMODATION By itinerary order: 4 H Moxy Kyoto Nijo, 3 H Shinjuku Washington Hotel, 4 H Ocean Hotel, 4 H Jianguo Hotel, China Overnight Train, 4 H The Landmark Hotel 11 EXCURSIONS MEALS 13 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches 8 Dinners EXPERT LOCAL GUIDE Explore China’s ancient sites and Japan’s vibrant neon-lit cities, two nations united by their Buddhist heritage yet offering wildly different cultural, culinary, and natural attractions. China and Japan’s Rail Odyssey Discover what you’ll experience: DAY 1 “ UK TO KYOTO: Overnight flight from the UK. DAY 2 & 3 “ KYOTO: Immerse yourself in the lively Nishiki Market, see Fushimi Inari Shrine’s vibrant gates, and wander the geisha district of Gion, lined with traditional wooden houses. Soak in the serene beauty of Kinkakuji, a Zen Buddhist Temple, before an evening geisha performance. DAY 4 ˜ NARA: Delve into Japan’s cultural legacy in its former capital city, visiting Todaiji Temple, home to a colossal Buddha statue, before encountering the 1,200 friendly deer that roam Nara Park. DAY 5 & 6 ˜ TOKYO: Travel by bullet train to Tokyo. Your visit begins at Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, before a wander down Nakamise Shopping Street to the main hall, where fragrant incense fills the air. Visit the Imperial Palace Gardens and shop for souvenirs in the bustling Ginza district. DAY 7 “ HAKONE: Visit Hakone National Park and take a Ropeway cable car ride for views of the sparking waters of Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji’s snow-capped peak. A walking trail leads to Owakudani Valley, an active volcanic crater. DAY 8 & 9 “ SHANGHAI: Explore Shanghai’s sights, including the famous waterside walkway, the Bund, and Nanjing Road, the world’s busiest shopping street. Meander the French Concession and Old Town, before taking in the ancient artefacts of the Shanghai Museum. DAY 10“12 “ XI’AN: Visit the underground mausoleum housing Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, see the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and ancient city walls, and stroll the city’s Muslim quarter. Spend an evening watching a colourful Tang Dynasty show before boarding an overnight train to Beijing. DAY 13 & 14 “ BEIJING: Conclude your tour at the iconic Great Wall, stretching over 5,500 miles. Browse Liulichang Antique Culture Street and the historic Qianmen Dashilan. See Tiananmen Square, where you’ll explore under the watchful eye of Chairman Mao’s large, central portrait, and enter the Forbidden City to wander its 9,999 rooms. After a stop at the Temple of Heaven, indulge in a traditional Peking duck dinner. DAY 15 “ RETURN TO THE UK: Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage Lead-in price based on 03 Jun 2026. A single supplement starts from just £679 15 Days Escorted Tour from £3,799 Extend your tour NEW Zhangjiajie 4 nights, Bed & Breakfast from £1,139 NEW Hainan Island Beach Stay 4 nights, Bed & Breakfast from £629 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES 2025 2026 2027 JAN FEB MAR £4,199 £4,499 APR £4,399 £4,599 MAY £3,899 £4,099 JUN £3,799 £3,999 JUL AUG SEP £4,099 £4,199 £4,399 OCT £3,999 £4,199 £4,499 NOV £3,999 £4,199 DEC