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China Small River Cruises

Small River Cruises

Cruising Europe is not stepping aboard a massive cruise ship with 2,500 other people... no, we do cruising right when it comes to Europe! Small, modern but luxurious river ships with less than 200 people to share a journey through the small waterways of Europe, exploring small towns and villages and making friends along the way.

When it comes to dining, you’ll savor your destination in more ways than one. Whether you’re planning a busy day of sightseeing or a relaxing day on board, start each day with the breakfast that’s right for you! Sumptuous breakfast buffets feature menu items that are conveniently color coded to indicate foods that are low calorie, low fat/low calorie, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy. Meanwhile, tantalizing lunch buffets will please your palate, and each onboard sit-down dinner features an inviting selection of appetizers, soups, entrees (including vegetarian choices), desserts, and complimentary coffee, tea, and regional wines. From the rouladen of Germany to the fine wines of France, our professional chefs will delight your tastebuds with regional specialties as well as Western favorites. And for those times when a quiet breakfast sounds appealing, room service of Continental breakfast is available in all Royal Deck staterooms and suites on our European ships.

 
16-Night Tours
 
The Heart Of China & The Yangtze River Cruise from $3319pp
This is a small river cruise. Experience China in depth on this mesmerizing river cruise vacation. Visit world-famous historical sites in Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Guilin, and Hong Kong, including the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, Terracotta Warriors, Yu Yuan Gardens, Reed Flute Cave, and Stanley Market. Attend special cloisonné and lacquer workshops, a noodle-making demonstration, a calligraphy class, and tour a silk factory and a tea farm. Enjoy a Peking Duck welcome dinner, as well as “The Tang Dynasty” dinner show and Peking Opera performances. Marvel at the Three Gorges Dam site on your magical 3-night Yangtze River cruise, and at the fascinating scenery on a Li River day cruise in Guilin. The one-of-a-kind port city of Hong Kong rounds out your journey with a cable car ride up Victoria Peak and a sampan ride on the harbor.
 
19-Night Tours
 
The Heart Of China & The Yangtze River W/bangkok... from $3719pp
This is a small river cruise. See the best of China and Thailand on this mesmerizing vacation. Visit world-famous historical sites in Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Guilin, and Hong Kong, including the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, Terracotta Warriors, Yu Yuan Gardens, Reed Flute Cave, and Stanley Market. Attend special cloisonné and lacquer workshops, a noodle-making demonstration, a calligraphy class, and tour a silk factory and a tea farm. Enjoy a Peking Duck welcome dinner, as well as “The Tang Dynasty” dinner show and Peking Opera performances. Marvel at the Three Gorges Dam site on your magical 3-night Yangtze River cruise, and at the fascinating scenery on a Li River day cruise in Guilin. On to the one-of-a-kind port city of Hong Kong, with a cable car ride up Victoria Peak and a sampan ride on the harbor. Then, fly to Bangkok for three overnights and sightseeing that features the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
 
15-Night Tours
 
Cultural China & Tibet W/ Yangtze River Cruise C... from $3199pp
This is a small river cruise. This exciting river cruise vacation introduces you to the rich history and cultural treasures of China and Tibet. Marvel at the Three Gorges Dam site on your delightful 4-night Yangtze River cruise, and experience world-famous sites in Shanghai, Xi’an, and Beijing, including the Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, the Children’s Palace, Dayan Pagoda, Terracotta Warriors, Great Wall, Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, and Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. High in the Himalayas, explore Lhasa, Tibet’s mystical capital, with visits to the Summer Palace, a local home and monastery, Potala Palace, and Jokhang Temple—a remarkable vacation!

Notes:
  • This trip is for travelers who are fit. You will visit regions reaching almost 14,000 ft. in elevation.
  • Accommodations in the Gobi Desert are in traditional Mongolian gers with private bathroom and shared shower facilities.
 
20-Night Tours
 
Cultural China & Tibet W/ Yangtze River & Mongol... from $4429pp
This is a small river cruise. This exciting vacation introduces you to the rich history and cultural treasures of China, Tibet, and Mongolia. Marvel at the Three Gorges Dam site on a delightful 4-night Yangtze River cruise, and experience world-famous sites in Shanghai, Xi’an, and Beijing, including the Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, the Children’s Palace, Dayan Pagoda, Terracotta Warriors, Great Wall, Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, and Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. High in the Himalayas, explore Lhasa, Tibet’s mystical capital, with visits to the Summer Palace, a local home and monastery, Potala Palace, and Jokhang Temple. Fly to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where a city tour shows off the sites, you’ll enjoy a Mongolian folklore performance, and inside visits introduce you to the Bogd Khan Winter Palace and Gandan Monastery. Fly to the Gobi Desert and visit Eagle Valley National Park, the largest sand dunes in the region, and a camel breeders camp to learn about the nomadic lifestyle.

Notes:
  • This trip is for travelers who are fit. You will visit regions reaching almost 14,000 ft. in elevation.
  • Accommodations in the Gobi Desert are in traditional Mongolian gers with private bathroom and shared shower facilities.
 
18-Night Tours
 
Cultural China & Tibet W/ Yangtze & Hong Kong Pr... from $3699pp
This is a small river cruise. This exciting river cruise vacation introduces you to the rich history and cultural treasures of China and Tibet. Begin your journey with three overnights in vibrant Hong Kong, including a cable car ride up Victoria Peak for panoramic views, a drive to Repulse Bay, and time in the Aberdeen fishing village for a sampan ride on the harbor. On to mainland China, where you’ll marvel at the Three Gorges Dam site on your delightful 4-night Yangtze River cruise, and experience world-famous sites in Shanghai, Xi’an, and Beijing, including the Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, the Children’s Palace, Dayan Pagoda, Terracotta Warriors, Great Wall, Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, and Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. High in the Himalayas, explore Lhasa, Tibet’s mystical capital, with visits to the Summer Palace, a local home and monastery, Potala Palace, and Jokhang Temple—a remarkable vacation!

Notes:
  • This trip is for travelers who are fit. You will visit regions reaching almost 14,000 ft. in elevation.
  • Accommodations in the Gobi Desert are in traditional Mongolian gers with private bathroom and shared shower facilities.
 
23-Night Tours
 
Cultural China & Tibet W/ Yangtze W/hong Kong & ... from $4909pp
This is a small river cruise. This exciting vacation introduces you to the rich history and cultural treasures of China, Tibet, and Mongolia. Begin your journey with three overnights in vibrant Hong Kong, including a cable car ride up Victoria Peak for panoramic views, a drive to Repulse Bay, and time in the Aberdeen fishing village for a sampan ride on the harbor. On to mainland China, where you’ll marvel at the Three Gorges Dam site on your delightful 4-night Yangtze River cruise, and experience world-famous sites in Shanghai, Xi’an, and Beijing, including the Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, the Children’s Palace, Dayan Pagoda, Terracotta Warriors, Great Wall, Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, and Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. High in the Himalayas, explore Lhasa, Tibet’s mystical capital, with visits to the Summer Palace, a local home and monastery, Potala Palace, and Jokhang Temple. Fly to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where a city tour shows off the sites, you’ll enjoy a Mongolian folklore performance, and inside visits introduce you to the Bogd Khan Winter Palace and Gandan Monastery. Fly to the Gobi Desert and visit Eagle Valley National Park, the largest sand dunes in the region, and a camel breeders camp to learn about the nomadic lifestyle—truly the trip of a lifetime!

Notes:
  • This trip is for travelers who are fit. You will visit regions reaching almost 14,000 ft. in elevation.
  • Accommodations in the Gobi Desert are in traditional Mongolian gers with private bathroom and shared shower facilities.
 
11-Night Tours
 
Magical China & The Yangtze River Cruise from $2459pp
This is a small river cruise. Discover China’s ancient history and fascinating culture on this delightful China river cruise. Sightseeing with a Local Guide shows you the highlights in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, with inside visits that include the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Great Wall, Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, the Terracotta Warriors, Dayan Pagoda, the Bund, the Yu Yuan Gardens, and the Children’s Palace. Attend an acrobatic show or visit the Ghost City Temple, and participate in a calligraphy class, lacquer and cloisonné workshops, and a noodle-making demonstration. You’ll also tour the ancient Hutongs by rickshaw, enjoy a performance of the Peking Opera, “The Tang Dynasty” dinner show, and an authentic Peking Duck dinner, and will tour a silk factory. On your 3-night river cruise along the majestic Yangtze, see the impressive Three Gorges Dam site—a magnificent vacation!
 
14-Night Tours
 
Magical China & The Yangtze River W/hong Kong Ex... from $2959pp
This is a small river cruise. Discover China’s ancient history and fascinating culture on this delightful China river cruise. Sightseeing with a Local Guide shows you the highlights in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, with inside visits that include the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Great Wall, Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs, the Terracotta Warriors, Dayan Pagoda, the Bund, the Yu Yuan Gardens, and the Children’s Palace. Attend an acrobatic show or visit the Ghost City Temple, and participate in a calligraphy class, lacquer and cloisonné workshops, and a noodle-making demonstration. You’ll also tour the ancient Hutongs by rickshaw, enjoy a performance of the Peking Opera, “The Tang Dynasty” dinner show, and an authentic Peking Duck dinner, and will tour a silk factory. On your 3-night river cruise along the majestic Yangtze, see the impressive Three Gorges Dam site. Fly to Hong Kong for three overnights that include a cable car ride up Victoria Peak for panoramic views. Drive by Repulse Bay, a popular beach area, then to the Aberdeen fishing village for a sampan ride on the harbor.
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