24 Nights | February 2028 | Cruise & Tour Holiday
This journey combines China’s most iconic landmarks with a cruise through Asia and a discovery of Japan’s most famous natural wonder, Mount Fuji.
You’ll begin with a fully guided tour through China, visiting Beijing and Xi’an, where you’ll explore the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors. From there, continue to Japan for an immersive experience around Mount Fuji, including scenic viewpoints and volcanic landscapes, along with a high-speed bullet train journey.
Your holiday then continues onboard Celebrity Cruises Solstice, where you’ll enjoy a 13 night full-board cruise visiting destinations including Jeju, Nagasaki, Kyoto and beyond.
This is a well-balanced itinerary combining culture, history and cruising across multiple countries in one seamless trip.
Pricing
From £4,999 per person (based on Inside Cabin)
Alternative cabin options available:
- Ocean View from £5,499 per person
- Veranda from £6,499 per person
- Concierge Class from £7,499 per person
Departure date 11 February 2028. Pricing varies depending on availability.
What’s Included
Everything is organised from start to finish, combining guided touring, rail travel, cruising and premium hotel stays.
Fully Escorted Tours
- Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
- Great Wall of China and Summer Palace
- Terracotta Warriors experience in Xi’an
Escorted Tours in Japan
- Reserved seat on the Bullet Train
- Visit to Mount Fuji Visitor Centre
- Scenic views from Oishi Park
- Owakudani Valley tour
Full-Board Cruise
- 13 night full-board cruise onboard Celebrity Solstice
- Book a Veranda cabin or above to receive an all-inclusive upgrade
Hotel Stays
- 3 night 5-Star stay in Beijing at the NUO Hotel Beijing with breakfast
- 2 night 5-Star stay in Xi’an at the Gran Meliá Xi’an with breakfast
- 1 night 4-Star stay in Hong Kong at Hotel Alexandra with breakfast
- 2 night 4-Star stay in Tokyo at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
Flights & Transfers
- Return flights from London with regional options available
- All overseas transfers included
- Overnight flights where applicable
Holiday duration includes overnight flights when applicable and is subject to change.
Full Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from the UK to Beijing
Day 2–4
Beijing
Explore the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square
Day 5–6
Xi’an
Visit the Terracotta Warriors
Day 7
Fly to Hong Kong
Day 8
Hong Kong overnight stay
Day 9
Fly to Tokyo
Day 10–11
Tokyo and Mount Fuji
Explore Mount Fuji region including Oishi Park and Owakudani Valley
Day 12
Bullet train experience
Day 13
Embark Celebrity Solstice
Day 14–24
Cruise itinerary including:
Jeju
Nagasaki
Kyoto
Kōchi
Day 25
Disembark and return flight to the UK
The Cruise Experience
Celebrity Solstice offers a modern and spacious cruise experience, with a strong focus on comfort, dining and onboard entertainment.
With a wide range of restaurants, relaxed public spaces and the option to upgrade to an all-inclusive experience, it’s a great way to unwind while exploring multiple destinations.
Why Book With Need That Cruise
We specialise in building complete cruise holidays, not just the cruise itself.
You’ll speak directly to our team, we’ll guide you through the full itinerary, and make sure everything is right for you before you book.
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