Far East Horizons
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Overview
Discover imperial treasures
Unravel the mysteries of one of the most captivating corners of Asia. Mingle with merchants at Hong Kong’s famed Stanley Market. Learn the nuances of Taiwan from a local. Hear about the recovery of Nagasaki and Hiroshima from residents who connect you to their rebirths. And make sense of the dazzling cultures of Shimizu and Tokyo with the help of those who live there. Overnight stays in four ports let you delve deeply.
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Award-winning service
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Inclusive value
One upfront fare that includes everything you need. No nickel and diming. All onboard meals; wine, beer and soft drink with lunch and dinner; wi-fi; unlimited access to specialty coffees, teas and bottled water; an enriching shore excursion in every port of call as well as tipping and gratuities.
Inclusions
- 15 Day cruise onboard Viking Orion
- Private veranda stateroom with king-size bed
- Shore excursions in every port
- Onboard meals and beverages including wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Choice of dining venues (no charge for specialty dining)
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Specialty coffee, tea and bottled water
- Mini-bar with soft drinks, water and snacks, replenished daily
- Access to top-rated Nordic spa facilities including sauna, hydrotherapy & Snow Grotto, plus state-of-the-art fitness centre
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Lectures on or performances of music, art, cooking, dance and history
- Included gratuities
- All port charges & gov taxes
Itinerary
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Day 1 |
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Hong Kong, China |
Hong Kong’s glittering forest of skyscrapers stands between mountains and sea. |
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Day 2 |
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Hong Kong, China |
Hong Kong is home to long-cherished Eastern traditions amid modern Western sensibilities. |
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Day 3 |
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Sail the East China Sea |
The East China Sea, one of the four seas of legend, has a storied history. |
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Day 4 |
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Taipei, China |
Taipei exudes an intriguing blend of Chinese, Japanese and Western influences. |
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Day 5 |
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Sail the East China Sea |
The East China Sea carried early traders from afar to the shores of Shanghai. |
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Day 6 |
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Nagasaki, Japan |
East and West converge in Nagasaki, where Dutch traders resided for two centuries. |
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Day 7 |
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Kagoshima, Japan |
Set in the shadow of a towering volcano, Kagoshima's scenic bay is a sunken caldera. |
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Day 8 |
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Beppu, Japan |
Renowned for its mineral-rich hot springs, Beppu is nestled on the island of Kyushu along its namesake bay. |
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Day 9 |
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Hiroshima, Japan |
Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park embodies its residents’ hopes for the future. |
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Day 10 |
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Hiroshima, Japan |
Resilient Hiroshima has been gloriously rebuilt as a modern, forward-looking city. |
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Day 11 |
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Osaka, Japan |
Osaka is home to ancient shrines that draw pilgrims from all over Japan. |
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Day 12 |
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Shimizu, Japan |
Watched over by Mt. Fuji’s snowy, symmetrical cone, Shimizu enjoys a dramatic setting. |
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Day 13 |
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Shimizu, Japan |
Shimizu, long a thriving harbor town, exports green tea leaves cultivated in nearby hills. |
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Day 14 |
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Tokyo, Japan |
Lively capital of the “Land of the Rising Sun,” Tokyo is the cultural heart of Japan. |
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Day 15 |
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Tokyo, Japan |
Energetic Tokyo is a spellbinding blend of towering skyscrapers and tranquil Shinto shrines. |
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
