On arrival in Seoul, you will be met by an English-speaking representative and transfer to your hotel in Seoul. Please note: Early check-in is not included. If your flight arrives in the morning and you wish to arrange this, please speak to your reservation’s consultant. You will be transferred by shared coach with other passengers who are not part of a Wendy Wu Tour. If you are on a shared bus transfer, you may have to walk for a few minutes to get to your hotel. Transfers will differ depending on group size.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before being met by an English speaking guide to embark a full day tour of Seoul. Begin with a visit to Gwanghwamun Plaza, where you will encounter the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-Sin. Continue through Gwanghwamun gate to visit Gyeongbokgung (Gyongbok) Palace, where you will witness the ceremonial changing of the guard. Next, change into some traditional clothes and visit Bukchon Hanok Village. Next, head to a local restaurant for lunch. After, enjoy a Traditional Korean Kimchi cooking demonstration before taking a guided walk along the picturesque Cheonggyecheon Stream. Next, visit the Myeongdong area renowned for its trendy fashion boutiques, cosmetics shops, street food stalls, and more. You’ll also have a chance to visit Myeongdong Underground where you will find all sorts of latest fashion trends and memorabilia.

You will be met by your English-speaking assistant and transfer to the Seoul cruise port. Upon arrival, board the Celebrity Millennium, where your cruise adventure begins! The rest of your day on the cruise ship is at leisure. Please note, your National Escorts will not be accompanying you for the duration of your cruise. Whilst onboard, enjoy the amenities the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship has to offer. Onboard activities available include silent discos, yoga, archery, as well as award-winning shows that offer amazing entertainment at sea. During your time here, you will also be able to benefit from the wide range of eateries, serving flavours from around the world.

Spend today at sea enjoying what your cruise ship Celebrity Millennium has to offer.

Your first stop on your cruise is Jeju Island. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Dock in the port of Kumamoto. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Today port in Kagoshima. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Your cruising adventures continues on to Hiroshima, where the ship will dock today. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Spend today at sea enjoying what your cruise ship, Celebrity Millennium has to offer.

Today, arrive in Kyoto. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later for an overnight stay in port. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Enjoy your second day at port in Kyoto at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Spend today at sea enjoying what your cruise ship, Celebrity Millennium has to offer.

Your cruising journey continues today as you dock in the port of Shimizu. Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later in the day for your onward journey. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Today you will dock in Tokyo (Yokohama). Disembark the cruise ship and enjoy a day at leisure before returning to your ship later for an overnight stay in port. Here you can enjoy a range of excursions here at your own expense, bookable on your cruise reservation. Please note, if you dine off the cruise ship, these meals will be at your own expense.

Your cruise concludes today as you disembark the ship in Yokohama cruise port, here you will be met by an English-speaking guide. Transfer to your Tokyo hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. There will be a welcome dinner this evening.

After breakfast, embark on a full day tour of Tokyo. Begin with a visit to Sensoji Temple, arguably one of Tokyo’s most popular and photographed temples and the oldest Buddhist temple in the capital. Go on to wander down Nakamise Shopping Street, a centuries-old souvenir street, where you will be able to enjoy some shopping opportunities for that perfect souvenir or pick up a local delicacy as there’s plenty of scrumptious snacks too. Next, participate in a sushi making class where you’ll enjoy your own creations for lunch. This afternoon, stroll around the Imperial Palace followed by a visit to the Meiji Shrine, one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan and dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the station to take the Bullet train to Nagano. On arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Zenkoji Temple. Next, transfer to Jigokudani Monkey Park, home to the famous hot spring bathing Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys. Accustomed to humans, the monkeys can be observed from very close, and almost completely ignore their human guests, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. After, you will transfer to your traditional Ryokan accommodation complete with kaiseki dinner. Please note, from the bus park, you will walk approximately 30-minutes along potentially snowy paths on an incline, to the main pool where the monkeys bathe.

Check out of your Ryokan this morning and embark on a full day tour, beginning with a Soba Noddle making experience at Takagi. Next continue onto visit Matsumoto castle before transferring to Takayama. On arrival, visit Festival Floats Exhibition Hall before checking in to your hotel. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Today, enjoy a full day tour beginning with a morning visit to Takayama Market, Takayama Jinya and a stroll around the old town. Next, a visit to Hida Folk Village, an open-air museum that showcases traditional houses of the region and then Kanda House, one of the largest and bestpreserved examples of gassho-zukuri architecture, to learn about the village's history and lifestyle. After take a stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shirakawa Village, taking in the picturesque scenery of the centuries-old houses set against the backdrop of mountains. Afterwards, depart and transfer to Kanazawa for check-in and dinner at your hotel.

After breakfast, begin a full day of sightseeing with a visit to Kenrokuen botanical gardens and then the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. Next, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before strolling in Higashi Chaya district. Next, enjoy a Gold Leaf Experience and visit Nomura Samurai Residence, a beautifully restored home that once belonged to a high-ranking samurai family. Explore its elegant rooms, admire the exquisite garden, and gain insights into the lifestyle of the warrior class during the Edo period.

After breakfast, take the bullet train to Kyoto. On arrival embark on a guided tour of Kyoto. Begin with a visit to the Kiyomizu Temple. Next, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then before visiting Gion, Kyoto's famous geisha district, renowned for its traditional wooden machiya houses and vibrant cultural scene. Then on to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel in Kyoto for checkin.

This morning, first visit Nijo Castle, built in 1603, Nijo Castle was the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Then on to Kinkaku-ji,Temple, before taking a break for some lunch. Afterwards, watch a Tea Ceremony before visiting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Next, return to your hotel. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Any time before your flight is at leisure. You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport, according to the departure time of your international flight. Please note: Only breakfast is included today. Late checkout is not included. If you wish to book a late check-out for your final day in Tokyo, please contact our reservations department who can confirm additional pricing and make this arrangement for you, subject to availability at the hotel. Transfers: In the event that your flight departs outside of the majority group departure time, you will be transferred to the airport by a shared coach ( with other non-Wendy Wu Tours passengers). If you are on a shared coach transfer, you may have to walk for a few minutes to get to the coach.