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24 days Classic Cruise & Tour
Our Singapore to Tokyo tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.
Discover the history and etiquette of making and appreciating sushi with a hands-on lesson before sitting down with your instructing chef to enjoy Japan's most famous cuisine. It's the taking part that counts!
Discover a little of Singapore’s secret history in the form of the GPO Tunnel, once used for running mail to ships waiting at the pier. From Merlion Park follow it under Fullerton Road and into the five-star, heritage Fullerton Hotel. Make your way to The Courtyard, the hotel’s heart, where a delicious afternoon tea will be waiting.
Kyoto's Gion is the city's hub of traditional arts and entertainments and its most famous geisha district. Exploring here is a delight, like taking a step back in time - the atmospheric grey flagstone streets are lined with wooden buildings, the possibility of a geisha appearing from an alleyway, hurrying off to an appointment, always an intriguing possibility.
Fly overnight to the vibrant city of Singapore. On arrival at the airport, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Embark a full day tour of Singapore. Begin in the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Kampong Glam then pass Parliament House on the way to Merlion Park, where you'll get excellent views over Marina Bay. Arrive at the Fullerton Hotel via a hidden walkway for a delicious Afternoon Tea. Cruise the Singapore River as the sun sets then, post dinner, explore the magnificent Gardens by the Bay and enjoy its iconic light show.
After breakfast you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to Singapore's cruise terminal to board your cruise. The rest of the day is free to explore the ship's facilities and settle in. Throughout your cruise, when your ship comes into port, there will be a range of excursions available to help you explore each destination. These excursions are at your own expense and are bookable on your cruise reservation.
Relax and enjoy everything that your cruise ship has to offer as you sail across the Gulf of Thailand.
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's second, but largest, city. On its vibrant streets you can explore the timeless relics of colonials and revolution, sip delicious coffee, and eat some of Vietnam's best food. Or use the city as gateway, striking out to the gloriously lush Mekong Delta or curiosities like the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Relax and enjoy everything that your cruise ship has to offer as you sail along Vietnam's coast.
Port at Chan May from where there is a whole wealth of places to explore. Delve into the imperial history of Hue, where the UNESCO-listed Imperial City is a must-see, wander the enchanting, cobbled streets of Hoi An or head high into the Ba Na Hills to walk across the picturesque Golden Bridge.
Relax and enjoy everything that your cruise ship has to offer as you cross the South China Sea.
Arrive in the incomparable city of Hong Kong. Incredibly cosmopolitan, this unique destination blends a colonial legacy, ancient Chinese culture, and a modern, iconic cityscape into one glorious-to-explore package. There's delicious food, excellent cultural institutions, spectacular nature and great shopping too, while those looking for something a bit more contemplative can find it in quiet corners brimming with age old traditions.
Relax and enjoy everything that your cruise ship has to offer as you continue across the South China Sea.
Arrive in Taipei, capital city of Taiwan. A modern metropolis full of glistening skyscrapers, Taipei is a thriving, eclectic mix of Chinese, Japanese and Western influences which you'll find threaded through its culture, food, folk arts, and architecture.
Port at Hirara on Miyakojima. One of Japan's Okinawa islands, here you'll find a tropical paradise, fringed with unbelievable soft white sand beaches and colourful coral reefs.
Arrive at Naha, the cosmopolitan capital of Okinawa, the smallest of Japan's five main islands. The gateway to Okinawa's natural beauty and rich heritage, the city itself is offers great food, unique charms, and hidden treasures.
Relax and enjoy everything that your cruise ship has to offer as you cruise along the coast of Japan.
Disembark the Azamara Pursuit at Kobe's cruise port, where you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel in Kyoto.
Japan's capital for over 1,000 years, Kyoto is a treasure trove of history and timeless culture. Your explorations will include Kyoto's landmark sights - beautiful Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, the Zen garden of Ryoanji, the pathways of vermilion red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine and the Gion district, an area famous for its geisha. Enjoy a kaiseki dinner and sukiyaki lunch.
Board a bullet train and be whisked off to Mount Fuji. Pause at Oishi Park for incredible views (weather dependent) before a mini cruise on the picturesque Lake Ashi. Fly up to the heights of Mount Komagatake by cable car for more beautiful views before heading to Nagano to relax in a onsen – hot spring baths – and stay at a traditional ryokan.
Travel to Jigokudani Monkey Park, walking through the forest to reach the hot spring pool where a community of Japanese macaques, or snow monkeys, bath in the warm waters. Visit the 7th-century Zenkoji before transferring to Tokyo, Japan's capital since 1868 and one of the world’s largest cities.
Tokyo may seem a thoroughly modern cityscape at first glance but look beyond the soaring towers and neon signs and you'll find deeply rooted tradition and peaceful pockets of the past. Start at vibrant Sensoji, the city's oldest temple before ascending the Tokyo Sky Tree for magical views. Enjoy a sushi making masterclass before dining on your creations for lunch. Make a photo stop at the world-famous Shibuya Crossing then explore Meiji Jingu Shrine.
Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day.
The best time to visit Japan is during spring (March to May) when the cherry blossoms are bursting into life and autumn (September to November) when the scenery is ablaze with colour.
All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected
We have a selection of dedicated departures for solo travellers. These departures feature a maximum group size of 18 and exclusive benefits including a single room throughout your tour, complimentary return airport transfers (within 50km radius of major Australian airports) and a cocktail on arrival at your destination. Travellers from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne also receive a complimentary Australian airport lounge pass for use prior to departure.
I always treat my tour groups like a family, making sure that everyone is happy throughout the tour. I am very passionate about Japanese history. If anyone is interested in learning about Samurai or the Meiji Restoration, you'll have to come to Japan and ask me!
A special thank you to Yoko our National Escort, whose friendly, professional and organised approach to the holiday made sure everything ran smoothly and made the trip to Japan so memorable.Mr Degville
It is great being able to explore my own country with different people who can offer a different perspective. I ensure my groups experience our culture as much as possible, because travel isn't just about the things that you see, it's also about the things you do.
Our National Escort Takako Kaneko made the holiday. She was excellent, informative, hardworking and had obviously researched information for us.Mr Mcintosh
I love sharing the culture of my country with visitors, that's why I become a tour guide! From noodles and sake to classical gardens and temples, learning about our culture is surely the best way to understand more about Japan as a whole.
Our National Escort Michiyo 'made' this holiday with her charm, knowledge, lots of interesting details and her send of humour.Mrs Brownridge
It's such a pleasure to introduce Japan to people from all over the world and explore its culture, history and traditions, as well as its unique cuisine. Along with this, I enjoy taking care of each and every member of the tour group, which is why I love being a tour guide.
Michiyo was fantastic and went out of her way to make it a memorable experience. We would absolutely use Wendy Wu Tours again.
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All of our tours offer a single room supplement, which means you’ll have a room to yourself throughout your chosen tour. Continue the check-out process for the applicable supplement.
On most tours, you can choose our 'Happy to Share' option, which may enable you to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance.
If you are booking on a Dedicated Solo departure, a single room is already included in the price and there are no additional single supplements to pay.
With our flight inclusive option, we'll do the planning for you and meet you on arrival.
We include airport pickup upon arrival at your destination and drop off at the end of your tour (on the scheduled tour arrival and departure days) and when booking pre or post tour accommodation with us.
We partner with established and reputable airlines for your international flights.
We can assist with upgrading your seat to premium or business class for an additional cost.
Our team will work with you to choose your ideal routing and if we make changes to your tour itinerary that impact flights, we’ll rebook them for you.
Our On-Tour Support Team is available to provide advice about how to handle flight changes.
