Modern
Luxury Meets Ancient Traditions in Japan
16 Nights
Celebrity Millennium
Take a trendy trip to Japan on this brilliant stay and
cruise holiday where modern luxury on board the ship contrasts with the ancient
traditions, sights and delights on land. A cruise around the Japanese
archipelago to key destinations is the most effortless way to see the best of
this wonderful country in one holiday.
The metropolis of Tokyo makes a holiday destination in its
own right - let alone the perfect prelude to a cruise around Japan. Here - the
buzz of a modern city is where futuristic James Bond-style buildings, speeding
bullet trains and neon-lit shopping thoroughfares blend seamlessly with
tranquil Japanese gardens, soothing hot springs, imperial palaces and ancient temples.
Osaka is the gateway to Kyoto which was once the capital of
Japan until 1868. Visit Nijo Castle constructed in 1603, enjoy
quiet contemplation at the imposing Todaiji Temple - Japan's largest wooden
Buddhist temple and look out for tame deer in beautiful Nara Park. Nothing is
as symbolic of Kyoto as Kinkaku-ji's golden reflection shimmering across the
rippled surface of the pond before it.
Kochi is
located on the south cost of Japan's Shikoku Island which is nestled in between
Honshu and Kyushu islands. It is famous for scenery
and delicious skipjack tuna. Kochi also
boasts a rich samurai history. Located on the southern tip of Kyushu, Kagoshima provides
spectacular scenery - from rugged mountains and rivers to bubbling hot springs,
as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna.
A visit to Hiroshima
or Nagasaki is a must after the first atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima on
August 6, 1945, Destroyed monuments of Hiroshima's historical heritage, like
Hiroshima Castle and Shukkejen Garden. Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park is one
of the most prominent features of the city. At over 120,000 square meters. its
trees, lawns and paths are in stark contrast to the modern surrounding downtown
area. Visit
the A-Bomb Dome (known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial) when the bomb exploded
- it was one of the few buildings to remain standing. It has been preserved in
in its bombed state making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site providing a tangible
link to Hiroshima's unique past.
Nagasaki became the target of the
second atomic bomb ever detonated on a populated area (9 Aug 1945). Among
Nagasaki's landmarks is Glover Mansion, scene of Puccini's opera Madame
Butterfly. A visit to the atomic
bomb museum and peace Park in Nagasaki are well worth it.
What’s Included:
- Return flights from
the UK
- All Transfers
- 3 night’s 4-star bed-and-breakfast hotel stay in Tokyo.
- 12 nights' full-board cruise
Celebrity Millennium
As part of their $500-million fleet-wide
modernization programme in 2019, Celebrity Millennium is one of the first ships
in the world to receive a four-star rating by Forbes Travel Guide. Slip into
new eXhaleTM bedding featuring CashmereSM mattresses that
will quite literally surround you in luxury; staterooms also feature new
bathroom modernizations. Wine and dine in reimagined restaurants and lounges including
the main dining room, Oceanview Café, Sunset Bar and Rendezvous Lounge.
This 90,940-tonne ship was the first of the
four ship Millennium class fleet – entering service in June 2000. Over 12 decks
the ship features three swimming pools one of which is covered by a glass roof
in a solarium. The Persian Garden offers a relaxing experience to unwind during
your cruise in saunas, steam rooms and with quiet relaxation on heated tiled
loungers.
This cruise Itinerary:
12 Night Cruise Itinerary C: Tokyo – Osaka (For Kyoto-overnight in port) –
Kochi –Busan (R.South Korea) – Nagasaki – Kagoshima – Shimizu (For Mount Fuji) –
Yokohama (Tokyo).
MORE DATES & ITINERARIES
SHOWN BELOW to October 2026
12 Night Cruise Itinerary A: Tokyo – Osaka (For Kyoto-overnight in port) –
Kochi – Hiroshima – Busan (R.South Korea) – Nagasaki – Kagoshima – Shimizu (For
Mount Fuji) – Yokohama (Tokyo).
12 Night Cruise Itinerary B: Tokyo – Shimizu (For Mount Fuji) – Osaka (For
Kyoto-overnight in port) – Kochi – Hiroshima – Busan (R.South Korea) - Kagoshima
–Nagasaki - Fukuoka – Busan - Incheon (R.South Korea).
12 Night Cruise Itinerary D: Tokyo – Shimizu (For Mount Fuji) – Osaka (For
Kyoto-overnight in port) – Kochi –Busan (R.South Korea) – Hakodate – Aomori (overnight
in port for Nebuta festival) –Yokohama (Tokyo).
12 Night Cruise Itinerary E: Tokyo – Shimizu (For Mount Fuji) – Osaka (For
Kyoto-overnight in port) – Kobe - Kochi – Naha (Okinawa) – Hualien (Taiwan) –
Taipei – Hong Kong (overnight in port).
Based
on London Heathrow or Gatwick departures. These offers are also available from
the following departure airports: Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester
and Newcastle. Please call for details and the
applicable flight supplement or check online at
www.Skylordcruiseandholidays.com.