Journey To Timeless Japan — 9 Days Of Culture, History & Scenic Wonders
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Journey To Timeless Japan — 9 Days Of Culture, History & Scenic Wonders
Overview
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Japan’s iconic cities, historic shrines, breathtaking landscapes, and cutting-edge attractions — all thoughtfully curated for an unforgettable experience.
Your tour package includes
- City-Centre hotels
- 3N Tokyo
- 2N Nagoya
- 3N Osaka
- Day visit to Shirakawa-go Heritage Village
- Day visit to Hiroshima
- Day visit to Kyoto & Nara
- Daily Breakfast in the hotel
- 6 Lunch & 8 Dinners in restaurants
- Meals offered will be Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
- All Transfers and Tours by Luxury AC Coach
- Services of an English/Hindi Experienced Tour Manager
Included highlights
- Stay in City-Centre hotels
- Sagano Romantic Train ride through scenic Kyoto countryside
- Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi Cruise
- Scenic lift to Kegon Waterfall
- Bullet train experience – Tokyo to Hiroshima
- TeamLab Planets Tokyo
- Tokyo Skytree (350m deck)
- Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Street
- Toshogu Shrine (Nikko)
- Kegon Waterfall (with lift)
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Todaiji Temple & Nara Park
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Toyota Commemorative Museum
- Toyota Automobile Museum (if open)
- SCMaglev & Railway Park Museum (if included)
- Peace Memorial Park & Atomic Bomb Dome (Hiroshima)
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center
- Hakone Ropeway & Lake Ashi Cruise
- Gotemba Premium Outlet
Travel Itinerary
Overnight Flight | 1 night
Day 1: Travel Day
Board your overnight flight to Japan today.
Tokyo | 2 nights
Day 2: Arrival In Tokyo
Touch down at Narita International Airport, clear immigration and sit back and relax as you’re driven into the vibrant city of Tokyo, a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation. Arrive at your centrally located hotel—settle in and soak up your first glimpse of this electric city. Check in and unwind after your journey. Later, gather with your fellow travellers for a delightful welcome dinner, marking the beginning of an unforgettable Japanese adventure.
Day 3: Sightseeing In Tokyo
Leave the buzz of Tokyo behind as you journey to the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage city of Nikko—a place where history and nature come alive. Start your day with a visit to the ornate and sacred Toshogu Shrine, a masterpiece of craftsmanship dedicated to the powerful shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Next, breathe in the crisp mountain air at the tranquil Lake Chuzenji, nestled at the base of majestic Mt. Nantai. Then, prepare to be awed by the dramatic Kegon Waterfall, accessed via a scenic lift that reveals stunning views. After a day full of spiritual and scenic beauty, return to Tokyo for a restful evening.
Hiroshima | 1 night
Day 4: Hiroshima to Kobe — Echoes of History & Engineering Marvels
Begin your day in Hiroshima with a moving visit to the Peace Memorial Park & Museum, a powerful tribute to the lives lost and the enduring message of peace. Pause at the solemn Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing as a profound symbol of resilience and hope for future generations. Later, journey to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Centre, where you’ll marvel at the world’s longest suspension bridge and learn about the incredible engineering behind this modern wonder. Continue your scenic drive to Kobe, where the evening awaits with its charm and culinary delights.
Kyoto | 1 night
Day 5: Nara’s Gentle Deer & Kyoto’s Cultural Charms
Step into Japan’s ancient soul as you begin your day in Nara. Visit the majestic Todaiji Temple, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha. Then, wander through Nara Park, where gentle, free-roaming deer greet visitors with curiosity and charm. In the afternoon, head to Kyoto and explore the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, with its endless tunnel of vermilion torii gates. Later, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the Philosopher’s Path before arriving in Kyoto by evening.
Kyoto | 1 night
Day 6: Kyoto to Nagoya — Nature, Temples & Trains
Enjoy Sagano Scenic Railway, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion). Travel to Nagoya and optionally explore SCMaglev & Railway Park Museum.
Nagoya | 1 night
Day 7: Nagoya’s Automotive Heritage & Hamamatsu Stay
Explore Toyota Commemorative Museum & Toyota Automobile Museum. Travel to Hamamatsu or Numazu for a scenic overnight stay.
Mt. Fuji / Hakone Area | 1 night
Day 8: Mt. Fuji & Hakone Adventure — Nature Meets Shopping
Lake Ashi Cruise, Hakone Ropeway and shopping at Gotemba Outlet. Return to Tokyo in the evening.
Tokyo | 1 night
Day 9: Tokyo in Full Bloom — Tradition & Technology
Visit Odaiba, TeamLab Planets, Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Street. Finish with Tokyo Skytree views at 350m.
Day 10: Sayonara Japan — Until We Meet Again
Enjoy your final breakfast and transfer to Narita Airport with beautiful memories of Japan.
Hotels
Mykonos - Aeolos Resort
Greece
Mykonos - Aeolos Resort
Greece
Mövenpick Hotel Bari
Greece
Grand Hotel
Greece
Flights
08 Mar 2026 → Delhi – Hong Kong – Beijing → Night Flight
14 Mar 2026 → Xian – Shanghai → Morning/Afternoon Flight
15 Mar 2026 → Shanghai – Hong Kong – Beijing → Late Afternoon Flight
We may book alternate flights if the originally planned ones get cancelled or are not operational.
International flights are via connecting routes as there are no direct flights available for this sector from Delhi.
Exclusions
- Flights, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt.
- Travel Insurance
- Applicable GST
- Applicable TCS
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure.
- Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, force majeure instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
- Any personal expenses
- Anything not specifically mentioned under ‘Inclusions’
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘Inclusions’
- Direct joining guests must arrange their own airport transfers.
The above itinerary is suggestive, and the management reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. The cost indicated is also an estimate. Flight costs, if mentioned, are based on approximate fares at the time of preparing this itinerary. Actual flight bookings will be made at the prevailing prices at the time of confirmation.
Terms and condition
Booking Terms
On booking : Non-Refundable INR 50,000.
45 Days Before Tour Date : INR 100,000
30 Days Before Tour Date : Balance Tour Cost
Cancellation Policy & Terms
Booking Amount is Non-Refundable.
30 Days before Departure Date: The booking amount would be non-refundable; anything that you have paid over and above the booking amount would be refundable.
Between 29 Days to 0 Departure Date: No Refund
How to Book this Holiday
You can Book your Holiday by making a Bank Transfer with the following RTGS / NEFT IFSC Bank transfer :
Account Name : WETRIPPY TRAVEL SERVICES
Account Number : 50200039003044
Account Type : Current Account
Bank Name : HDFC Bank Branch
Address : Pushpanjali,Pitampura, New Delhi – 110034
NEFT/IFSC Code : HDFC0000711
General Terms
- No bookings have been made yet. Prices may change at the time of final confirmation.
- The itinerary provided is a suggested plan and may be adjusted during the actual tour.
- This is a group tour. A minimum of 12 paid travellers is required for the tour to operate. If this number is not met, the tour will not run.
For complete terms and conditions for this tour – including cancellation, refund, liability, and responsibility policies – kindly refer to the links below:
- Know Before You Book This Tour
- General Terms & Conditions
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Liabilities & Responsibility Clause
Once you share your consent to book this tour with us, we will assume that you have read, understood, and agreed to all our terms and conditions in detail.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Passport, Visa & Entry Requirements
- In order to enter Italy, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
- We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
- Beginning in 2026, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
- Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2026, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
- If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
- You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to seniorholiday.com/entry-requirements and searching the code PUG.
Arrival & Departure Information
- Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in and depart from Athens.
- Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours.
- When you arrive in Athens, a Go Ahead representative will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a Go Ahead sign or a sign with your name(s). If you don’t see a representative immediately, please be patient and stay in the arrivals area. They may be assisting another traveler who has also just arrived and will be back shortly.
Physical Activity & Mobility
Physical Activity Level
This is a high physical activity-level tour. You can expect to be on the move on a regular basis throughout the course of the tour.
Tour Pacing
This is a brisk-paced tour. The pace of a tour itinerary considers how often you’ll switch hotels, the amount of planned daily activities, and how you’ll get from place to place. You can expect:
- One 1-night stay
- Most days full of included activities (more if you add excursions)
- Transportation by motor coach, public ferry and commercial flight
- Daily bus time varies and can be lengthy
Walking, Terrain & Physical Requirements
- Travelers should be prepared to walk 2-3 miles per day- this includes city streets, cobblestones, stairs, and hills.
- Stone and marble walkways may be slippery even when dry.
- Access to the Acropolis requires travelers to navigate a steep hill including uneven stairs with no railing.
- Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance.
- Please Note: Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on tour
Climate Considerations
- In the summer months (June-September), travelers can expect heatwaves with temperatures consistently above 90F.
- In July and August, Greece experiences Meltemi, or strong winds, which can make for rough ferry rides.
Physical Activity & Tour Pace Questions
- Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special mobility or luggage handling assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group enjoys a smooth and informative journey, and they can’t be relied on to provide individualized assistance to any one traveler.
- This tour moves at a reasonable pace to avoid missing scheduled stops. The rest of the group cannot miss any scheduled activities because of the needs of an individual.
- Due to the pace and physical activity level of this tour, mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers will be difficult to use and are not recommended. Please notify Go Ahead Tours before your departure if you plan to bring these on tour with you.
- If you have mobility concerns or tour pace questions, please visit our Help Center or send a message to our Customer Experience Team. We’re here to help!
Transportation on Tour
- This tour includes various modes of transportation, including ferries, planes, and motor coaches. Some modes of transportation will have raised platforms or steps and often not provide access to ramps or lifts.
- Ferry rides from Athens to Mykonos and Mykonos to Santorini, as well as a flight from Santorini to Athens, are included in the price of your tour.
- All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
- The ferries you will be traveling in during your tour are large boats with airline-style seating. Boarding the ferry involves quickly walking up and down steep ramps, navigating crowds with other travelers and vehicles, while managing all of your luggage.
Baggage Allowance & Expectations
- Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches, ferries, flights, and other modes of transportation.
- Contact your airline(s) for the luggage restrictions for your itinerary. Please note that on-tour flights may have tighter size and weight limits than your round-trip airfare to and from tour.
- Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any bags or exceed their size and weight restrictions. Be advised: You’re responsible for any luggage fees incurred on all flights.
- Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
- Travelers must be able to manage their luggage throughout tour; porters aren’t guaranteed at hotels or airports.
- Travelers need to be prepared to manage their own luggage during ferry transfers; this includes carrying your luggage up/down the boarding ramp, and managing crowded spaces with other people and motor vehicles.
Clothing & Packing Tips
- We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
- A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
- You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
- It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
- We recommend packing a reusable water bottle to cut down on single use plastic waste.
- Travelers who experience motion sickness should take the proper precautions for the ferry crosssings.
- We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
- In case of emergencies, we also recommend packing your medical insurance card in your carry-on.
Hotels on Tour
- Go Ahead handpicks every hotel you’ll stay at, striking a balance between comfort, location, and local charm.
- Specific properties will vary based on your departure date, but are typically three-to-four-star hotels; always include private bathrooms; and usually have in-room safes for valuables. Additionally, your hotels will have Wi-Fi, but access may be limited to common areas. There may also not be elevators.
- Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee that your accommodations will have laundry services or facilities. We recommend checking directly with your hotels once they’ve been confirmed, about 30 days prior to departure.
- Some hotels on this tour are situated on narrow streets; as such, our buses can’t drop you off right out front. In these instances, you’ll have to walk your luggage to the property, no more than a few blocks.
- Please be advised that the air conditioning in European hotels and buildings is often not as strong or cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada.
- Greece operates on the European standard 220–240 volts and use Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
- Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date.
Optional Excursions
- Excursions are available for purchase prior to departure, and most excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour directly through your mobile app for an additional $10 USD.
- We recommend purchasing excursions at least 3 days prior to your tour departure. Please note some excursions have advance booking deadlines. Check your tour itinerary for more information to ensure you don’t miss the deadline to add them.
- Optional excursions may be canceled on tour due to reasons like low enrollment, weather or unexpected closures. If an excursion you signed up for is canceled by Go Ahead Tours, you will be refunded the full cost of the excursion. Please note it may take up to 60 days for your refund to be processed.
- Your Tour Director may offer their own optional excursions which can only be purchased on tour via cash (in local currency).
Health
- At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at cdc.gov.
- If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies, please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to your departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
- If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
- Most of our itineraries include headsets used during certain sightseeing tours so travelers can hear their guides or Tour Director. If you use an assisted listening device, such as a hearing aid or cochlear implant, please contact our customer experience team as we may be able to provide alternative solutions to best suit your needs. Please note that at this time not all our destinations offer headsets due to supplier limitations.
- Please note that codeine (commonly found in headache medications) is banned in Greece, and you may face prosecution if you bring it into the country.
- Take proper care with sun exposure, as the sun can be especially strong in some of the regions on this tour.
- The water is safe to drink throughout your tour unless posted otherwise.
- Travelers prone to seasickness should note that this tour includes boat rides.
- You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code GIT.
Meals & Cuisine
- This tour includes three dinners: They may be set menus, buffets, or family-style meals, depending on the location. Dinners also include one glass of beer, wine, or a soft drink, as well as water.
- Breakfast each morning is also included at the hotel and is typically buffet style with hot and cold options.
- Greece’s warm climate ensures a constant supply of fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables. Salads served with aromatic olive oil, feta cheese, and oregano are plentiful. Simple grilled fish and meat are integral to Greek cuisine, as are squid and octopus. Don’t miss the spinach and cheese pies, called spanakopita.
- On the tour extension, Roman food is typically freshly prepared and varies depending on the season. Must-try bites include cacio e pepe (a simple dish of pasta, cheese, and pepper) and supplì (a fried rice ball similar to Sicily’s arancini).
- For more authentic meals on the tour extension, try local trattorias, small restaurants set away from the main piazzas. A typical Italian meal includes wines and the occasional beer, followed by a few sips of after-dinner drinks like grappa or limoncello.
Tipping
- At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
- We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $4USD per person per day for your driver.
- If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
- Tips can only be paid in cash.
- If you are traveling to multiple countries with different currencies and the same Tour Director, ask them what currency they prefer for their tip.
- The cost of porterage is included in your tour price, and it is not necessary to tip baggage handlers.
Currency
- You will use the euro on this tour.
- Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
- We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
- You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
- Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
- International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
- Plan ahead and bring cash to tip your tour director, local guides, and bus drivers. We also recommend keeping coins in the local currency on hand, as some public bathrooms may charge a fee for use.
Mobile App, Wifi & Data
- To ensure you feel prepared before traveling on tour, we strongly recommend you download the EF Go Ahead Tours mobile app. The app is free and provides important deadlines, entry requirements, your detailed itinerary, packing tips and more. You can also connect with fellow travelers through the chat feature in the app.
- Wifi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
- There is no Wifi on any of the motor coaches.
- Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
Tour Director
- Your Tour Director will be leading your group throughout your journey. You will have the same Tour Director throughout your tour.
- The role of the Tour Director is not only to provide information and context on the destinations you visit, but also to confirm services, coordinate inclusions, prepare each days’ activities and support travelers while on tour. As such, they must focus on the success of the group, and cannot provide individualized assistance to any one traveler.
On Tour Support
- One of the benefits of traveling with EF Go Ahead Tours is our on tour emergency support team.
- Our extensive network of offices around the world, and our integration of ISO 31000: Risk Management Guidelines, help our dedicated 24/7 Emergency Service teams anticipate and address on-tour challenges in a flexible and iterative way.
- This team supports travelers and Tour Directors using a combination of extensive training, simulations, incident response planning, and decades of experience to help manage emergencies if they arise, ranging from personal health concerns or injuries to major world events.
- As needed, On Tour Support can facilitate additional support for travelers on tour, arrange assistance from outside specialists, and liaise with local and international authorities to help solve on-the-ground issues. In addition, the team is dedicated to supporting and facilitating communication between travelers and families in the event of an emergency while on the road or at home.
Time Zones
- Greece is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 7 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
- When it’s noon in New York, it’s 7pm in Greece.
Responsible Travel
- When you travel with Go Ahead Tours, you’ll make a positive impact on the places you visit and the people and animals you meet along the way. That’s because our three core Responsible Travel commitments—protecting the environment, supporting local communities, and promoting animal welfare—are at the heart of every tour we offer.
- Travel, when done responsibly, can have an enormous socioeconomic impact on communities. To maximize your impact, eat at locally owned restaurants and shop at small businesses. Ask your Tour Director to point out restaurants they recommend.
- Prepare for your trip: Be aware of monetary norms such as tipping and negotiating in a market; learn about the destination’s forms of etiquette; and take some time to learn a few words in the local language.
- When interacting with locals, make sure to ask people for permission before you take their picture, and approach cultural differences with empathy and an open mind.
- Go Ahead Tours encourages travelers to limit their waste while on the road, especially single-use plastics. You can cut back on generating plastic waste by packing your own toiletries, using electronic documents, and bringing a reusable water bottle and shopping bag. If you need to use plastics or paper, please recycle.
- Environment: On this tour, we recommend the use of a reusable water bottle, as the local drinking water is safe for travelers. Your Tour Director can provide additional guidance on local water standards. Make sure to bring a reusable water bottle to cut down on single use plastics.
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