CINA
Durata: 20 giorni
€ 3.500,00
Exploring Australia through language, nature and Waldorf creativity, from Sydney to Melbourne
Suggestioni d’Oriente: Pechino, Yunnan, Chengdu
Dates: 18 april - 7 may 2026
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The journey in brief
Travel staff: tour leader, Chinese assistant, local Chinese guides, contact in Italy.
Transportation: one domestic flight, 3 high-speed trains, private coach.
Accommodation: 15 nights in 3-star hotels, 2 nights in a mountain lodge.
Altitude: high, up to 3,300 m above sea level.
Participants: 20-25.
Cultural aspects: numerous.
Environmental aspects: numerous.
CINA
Durata: 20 giorni
€ 3.500,00
Exploring Australia through language, nature and Waldorf creativity, from Sydney to Melbourne
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday, April 18 - International flight Milan-Beijing
We are at Milan-Malpensa Airport to take the Air China direct international flight to Beijing-Capital together.
Day 2 – Sunday, April 19 - Arrival in Beijing / Temple of Heaven / Meeting on Chinese art
Upon our arrival at the airport, we are greeted by the Chinese guide to start the journey together.
We begin our stay with a visit to the Temple of Heaven (Tiāntán), which we reach with our private bus (approx. 1 hour). The Temple, a large imperial ritual complex, has been a UNESCO site since 1998. Here, architecture, philosophy, and symbolism intertwine in a unique balance. In the park, every shape, color, and proportion reflects Chinese cosmology. With an expert guide, we discover the hidden meanings of this extraordinary place.
After lunch in the area, we take the bus (approx. 1 hour) to the hotel for check-in and a bit of rest. In the afternoon, there is an orientation meeting with a brief introduction to the history of Chinese art in preparation for the deeper immersion in the following days. Dinner near the hotel.
Day 3 – Monday, April 20 - Great Wall (section near Beijing)
On the second day, we are in for a visit to a true marvel of human ingenuity: the Great Wall. We have chosen one of the most authentic and spectacular sections, that of Jinshanling, where the Wall winds like a dragon’s backbone, nestled among the folds of the Yanshan Mountains. Rebuilt in 1573, the Wall embodies a particular Chinese vision of borders not as clear separations, but as harmonious coexistence in diversity (hé ér bù tóng).
We leave the hotel by coach (approx. 2 h 40 min, depending on traffic) and arrive at Jinshanling. After lunch on-site, we walk a section of the Wall. The walking route (approx. 2 h) is 5.4 km long, with an elevation gain of +221 m and a descent of -219 m. Including breaks, the excursion will take about 5 hours in total.
We return to the hotel in time for dinner, which we have near the hotel.
Included services, single room supplement, and any extra charges
Base rate in a double room: double or twin, with other participants of the same sex.
Single room supplement: 250 euros. Always on request and subject to limited availability.
The rate includes: 17.5 overnight stays in a hotel or lodge, in a double room; all meals; all land transfers in China; local guides and entrance fees to visited sites.
The rate does not include: international and domestic flights; drinks; anything not included under ‘The rate includes’.
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General information and cancellation insurance
Base rate in a double room: double or twin, with other participants of the same sex.
Single room supplement: 250 euros. Always on request and subject to limited availability.
The rate includes: 17.5 overnight stays in a hotel or lodge, in a double room; all meals; all land transfers in China; local guides and entrance fees to visited sites.
The rate does not include: international and domestic flights; drinks; anything not included under ‘The rate includes’.
Amerigo Sivelli has been leading cultural trips for over twelve years, guiding educational and cultural journeys in more than fourteen countries across Europe, Asia, Australia, and America. His aptitude for languages, combined with deep empathy and a genuine exploratory spirit, has allowed him to develop a participatory travel style, capable of connecting people of all ages with the cultural and human contexts they encounter. His reliability and interpersonal skills make him, according to those who have traveled with him, a particularly valued travel companion.
His interests range from agriculture to architecture, and to education, with a particular focus on approaches that are respectful of both the environment and the individual, from organic and biodynamic practices to experiential and innovative pedagogies. His inclination to turn ideas into concrete experiences led him to found the cultural exchange organization Depu in Beijing and to hold prominent international positions in the field of cooperation between different cultures.
His experience is based on a solid educational foundation, which includes attending the Steiner School (elementary and high school in Bologna), a course in biodynamic agriculture (Emerson College, United Kingdom), and a degree with honors in Eastern Languages and Cultures from La Sapienza University in Rome.
