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Temples, Teahouses & Timeless Landscapes
Set sail on an unforgettable journey with CruiseAway’s exclusive cruise-tour to Taiwan! Begin on board the stylish MSC Bellissima, departing Keelung (Taipei) for a 4-night cruise of comfort and entertainment. After disembarking back in Keelung, the adventure continues on land with guided tours of Taipei and incredible sights such as Sun Moon Lake, historic Tainan – Taiwan’s oldest city – and the stunning Kenting National Park. With hotel stays, transfers, and expert guides included, this cruise-tour is the perfect way to explore Taiwan in style.
16 nights
Temples, Teahouses & Timeless Landscapes
- MSC Bellissima
- From Keelung (Taipei) to Keelung (Taipei)
- 03/01/2026 - 19/01/2026
- Hotel
- Tour
- Flight
Escorted Tour Highlights
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- ● 10 day Round the Island Adventure
- ● Half-day Taipei City tour
- ● Transfer to Sun Moon Lake including a motorboat cruise on the lake
- ● Guided tour of Tainan with a visit to the Fo Guang Shan Monastery
- ● Tour through Kenting National Park
- ● Drive along the East Coast National Scenic Area with guided stops along the way
- ● Transfer back to Taipei with visits to the National Center for Traditional Arts and Kavalan Whisky Distillery on the way
- ● Full day tour of Northern Taiwan with lantern releasing in the Shifen Old Street
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Your Tour Itinerary in Detail
MSC Bellissima, 03 January 2026
‣ Day 1: 09 January 2026 – Arrival at Keelung Port – Transfer to Taipei
● Disembark from your cruise and meet your local guide for a transfer to your hotel in Taipei City.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
‣ Day 2: 10 January 2026 – Taipei at Leisure
● Discover the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods, sample street food, or visit one of its many museums and parks.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 3: 11 January 2026 – Half-Day Taipei City Tour
● Half-day guided tour of Taipei City, including Dihua Old Street, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Liberty Square), Taipei 101 (exterior - observatory tickets are not included), Longshan Temple and Ximending.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 4: 12 January 2026 – Taipei to Sun Moon Lake
● After breakfast, journey to Sun Moon Lake, one of Taiwan’s most scenic natural wonders.
● On arrival to Sun Moon Lake you will enjoy a motorboat cruise on the lake, visit the Ita Thao Village, the Ci’en Pagoda and the striking Wenwu Temple.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 5: 13 January 2026 – Sun Moon Lake to Kaohsiung via Tainan & Fo Guang Shan
● After breakfast, head south to Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city.
● Visit Fort Zeelandia, the Anping Old Street and the Fo Guang Shan Monastery before continuing on to Kaohsiung.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 6: 14 January 2026 – Kaohsiung to Taitung via Kenting National Park
● Travel along Taiwan’s southern coastline to Kenting National Park.
● Highlights of the day include a visit to Maobitou, Chuanfan Rock, Eluanbi Lighthouse and the Longpan Park.
● Afternoon transfer to Taitung.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 7: 15 January 2026 – Taitung to Hualien via the East Coast Scenic Area
● After breakfast, enjoy a breathtaking drive along the East Coast National Scenic Area with stops at Xiaoyeliu coastal rock formations, Sanxiantai Island, Shitiping volcanic rock formations and the Fanshuliao Cliffs.
● Continue on to Hualien.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 8: 16 January 2026 – Yilan & Return to Taipei
● After breakfast, depart Hualien and follow the dramatic Suhua Highway to Yilan with a visit to the National Center for Traditional Arts and a guided tour of the Kavalan Whisky Distillery on the way.
● Continue on to Taipei.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 9: 17 January 2026 – Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Excursion
● After breakfast, embark on a full day tour of Northern Taiwan's natural wonders, including a visit to the Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Village, Shifen Waterfall and the Shifen Old Street.
● Return to Taipei in the evening.
● Overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast Included
‣ Day 10: 18 January 2026 – Departure from Taipei
● After breakfast, join a group transfer to Taoyuan International Airport for your departure flight.
Breakfast Included
See the full itinerary here.
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