CRUISE specialists ecruising.travel has introduced a new exclusive itinerary to its 2016 Cruise Tours range. The 20-night cruise tour, “White Gloves and Cherry Blossoms” includes a 12-night cruise on Cunard's magnificent Queen Elizabeth from Hong Kong to Osaka, with up to US$1020 of on board credit per cabin.

Departing Australia on March 8, 2016, spend two nights pre-cruise at the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel and explore the city on a half-day city tour with lunch.

Embark on Queen Elizabeth and sail north for port visits to Shanghai, Pusan and Jeju-Do in South Korea, Nagasaki, Kagoshima and Yokohama in Japan before disembarking at your final destination, Osaka.

This luxury ship has many attractions and facilities to keep you occupied whilst at sea including a large variety of bars, lounges and restaurants, a grand ballroom, a three-storey theatre, sports centre, two outdoor pools, casino, library, on board lessons from dancing to computers and many more.

Your land touring portion through Japan during its beautiful Cherry Blossom season begins in Kyoto- the home of the Geishas for two nights. It includes comprehensive sightseeing such as the Kiyomizu-dera, Heian Shrine, local town of Machiya and Kinkaku-ji Temple.  Enjoy a day trip to Nara and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kasuga Grand Shrine- known for its 3000 lanterns that decorate the shrine, Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park home to 1200 wild dear.

Experience the famous Japan Rail super express train- the Shinkansen in first class as you travel to Tokyo for four nights. Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise shipping arcade, Hamarikyu gardens and a full day trip to view Mount Fuji.

Priced from $8669 per person twin share, the package includes return economy airfares from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane (surcharge may apply for other cities), 12-nights cruise accommodation with all main meals and 24-hour room service on board, eight nights deluxe hotel accommodation, a private four-day Japan land tour with comprehensive sightseeing, transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees  and some meals, half-day Hong Kong city tour, private transfers also port charges and government taxes.

For further details contact ecruising.travel on 1300-369-848 or visit http://ecruising.travel/Details.aspx?id=22374.