18 days
from
€2299
08 - 25 September 2015
DAY 1 - MALTA - DUBAI
Meet your tour manager at
Malta
International Airport for our flight to
Vietnam via Larnaca and Dubai.
DAY 2 - DUBAI -VIETNAM
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi,
you will be welcomed by the guide
and transferred to your 5* Melia Hanoi
Hotel. Evening at your leisure to explore
the tree-lined boulevards, French
Indochinese architecture and tranquil
lakes of this unique city. Dinner.
DAY 3 - HA NOI
The colonial capital city Hanoi is a
unique Asian city with tree-lined
boulevards, French colonial architecture,
peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and
temples. This full day tour takes you
around Hanoi’s most interesting sights,
including the Ho Chi Minh Complex:
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his Stilts
House, Presidential Palace and One
Pillar Pagoda nearby, then the Temple
of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword
Lake), Ngoc Son Temple, then head to
the Old Quarter for free walking around
Hanoi old quarter. End the day with a
show of Water Puppet. Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 4 - HA NOI – HA LONG
Depart for Halong Bay, we go through
the scenic countryside. The wondrous
Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s
most impressive scenic sights. Heading
out of the town we embark on a boat
for an exploration of the legendary
Halong Bay. This exciting five hour
cruise will provide us a fantastic view
of the picturesque scenery blending
with the sky and some 3,000 limestone
islands rising amazingly from the clear
and emerald water. The limestone karsts
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formations are littered with beaches,
grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the
way we will anchor for a leisurely swim
in a secluded cove and an enjoyable
visit to one of the many hidden grottoes
beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight
on the Star Light Cruise Halong. Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 5 - HA LONG – HA NOI HUE
Waking up and starting your day with Tai
Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary
tea & coffee are served. having Breakfast
served onboard. Continue cruising
around the bay. Disembark and transfer
to Airport for your flight to back Hue
Noi. Check in at The 5* Imperial Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
DAY 6 - HUE
Today we will visit the Great Enclosure
of Royal Citadel, the complex of Noon
Gate, Royal Palace, and Temples build
in 1802. Afternoon boat trip on the
Perfume River go up stream visit
Thien Mu Pagoda, which is considered
the symbol of Hueand of Buddhism
in Vietnam. After dinner enjoy Hue
traditional music show on a cruise on
Perfume River. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner.
DAY 7 - HUE
Today visit the tombs of the emperors
of the Nguyen dynasty: tomb of King
Tu Duc (1865) and tomb of King Minh
Mang (1843). Depart Hue for Da Nang
through the Hai Van tunnel-the greatest
tunnel in Asia, en route, photo stop at
the top of Cloud - Ocean pass and Lang
Co fishing village. Stop at the foot of the
mountains of marble, marble carvers’
Visiting:
Ha Noi, Ha Long, Hue, Hoi An,
My Son Holly, Ho Chi Minh, Cu
Chi, My Tho, Can Tho, Siem
Reap, Angkor Historical Park,
Angkor Great Lake Tonlesap,
Bangkok
village. Check in at The 5*Hoi An Sunrise
Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 8 - HOI AN – MY SON
HOLLY
In the morning, drive to My Son, a World
Heritage, 40 kms southwest of Hoi
An. My Son was a capital and religious
center of Cham people, now remaining
with red brick towers and sanctuaries.
My Son, considered being in the same
league as some of Southeast Asia’s
greatest archaeological sites, including
Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar,
Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in
Indonesia. Back to Hoi An ancient town
for a walking tour through the narrow
winding streets of the Ancient Quarter
visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese
Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam
Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese
Bridge. Following the tour there will be
free time to shop or relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
TOURS
GRAND TOUR OF VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND BANGKOK
Grand tour
of Vietnam,
Cambodia and
Bangkok
DAY 9 – HOI AN - DA NANG HO CHI MINH
Time at leisure and later transfer to Da
Nang Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Check in at The 5*New World Hotel.
Dinner on a cruise sailing along Saigon
River to admire the beautiful city of
night. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
DAY 10 - HO CHI MINH – CU
CHI
Depart to Cu Chi tunnels. The tunnels
were part of an underground network
that was built by the Vietcong during
the American War. It reached from the
southern tip of the Ho Chi Minh trail near
the Cambodian border to the Saigon
River. You will have the opportunity to
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creep into a tunnel to experience how
the Vietcong lived and fought during
this time. Later proceed to HCM for a
short tour to all interesting sites and
landmarks in this bustiling city. First stop
is Notre Dame Catholic Cathedral and
short visit to French built Post Office
nearby, and then we will proceed to see
the Reunification Palace, formerly the
Presidential Palace governed by the USpro government of Republic of Vietnam.
Touring the building and then we will
visit the War Remnants Museum, which
primarily contains exhibits relating to
the American phase of the Vietnam War.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
DAY 11 - HO CHI MINH – MY
THO – CAN THO
DAY 12 - CAN THO – HO CHI
MINH
After breakfast, take a boat trip to
explore the picturesque tributaries of
the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River),
then visit the Cai Rang floating market,
which are the best in the region. Then
wander around the village where you
can meet the local people. You will
probably learn how to cross a “monkey
bridge” which is built from a single
bamboo. Transfer to Ho Chi Minh and
check in at The 5*New World Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
DAY 13 – HO CHI MINH – SIEM
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DAY 14 - ANGKOR HISTORICAL
PARK
We will start the day with the infamous
and treasured legacy of Angkor Wat.
The masterpiece and holy grail of the
temples of Angkor, Angkor Wat is
the world’s largest religious building
and an insurmountable legacy left by
Suryavarman II. We shall continue our
visit Ta Prohm. Of Tombraider fame, Ta
Prohm is an Angkorian treasure, and it’s
going to stay that way.
In the afternoon we commence our
exploration of Angkor Thom. Known as
the ‘Great City’, and we will enter through
the Victory Gate, Elephant Terrace,
Adjacently sits the Terrace of the Leper
King. From here we will proceed through
the forest to Preah Palilay. Afterwards
we will proceed to Phimeanakas. And
finally to Bayon. Finally we will proceed
to Bakheng Hill, an iconic temple setting
where we will admire the sun set over
this ancient land, with views across the
great Tonle Sap Lake, the West Baray,
and of course, Angkor Wat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
DAY 15 - ANGKOR GREAT
LAKE TONLESAP
Visit to the Great Tonle Sap Lake, the
largest lake in Southeast Asia. After
travelling through beautiful countryside
to reach the water’s edge, we will be
transfer ed to our boat and proceed to
sail through mangroves, visit floating
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PACKAGE OF EXCURSIONS: FULL DAY TOUR OF HANOI
OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: WATER PUPPET SHOW
RETURN FLIGHTS ON EMIRATES AIRLINE VIETNAM / BANGKOK
HALONG BAY CRUISE€229
ONE WAY FLIGHT FROM HANOI TO HUE
ONE WAY FLIGHT FROM DA NANG TO HO CHI MINH
FULL DAY TOUR OF HUE
ONE WAY FLIGHT FROM HO CHI MINH TO SIEM RIEP
TRADITIONAL MUSIC SHOW ON CRUISE
ONE WAY FLIGHT FROM SIEM RIEP TO BANGKOK
FULL DAY TOUR OF HOI AN
€229
15 NIGHTS IN 5* ACCOMMODATION
15 BREAKFASTS
11 LUNCHES FULL DAY TOUR OF HO CHI MINH
10 DINNERS BAO DINH NATURAL CANAL BOAT RIDE
and stilted villages, and experience a
fascinating, traditional and unique way
of life. Visit Wat thmey, the wat contains
a unique glass-walled stupa containing
the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge.
Next Move to visit Angkor Silk Farm is
the place of Khmer silk production by
traditional productivities. Set aside a
couple of hours to visit the Angkor Silk
Farm and take experience on Kongkear
Angkor (Angkor Gondola) (04pax per
Boat) is a unique Khmer traditional boat
services in Siem Reap - Angkor Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
DAY 16 - SIEM REAP –
BANGKOK
Transfer to the Airport for flight
to Bangkok. Check in at the 5* Vie
Bangkok Hotel. Proceed for a city tour
of Bangkok visiting the Royal Grand
Palace, one of the most important
landmarks in Bangkok built in 1782.
Explore the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew,
Thailand’s most sacred temple with the
revered Emerald Buddha, and other
key attractions such as the Coronation
Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, Royal
Funeral Hall, the Golden Chedi, and the
Royal Pantheon.
Embark Grand Pearl Cruise for an
International Buffet dinner and admire a
shining Bangkok along Chao Praya river
at night. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
DAY 17 – BANGKOK – DUBAI
Free at leisure until check out time. Visit
Madame Taussauds (Wax museum), and
do shopping at this shopping heaven
of Southeast Asia. Transfer back to
the airport for flight to Dubai. Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner.
TOURS
GRAND TOUR OF VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND BANGKOK
Depart for My tho. Take the boat ride
through the Bao Dinh natural canal.
Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market.
Proceed to the Tortoise island. Visit
the family where you can experience
the agricultural lifestyle. After trekking
through the fruit plantation, village.
Proceed to Can Tho via Vinh Long.
Check in at The 5* Victoria Can Tho
Resort & Spa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner.
REAP
Transfer to Airport for flight to
SiemReap. Arrival in the city of World
Heritage, Angkor Wat. Check in at The 5*
Victoria Angkor Hotel. Visit the Angkor
National Museum, a wonderful cultural
landmark in Siem Reap over 20,000
Sq.m. in area. For the dinner, you have
chance to watch a very interesting show
of typical Kmer dances – Apsara. Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner.
DAY 18 – DUBAI – MALTA
Arrival in Dubai where you will board
our connection flight to Malta. Flight
Dubai – Malta via Larnaca.
LOWER MEKONG RIVER , BASSAC RIVER BOAT RIDE €219
FULL DAY TOUR OF ANGKOR WAT AND ANGKOR THOM
GREAT TONLE SAP LAKE CRUISE
€199
HALF DAY TOUR OF BANGKOK
PRAYA RIVER CRUISE MADAME TUSSAUDS €149
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