FASCINATING VIETNAM
Indicative itinerary subject to changes until departure date
DAY 1 – HANOI
Arrival, transfer to hotel and accommodation.
DAY 2 – HANOI
Breakfast. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside) and the house of President Ho Chi Minh. Visit the Single Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures forming a pagoda built on the water in the middle of a lake. Visit the Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius. Next, continuation to Hoan Kiem Lake, the soul of the city, where you will admire the surrounding scenery, including the area of the old quarters and the statue of King Ly Thai To. Stroll along the street in Hanoi's old quarter. Continuation to Tran Quoc Pagoda. Return to hotel. Accommodation.
DAY 3 – HANOI / HALONG BAY
Breakfast. Departure to Halong Bay, a World Natural Heritage Site. Arrival and embarkation on the cruise to discover the astonishing beauty of this bay. Lunch and dinner on board. Accommodation on board.
DAY 4 – HALONG BAY / HANOI / HUE
Breakfast. Boat tour of one of the caves of the Bay. Return to the ship where you will enjoy brunch on board. Transfer to the port and departure by road to Hanoi for flight to Hue. Arrival, transfer to hotel and accommodation.
DAY 5 – HUE
Breakfast. This morning, embark by boat to cruise down the Perfume River to the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, also known as the Heavenly Lady. It is one of the most famous images of Vietnam and is one of the landmarks of the ancient imperial city of Hue. Visit the Flag Tower and the emblematic Ngo Mon Gate, which is the entrance to several beautiful courtyards and ponds. There, discover the Dien Tho Palace and finally, visit the Thai Hoa Palace, the Hall of the Mandarins and the Nine Dynastic Urns. Visit the imperial tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque architectural works of the palaces and royal tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Accommodation. Optionally, we suggest you to enjoy a dinner at the Royal Park Restaurant, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the local gastronomy of Hue.
DAY 6 – HUE / HOI AN
Breakfast. Transfer by road to Hoi An, through Hai Van Pass. Arrival and visit the old quarter of Hoi An. See the Japanese bridge and Chinese meeting halls, merchants' houses, and pass by a market on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Accommodation.
DAY 7 – HOI AN
Breakfast. Day at leisure to enjoy this beautiful town or relax on the beach. Accommodation.
DAY 8 – HOI AN / DANANG / HO CHI MINH
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for departure flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrival and visit of the city: the Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral (currently under renovation). Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
DAY 9 – HO CHI MINH
Breakfast. Day at leisure. Accommodation. Optionally, we propose an excursion to the Mekong Delta, the Cuchi tunnels or a dinner by boat on the Saigon River.
DAY 10 – HO CHI MINH
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
