Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery Tour, 9 Days from Istanbul
A 9 day discovery of Cambodia's temples and Vietnam's Mekong Delta.
From Angkor Wat to the Mekong
This journey runs from Istanbul, via a Singapore stopover, to Siem Reap, then on through Cambodia and Vietnam. The stone temples of Angkor Wat and the floating villages of Tonle Sap lead to the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, the colonial streets of Saigon, the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. The route brings together the history and landscapes of both countries.
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Nine days that bring Cambodia and Vietnam into one journey. The trip opens in Siem Reap with Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake. Phnom Penh brings the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.
An overland crossing leads to Saigon, with its French colonial architecture and the Reunification Palace, followed by the Cu Chi Tunnels and the traces of the Vietnam War. The trip closes with a boat trip through the Mekong Delta.
Flights, hotels, the meals listed and the city tours are included.
Angkor Wat
Stone carvings from the Hindu and Buddhist eras at the great temple complex.
Tonle Sap floating villages
A boat tour past schools, homes and fishing villages on the water.
Cu Chi Tunnels
The secret passages, rooms and trap systems used by the Viet Cong.
Planning your budgetA Vietnam visa costs 105 USD for the C1 document plus a 50 USD stamp fee on arrival, and a Cambodia visa costs 30 USD on arrival; a recommended gratuity of 70 USD per person for local guides and drivers is also not included in the tour price. See details →
The route of the journey
After the layover in Singapore we land in Siem Reap at 09:50. Accommodation: Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel, 4-star or similar. Accommodation: Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel, 4-star or similar.
01Istanbul to Siem Reap via SingaporeA night flight from Istanbul with a Singapore stopover.
Overnight flight via Singapore
We meet at Istanbul Airport at 09:00 to complete check-in formalities. Singapore Airlines departs at 13:15, starting the journey to Cambodia with a layover in Singapore. The night is spent resting on the plane.
Flight details: SQ391, Istanbul 13:15, Singapore 04:45 the next day, arriving Siem Reap 09:50.
02Siem Reap, at the Gate of AngkorFree time to explore the boutiques of the Old Market.
Arrival in Siem Reap
After the layover in Singapore we land in Siem Reap at 09:50. After checking into the hotel there is free time to explore the boutiques of the Old Market (Psar Chas) or take in the city's calm atmosphere.
Accommodation: Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel, 4-star or similar.
03Angkor Wat, the World's Largest Temple ComplexHindu and Buddhist era carvings at the great temple complex.
Exploring Angkor Wat
The day begins with the remarkable Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the guide we examine the mythological scenes carved from the Hindu and Buddhist periods, a witness to the temple's grand history. Lunch follows at a local restaurant, with time to capture the temple's striking silhouette on camera.
Meals: Lunch included.
Accommodation: Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel, 4-star or similar.
04Tonle Sap Lake and On to Phnom PenhFloating villages on Tonle Sap, then on to Phnom Penh.
Tonle Sap to Phnom Penh
After breakfast we head to Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. A boat tour takes in the schools, homes and fishing villages built on the water, a close look at Cambodia's authentic side.
In the afternoon a five- to six-hour drive through rice fields brings us to the capital, Phnom Penh.
Meals: Dinner included.
Accommodation: Pavilion Hotel, 4-star or similar.
05Phnom Penh, Royal Heritage and Recent HistoryThe Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the Tuol Sleng Museum.
Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng
The tour of the capital opens at the Royal Palace, representing Cambodia's royal tradition, and the Silver Pagoda, adorned with precious stones. We then visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a sobering look at the country's recent history.
A special dinner in the evening offers a taste of Cambodian cuisine.
Meals: Dinner included.
Accommodation: Pavilion Hotel, 4-star or similar.
06Phnom Penh to Saigon, a Border CrossingNotre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and Reunification Palace.
Border crossing to Saigon
After breakfast we drive to the Vietnam border by private vehicle. After border formalities we arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) through the lush landscape of the Mekong Delta. The city tour takes in the French colonial architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, along with the Reunification Palace, a witness to recent history.
Meals: Dinner included, featuring Vietnamese cuisine.
Accommodation: Eden Star Saigon Hotel, 4-star or similar.
07The Cu Chi Tunnels, Secret Paths of ResistanceSecret passages of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon's coffee culture.
Exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels
The day begins at the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network carrying some of the most striking traces of the Vietnam War. We explore the secret passages, rooms and trap systems used by the Viet Cong, hearing the stories behind them.
The afternoon is free to take in Saigon's well-known coffee culture.
Accommodation: Eden Star Saigon Hotel, 4-star or similar.
08The Mekong Delta and the Return JourneyA boat ride on the Mekong, then the evening flight home.
Mekong Delta and departure
The tour closes with a boat ride along the branches of the Mekong River, taking in the settlements among the palm trees, tasting tropical fruit and getting a close look at delta life.
In the evening we transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the return flight.
Flight details: SQ185, 19:50-22:55.
09Arrival in IstanbulThe Cambodia and Vietnam journey closes on landing in Istanbul.
Arrival in Istanbul
We land at Istanbul Airport at 08:45 in the morning, closing this Cambodia and Vietnam journey, from Angkor Wat to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
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Flight details
Outbound · 20 January 2027Return · 27 January 2027Times are local, taken from the programme. Baggage allowance is given in your booking documents.
Where will you stay?
Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel 4★ or similar · Pavilion Hotel 4★ or similar · Eden Star Saigon Hotel 4★ or similar
Sold as: 4-star
Places visited
Included and extra costs
Included in the price
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- International flights: Istanbul - Siem Reap outbound connecting via Dubai with Emirates, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Istanbul return connecting via Singapore.
- Baggage allowance: 20 kg and 1 piece (1 PC) of baggage per person.
- Accommodation: 6 nights in total in modern 4-star and boutique hotels (Siem Reap 2 nights, Phnom Penh 2 nights, Saigon 2 nights).
- Meal plan: all the breakfasts served at the hotels, 2 lunches and 3 dinners.
- Transfers: all airport-hotel transfers in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Saigon, together with the intercity private vehicle/coach transfers.
- Guiding service: professional Turkish-speaking and English-speaking guiding service.
- Culture tours and entrance fees: * Siem Reap: the full Angkor Wat tour and the floating village excursion on Tonle Sap Lake. Phnom Penh: the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and local market tours.
- Saigon: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the former Presidential Palace and Ben Thanh Market.
- Full-day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta experience.
- Entrance tickets for all the historic and cultural sites specified in the programme.
- Insurance: compulsory travel health insurance.
Not included in the price
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- Personal spending: the lunches and dinners not specified in the programme, and all drinks.
- Gratuities: a recommended gratuity of 70 USD per person for the local guides and drivers.
- Official payments: the Republic of Turkiye departure tax for travel abroad.
- Guide and driver gratuity · 70 USD · per person
Vietnam visa (C1 letter)
Per personVietnam entry stamp fee
Per personCambodia visa
Per personGood to know
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Guiding
All of our guides speak Turkish.
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