Vietnam and Cambodia Tour

Overnight flight to Saigon

ISTANBUL – SAIGON (HO CHI MINH CITY)

We will meet our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before the flight time. (One calendar day before the flight date) After completing baggage check-in and passport formalities, we take our seats on the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Saigon. Our journey towards Saigon will continue throughout the night, with overnight stay on the airport.

Discovering Saigon

SAIGON

Upon arrival in Saigon, after completing passport and baggage procedures, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us. We begin our panoramic city tour to discover Saigon, Vietnam's largest city and economic centre. During the panoramic city tour, we will see the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the City Hall and the Opera House among the places we visit. After the tour, we have our dinner at a local restaurant. Following dinner, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Cu Chi Tunnels

SAIGON

After breakfast, we set off for our Cu Chi Tunnels tour with lunch, one of the most striking testimonies of the history of the Vietnam War. This vast underground tunnel system, built in the 1940s against French colonial forces and later used against the American army during the Vietnam War, consists of living areas, kitchens, weapons storage rooms, hospital sections and hidden passages. During our visit through the tunnels, we will have the opportunity to get to know closely the living struggle and defence strategies of the Vietnamese people during the war years. After our lunch at a local restaurant, we return to the city centre and visit the War Museum, the Opera House, the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. At the end of the tour, we have our dinner at a local restaurant. At the end of the day, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Mekong Delta

SAIGON

After breakfast, we set off for our Mekong Delta & Motorised Tuk-Tuk & Sampan Boat Tour & Ben Thanh Market Shopping tour with lunch included. First, we head towards Ben Tre, one of the most delightful stops in the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, we begin our private boat tour on the Ham Luong River. During the tour, we will have the opportunity to closely observe the lush green nature of the region, coconut groves, and traditional life along the riverbank. Afterwards, we enjoy a pleasant ride along the village roads by Xe Lam (motorised tuk-tuk), the region's characteristic mode of transport, and visit a local workshop where traditional brooms are produced. Then we set off on an unforgettable ride through narrow canals aboard traditional Sampan boats and visit a local family to taste fresh tropical fruits. During our short walk through the village, we get to know the natural beauty and daily life of the region up close. After lunch at a local restaurant, we return to Ho Chi Minh City. On the way back, we have free time for shopping at Ben Thanh Market. After dinner at a local restaurant, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Angkor Wat and Siem Reap

After breakfast, we transfer to Saigon Airport in the early morning and fly to Siem Reap with a local airline. Upon arrival, we meet our waiting private vehicle and begin our tour of the Ancient City of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Angkor Wat at Sunset, and an Apsara Dance Show, with lunch and dinner included. Entering through the South Gate, we explore the Ancient City of Angkor Thom and see sculptures depicting the “Churning of the Ocean of Milk,” one of the most important scenes in Hindu mythology. We then visit Bayon Temple, known for its 54 towers and approximately 200 smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. We later see Baphuon Temple, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the ruins of the Royal Palace. After lunch at a local restaurant, we visit Angkor Wat Temple, a symbol of Cambodia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering an area of approximately 81 hectares, the temple’s five towers symbolize Mount Meru in Hindu belief, while the surrounding moat represents the ocean. At the end of the day, we watch the sunset at Angkor Wat. After dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance show, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Tonle Sap and flight to Hanoi

SIEM REAP – HANOI

After breakfast, we set off for a boat tour on Tonle Sap Lake with lunch included. Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, and during the boat tour we will have the opportunity to discover up close the floating villages built on the water, the traditional lifestyle of the local people and the unique natural beauty of the area. After our lunch at a local restaurant, we transfer to Siem Reap Airport and take our flight to Hanoi with a local airline. Upon arrival, we have dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Hanoi's landmarks

HANOI

After breakfast, we set off on the Hanoi City Tour with Lunch & Cyclo Tour & Water Puppet Show. We begin with a panoramic view of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, one of Hanoi's most important landmarks, as well as Ho Chi Minh's Wooden House and the Presidential Palace. We then visit the One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 and one of the city's most significant religious structures, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest temple in Hanoi. Afterwards, we tour the Temple of Literature, considered Vietnam's first university, built in 1070 in honour of Confucius. After enjoying Lunch at a local restaurant, we explore the historic streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter by traditional Cyclo (bicycle rickshaw), experiencing the city's lively atmosphere up close. We end the day by watching the Water Puppet Show, one of the most important traditions of Vietnamese culture. After Dinner at a local restaurant, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Halong Bay cruise

HANOI – HALONG BAY CRUISE

After breakfast, we set off from our hotel for the Halong Bay Cruise Tour, heading toward the enchanting Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, we are warmly welcomed with a welcome drink and step aboard our private boat, beginning a journey straight out of a fairy tale. The limestone islands, draped in lush greenery that stretches up to the sky, drift over the calm waters like a living painting, with a different kind of beauty greeting us at every turn. This magical landscape, reflected on the water, makes you feel a sense of peace and serenity all at once. After our Lunch on board, guests who wish to do so can enjoy this unique atmosphere with activities such as swimming, kayaking, or exploring hidden caves. As the sun begins to set, the bay glows in golden hues while we enjoy our Dinner on board, and we spend the night in the tranquil surroundings of Halong Bay aboard our comfortable cruise ship. Overnight on board the cruise ship.

Back to Hanoi

HANOI

After breakfast, we wake up accompanied by the calm waters of the bay and the sound of the waves, and for our guests who wish, a pleasant swimming break in the cool waters is offered in the early hours of the morning. We then start the day with breakfast on the boat. Taking our place on the upper deck, we watch the mesmerising view of the limestone islands rising from the emerald green sea and enjoy peaceful moments within this unique natural masterpiece. As our boat continues its journey through the bay, we have the chance to discover different and striking rock formations. We complete our check-out procedures and leave the boat around midday. We then transfer back to Hanoi and have free time in the city centre for shopping. After having dinner at a local restaurant, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.