|
|
| Durée | Destination | Départ |
|---|---|---|
| 7 jours et 6 nuits | Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Long, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh) | Vietnam (Hanoi) |
Day 1:
Hanoi (Dinner)
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Half-day excursion to experience the classic places of the cultural capital of Vietnam. Passing in front of the imposing mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh we enter the Governor General of Indochina's residence, where the President's house is located. Not far away is the famous One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049, opposite the Dien Huu Pagoda. We visit Van Mieu, the Confucian Temple of Literature, which is the oldest Asian university dating back to 1070. In the heart of the city lies the Lake of the Returned Sword, with the tiny island of the Jade Mountain Temple at its center. The day ends with an hour of fun at the Water Puppet Show: a show unique in the world, where the actors are puppets that revive ancient folk legends and scenes of everyday life on a stage made of water. Dinner in a typical restaurant. Return to the hotel.
Day 2:
Hanoi - Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay. After a brief stop in an exhibition center displaying the best of local silk, ceramic and stone sculptures we proceed to the port, ready to embark on one of the most beautiful cruises in Asia. The visit to the spectacular Halong Bay takes place on a beautifully restored traditional Chinese junk, which will take you through a myriad of islands, islets and pinnacles emerging from the sea in weird shapes. Covered with pristine jungle and often punctured by caves and cracks, the karst formation of Halong has been in for centuries in legends of pirates and demons. Lunch on board. Dinner on board.
Day 3:
Halong - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An (Breakfast, Brunch)
The cruise continues throughout the morning, allowing plenty of time to relax while sailing surrounded by spectacular natural scenery. Brunch on board. Return to the port and disembark. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Danang. Transfer to Hoi An. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 4:
Hoi An - Danang - Hue (Breakfast, Lunch)
Half-day was dedicated to the visit of Hoi An in Cyclo. Following the crowded streets with a high density of shops, boutiques and art galleries, we reach the refined Japanese Bridge. We visit a nearby temple, belonging to the rich Chinese community, then we continue paying a visit to the classic house of a powerful merchant of the past. The next stop is a silk factory, where elegant and refined tailor-made clothes can be ordered. Transfer to Danang and visit the rocky cliffs of Ngu Hanh Son, the Five Marble Mountains, among which Thuy Son is the most revered. At his feet, in the village of Dong Hai, hundreds of families are still devoted to the old art of stone carving. We reach the Linh Ung Pagoda, one of the most revered places of worship in the region. Afterward, we visit the interesting Cham museum, built in 1916 and dedicated to the ancient Cham culture, which developed from the 2nd to the 14th century in present-day central Vietnam. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Transfer to Hue. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 5:
Hue - Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch)
The day is dedicated to visiting Hue, one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam. We start from the mighty Citadel, where the imperial city of the Nguyen dynasty stands. We visit the Pavilion of the Five Phoenixes, the Palace of Supreme Peace and the Mieu temple, all built following the principles of feng shui, the Chinese geomancy. Transfer to the valley of the Perfumed River to reach the imperial mausoleums of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Then we visit Thien Mu, the Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady, and end the day with a pleasant walk in the big market of Dong Ba. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Saigon. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 6:
Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch)
Departure to reach the famous Cu Chi tunnels, the Vietcong's underground network of warehouses, dormitories, armories, kitchens, infirmaries and command posts resistant to US bombardments and symbol of Vietnamese resistance. In the nearby bushes, some structures are made accessible to the public and evocative mannequins mount the guard at strategic points. On the way back to Saigon we stop to taste the famous rice flour focaccia and explore a rubber tree plantation dating back to the years of French colonization at the beginning of the last century. Lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon we visit the heart of Saigon, starting from the War Remnants Museum, a sad reminder of all wars in which Vietnam has been involved. After a brief stop at the central square to admire the Post Office building, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and the neo-Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame, we visit Ngoc Hoang, the Jade Emperor's pagoda, dedicated to the Taoist cult. The interiors are surprisingly rich and fascinating. Afterward, we proceed to the bustling shopping area that runs from Dong Khoi Street, the "Rue Catinat" of the French settlers, to the large Ben Thanh market square. Return to the hotel.
Day 7:
Saigon (Breakfast)
Transfer to the airport.
- Hotel with breakfast
- Meals as per program
- Transfers and excursions as per program
- Internal flight as per program
- English Speaking Guide
- Assistance during your entire stay
- Phone Number "URGENCY" 24 hours
- During long trips water and refreshing towels
- Intercontinental flights, if not stated in the program
- Hotels peak season special supplements and policies such as Christmas and new year dinner new year minimum stay etc..
- Everything not indicated in "The price includes"
English
Italiano
Español
German
