

Fly from Istanbul to Saigon on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight; this ten-day program brings together the most striking corners of Vietnam and Cambodia. Throughout the journey you stay in hotels in Saigon, Siem Reap, Hoi An and Hanoi, and aboard a cruise ship in Halong Bay. Trace the wartime past through the underground passages of the Cu Chi Tunnels, slip into narrow canals by sampan boat in the Mekong Delta, and wander the moat-ringed temple complex of Angkor Wat.
Upon arrival in Saigon, you transfer by private vehicle to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Built in the 1940s against the French colonial forces and used against the American army during the Vietnam War, this vast underground system comprises living areas, kitchens, weapons stores, hospital sections and secret passages. In the tunnels you learn up close about the Vietnamese people's struggle for survival and their defense strategies during the war years. After lunch, your panoramic city tour of Saigon takes in the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the City Hall and the Opera House.
You set off for Ben Tre and join a private boat tour on the Ham Luong River. Coconut gardens and traditional riverside life are seen up close on this tour. Riding through village lanes in a local motorized tuk-tuk known as a Xe Lam, you visit a workshop where traditional brooms are made. Then you cruise by sampan boat through narrow canals and taste fresh tropical fruit with a local family. On the way back, you have free time for shopping at Ben Thanh Market.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, you join a boat tour of the Chong Khneas Floating Village and Tonle Sap Lake, discovering the floating villages built on the water of Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and the traditional way of life of its people. The next day you enter the ancient city of Angkor Thom through the South Gate, greeted at the entrance by statues depicting the legend of the "Churning of the Sea of Milk." You see Bayon Temple, famous for its 54 towers and some 200 smiling Avalokiteshvara faces, followed by Baphuon Temple, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and the ruins of the Royal Palace. Angkor Wat, the symbol of Cambodia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is built on an area of around 81 hectares; its five towers represent Mount Meru in Hindu belief, while the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean. You enjoy dinner accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance performance.
In the Ancient Town of Hoi An you take a walking tour through its historic fabric and streets adorned with colorful lanterns. You visit the Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Assembly Halls and traditional historic houses, and explore the lively market on the banks of the Thu Bon River. At Ba Na Hills, you ride a cable car holding 5 world records to the summit and take in views of the Truong Son Mountains from the Golden Bridge, raised aloft on giant stone hands. After Linh Ung Pagoda, Loc Uyen Garden and Quan Am Pavilion, you join activities at Fantasy Park such as the Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Cars and Ghost House. In Halong Bay, you cruise by boat among the limestone islets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and guests who wish can enjoy swimming and kayaking. You spend the night aboard the cruise ship.
In Hanoi, your route includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and the Temple of Literature; you explore the streets of the Old Quarter by cyclo. Review the day-by-day itinerary to learn more about the sixth day of the program, when you stroll the streets of Hoi An illuminated by hundreds of colorful lanterns in the evening, accompanied by music and laughter.
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