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19 Mandalay Sagaing Bagan Pyay (Prome) Thayetmyo Myanaung Danuphyu Maubin Salay Tantkyi Hill Magwe Yandabo Inwa Minhla RV Princess Panhwar 14 Yangon Cruise No. of nights stay MYANMAR (BURMA) Bagan, one of the world's truly awe-inspiring archaeological sites. Visit Ananda Temple, the best preserved of all the temples known as the 'Westminster Abbey of Myanmar'. Have your camera ready for a special sunset viewing. In the evening back on board your ship, enjoy a puppet show. BLD Day 10. Bagan. Enjoy a full day to discover Bagan, beginning with a visit to the golden Shwezigon Pagoda, one of the country's most significant religious sites. After the pagoda, visit the Nyaung-U market. Mingle with the locals and browse the wares sold at this trade hub. Later, discover Gubyaukgyi Temple, a 13th-century 'cave temple' with an Indian-style spire. Continue to a lacquerware workshop and a local village. Enhance Your Journey: At sunrise, perhaps ride a hot air balloon over the pagodas of Bagan (see page 22 for details). BLD Day 11. Yandabo. This morning enjoy a lecture on board before an afternoon tour of the village of Yandabo, the site where the Treaty of First Anglo-Burmese War was signed. It's also famous for its terracotta pots, made from the riverbank clay. BLD Day 12. Inwa. Arrive today in Inwa, an ancient imperial capital of Burmese kingdoms from the 14th to 19th centuries. The city was abandoned as a capital after it was all but destroyed by earthquakes in 1839. Like a Local – enjoy a tour by horse- drawn cart, taking in Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery and the teak-wood Bagaya Monastery. You'll also see the 'Leaning Tower of Inwa' – a watch tower that was damaged by an earthquake in 1838. This evening enjoy a cultural show by the Mandalay fine arts school. BLD Day 13. Sagaing, Mingun. Arrive in Sagaing and visit a silversmith's workshop for an insight into how silverware is produced. Then visit a range of temples and monasteries, including the city's central pagoda, Soon U Ponya Shin, as well as the egg-shaped Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, built in 1636. Later, cruise to Mingun and visit the 18th-century Mingun Pahtodawgyi. You'll also see the Mingun Bell and the Myatheindan Pagoda. BLD Day 14. Mandalay. Like a Local – visit Mandalay's Mahamuni Buddha Temple, where you may be able to add your own sheet of gold leaf to a statue of the Mahamuni Buddha. Afterwards, explore a range of workshops in which thin sheets of gold, marble carvings and tapestries are produced. Then head for Kuthodaw Pagoda at the foot of Mandalay Hill, to see what is thought to be the world's largest book. Here, Buddhist scripture has been inscribed on some 729 marble slabs. Later, ascend Mandalay Hill for city views before a tour of Shwenandaw Monastery, known for the carvings of Buddhist myths. Like a Local – early this evening, go for a stroll along U Bein Bridge, thought to be the world's oldest and longest teak-wood bridge. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight. BLD Day 15. Disembark Ship, Depart Mandalay. Disembark your ship after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B See Shwezigon Pagoda, one of Bagan's oldest monuments EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS 2017/18 DATES & PRICES (A$) 15 Days – Yangon to Mandalay (MTR15) 2017 (per person) Twin Share Solo Trav. Sept. 9, 23*. $6,595 $9,595 Oct. 7, 21*. $6,995 $10,195 Nov. 4, 18*. $6,995 $10,195 Dec. 2. $6,995 $10,195 Dec. 16*. $6,595 $9,595 Dec. 30. $6,995 $10,195 2018 (per person) Twin Share Solo Trav. Jan. 13*, 27. $6,995 $10,195 Feb. 10*, 24. $6,995 $10,195 Mar. 10*, 24. $6,995 $10,195 Apr. 7*. $6,995 $10,195 * Indicates cruise operates in reverse direction, from Mandalay to Yangon (MT15). CRUISE UPGRADES Prices above are based on a Cat. C French Balcony Suite (Main Deck) on the RV Princess Panhwar. See page 24 for deck and suite plans. To upgrade, add per person: Cat. Suite Type Twin Share Solo Trav. B Deluxe Balcony $695 $1,045 A Deluxe Balcony $895 $1,345 Princ. Princess Suite $1,395 $2,790 TOUR NOTES Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Your flight must arrive in Yangon by 12pm. Cruise from Mandalay to Yangon (MT15) does not include Mingun. Disruptions to itinerary arrangements may occur (see pages 26-27 for details). Itinerary is subject to change.