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JEWELS OF VIETNAM PREMIER TOUR 14-DAY ITINERARY, SOUTHEAST ASIA PREMIER COLLECTION Uncover poignant history, natural beauty, and a charming way of life on this deluxe adventure revealing Vietnam's highlights. Work your way up from the lush plains of the Mekong Delta to the enchanting limestone pillar seascapes of Halong Bay for a tour you'll never forget. DAYS 1 – 2: DEPART THE U.S. Arrive at the airport and fly overnight to Saigon. Upon arrival, you will be accompanied by an experienced escort to your hotel. DAY 3: SAIGON No longer a war-torn city, this vibrant metropolis has become a powerhouse. See the French-built Notre Dame Cathedral; the Central Post Office, a neoclassical edifice designed by Gustave Eiffel; the Reunification Palace, the site of the end of the Vietnam War; and the harrowing War Remnants Museum. After browsing through Chinatown and Ben Thanh Market, enjoy a three-course dinner at Xu Restaurant. (B, L, D) DAY 4: MEKONG DELTA This day trip reaches its most exciting point during a fast and scenic speedboat trip through Mekong Delta, the 'Rice Basket of Vietnam.' It is this fertile region that supplies the country with huge amounts of rice, coconuts, vegetables, and tropical fruits. Catch glimpses of the river and life around it as you drive through a labyrinth of palm-lined canals. Take a cycle tour through the fields and meet the local people before returning to Saigon. (B, L) DAY 5: SAIGON Experience the Cu Chi Tunnels, part of the elaborate network of excavations used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Continue to Tay Ninh to see the striking Holy See of the Cao Dai religion, a fascinating blend of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam that is native to Vietnam. Return to Saigon and embark on a culinary adventure through the city's vibrant street food scene. (B, L, D) DAY 6: SAIGON TO HOI AN Fly to Danang and transfer to the charming town of Hoi An, stopping en route at the Marble Mountains. Dine this evening on the creative Vietnamese cuisine of Ancient Faifo Restaurant. (B, L, D) DAY 7: HOI AN A rich fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and European styles, this Silk Road port's narrow streets still retain a quirky old world charm. In the morning, tour the market to choose fresh ingredients from a colorful array of local produce for your Vietnamese cookery class, where you'll learn to create several local dishes. Afterwards, wander the old streets, visiting sites like the Quan Cong Chinese Temple and the elaborate Japanese Covered Bridge before taking tea at a traditional tea house. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, L) Hanoi ( 3N ) Saigon ( 4N ) Hue(1N) Hoi An (3N) Inbound (1N) Flight home Cu Chi Halong Bay (1N) 0 200 miles 0 200 km L A O S V I E T N A M C A M B O D I A T H A I L A N D C H I N A M YA N M A R Air Road South China Sea Gulf of Thailand Bay of Bengal Gulf of Tonkin Mekong Delta Danang 38 | Jewels of Vietnam Premier Tour Water Puppets, Hanoi