DAY 1 İSTANBUL AIRPORT – SINGAPORE
We meet with you, our valued guests, at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 10:00. After baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Singapore at 13.10 with Singapore Airlines flight SQ391. We spend the night on the plane.
DAY 2 SINGAPORE – HANOI / VIETNAM
Arrival at Singapore Changi Airport at 04:55 local time and transit wait for our connecting flight to Hanoi. At 09:00, we depart for Hanoi with Singapore Airlines flight SQ192. Arrival in Hanoi at 11:30 local time. After being greeted by our local guide, we start our panoramic Hanoi city tour. Our first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, built in memory of Vietnam's legendary leader who passed away in 1969 and became the symbol of the country's independence struggle. Afterwards, we take a short break to see the Presidential Palace from the outside and photograph its impressive French colonial architecture. Our tour continues with the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi's most unique temples, built in the 11th century by Emperor Ly Thai Tong and inspired by the lotus flower. Our last stop is the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and known as Vietnam's first university. In the temple, which is considered the symbol of wisdom and Confucian culture, we have the opportunity to closely examine the traditional architecture and stone stelae standing on stone tortoises. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 3 HANOI – HALONG BAY – HANOI
Included meals: Breakfast and lunch. After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for our Halong Bay tour, including lunch. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the world's most fascinating natural wonders, Halong Bay spans approximately 1,500 km² and consists of 1,969 limestone islets. During our all-day boat tour, we will sail among fairytale-like limestone formations; We will have the chance to see the most famous spots of the bay, such as Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, also known as the "Kissing Roosters", and the impressive Thien Cung Cave, famous as the "Heavenly Palace Cave". During the special lunch served on the boat, we will taste the exquisite flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, especially fresh seafood. At the end of the tour, return to Hanoi and overnight.
DAY 4 HANOI – NINH BINH – HANOI – DANANG – HOI AN
Included meals: Breakfast and lunch. After breakfast, we depart for our Ninh Binh and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital tour, including lunch. Surrounded by limestone mountains, Ninh Binh offers one of Vietnam's most impressive nature experiences. We go to the pier and start our boat tour, sailing along the Ngo Dong River towards the caves. Tam Coc, whose name means "Three Caves", is known as the "Halong Bay on Land" thanks to its limestone formations rising among rice paddies. We taste the local flavors of the region for lunch. Then we continue to Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam between 968-1009, and visit the temples dedicated to the kings of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Although very few remains of the 300-hectare ancient citadel have survived to the present day, the ruins and temples in the region offer a unique opportunity to discover Vietnam's early history. After our tour, transfer to Hanoi Airport and flight to Danang with a scheduled domestic flight. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel in Hoi An, listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, check-in, and rest.
DAY 5 HOI AN
Included meals: Breakfast. After breakfast at our hotel, we start our tour in the ancient quarter of Hoi An. An exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th to the 19th century, the city's buildings and street fabric reflect together the indigenous and foreign influences that make up this unique heritage site. We visit the landmark Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese merchant house, various Chinese Assembly Halls, and the Hoi An Museum.
Free time after the tour. You can visit souvenir shops, have a suit or dress tailored to measure within 24 hours, or take advantage of spa services. In the evening, you can experience the magical atmosphere of the city by walking through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 6 HOI AN – GOLDEN BRIDGE – DANANG – SAIGON
Included meals: Breakfast and lunch. After breakfast, we depart for Danang, Vietnam's largest coastal city. Along the way, we pass through the Marble Mountains region, famous for its stone-carving workshops, and get information about the region. In Danang, we will see the modern bridges over the Han River, especially the Dragon Bridge, which is designed in the shape of a dragon and famous for breathing fire in the evenings. The bridge has become one of the symbols of the city.
After Danang, we continue to Ba Na Hills to see the Golden Bridge. Located near Danang, 1,400 meters above sea level, this architectural marvel is one of Southeast Asian's most iconic modern structures. To reach the bridge, we first take a cable car ride of approximately 6 kilometers, offering magnificent panoramic views. The most striking feature of the bridge is two giant hand figures that seem to hold it in the air; These hands give the impression of ancient statues carved from centuries-old stone. After lunch, we descend and transfer to Danang Airport for our short flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel in the city center and overnight.
DAY 7 SAIGON
Included meals: Breakfast. After breakfast, we depart for our Cu Chi Tunnels tour, located approximately 70 kilometers from the city center. Built by communist guerrillas during the Vietnam-War, one of the most dramatic events of recent history, this tunnel system extends for more than 250 kilometers and turned into an underground city throughout the war. Here we will see trenches, camps, traps, living areas and underground passages from that period. After lunch, we return to Saigon and start our panoramic city tour. We visit the magnificent Opera House, City Hall, Central Post Office designed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel, Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the city's most important Catholic buildings, and Ben Thanh Market, Saigon's covered bazaar. At the end of the day, return to our hotel and overnight.
DAY 8 SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON
Included meals: Breakfast and lunch. After breakfast, we depart for the Mekong Delta, where life is sustained on and around the water. Upon arrival in My Tho, we start our journey by local boat along the interconnecting waterways and canals. Our first stop is Thoi Son Island, where we will see local handmade products, coconut candy workshops, and colorful orchards. Here, while tasting fresh fruits in the shade of the gardens, we enjoy traditional music performed by local artists. Afterwards, we taste homemade honey tea at a local farm and continue our canal tour to get to know the daily life and traditions of the region. After a rich lunch consisting of Mekong Delta delicacies, we return to Saigon. On the way, we visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple that also houses a monastery. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 9 SAIGON – SINGAPORE
Included meals: Breakfast. After breakfast, transfer to Saigon Airport for our flight to Singapore. We meet our local guide at Singapore Changi Airport, head to the city center and start our panoramic city tour.
During our tour, we will see the Singapore River, Parliament House, Opera House, Supreme Court, the city's symbol Merlion Statue, and Chinatown. After the tour, transfer to our hotel, check-in, and rest. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 10 SINGAPORE – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Included meals: Breakfast. After breakfast at our hotel, free time all day. You can use it for final shopping and exploring the city. Around 23:00 at night, transfer to Singapore Changi Airport. We depart for Istanbul at 02:15 with Singapore Airlines flight SQ392. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 08.30 local time and end of our tour.
