Organizer:	nicko cruises
Cruise line:	Mystic Cruises
Destination:	Asia
Departure port:	Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Arrival port:	Piraeus / Athens (Greece)
Dates:	March 2027

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Route

Day	Travel station	Arrival	Departure
1.	Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
	Ho Chi Minh City is the former capital of South Vietnam. It was renamed in honour of the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh and represents the economic centre of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh is divided into 17 urban and 5 rural districts. A large number of cafés, markets and shops dominate the varied cityscape. Sights include: the Dragon House, the Giac-Lam Pagoda, the Historical Museum, the zoo, the Botanic Gardens, the Cathedral "Notre Dame" (1877-1883), the central post office, the town hall (1908), the water puppet shows and Nghia An Hoi Pagoda.
2.	Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) Departure: 20:00		20:00
	Ho Chi Minh City is the former capital of South Vietnam. It was renamed in honour of the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh and represents the economic centre of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh is divided into 17 urban and 5 rural districts. A large number of cafés, markets and shops dominate the varied cityscape. Sights include: the Dragon House, the Giac-Lam Pagoda, the Historical Museum, the zoo, the Botanic Gardens, the Cathedral "Notre Dame" (1877-1883), the central post office, the town hall (1908), the water puppet shows and Nghia An Hoi Pagoda.
3.	At Sea

4.	Sihanoukville / Kâmpóng Saôm (Cambodia) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 15:00	07:00	15:00

5.	Laem Chabang - Bangkok (Thailand) Arrival: 09:30	09:30
	Laem Chabang is the port of the Thai capital of Bangkok. The deep-sea port is around a half-hour car journey from Pattaya and in the space of just a few years has established itself on the list of the most important ports in the world. Today, Leam Chabang is one of the 20 largest container ports in the world. Plattaya's famous resorts are perfect for swimming and relaxing.
6.	Laem Chabang - Bangkok (Thailand) Departure: 20:00		20:00
	Laem Chabang is the port of the Thai capital of Bangkok. The deep-sea port is around a half-hour car journey from Pattaya and in the space of just a few years has established itself on the list of the most important ports in the world. Today, Leam Chabang is one of the 20 largest container ports in the world. Plattaya's famous resorts are perfect for swimming and relaxing.
7.	At Sea

8.	At Sea

9.	Singapore (Singapore) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 20:00 Excursion tips (2)	07:00	20:00
	Singapore is a city state at the lower end of the Malay Peninsula, only around 100 km North of the equator. Today the city is one of the most important ports and trading centres in South East Asia. Singapore has a population of over 3 million, including first and foremost Chinese, Malaysians and Indians. Europeans and other ethnic groups round off the city of many nationalities and four official languages. Visitors will notice the spotlessly clean and well-kept roads and squares; Singapore is also one of the safest cities in the world. Some interesting buildings dating from the colonial era have been placed under preservation order, including several former British administrative buildings and Raffles Hotel, whose guests included many authors. From the southern shore of the Singapore River visitors can take a boat trip around the river and Marina Bay. Sights include: the shopping street Orchard Road, Chinatown, Little India, Singapore River, the Botanic Gardens, the zoo and Fort Canning.
10.	At Sea

11.	Georgetown / Penang (Malaysia) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 19:00	07:00	19:00

12.	At Sea

13.	At Sea

14.	At Sea

15.	Colombo (Sri Lanka) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 19:00	07:00	19:00
	The capital of Sri Lanka (which used to be known as "Ceylon"), has developed into an important port for ships travelling in the Far East over the last few years. "Beira Lake" surrounds the town, which is connected to the port by means of a canal. The Clock Tower, from which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the town and the port is well worth seeing. The town also has many buildings built in the 18th and 19th century by the Dutch, such as St. Peter's Church or Pettah, once the Dutch residential area, which today is bursting with a colourful bazaars. To the South of Beira Lake is Victoria Park. Colombo town centre is home to Dehiwela Zoo with animals from all around the world and a daily elephant circus.
16.	At Sea

17.	Male (Maledives) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 17:00	07:00	17:00
	Male is the capital of the Maldives on the island of Male. The Maledives consist of two circular atolls, a northerly and a southerly one. The island with a population of approximately 65,000 has a central location and is the largest in the country. The parliament has its seat in Male, and the city also has a presidential palace and an airport, various shopping centres and a large mosque. Sights include: the mosque in the Islamic Centre, the 'Friday Mosque', the National Museum, the fish market and the vegetable market.
18.	Uligan / Uligamu (Maldives) Arrival: 09:00 Departure: 17:00	09:00	17:00

19.	At Sea

20.	At Sea

21.	At Sea

22.	Salalah (Oman) Arrival: 07:00 Excursion tips (2)	07:00
	Salalah, the capital of the famous province of Dhofar, known as the land of frankincense, is a coastal town in picturesque surroundings with both historic and modern influences and bordered by tropical beaches. This is the site, for instance, of Sumhurum, the ruins of an ancient city and what is thought to have been the palace of the legendary King of Saba. Coconut palms, papaya plants, banana trees and frankincense trees line the streets, since this lively city between the mountain ranges has a tropical climate. Sights include: the gold market, the fishing villages of Mirbat and Taqa, Job's grave and the caves of Mughsail Beach.
23.	Salalah (Oman) Departure: 12:00 Excursion tips (2)		12:00
	Salalah, the capital of the famous province of Dhofar, known as the land of frankincense, is a coastal town in picturesque surroundings with both historic and modern influences and bordered by tropical beaches. This is the site, for instance, of Sumhurum, the ruins of an ancient city and what is thought to have been the palace of the legendary King of Saba. Coconut palms, papaya plants, banana trees and frankincense trees line the streets, since this lively city between the mountain ranges has a tropical climate. Sights include: the gold market, the fishing villages of Mirbat and Taqa, Job's grave and the caves of Mughsail Beach.
24.	At Sea

25.	At Sea

26.	At Sea

27.	Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) Arrival: 11:00 Departure: 18:00	11:00	18:00

28.	At Sea

29.	Safaga (Egypt) Arrival: 06:00 Departure: 20:00	06:00	20:00
	Its harbour and the small tourist village surrounding it are what give Safaga, around 53 km South of Hurghada, its unique charm. A special feature are the black sand dunes, an excellent spot for any sun-worshipper! The very salty water here is also said to have a particularly positive effect on the skin. Safaga is also considered to be a paradise for divers. The village itself has some small but excellent fish restaurants and lovely little souvenir shops.
30.	Aqaba (Jordan) Arrival: 11:00 Departure: 22:00 Excursion tips (2)	11:00	22:00
	Aqaba is the only city in Jordan located by the sea. It was once the most important port at the Red Sea and connected the region with the Middle and Far-East. For seafarers this ancient city has been the gateway to South Arabia, Egypt, India and China since time immemorial. Aqaba is famous for its pink-coloured gravestones and temples, hewn straight from the sandstone cliffs. Other sights include the 12th century fort and the region's unique underwater world.
31.	At Sea

32.	At Sea

33.	Alexandria (Egypt) Arrival: 06:00 Departure: 18:00	06:00	18:00
	'The second-largest city in Egypt was founded in 332 B.C. by Alexander the Great. The city has two ports. The eastern port flourished during the Middle Ages. Sights include: the Pompeii Pillar, Cleopatra's Obelisk within the old city walls, Abul Abbas Mosque (a stylistic masterpiece of Islamic architecture), Ras el Tin Palace, Montaza Palace, the Sultan Kait Bey Fort at the port with an amazing view of Alexandria. Other attractions include the remains of Alexandria's Roman period: Kom el Dikka (the only Roman amphitheatre on African soil), and the burial grounds at Kom el Shukafa.
34.	At Sea

35.	Piraeus / Athens (Greece) Arrival: 08:00 Excursion tips (3)	08:00
	Piraeus, today a modern port town, has been Athens' port since ancient times and used to be connected with the capital by means of city walls. Only remnants of these wall remain. Piraeus has made a name for itself primarily on account of its appealing nightlife and the romantic fish restaruants by the sea. Sights include: the ancient harbour Zea Marina, the remnants of the long walls (5th century B.C.), the Archaeological Museum with ancient shipwrecks, statues of Apollo and Athena, the Hellenic Marine Museum and the Veakio Theatre.

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Included

Cruise from Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) / to Piraeus / Athens (Greece)
All harbour charges and taxes
Participation in board events and use of most of the ship facilities
All meals (in some speciality restaurants surcharges are possible)
Coffee/cake or midnight snack depending on the daily schedule
German-speaking tour guide
Luggage transport at embarkation and disembarkation
Audio system for excursions

Not included

Personal expenses on board
Additional services, such as, e.g. hairdressers, massages, etc.
Tips on board (Service charge nicko cruises)
Shore excursions, coach tours, walking tours
Travel insurance

Package: Cruise with beverage package

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Beverage package ¹

1) All non-alcoholic drinks by the glass, mineral water, coffee specialties, hot chocolate, tea, house wines, house sparkling wine by the glass, port wine, Madeira wine, sherry, draft, bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer, non-alcoholic cocktails

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Package: Cruise with flight package from shipping company

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Flights in economy class
Transfer airport - port
Transfer port - airport

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Package: Cruise

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