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Flight with Singapore Airlines from Zurich
Individual travel to Zurich Airport. Flight with Singapore Airlines via Singapore to Siem Reap.
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Arrival in Siem Reap
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Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Welcome and transfer to the ship. Lunch on board and free time in the afternoon. Dinner on the ship. The ship is anchored offshore, so spontaneous shore leave is not possible.
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Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Early morning boat ride to the pier. Tuk-tuk transfer to Siem Reap. Visit to the Angkor Wat temple complex and lunch at a restaurant. Afterwards, visit to Ta Prohm temple and drive through the South Gate of Angkor Thom. Free time at the temple site, followed by tuk-tuk ride back to the pier and boat transfer to the ship.
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Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Morning tuk-tuk ride to Siem Reap with visits to further highlights of the city.
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Tonle Sap (Cambodia)
Crossing the Tonle Sap Lake.
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Tonle Sap (Cambodia)
Crossing the Tonle Sap Lake.
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Kâmpóng Chhnang (Cambodia)
Tuk-tuk ride with insights into the traditional crafts of the region and the process of producing palm sugar. Tuk-tuk ride back to the ship, passing through the center of Kampong Chhnang.
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Kâmpóng Tralach (Cambodia)
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Kâmpóng Tralach (Cambodia)
In the morning, take an ox-cart ride through the rice fields to a historic temple complex. Continue by boat to the island of Oknha Tei.
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Koh Oknha Tei (Cambodia)
Visit the pagoda, including a traditional water blessing. Tuk-tuk ride to explore the silk production process on the island. Afterwards, continue on to Opopel.
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Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
In the morning, explore the charming village of Opopel and visit a local family who will share insights into their everyday life. Afterwards, visit the local school. In the afternoon, continue to Phnom Penh and visit sights from the Khmer and colonial eras incl. visit to the National Museum.
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Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
In the morning, visit the Tuol Sleng Museum. In the afternoon, there is the option to go to the local market or explore the city.
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Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
Cruise to the Vietnamese border with engaging cultural activities on board. Customs and passport control. Afterwards, continue to Chau Doc.
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Chau Doc (Vietnam)
Visit Chau Doc, including a fish farm and an excursion to Hang Pagoda.
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Visit a Taoist temple and gain insight into the art of mask-making, followed by a traditional performance.
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Sa Dec (Vietnam)
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Sa Dec (Vietnam)
Visit the local market and the Chinese Kien An Cung Temple. Afterwards, take a boat trip to the Cao Dai Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion boat ride to a brickworks near the Vinh Long market. Continue on to visit a pop rice workshop and fruit orchards.
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Excursion in a traditional sampan (wooden flat-bottom boat). Learn about the production of sweets, rice wine, or brooms made from coconut leaves. Return to the ship through the narrow canals. Continue to Go Cong with overnight docking.
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Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Early morning continuation to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Visit the former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Hall, and the Opera House. The subsequent walk through Ben Thanh Market offers an impression of everyday life in this bustling metropolis.
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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.
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Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Visit the decades-old Cu Chi tunnel complex. Alternatively, take part in a cooking class in Saigon.
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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.
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Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to a day hotel and stay (no meals included). Afterwards, transfer to the airport.
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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.
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Flight with Singapore Airlines from Ho Chi Minh City
Flight to Singapore. Departure from Singapore to Zurich shortly after midnight.
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Arrival in Zurich
Arrival in Switzerland in the morning. Individual return journey home.
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