Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

Day 1: UK to Hanoi Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Hanoi. Day 2: Hanoi B/D Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Day 3: Hanoi B/L/D Begin today’s tour at the distinctive Presidential Palace. Wander through pristinely manicured botanical gardens to uncover Ho Chi Minh’s modestly sized house on stilts. From here, journey to the One Pillar Pagoda and the 10th century Temple of Literature before embarking on a street food tour at Dong Xuan Market. Continue to Hoa Lo Prison known by American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton, and then to the bustling Old Quarter Street, before enjoying a traditional Water Puppet Performance this evening. Day 4: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay B/L/D Glide across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay and experience a vision of extraordinary beauty, snaking past a landscape of scattered islands, limestone karsts and enchanting grottoes. Anchoring at the mouth of a secluded cove, disembark for the unique opportunity to swim in the azure waters, before spending a relaxing night in the midst of Ha Long Bay. Depending on the weather and which beaches can be accessed, there is an opportunity to climb up the side of Titov Mountain. This is optional and not a guaranteed activity, but if you do wish to do it, then please pack suitable shoes just in case. Day 5: Ha Long Bay to Hoi An B/D Awake to the serene sounds of lapping water and relish in a fresh morning breeze, as you slowly sail towards port whilst tucking into a delicious breakfast. Transfer to the airport and fly to Hoi An, where the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 6: Hoi An B/D Explore this easily navigable town at leisure in the morning before joining a city tour in the afternoon, visiting the 17th century Japanese Pagoda Bridge. After the tour sample some of the street food in Hoi An Ancient Town. Day 7: Hoi An B Today, experience Hoi An’s charming character with a day at leisure. Day 8: Hoi An to Saigon B After a morning at leisure, journey to Saigon, where your afternoon tour begins at the War Remnants Museum; presenting a collection of retired artillery and weaponry artefacts. Next, head towards the Neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and adjacent Saigon Post Office. Finally, experience a hive of activity amidst the vibrant Ben Thanh Market. Day 9: Saigon B/L After breakfast, discover the extraordinary underground Cu Chi tunnel network, spanning an astonishing 75 miles; famously housing hospitals, living quarters and weapon factories during the Steeped in history, discover an assortment of ancient treasures at the awe- inspiring Angkor Wat complex and experience breathtaking panoramas in the heart of Ha Long Bay’s azure waters. Vietnam and Cambodia Explorer What you’ll see  Fascinating city tours of Hanoi, Hoi An, Saigon, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap  Meander through the towering limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay with an overnight cruise  Visit the traditional Japanese merchant houses and the Pagoda Bridge in Hoi An  Navigate the vast underground network of the Cu Chi tunnels used by the Viet Cong  Cruise along the waterways of the Mekong Delta, witnessing the Cai Rang floating market  Visit the incredible temple complexes of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom  Explore local markets and sample the street food these countries are famous for THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes two cruises Siem Reap 52  East Asia & Oceania Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk