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Mercury Holidays | 17 For further details on our itineraries, visit www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours 21-Day Escorted Rail Tour Hanoi, 2 nights • Ha Long Bay, 2 nights Hanoi to Hue, 1 night • Hue, 1 night • Hoi An, 2 nights • Nha Trang, 2 nights • Nha Trang to Saigon, 1 night • Saigon, 2 nights • Mekong Cruise, 3 nights • Phnom Penh, 1 night • Siem Reap, 2 nights E mbark on this leisurely yet captivating journey from the mountainous north of Vietnam through to the wealthier colonial south and along the sultry Mekong Delta to Cambodia. Experience the energy of Hanoi on a city tour and delve into the remnants of its French colonial past and the tapestry of its age-old Vietnamese traditions. Journey onward to Ha Long Bay for a remarkable overnight cruise. Sail amid ethereal limestone formations, hidden grottoes, and islands that defy imagination. An overnight train carries you into the imperial city of Hue, uncovering its majestic past and royal architecture. Your next scenic rail journey transports you to Hoi An. Travel between verdant cliffs and white beaches through the Hai Van Pass, to reach Hoi An, a town steeped in history. Wander its charming streets, visit ancient merchant houses, and enjoy the serenity of waterside cafés. Follow the coastline to Nha Trang, where a day of leisure can be enjoyed before a day of island hopping, visiting the unspoilt islets dotted around the bay. Travelling into nearby Saigon, wander through the subterranean caverns of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and explore the bustling Ben Thanh Market, before boarding a ship for a three-night cruise along the Mekong into Cambodia, offering encounters with local life and charming villages. Your tour ends with city tours of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and two full days exploring the extraordinary temple complexes of Angkor Wat. Sunrise and sunset viewings bathe these ancient ruins in colour, the perfect ending to a memorable trip. Includes: • Return flights from Heathrow to Vietnam • 4 H accommodation • 46 meals • 26 excursions • Expert local tour guide from £2,769 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Travel like a local on this enthralling itinerary, encompassing 5 nights of cruising and 4 train journeys, covering all the iconic sights you would expect. HA LONG BAY Enjoy a two-night cruise along the turquoise waters of Ha Long Bay ANGKOR WAT & ANGKOR THOM Discover the incredible temple complexes of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom KILLING FIELDS Delve into Cambodia's past at the Killing Fields and Prison Museum DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES Jan 24 £3,799 Jan 25 £3,899 Feb 24 £3,849 Feb 25 £3,599 Mar 24 £3,799 Mar 25 £3,499 Apr 24 £3,399 Apr 25 £3,499 May 24 £2,769 May 25 £3,099 Jun 24 £3,199 Jun 25 £3,299 Jul 24 £3,199 Jul 25 £3,199 Aug 24 £3,099 Aug 25 £3,099 Sep 24 £2,899 Sep 25 £2,999 Oct 24 £3,299 Oct 25 £3,399 Nov 24 £3,499 Nov 25 £3,599 EXTEND YOUR TOUR: Siem Reap City Stay, 3 nights, 4 H Bed & Breakfast from £129 Extend your tour and delve deeper into Siem Reap. Explore the ancient sites of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in further detail, or wander the city and its sights at your own pace. Lead-in price based on 9 May 24 Private Tour: Upgrade to a private tour from £549