ITINERARY:
After pickup from your hotel, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the town of Cai Be, located approximately 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. On the way, stop to take photos of the beautiful landscapes and typical farmers working in the rice fields.
Upon arrival in Cai Be, hop on a motorboat with your small group and visit the Cai Be Floating Market, established in the 19th century on the Tien River. Observe locals trading fruit and other wholesale goods, hung from poles aboard boats and rafts, in the bustling floating market. Then, disembark for a short walk to a coconut candy factory and tour the facility to learn how the sweets are produced.
You‟ll have the opportunity to purchase some candy before meandering with your guide around the small villages of the Mekong Delta. Visit a fruit orchard and plantation, and listen to traditional southern Vietnamese music called don ca tai tu, which combines elements from court music and folk music.
Afterward, cruise along the Mekong Delta to Tan Phong Island. Here, join your small group in a half-day cooking class with your guide. You‟ll learn to prepare Vietnamese dishes from several regions as you discover the many cultural influences at play in Vietnamese cuisine. Try your hand at making savoury specialties like fried elephant-ear fish, grilled steak cooked in a bamboo cylinder, grilled fish in banana leaf and fish braised in a clay pot. Enjoy your delicious creations with your fellow food lovers before hopping on a bicycle to ride along the village path. Pass fruit orchards and a bonsai garden as you explore the neighbourhood with your guide and mingle with the local villagers. Your day trip ends with a boat ride back to Cai Be and return transport to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.
Tour Stops:
George Square
Glasgow Cathedral
Merchant City
Barras Market
Glasgow Green
St Enoch
St Vincent Place
Radisson Hotel
Marriott/Hallmark Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn
SECC / Clydeside Distillery
Riverside Museum
Kelvin Way
Glasgow University
Byres Road
Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Kelvin Park
Charing Cross
Sauchiehall St
Theatre Royal
Bus Station
Passengers can hop on and hop off at any of the 21 tour stops along the route. A full loop of the tour takes 80-90 minutes.
Additional Information:
Vouchers must be printed to be exchanged for a City Sightseeing bus ticket in location.
The audio commentary is available in the following languages along the route – English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Swedish, plus a Ghoulish Glasgow Kid’s Commentary!
Buses are wheelchair accessible.
Sites Visited:
Piazzale Michelangelo, for views over Florence
Siena
Chianti farmhouse & vineyard
San Gimignano
Inclusions:
Expert, English-speaking Tour Leader throughout (may be split between 2 vehicles for journeys)
Lunch & wine tasting in Chianti
Comfortable, air-conditioned transport no larger than 8-person
Professional driver (separate to Tour Leader)
Small groups of only 14 people or fewer
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Important information
Please note that the Cathedral of Siena is closed on Sundays during our visiting time and subject to closure during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. If this occurs during your visit, the tour will run an alternative itinerary that includes an explanation of the Cathedral from the outside. We are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
Please remember that the Cathedral is a holy place and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress.
