ITINERARY:
Day 1: HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho (L)
At 8:00, leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the way bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy& observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages. Proceed to Can Tho. Overnight in the hotel Free time to visit bustling Can Tho market & dinner at your own arrangement.
Day 2: Phong Dien – Cai Rang (B-L)
Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river (Bassac River), then proceed to visit CaiRăng floating market (& Phong Dien is optional), which are the liveliest in the whole religion.
Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to cross a "Monkey bridge" which is built by only one stem of bamboo. Visit the orchard garden. Stop for lunch. Back to HCM city.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
A/C transsfer
English speaking guide
Admission fee, meal as mentioned in the program
Accommodation (double or twin-sharing)
Fruit, honey tea, mineral water, boat trip
SERVICES EXCLUDED:
Personal expenses, drinks
Tips
Other service not mentioned in the program
Notes:
The order of program subjects to change without prior notice.
Tenga en cuenta:
La secuencia del tour está sujeta a cambios (es decir, visitar la Torre Eiffel antes del crucero por el Sena). Cuando termina el tour, tiene la oportunidad de hacer el crucero más tarde (Puerto de Bourdonnais, compañía Bateaux Parisiens, frente a la Torre Eiffel. Salidas cada hora hasta las 21:30h)
El vale del crucero por el río Sena se entrega al principio del tour en el autobús.
A mediados de verano, parte del tour se realiza a la luz del día.
El tour no es guiado: la anfitriona del tour no hace comentarios sobre los monumentos.
El acceso de Entrada Exprés está sujeto a los procedimientos de la Torre Eiffel: El plan Vigipirate, el control de seguridad o una multitud imprevista puede ralentizar.
La audioguía está disponible en: francés, inglés, español, italiano, alemán, portugués, japonés, mandarín, ruso y coreano.
Your Journey:
Departing from Queenstown, a knowledgeable driver will provide an informative commentary on the points of interest along one of the world’s most picturesque drives – The Milford Road. Stop for some great photo opportunities along the way, before enjoying a two hour cruise aboard one of our specially designed small boats in Milford Sound.
Sit back and relax as you cruise the length of the 16km fiord, out past St Annes Point Lighthouse, while skipper highlights points of interest along the way, including the mighty Lady Bowen Falls, Lion Mountain, Copper Point, Seal Rock and Stirling Falls.
Keep an eye out for local wildlife that can be found in the fiord, with New Zealand fur seals and dolphins spotted regularly, while occasionally the rare Fiordland Crested Penguin makes an appearance when in season.
During the return journey we will have a brief refreshment break in the lakeside town of Te Anau. Once back on board you can sit back, relax and enjoy a NZ made movie on the in-coach DVD system.
What to bring:
Waterproof Jacket
Sunscreen
Warm Clothing
Insect Repellent
From Edinburgh you will travel west, passing the imposing Stirling Castle, high on its volcanic rock, and on to a visit at Doune Castle* (which featured in the cult movie ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’). From there journey into the Highlands, past Loch Lubnaig and up through impressive Glen Ogle, a steep glen that stretches for 7 miles, stopping nearby for lunch and beautiful views of the surrounding scenery.
After lunch venture further into the Highlands, stopping to view one of the most photographed castles in Scotland, Kilchurn Castle, nestled on the banks of beautiful Loch Awe and stunningly framed by the surrounding mountains. You will then journey to Inveraray, a small quaint town built in the mid-18th century on the shore of Loch Fyne.
Here we have time to explore the town and pick up some Highland souvenirs or pay an optional visit to Inveraray Castle*, the historic home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell, which is set in large beautiful gardens overlooking Loch Fyne.
You then start your homeward journey, driving over the Arrochar Alps, an attractive range of mountains, with a brief pause near the top of the Rest and Be Thankful Pass. A little later we reach enchanting Loch Lomond, where you can stop at the pretty lochside village of Luss before returning to Edinburgh.
*OPTIONAL EXTRA. PLEASE NOTE: Inveraray Castle open April-Oct, Doune Castle closed on Thursdays and Fridays from 1st October - 31st March. Alternatives will be offered.
Daily | ALL YEAR
Departs: 09:15 Returns: 19:00
At Bodegas Jean Leon you'll take a guided tour and taste some of their wines. Depending on the season, you can also taste the barrel-aged grape must and even the grapes straight from the vine. At the winery they will also tell you some interesting anecdotes about its founder, Jean Leon, who was a friend and confidant of many Hollywood stars, as well as a pioneer in planting varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Chardonnay.
At Bodegas Torres, you'll go on a guided tour and be invited to pair three wines with three typical Catalan cheeses. You'll have the opportunity to find out about and sample the products from a winery that has been based in the Penedès for three centuries. Since then, the surname Torres has been inextricably linked to wine. Today, the company has more than 1,300 hectares of vines and its wines are sold in more than 140 countries around the world.
At Cavas Freixenet you'll enjoy a guided tour of the winery and be able to sample their cava with typical products from the Penedès, the country's wine-growing region par excellence. You'll discover, first hand, the history of this family business which began producing cava in the early 20th century and now has more than 18 wineries in seven countries on three continents.
Are you ready to discover and savour the Penedès?
Highlights
Soak up the history and culture of this incredible medieval city, and make sure you see as much of it as you can on the Open top double decker buses.
14 stops on the route, you can hop on and off
Explore the city including the famous City Walls, the Cathedral, and the Roman Amphitheatre
Ticket Includes
Create your itinerary. Stay as much as you want in each stop. Make as many full loops as you wish!
Audio guide with pre-recorded commentaries in English. English Live Guide on some departures.
24h Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off bus tour with 360º panoramic views of Chester and surroundings.
Free Booklet with deals and discounts at museums, restaurants, and other Tours.
3-month flexible ticket.
