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Christmas Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Christmastime Cruise in Alsace and GermanyFrankfurt to Zurich4Avalon Waterways Ships
£1145pp
Fly Cruise
The perfect cruise for Christmas Shopping, with visits to the festive markets of Strasbourg and Heidelberg and a journey into the Black Forest
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Christmastime Cruise in Alsace and Germany

A 4-night festive break in Germany and France during the Christmas Market season, with visits to Speyer, Heidelberg, Strasbourg and the Black Forest from Breisach

Itinerary: UK - Basel (Switzerland); Breisach (Germany); Strasbourg (France); Speyer (Germany); Frankfurt (Germany)

Departures in: 2012 - Nov - More details

Christmas in the Heart of GermanyFrankfurt to Prague7Avalon Waterways Ships
£1495pp
Fly Cruise
Enjoy a cruise through Bavaria in the heart of Germany over the festive season and see the colourful Christmas markets, with 2 nights in Prague
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Christmas in the Heart of Germany

A 7-night cruise holiday from Frankfurt to Prague at Christmas visiting Bavarian Miltenberg, Rothenburg, medieval Bamberg and Nuremberg and ending with a two-night hotel stay in Prague

Itinerary: UK - Frankfurt (Germany); Miltenberg (Germany) - Wertheim (Germany); Wurzburg (Germany); Bamberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany) - Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic) - UK

Departures in: 2012 - Nov, Dec - More details

Christmastime on the DanubePrague to Vienna8Avalon Waterways Ships
£1749pp
Fly Cruise
See the great cities of the Danube and their markets in the festive season with two nights hotel stay in Prague
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Christmastime on the Danube

An 8-night cruise holiday with 2 nights hotel stay in Prague, cruising from Nuremburg to Vienna and visiting Regensburg, Passau and Melk

Itinerary: UK - Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic) - Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Passau (Germany) - Linz (Germany); Melk (Austria) - Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria) - UK

Departures in: 2012 - Dec - More details

Christmastime in Germany and AustriaFrankfurt to Vienna (or reverse)11Avalon Waterways Ships
£2139pp
Fly Cruise
Visit the Christmas Markets in Germany and Austria on this 11-night cruise along the Main and Danube rivers - includes flights and transfers
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Christmastime in Germany and Austria

An 11-night cruise along the Main and Danube rivers visiting the Christmas Markets in Germany and Austria

Itinerary: UK - Frankfurt (Germany); Miltenburg (Germany) - Wertheim (Germany); Wurzburg (Germany); Bamberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Passau (Germany) - Linz (Austria); Melk (Austria) - Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria)

Departures in: 2012 - Nov, Dec - More details

Holland at Tulip Time Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Tulip Time Cruise
2013: Save up to £600pp and up to £150pp on upgrades!
Amsterdam and back7Avalon Waterways Ships
£1175pp
Fly Cruise
Cruise Holland and Belgium in the colourful spring, visiting the Keukenhof Gardens and the Floriade World Horticultural Expo - includes flights and transfers
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Tulip Time Cruise

A 7-night cruise from Amsterdam in the springtime visiting Antwerp, the historic city of Ghent, Middelberg, Veere and Kinderdijk

Itinerary: UK to Amsterdam (Holland); Amsterdam (Holland); Venlo (Netherlands) or Maastricht; Antwerp (Belgium); Ghent (Belgium); Middelburg (Netherlands) - Veere (Netherlands) - Delta Works (Netherlands); Kinderdijk (Netherlands); Amsterdam (Holland) - UK

Departures in: 2013 - Apr, May - More details

River Danube Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
The Legendary Danube
2012: Save up to £600pp!
Nuremberg to Budapest10Avalon Waterways Ships
£1479pp
Fly Cruise
Excellent value 10-night holiday including 7-night River Danube cruise and 3-night Prague hotel stay - includes flights, transfers and private home pick up service
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The Legendary Danube

A 10-night cruise and stay holiday including a 3-night hotel stay in the elegant city of Prague and a 7-night cruise along the Danube River and Main-Danube Canal from Nuremberg to Budapest, visiting Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk and Vienna

Itinerary: UK to Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic); Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Passau to Linz (Austria); Melk to Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov; 2013 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

Blue Danube Discovery
2012: Save up to £700pp!
Budapest to Nuremberg12Avalon Waterways Ships
£1685pp
Fly Cruise
Explore Central Europe with a 7-night River Danube cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg, plus hotel stays in Budapest and Prague - full travel package from the UK
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Blue Danube Discovery

A 12-night cruise and stay holiday, including a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg visiting Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Linz, Passau and Regensburg with 2 nights in Budapest and 3 nights post-cruise in Prague

Itinerary: Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary)- Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Dürnstein (Austria) - Melk (Austria); Linz (Austria) - Passau (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany) - Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic); Prague (Czech Republic)

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct; 2013 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

River Danube to Black Sea Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Black Sea Discovery
2012: Save £250pp!
Budapest to Bucharest (or reverse)10Avalon Waterways Ships
£1669pp
Fly Cruise
Cruise the River Danube from Budapest through the Iron Gates to the Black Sea. Includes flights, transfers, excursions, plus hotel stays in Budapest and Bucharest
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Black Sea Discovery

A 10-night cruise holiday from Budapest to the Black Sea and passing through the scenic Iron Gates, visiting Kalocsa, Pecs, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Svistov and Varna, plus hotel stays in Budapest and Bucharest

Itinerary: Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary); Kalocsa (Hungary) - Pecs (Hungary); Novi Sad (Serbia); Belgrade (Serbia); Iron Gates; Svistov (Bulgaria) - Veliko Târnovo (Bulgaria) - Arbanassi (Bulgaria) - Rousse (Bulgaria); Silistra (Bulgaria) - Excursion to Varna, Black Sea; Oltenita (Romania); Bucharest (Romania). (On some dates a different itinerary applies)

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct; 2013 - Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

Blue Danube to the Black Sea
Save £750pp!
Vienna to Bucharest (or reverse)12Avalon Imagery
£2039pp
Fly Cruise
Cruise the length of the River Danube from Vienna to the Black Sea. Includes flights, transfers, excursions and hotel stays in Vienna and Bucharest
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Blue Danube to the Black Sea

Cruise the River Danube to the Black Sea, visiting Mohacs, Vukovar, Pecs, Constanta and the spectacular Iron Gates on a 12-night cruise holiday with hotel stays in Vienna and Bucharest

Itinerary: UK to Vienna; Vienna; Vienna; Budapest; Budapest; Mohacs; Vukovar; Belgrade; Cruising - The Iron Gates; Svistov - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Rousse; Harsova; Oltenita - Bucharest; Bucharest - UK

Departures in: 2012 - Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep - More details

River Rhine and Moselle Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Paris with Rhine and Moselle Cruise
Save £250pp!
Paris to Amsterdam (or reverse)9Avalon Luminary
£1999pp
Fly Cruise
Enjoy a 2-night stay in Paris with guided excursions before embarking on a 7-night River Rhine and River Moselle cruise, ending in Amsterdam. Includes full travel package from the UK
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Paris with Rhine and Moselle Cruise

A 9-night cruise holiday beginning with a two-night stay in Paris and visiting Trier, the wine-producing Moselle region of Bernkastel, Zell, Cochem, the scenic Rhine Gorge, Cologne and Amsterdam

Itinerary: UK - Paris (France); Paris (France); Paris (France) - Remich (Luxembourg); Trier (Germany); Bernkastel (Germany); Zell (Germany) - Cochem (Germany); Rudesheim (Germany); Cologne (Germany); Amsterdam (Holland); Amsterdam (Holland) - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

River Rhine Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Romantic Rhine Cruise
2012: Save £250pp!
Amsterdam to Basel (or reverse)7Avalon Waterways Ships
£1139pp
Fly Cruise
A 7-night cruise to the historic cities of the mighty Rhine and the famous Rhine Gorge and Lorelei Rock with flights and excursions included
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Romantic Rhine Cruise

A 7-night cruise along the romantic River Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel visiting Cologne, Koblenz, Rudeseheim, Strasbourg and Breisach, and taking in the dramatic Rhine Gorge

Itinerary: UK - Amsterdam; Amsterdam; Cologne; Koblenz - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim; Mainz; Strasbourg; Breisach; Basel - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct; 2013 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov - More details

River Rhine and Moselle Cruise
2013: Save £300pp and up to £150pp on upgrades!
Amsterdam to Basel (or reverse)12Avalon Waterways Ships
£2289pp
Fly Cruise
Cruise the full length of the River Rhine from Amsterdam through the beautiful Middle Rhine and the Black Forest to Basel, plus the glorious wine country of the River Moselle from Koblenz to Trier. Includes full travel package from the UK.
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River Rhine and Moselle Cruise

A 12-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Rhine and Mosel Rivers visiting Cologne, the famous Moselle wine-producing village of Bernkastel, ancient Trier, Cochem, Rudesheim and Strasbourg

Itinerary: UK - Amsterdam (Netherlands); Amsterdam (Netherlands) - Volendam (Netherlands); Arnhem (Netherlands) or Kinderdijk (Netherlands); Cologne (Germany); Koblenz (Germany); Bernkastel (Germany); Trier (Germany); Cochem (Germany); Rhine Gorge (Germany) - Rüdesheim (Germany); Mainz (Germany) - Heidelberg (Germany); Strasbourg (France); Breisach (France); Basel (Switzerland) - Zurich (Switzerland) - UK

Departures in: 2012 - Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep; 2013 - May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct - More details

River Rhine, Main and Danube Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
The Upper Rhine to the City of Music
2012: Save up to £450pp!
Basel to Vienna (or reverse)11Avalon Waterways Ships
£2179pp
Fly Cruise
Cruise through four countries on this unique cruise of the Upper Rhine River from Basel and onto the River Danube to Vienna - Includes travel package from the UK
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The Upper Rhine to the City of Music

An 11-night river cruise on the Rhine and Danube rivers through four countires from Basel to Vienna with guided excursions to medieval towns, Bavarian villages and historic cities like Regensburg, Wiltenberg and Nuremberg

Itinerary: UK - Zürich - Basel; Strasbourg; Mannheim - Mainz; Miltenberg - Wertheim; Würzburg; Bamberg; Nuremberg; Regensburg; Passau - Linz; Melk - Dürnstein; Vienna; Vienna - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct; 2013 - May, Jul, Sep - More details

Central European ExperienceParis to Prague (or reverse)11Avalon Luminary
£2455pp
Fly Cruise
Excellent value way of exploring Europe with a 7-night Rhine and Moselle river cruise through beautiful wine-producing areas, plus hotel stays in Paris and Prague - includes full travel package from the UK
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Central European Experience

An 11-night holiday which includes a 7-night River Rhine and Moselle cruise from Trier to Nuremberg plus hotel stays in Paris and Prague

Itinerary: UK - Paris; Paris; Paris - Remich; Trier - Bernkastel; Cochem - Koblenz; Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim; Miltenberg; Würzburg; Bamberg; Nuremberg - Prague; Prague; Prague - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

European Splendour
Save up to £800pp!
Amsterdam to Vienna (or reverse)12Various
£1995pp
Fly Cruise
A 12-night cruise of the most popular sections of the River Rhine from Amsterdam and the River Danube to Vienna, with included excursions and full travel package from the UK
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European Splendour

A 12-night River Rhine and Danube cruise from Amsterdam, passing through the scenic Rhine Gorge and visiting medieval towns and wine producing areas before arriving at Vienna

Itinerary: UK - Amsterdam; Amsterdam; Cologne; Rhine Gorge - Rudesheim; Miltenberg; Würzburg; Bamberg; Nuremberg; Regensburg; Passau; Grein - Melk; Vienna; Vienna - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

Magnificent Europe Cruise
2012: Save £350pp!
Amsterdam to Budapest (or reverse)14Avalon Waterways Ships
£2375pp
Fly Cruise
Superb cruise along the River Rhine from Amsterdam, through the Main-Danube Canal and onto the River Danube to Budapest. Includes shore excursions and full travel package from the UK
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Magnificent Europe Cruise

A 14-night cruise through the heart of Europe from Amsterdam to Budapest, following the Rhine River and Danube River with visits including Rudesheim, Miltenburg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest

Itinerary: UK - Amsterdam (Netherlands); Amsterdam (Netherlands); Cologne (Germany); Rhine Gorge (Germany) - Rüdesheim (Germany); Miltenberg (Germany); Würzburg (Germany); Bamberg (Germany); Nuremberg (Germany); Regensburg (Germany); Passau (Germany) - Linz (Austria); Melk (Austria)- Dürnstein (Austria)- Vienna (Austria); Vienna (Austria); Bratislava (Slovakia); Budapest (Hungary); Budapest (Hungary) - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct; 2013 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

River Rhone Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Flavours of Burgundy and Provence
2012: Save up to £700pp!
Paris to Côte d'Azur (or reverse)10Avalon Waterways Ships
£1665pp
Fly Cruise
Includes flights, transfers, excursions, taxes and hotel stays in Paris and Monte Carlo
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Flavours of Burgundy and Provence

A fabulous 10-night cruise holiday beginning with 2-nights' hotel stay and sightseeing in Paris, followed by a cruise on the picturesque Rhone from Chalon-sur-Saone visiting Tournus, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Arles, Viviers and Avignon, ending with a stay in Monte Carlo

Itinerary: UK - Paris (France); Paris (France); Chalon-sur-Saone (France); Tournus - Macon (France); Lyon (France); Lyon (France); Viviers (France); Avignon (France); Arles (France); Monte Carlo (Monaco, France); Monte Carlo (Monaco, France) - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct; 2013 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

River Seine Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Normandy Landing Beaches
2012: Save up to £550pp!
Paris and back7Avalon Waterways Ships
£1409pp
No Fly Cruise
Includes flights or Eurostar to and from Paris, transfers, excursions and taxes
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Normandy Landing Beaches

A 7-night cruise on the River Seine from Paris with time in France’s splendid capital, and visits to Conflans, Vernon and Giverny, Rouen, the WWII landing beaches, and Les Andelys

Itinerary: UK - Paris; Paris; Paris - Conflans; Vernon; Rouen; Rouen; Les Andelys; Paris - UK

Departures in: 2012 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct; 2013 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct - More details

Vietnam and River Mekong Cruises

Cruise NameCruise RouteNightsShipPrice From
Mekong River Cruise - Vietnam and Cambodia Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok (or reverse)15Avalon Angkor
£3915pp
Fly Cruise
Superb value cruise and land tour exploring Vietnam and Cambodia and the Mekong River visting Ho Chi Minh City, Angkor Wat and ending in Bangkok
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Mekong River Cruise - Vietnam and Cambodia

A fascinating 15-night cruise and land tour holiday with a 3-night stay and tours in Ho Chi Minh City, a 7-night cruise of the Mekong River aboard Avalon Angkor, new in 2012, visiting Cai Be, Sa Dec, Phnom Penh, Kamping Cham and Tonle Sap Lake followed by a 2-night stay in Siem Reap with guided tours of Angkor Wat

Itinerary: UK - Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Cai Be (Vietnam); Chau Doc (Vietnam); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Prek Bang Kong (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Prek Dam (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Bangkok (Thailand); Bangkok (Thailand) - UK; UK

Departures in: 2012 - Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar - More details

Mekong River Cruise and Land Tour - Vietnam and Cambodia plus Hanoi and Ha Long Bay Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (or reverse)18Avalon Angkor
£4165pp
Fly Cruise
Cruise and Land Tour of Vietnam and Cambodia with Ho Chi Minh City stay, 7-night Mekong river cruise, visits to Angkor Wat, and post-cruise tour of Hanoi and Ha Long Bay
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Mekong River Cruise and Land Tour - Vietnam and Cambodia plus Hanoi and Ha Long Bay

An 18-night cruise and stay holiday from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi visiting Cai Be, Chau Dec, Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, and ending with a post-cruise extension of Hanoi and the magical Ha Long Bay

Itinerary: UK - Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Cai Be (Vietnam); Chau Doc (Vietnam); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Prek Bang Kong (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Prek Dam (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Ha Long Bay (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam) - UK; UK

Departures in: 2012 - Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar - More details

Mekong River Cruise and Land Tour with pre-cruise tour of Luang Prabang in LaosBangkok and back19Avalon Angkor
£4605pp
Fly Cruise
Explore Cambodia and Vietnam on this River Mekong cruise plus pre-cruise extension in Laos - highlights include World Heritage Listed Luang Prabang, Phnom Penh, Cai Be, Kampong Cham and Angkor Wat
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Mekong River Cruise and Land Tour with pre-cruise tour of Luang Prabang in Laos

A 19-night cruise and land tour holiday in the Far East and on the Mekong River combining fascinating destinations in Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Highlights include the palaces and villages of Luang Prabang, the Cu Chi Tunnels, the floating markets of Cai Be and the extraordinary Angkor Wat

Itinerary: UK - Bangkok (Thailand); Luang Prabang (Laos); Luang Prabong (Laos); Luang Prabang (Laos); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Cai Be (Vietnam); Chau Doc (Vietnam); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Prek Bang Kong (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Prek Dam (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Bangkok (Thailand); Bangkok (Thailand) - UK; UK

Departures in: 2012 - Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar - More details

Mekong River cruise and tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
Save £100pp on all departures!
Bangkok to Hanoi (or reverse)22Avalon Angkor
£4865pp
Fly Cruise
River Mekong Cruise with pre-cruise extension in Laos, post-cruise extension in Hanoi and Halong Bay, plus Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, Cai Be, Ho Chi Minh City and Kampong Cham
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Mekong River cruise and tour of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

A 22-night cruise and stay holiday with a 4-night pre-cruise Land Tour in Luang Prabang, Laos, followed by a 7-night Mekong River cruise visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh and Kampong Cham, with a stay in Siem Reap for visits to Angkor Wat, and ending with a 4-night Land Tour in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay

Itinerary: UK - Bangkok (Thailand); Luang Prabang (Laos); Luang Prabong (Laos); Luang Prabang (Laos); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam); Cai Be (Vietnam); Chau Doc (Vietnam); Phnom Penh (Cambodia); Prek Bang Kong (Cambodia); Kampong Cham (Cambodia); Prek Dam (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Siem Reap (Cambodia); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Ha Long Bay (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam); Hanoi (Vietnam) - UK; UK

Departures in: 2012 - Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; 2013 - Jan, Feb, Mar - More details

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