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Majestic Mekong Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Fly from London Heathrow or Manchester to Siem Reap.
Day 2 - Siem Reap
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, the Shinta Mani or similar, for a three-night stay. This evening meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Day 3 - Siem Reap
Visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire then see the magnificent Ta Prohm temple, overgrown by jungle trees. Watch the Phare Cambodian Circus, founded to teach disadvantaged young people performing arts. There is the chance to enjoy a Vespa tour of Siem Reap (extra cost). (B,L)
Day 4 - Siem Reap
Visit the famous Angkor Wat early this morning for amazing sunrise views over the temples before returning to the hotel to spend the rest of the day at leisure. This evening there is a gala dinner and a dance performance. For an extra cost you can visit Banteay Srei, Tonle Sap or an Artisans d'Angkor workshop, or join a Culinary Cambodia tour. (B,D)
Day 5 - Siem Reap - Prek'Kdam
Transfer from your hotel to embark your ship Emerald Harmony and set sail towards Kampong Tralach. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Kampong Tralach - Phnom Penh
Take an ox cart ride to the Oudong Temples at Wat Kampong Tralach to see the burial sites of Khmer kings and receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the temple's monks. There is the option to tour a silk farm in Koh Okhna Tei or visit Koh Chen (extra cost). (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Phnom Penh
Visit the Killing Fields and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, a sombre reminder of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime, then explore the magnificent Royal Palace. This evening there is a tuk-tuk ride through Phnom Penh, or (at extra cost) a visit to the Champey Academy of Arts. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Phnom Penh - Hong Ngu (Vietnam)
Visit a family-owned Lanh My A silk-producing factory to learn more about the silk-making process then head to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village before sailing across the Cambodia-Vietnam border. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Long Khanh - An Long - Hong Ngu
Visit a local family and a scarf-weaving workshop on Long Khanh Island then visit the Hoa Hoa Buddhist Pagoda and a grapefruit garden. Spend the afternoon at leisure or join the optional excursion (extra cost) to the Ramsar Bird Sanctuary. This evening there is a Lion Dance performance on board. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - My An Hung - Sa Dec - My Tho
Visit the lovely village of My An Hung then sail to Sa Dec to see the Chinese Congregational house in Kien An Cung, explore the home of Mr Huynh Thuy Le, the inspiration for Marguerite Duras' novel, L'Amant, and stroll through the local market. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - My Tho - Ho Chi Minh City
Travel to the village of Dat Dua to watch a coconut candy and fruit workshop, visit the Tan Long Pagoda then sail onwards to Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Ho Chi Minh City
Disembark Emerald Harmony in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the hotel for a 2-night stay. Enjoy a guided tour with highlights including Reunification Hall, the colonial quarter, City Hall and the old Saigon Post Office. For an extra cost there is the chance to join the evening Saigon street food tour. (B,L)
Day 13 - Ho Chi Minh City
Head to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels where you will join a Vietnamese Veteran and learn about the wars and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese. This afternoon there is time at leisure to explore Ho Chi Minh City. (B,D)
Day 14 - Ho Chi Minh City - UK
Head to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
Day 15 - UK
Arrive back in the UK.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Reverse itinerary varies slightly.