Meeting at the Singapore Airlines counter in the international terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before departure. Following baggage and ticket procedures, departure at 13:15 on Singapore Airlines flight SQ391 to Singapore Changi Airport. Overnight on the plane.
Following our arrival at 04:45 local time, we will change planes and depart for Siem Reap at 08:40 on Singapore Airlines flight SQ164. Upon our arrival in Siem Reap at 09:55 local time, transfer to our hotel and free time. After a short rest, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Floating Houses on Tonlé Sap Lake and Night Market tour, organized as an optional extra. (45 Euros) During our tour, we will first visit the floating village built on Tonlé Sap Lake and governed by an old-style local administration. The saying “Although humans are land-dwelling creatures, they manage to survive in every environment” takes on meaning precisely in the Floating Houses village. People here continue their lives without ever setting foot on land. In fact, the lack of roads forces students to go to school by boat, while the absence of electricity has not been able to make people give up their love of television. Residents install antennas on their homes and watch television with the help of batteries. Tonlé Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, is one of the world’s ecological water reserves. It is also the world’s largest floodplain. During the dry season, the lake is 1 m deep and covers an area of 2,700 km2, while in spring and summer, it grows sixfold under the influence of monsoon rains and reaches depths of up to 8 m, covering an area of approximately 16,000 km2. This area was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997. Fishing in this lake, which provides food for approximately 4 million people, meets one-fourth of the country’s seafood needs. We definitely recommend that you see this place, which is home to remarkably interesting lives. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Following the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish may join the Magnificent Angkor Temple tour with lunch, organized as an optional extra. (100 Euro) We will visit the world’s most naturally-looking temple, which was built over an area of 8 square kilometers according to the principles of Hinduism more than 900 years ago, later influenced by Buddhism as it passed through many wars and periods, and became a setting for films. Following our visit, we will proceed to the local restaurant where we will have lunch. After a delicious meal, we will transfer to our hotel. In the evening, our guests who wish may join our optional dinner tour accompanied by the Magnificent Apsara Traditional Dances. (30 Euro) If you would like to enjoy your dinner accompanied by traditional Cambodian dances, this theater will be one of the best choices for you. In this theater, where Khmer culture and traditional theater are blended, you can experience both at the same time. After a wonderful evening, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. Following baggage and ticket procedures, we fly to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, on a journey of approximately 1.5 hours with a local airline. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optionally organized Magnificent Halong Bay Boat (Cruise) Tour with Lunch. (140 Euros) Halong Bay is a magnificent natural wonder located in northeastern Vietnam and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Famous for its approximately 2,000 limestone islands and rocky outcrops, this bay has a captivating atmosphere with its fairytale-like landscapes. In this region, which is considered one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, we board our boat and enjoy our lunch accompanied by the magnificent views of Halong Bay. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Following breakfast at the hotel, our Hanoi city tour begins. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most important cities reflecting the spirit of the country with its historical and cultural riches. During our city tour here, we will see the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s national hero; the Palace built by the French during the colonial period they established on the Indochinese Peninsula, located right next to the Mausoleum; the houses where Ho Chi Minh lived; and the One Pillar Pagoda, which has stood since 1049. We will then visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, shaped by the teachings of Confucius; Hoan Kiem Lake, located in the very center of Hanoi, founded in 1010; and Ngoc Son Temple. Following our tour, transfer to the airport at the time indicated by our guide. After baggage and ticket procedures, we fly to Saigon on a journey of approximately 2.5 hours with local airlines. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Saigon River Dinner Cruise boat tour, organized as an extra. (55 Euros) After a delightful dinner accompanied by magnificent views of Saigon, we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After our breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Chu Chi Tunnels tour with lunch. (75 Euros) These engineering marvels, built underground during the Vietnam War, consist of five layers. While exploring these narrow tunnels, which were used not only for fighting but also as living spaces, you will hear stories about the local people's lives in these tunnels and also have the opportunity to experience using large machine guns. Upon returning from the tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Afterwards, our city tour begins. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city, formerly known as Saigon, is located in the south of the country and offers visitors unforgettable moments with its historical texture, French colonial architecture, vibrant street life, and delicious cuisine. During our city tour here, the Notre Dame Cathedral, dating from the French colonial period, the Central Post Office, the War Remnants Museum, bearing the traces of the Vietnam War (outside only), and Ben Thanh Market, famous for souvenirs and handicrafts, will be among the places to see. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Magnificent Mekong Delta tour with lunch. (75 Euros) During this program, in which we will experience life on three different islands in the delta, we will taste tropical fruits accompanied by the music of local artists in colorful orchards and sip our homemade honey tea. After taking a boat ride through the reeds on the waterways you constantly see in Vietnam War films, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. Following our tour, free time will be given at the Ben Thanh daytime market, which is set up in the city center during the day and has a roof protecting it from the sun. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After having breakfast at the hotel and completing the check-out procedures, free time. Afterwards, transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. Following the baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Singapore at 19.55 on Singapore Airlines’ flight SQ185. Upon arrival in Singapore at 22.55 local time, change planes and depart for Istanbul at 01.50 on Singapore Airlines’ flight SQ392. Arrival at 08.45 local time and the end of our tour.
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Services Not Included in the Price:
Cambodia Visa Documents;
Vietnam Visa Documents;
The multiple-entry E-Vietnam visa will be obtained by us, and you must complete the visa application form that we will send you and send it back to us together with one scanned, clear and distinct passport-sized photograph. In addition, you must carry 1 clear and distinct passport-sized photograph with you during the tour. Applications for single-entry Vietnam visas must be completed in full 2 weeks before the tour departure date.