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| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| 31 Jan | Depart UK, United Kingdom Fly overnight from the UK to Hong Kong to join Minerva. |
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| 01 Feb | Hong Kong, China Embark Minerva |
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| 02 Feb | Hong Kong, China Discover the roots of this dynamic city at the superb Museum of History; or enjoy a sampan ride in the harbour and discover tiny temples nestled amongst the skyscrapers before sailing out through Hong Kong harbour in the late afternoon. |
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| 03 Feb | At Sea Cruise the Hanoi Straits |
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| 04 Feb | Hanoi, Haiphong, Vietnam Cross the Red River delta to spend a full day in Hanoi, the bustling Vietnamese capital. Discover the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, explore Old Hanoi and wonder at a Water Puppet performance. |
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| 05 Feb | Cruising the Halong Bay Enjoy an afternoon’s cruise around the magnificent limestone scenery of Halong Bay – a memorable sight. |
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| 06 Feb | At Sea Cruise the Gulf of Tongking |
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| 07 Feb | Da Nang, Vietnam A full day to see the Imperial City of Hue, lying on the peaceful Perfume River. Admire the world-renowned weavings of Hoi An and explore bustling markets. |
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| 08 Feb | At Sea Cruise into the South China Sea |
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| 09 Feb | Nha Trang, Vietnam Spend the morning discovering the legacy of the Cham’s kingdom at Po Nagar or admiring the beautiful Vietnamese countryside. |
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| 10 Feb | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam A morning transit up the Saigon River. See the fascinating former Presidential Palace or visit the Cu Chi area to see part of the intricate tunnel systems used by the Viet Minh and Vietcong. |
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| 11 Feb | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Time, this morning, to further explore this extraordinary city’s contrasting colonial and traditional architecture, before a midafternoon departure. |
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| 12 Feb | At Sea Cruise from the South China Sea into the Gulf of Thailand. |
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| 13 Feb | Sihanoukville, Cambodia Travel inland for an enthralling day visiting the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. See the Imperial Palace or reflect on the country’s recent past. |
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| 14 Feb | At Sea Cruise the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya River. |
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| 15 Feb | Bangkok, Thailand Minerva berths in the very heart of the city. Explore the Grand Palace, visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha or enjoy the calm atmosphere of the temples and ruins of Ayutthaya. |
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| 16 Feb | Arrive UK, United Kingdom Fly from Bangkok to the UK, transfer to your hotel for an optional city stay or fly to Siem Reap for an optional post-cruise tour of Angkor Wat. |
Details
| 17 days | |
| 31 January 2011 | |
| SOLD OUT | |
Description
Witness all aspects of life on this journey around the “Land of Smiles”, Vietnam and Cambodia. See bustling cities, tranquil countryside, colonial architecture and a resilient and resourceful population.
Itineraries and timings may be subject to change.
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