01. DAY ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HANOI / VIETNAM
We meet our valued guests at 23:15 at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After baggage and passport procedures, we depart directly for Hanoi on Turkish Airlines flight TK164 at 02:15. We arrive in Hanoi at 15:25 local time. After being greeted by our local guide, we begin our panoramic city tour of Hanoi.
Our first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, built in memory of Vietnam's legendary leader who passed away in 1969 and became a symbol of the country's struggle for independence. Then, we take a short break to photograph the impressive French colonial architecture from outside the Presidential Palace.
Our tour continues with the One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi's most unique temples, built in the 11th century by Emperor Ly Thai Tong and inspired by the lotus flower. Our final stop is the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and known as Vietnam's first university. In this temple, considered a symbol of wisdom and Confucian culture, we have the opportunity to closely examine traditional architecture and stone steles featuring tortoises. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
02. DAY HANOI – HALONG BAY – HANOI
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch. After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for our Halong Bay tour, which includes lunch. Halong Bay, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and considered one of the world's most enchanting natural wonders, covers an area of approximately 1,500 km² and consists of 1,969 limestone islands.
During our all-day boat tour, we will cruise among fairy-tale-like limestone formations and have the chance to see some of the bay's most famous spots, including Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island (also known as "Kissing Roosters"), and the impressive Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave). During the special lunch served on board, we will taste exquisite flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, featuring fresh seafood among other delicacies. At the end of the tour, we return to Hanoi for overnight stay.
03. DAY HANOI – NINH BINH – HANOI – DANANG – HOI AN
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch. After breakfast, we depart for our Ninh Binh and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital tour, which includes lunch. Surrounded by limestone mountains, Ninh Binh offers one of the most impressive nature experiences in Vietnam. We cross to the pier and begin our boat tour, cruising along the Ngo Dong River towards caves. Tam Coc, whose name means "Three Caves," is known as the "Inland Halong Bay" due to its limestone formations rising through rice paddies.
At lunchtime, we taste local flavors of the region. Afterwards, we continue to Hoa Lu, which was the capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1009, to visit temples dedicated to the kings of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Although very few remains of the 300-hectare ancient citadel have survived to the present day, the ruins and temples in the area offer a unique opportunity to explore Vietnam's early history. After the tour, we transfer to Hanoi Airport and fly to Danang via scheduled domestic flights. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel in Hoi An, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list, complete check-in procedures, and rest.
04. DAY HOI AN
Meals included: Breakfast. After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our tour in Hoi An's ancient quarter. The city's structures and street fabric, an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port spanning from the 15th to the 19th centuries, reflect both local and foreign influences that constitute this unique heritage site. We visit the iconic Japanese Bridge, a Chinese-Vietnamese merchant house, various Chinese Assembly Halls, and the Hoi An Museum.
After the tour, we have free time. You can browse souvenir shops, have a suit or dress tailored to your measurements within 24 hours, or enjoy spa services. In the evening, you can walk through Hoi An's streets illuminated by lanterns to experience the city's magical atmosphere. Overnight at our hotel.
05. DAY HOI AN – GOLDEN HANDS BRIDGE – DANANG – SAIGON
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch. After breakfast, we depart for Danang, Vietnam's largest coastal city. Along the way, we pass through the Marble Mountains region, famous for its stone carving workshops, and learn about the area. In Danang, we will see modern bridges over the Han River, especially the Dragon Bridge, designed in the shape of a dragon and famous for breathing fire at night. The bridge has become one of the city's symbols.
After Danang, we continue to Ba Na Hills to see the Golden Hands Bridge. Located near Danang at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level, this architectural marvel is one of the most iconic modern structures in Southeast Asia. To reach the bridge, we first take a cable car ride of approximately 6 kilometers, offering magnificent panoramic views. The most striking feature of the bridge is two giant hand figures that seem to hold it in mid-air; these hands give the impression of ancient statues carved from stone. After lunch, we descend and transfer to Danang Airport for our short flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel in the city center and spend the night.
06. DAY SAIGON
Meals included: Breakfast. After breakfast, we depart for our Cu Chi Tunnels tour, located approximately 70 kilometers from the city center. This tunnel system, built by communist guerrillas during the Vietnam War—one of the most dramatic events in recent history—extends over 250 kilometers and transformed into an underground city throughout the war.
Here, we will see trenches, camps, traps, living quarters, and underground passages from that period.
After lunch, we return to Saigon and begin our panoramic city tour. We visit the grand Opera House, the City Hall, the Central Post Office designed by renowned architect Gustave Eiffel, Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the city's most important Catholic structures, and Ben Thanh Market, Saigon's covered market. At the end of the day, we return to our hotel for overnight stay.
07. DAY SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch. After breakfast, we depart for the Mekong Delta, where life revolves around and on the water. Upon arrival in My Tho, we begin our journey by local boat along interconnected waterways and canals. Our first stop is Thoi Son Island, where we will see locally made products, coconut sugar workshops, and colorful fruit gardens. Here, while tasting fresh fruits in the shade of the gardens, we enjoy traditional music performed by local artists.
Then, we try homemade honey tea at a local farm and continue our canal tour to get acquainted with the region's daily life and traditions.
After a rich lunch featuring Mekong Delta specialties, we return to Saigon. On the way, we visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple that also houses a monastery. Overnight at our hotel.
08. DAY SAIGON – SINGAPORE
Meals included: Breakfast. After breakfast, we transfer to Saigon Airport for our flight to Singapore. Upon arrival at Singapore Changi Airport, we meet our local guide, proceed to the city center, and begin our panoramic city tour.
During the tour, we will see the Singapore River, Parliament House, Opera House, Supreme Court Building, the Merlion Statue (the symbol of the city), and Chinatown.
After the tour, we transfer to our hotel, complete check-in procedures, and rest. Overnight at our hotel.
09. DAY SINGAPORE – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Meals included: Breakfast. After breakfast at our hotel, we have free time throughout the day. You can use this time for last-minute shopping and exploring the city.
In the evening around 20:00, we transfer to Singapore Changi Airport. We depart directly for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK55 at 23:15. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 05:50 the next morning (local time) and conclude our tour.