1st Day Istanbul – Saigon (HoChiMinh)
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in the international terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before departure. (It is required to be at the airport the evening before the specified departure date in the tour.) After luggage and ticket procedures, flight TK 162 departs at 02:05 with Turkish Airlines to Saigon.
2nd Day Saigon (HoChiMinh)
After our arrival at local time 16:10, transfer to our hotel. After resting, guests wishing to do so can join the optional Dinner Cruise on the magnificent Saigon River. (55 Euro) After a beautiful dinner with a stunning view of Saigon, we return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
3rd Day Saigon (HoChiMinh)
After the breakfast at the hotel, our city tour begins. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam, located in the south of the country, and offers unforgettable experiences to visitors with its historical texture, French colonial architecture, vibrant street life, and delicious cuisine. During our city tour, we will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum (from outside), bearing the marks of the Vietnam War, and Ben Thanh Market, famous for souvenirs and handicrafts. After the tour, guests wishing to do so can join the optional Lunch Tour to the magnificent Cu Chi tunnels. (75 Euro) This engineering marvel, constructed underground during the Vietnam War, is built in five layers. While these narrow tunnels were used not only for combat but also as living spaces, during the visit you will listen to the stories of the locals living in these tunnels and also have the opportunity to experience using machine guns. After the tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
4th Day Saigon (HoChiMinh)
After breakfast at the hotel, guests wishing to do so can join the optional Lunch Tour to the magnificent Mekong Delta. (75 Euro) In this program, where we will experience the life of 3 different islands in the delta, we will taste tropical fruits accompanied by local artists' music in colorful orchards and sip our homemade honey tea. After a boat trip among the reeds that you often see in Vietnam war films, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. Free time will be provided at the Ben Thanh daytime market, which is built during the day and has a roof to protect from the sun, before transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
5th Day Saigon (HoChiMinh) – Siem Reap
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After luggage and ticket procedures, we will have a 75-minute flight with the local airline to Siem Reap, the second largest city in Cambodia. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After a short rest, guests wishing to do so can join the optional Tour of Floating Houses on Tonlé Sap Lake and Night Market. (45 Euro) In this tour, we will first visit the floating village built on Tonlé Sap Lake, managed by traditional local administration. The phrase "If a human were a land creature, they would still manage to survive in every environment" truly gains meaning in this Floating Houses village. Here, people continue their lives without ever stepping foot on land. The lack of land routes compels students to reach school via boat while the absence of electricity hasn't kept people away from their love for television. People install antennas on their homes and watch television using batteries. The Tonlé Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, is one of the world's ecological water reserves. It is also the largest floodwater reservoir in the world. During the dry season, the lake is 1 meter deep and covers an area of 2,700 km², but during spring and summer, with the impact of monsoon rains, it expands 6 times and reaches depths of up to 8 meters, covering approximately 16,000 km². This area has been protected as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1997. The fishing done in this lake supports a quarter of the country's seafood needs, feeding about 4 million people. We definitely recommend seeing this place, which hosts very interesting lives. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
6th Day Siem Reap
After breakfast at the hotel, guests wishing to do so can join the optional Lunch Tour of the magnificent Angkor Temple. (100 Euro) With over 900 years of history and built according to Hindu principles over an area of 8 square kilometers, it was later influenced by Buddhism through various wars and eras; we will visit the world’s most natural-looking temple, which has also served as a film set. After our visit, we will head to local restaurants for lunch. After a nice meal, transfer back to the hotel. In the evening, guests wishing to do so can join the optional Dinner tour with traditional Apsara dances. (30 Euro) If you would like to dine accompanied by traditional Cambodian dances, this theater would be one of your best choices. You can experience both Khmer culture and traditional theater at the same time. After a beautiful evening, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
7th Day Siem Reap – Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After luggage and ticket procedures, we will fly to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, with a flight lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, our city tour of Hanoi begins with the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most important cities reflecting the spirit of the country, with its historical and cultural richness. During our city tour, we will see Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, next to which is the Palace built during the colonial period by the French in the Indochina Peninsula, the houses Ho Chi Minh lived in, and the One Pillar Pagoda, which has stood since 1049. After that, we will visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, and Hoan Kiem Lake, located in the very center of Hanoi, along with Ngoc Son Temple. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
8th Day Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, guests wishing to do so can join the optional Cruise tour in the magnificent Halong Bay. (140 Euro) Halong Bay is a stunning natural wonder located in northeastern Vietnam and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its approximately 2,000 limestone islands and rock formations, this bay has a captivating atmosphere with its fairy-tale landscapes. Considered one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, we board our vessel and enjoy lunch against the stunning scenery of Halong Bay. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
9th Day Hanoi – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Then, transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After luggage and ticket procedures, Turkish Airlines flight TK 165 departs for Istanbul at 23:05.
10th Day Istanbul
Arrival at local time 05:10 and end of our tour.