Magnificent Tropical Asia Duo Vietnam & Cambodia - with Turkish Airlines on June 27 (Summer 2026)

1. Day Istanbul – Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) Meet at Istanbul airport's international departures terminal at Turkish Airlines check-in counter, 3 hours before departure. (Participants should be at the airport the evening before the scheduled departure date, as specified in the tour.) After luggage and ticket procedures, flight TK 162 with Turkish Airlines departs at 02:05 for Saigon. Upon arrival at 16:10 local time, transfer to our hotel. After rest, guests can optionally join a **special evening dinner cruise on the Saigon River** (55 Euros). Enjoy a magnificent view of Saigon while having a lovely dinner, then return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 2. Day Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) After breakfast at the hotel, our city tour begins. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest city located in the south, offering unforgettable moments with its historical architecture, French colonial buildings, lively street life, and delicious cuisine. During the tour, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum (exterior view), and Ben Thanh Market famous for souvenirs and handicrafts. Afterwards, guests may choose to join an **extra grand tour with lunch to the Cu Chi Tunnels** (75 Euros). These engineering marvels from the Vietnam War, built over five levels, served both as fighting tunnels and living spaces. Explore these narrow tunnels, hear stories from locals about their lives underground, and have the chance to experience using heavy machine guns. After the tour, lunch at a local restaurant and then transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 3. Day Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) After breakfast, guests can optionally join a **lunch cruise on the Mekong Delta** (75 Euros). Experience life on the river on three different islands, sample tropical fruits amidst colorful orchards, and taste homemade honey and tea while listening to local music. Enjoy a boat trip through the lush wetlands featured in Vietnam war films. After the tour, free time at the daytime Ben Thanh Market located in the city center. Then, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 4. Day Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) – Siem Reap After breakfast, transfer to the airport at a time designated by the guide. After luggage and ticket procedures, a 75-minute flight with a local airline will take us to Cambodia’s second-largest city, Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel with the vehicle waiting for us. After a short rest, guests may opt for an **extra tour of the Floating Homes and Night Market at Tonlé Sap Lake** (45 Euros). This visit takes you to the floating village built on Tonlé Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The lake expands dramatically during monsoon season, with its 27,000 square km surface swelling from 1 meter to over 8 meters. Nearly 4 million people rely on its fishery, which supplies a quarter of Cambodia’s seafood. Witness the unique lifestyle of the people living on the water and enjoy the ecological beauty of this area. Return to the hotel after the tour. Overnight at the hotel. 5. Day Siem Reap After breakfast, guests may choose to join an **extra tour to the Angkor Wat Temple with lunch** (100 Euros). Built over 900 years ago, covering eight square kilometers based on Hindu principles, the temple has endured numerous conflicts and transformations, including Buddhism. It is one of the most iconic and well-preserved ancient monuments in the world. After the visit, lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, guests can optionally join a **traditional Apsara dance dinner show** (30 Euros), where Khmer culture and traditional dance are presented together in a theatrical setting. Experience traditional Cambodian dance while enjoying dinner. After the evening, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 6. Day Siem Reap – Hanoi After breakfast, transfer to the airport at a time determined by the guide. After luggage and ticket procedures, take a 1.5-hour flight with a local airline to the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. Upon arrival, start our sightseeing tour of Hanoi. The city reflects Vietnam’s history and culture, with sites including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (dedicated to Vietnam’s national hero), the former Palace of French Indochina, Ho Chi Minh’s residence, the One Pillar Pagoda from 1049, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple. After the tour, explore the Old Quarter, then transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. 7. Day Hanoi After breakfast at the hotel, guests can optionally join a **lunch cruise on Halong Bay**, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a spectacular natural setting featuring about 2,000 limestone karsts and islets. Board the boat and enjoy lunch while admiring the breathtaking scenery. Afterward, transfer back to the hotel and stay overnight. 8. Day Hanoi – Istanbul After breakfast, free time until your guide transfers you to the airport. Check-in procedures, then Turkish Airlines flight TK 165 departs at 23:05 heading back to Istanbul. 9. Day Istanbul Arrive at 05:10 local time and conclude our tour.