Vietnam Classico 2026 - 2027

Program

Day 1:
HANOI
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hanoi center for check in. It’s your own time to rest after your long flight. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: No
Please note!
Hotel check-in time is around 14.00
Depend on your arrival time, the program will be adjusted accordingly.

Optional tour:
1 DAY EXCURSION TO TRANG AN HOA LU (-/Lunch/-) (applied for customers arriving in Hanoi by early morning flight)
Pick up in the morning, after 2 hours and a half by road, we arrive in Ninh Binh province.
We start a boat trip in Trang An, where spectacular limestone rock formations stand out from the green rice paddies. After having lunch in a local restaurant, we will travel by road to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam until the year 1010, when it was transferred to Thang Long-Hanoi. Transfer back to Hanoi later on.
Meals: Lunch at local restaurant.

Day 2:
HANOI – CITY TOUR (Breakfast)
Visit of the Ho Chi Minh Complex , which includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside) and the house on stilts of President Ho Chi Minh .
Visit of the One Pillar Pagoda , which is actually a set of structures that form a pagoda built on the water in the middle of a square lake.
From there, visit the Temple of Literature , which was the first university in Vietnam and is dedicated to Confucius.
Next, we will go to Hoan Kiem Lake , the soul of the city, where we will contemplate the surrounding landscape, including the area of the old neighborhoods and the statue of King Ly Thai To. Let’s take a cyclo ride with your guide through the streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter and mingle with the Hanoians in their lively daily life. Continue to the Tran Quoc Pagoda , located on a small peninsula of Ho Tay (West Lake), in Hanoi, known as the Lotus Flower, it always surprises its visitors with its poetic beauty and historical values. It is the oldest in Hanoi, with more than 1,500 years of existence. Today, the pagoda is a place where visitors seek inner peace, immersing themselves in the harmony of natural beauty and ancient architecture. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel

Day 3:
HANOI – HALONG BAY/LAN HA BAY (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by shuttle bus from Hanoi to Halong/Lan Ha Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin and a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 1994.
Upon arrival in Halong/Lan Ha, we will embark on a cruise to sail and admire the stunning beauty of this “descending dragon” bay, formed by thousands of limestone karsts and caves.
After a seafood lunch on board, we will take part in the cruise activities, such as visiting caves or islets and stopping at beaches for swimming. Return to the boat for dinner.
Later, enjoy the activities offered on board or simply relax at your leisure. Overnight on board.
Please note: the program may vary slightly depending on the selected cruise. There is no Italian-speaking guide on board, only an English-speaking guide (shared).
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner on board.

Day 4:
HALONG BAY/LAN HA – HANOI – FLIGHT TO HUE (Breakfast, Brunch)
Light breakfast at the hotel. Then, take a boat trip to the Cave, sailing through calm, emerald waters and enjoying a dreamlike landscape. Return to the Halong/Lan Ha pier, passing through the most densely populated area of islets. Arrival at the Halong/Lan Ha pier. Transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Hue.
Upon arrival at the airport, meet the driver and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Hue.
Meals: Light breakfast and brunch on board.

Day 5:
HUE – CITY TOUR (Breakfast)
This morning, we will take a boat ride on Perfume river to Thien Mu Pagoda also known as Heavenly Lady. It is one of the most famous images of Vietnam and is one of the hallmarks of the former imperial city of Hue.
Our next stop will be the Imperial Citadel , declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993, which houses the mythical "Forbidden Purple City" inside. The city was protected by a huge wall next to a moat whose length reaches 10 km with walls 2 meters thick, and it was from where the Nguyen dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. We will also visit the Flag Tower and the emblematic Ngo Mon Gate, which is the entrance to several beautiful courtyards and ponds. There we will discover the Dien Tho Palace , where the queen mother lived. And finally, we will visit the Thai Hoa Palace , the Hall of the Mandarins and the Nine Dynastic Urns , and other important monuments and temples of the place. Our last stop will be the Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc is considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque architectural works of the palaces and royal tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel

Optional tour:
HUE – ROYAL DINNER AT ROYAL PARK RESTAURANT (Dinner)
Imagine you are a Royalty – King, and queen beside you accompanied by Mandarins ... sitting with other dignitaries in the Royal styled decorated dining room and all dressed as ancient Hue Royals. This evening, you will be surprised with authentic delicious Hue’s Royal Cuisines while Hue Imperial Court Style Music & Dance performers entertain you.
Meals: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 6:
HUE - HOI AN - CITY TOUR ( Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Shared bus transfer at midday to Hoi An.
Visit the Ancient Town of Hoi An: see the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge (from the outside), visit the quiet Chinese Assembly Halls, merchants’ houses, and pagodas, and stroll through the market located along the Thu Bon River, where you can experience the same emotions as the artists who see Hoi An’s rooftops as an ancient, magical world of oriental inspiration.
Transfer to the hotel and free time for personal activities. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

Day 7:
HOI AN AT LEISURE (Breakfast)
Breakfast. Free time to discover the hidden corners with its famous street food (on guests’s own arrangement)
Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Optional tour:
HOI AN – BANA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE (Lunch)
Highlights: Impressive Cable Car, French Colonial Style Complex, Golden Bridge
At 8:00 AM: We will start from your hotel to have a full day visit to Ba Na hill complex. Located 1,478m above sea level and 25km west of Da Nang, Ba Na Mountain has a cool climate throughout the year, making it an ideal tourist resort since the time of the French settlers. Upon arrival, we take the impressive world cable car in 20 minutes to reach the top of Ba Na mountain and observe the beautiful scenery. Arriving at the station, we will visit the pagoda with the giant statue of Buddha, the green gardens with multiple types of flora and flowers interspersed with buildings of French architecture and wine cellars. We leisurely walk across the Golden Bridge which is on the list of the 10 most amazing bridges in the world. We immerse ourselves in the stunning views of the national park, waterfall, ocean and city at a remote distance that can hardly be found in other regions.
At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel.
Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 8:
HOI AN – DA NANG – HO CHI MINH (Breakfast)
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Welcome at Tan Son Nhat airport. We start the city tour at the Reunification Palace . This large building is today a museum and Reception Hall for official visits. Near the Palace are the Central Post Office and the colonial-style Notre Dame Cathedral (outside), the latter being built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the main attractions of the city. Right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City is Ben Thanh Market . More than a place to shop, the market is also an architectural landmark, a center of local Vietnamese life and commerce, and a meeting point all in one.
Overnight in Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Note: Notre Dame Cathedral is under renovation until 2023.

Day 9:
HO CHI MINH AT LEISURE (Breakfast)
Free time to discover the city or go shopping on your own arrangement.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

Optional tour :
HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH (Lunch)
Pick up at the hotel and transfer to My Tho , the birthplace of the coconut and home to small family factories of local products, such as coconut candies, rice paper, etc. Upon arrival, board the boat to cruise down the mighty Mekong River , watching the routine of the locals on both sides of the river. We will stop at one of the four islands in the area to visit it. Feast on freshly picked tropical fruit from the heart of the plantation, accompanied by traditional Vietnamese folk music . Afterwards, we will embark again on small rowing boats led by locals through the narrow canals with aquatic coconut trees to visit the factories in the area . There you will be able to taste the honey tea and observe the production process of coconut candies and also taste them, as well as stroll through the garden where the locals feed the bees. Next, we'll get on the boat to visit this vast area. In the afternoon, return to Saigon with a short stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda , famous in the area and with a mixture of Chinese, Cambodian and French architectural styles. Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 10:
DEPARTURE FROM SAIGON (Breakfast)
Free time until transfer to the airport to take the return flight. End of our services!
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional tour: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI - HO CHI MINH (Lunch)
Departure to Cu Chi Tunnels . This network of tunnels dates from the time of the French occupation when farmers and peasants With their own hands and rudimentary tools, they dug more than 250 kilometers of holes in the jungle to protect themselves from the enemy. Later, during the Vietnam War, they continued to expand the network of tunnels and underground galleries until they reached the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Itinerary

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