Day 1 – Saigon: Beginnings
Morning: Start with a visit to the historic Reunification Palace. Continue your journey to the Saigon Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Afternoon: Head to the War Remnants Museum to explore Vietnam War history from the local perspective.
Evening: Take a leisurely stroll along Nguyen Hue Street and dine at a local restaurant.
Day 2 – Saigon: Culture and Cuisine
Morning: Explore the vibrant Ben Thanh Market, Saigon’s commercial hub.
Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Vietnamese History and Ho Chi Minh City Museum.
Evening: Experience a unique cultural performance at Saigon Opera House, followed by a delightful dinner nearby.
Day 3 – Saigon to Cu Chi and Tay Ninh: History and Religion
Morning: Journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex underground network used during the Vietnam War.
Afternoon: Head to Tay Ninh and explore the colorful Cao Dai Temple.
Evening: Return to Saigon and taste local street food at a popular eatery.
Day 4 – Saigon to Mekong Delta: Rural Beauty
Morning: Travel to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s rice bowl.
Afternoon: Take a boat tour through the delta, visiting local homes and orchards.
Evening: Return to Saigon and enjoy a relaxing dinner.
Day 5 – Saigon to Da Lat: Natural Escape
Morning: Take a flight to Da Lat, known for its temperate climate and French colonial architecture.
Afternoon: Explore the Bao Dai Summer Palace and Da Lat Flower Garden.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6 – Da Lat: City Exploration
Morning: Visit the Truc Lam Zen Monastery and the scenic Tuyen Lam Lake.
Afternoon: Explore the Valley of Love, a popular tourist spot with beautiful gardens and a lake.
Evening: Enjoy a romantic dinner at a café in town.
Day 7 – Da Lat to Hoi An: Ancient Town
Morning: Take a flight to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An.
Afternoon: Explore the Ancient Town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Evening: Visit the lively Hoi An Night Market and enjoy local cuisine.
Day 8 – Hoi An: Cultural Immersion
Morning: Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Tan Ky Ancient House.
Afternoon: Take a Vietnamese cooking class at a local culinary center.
Evening: Enjoy a dinner featuring the dishes you learned to make during your class.
Day 9 – Hoi An to Hue: Imperial City
Morning: Travel to Hue via the scenic Hai Van Pass.
Afternoon: Explore the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Evening: Take a leisurely cruise on the Perfume River and enjoy a local dinner.
Day 10 – Hue: Royal Legacy
Morning: Visit the royal tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.
Afternoon: Discover Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s oldest religious site.
Evening: Enjoy a meal at one of Hue’s popular restaurants.
Day 11 – Hue to Hanoi: Capital City
Morning: Take a flight to Hanoi.
Afternoon: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex and the historic One Pillar Pagoda.
Evening: Explore around Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy a water puppet show.
Day 12 – Hanoi: History and Culture
Morning: Visit the Temple of Literature and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Afternoon: Experience Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter by foot.
Evening: Enjoy Hanoi’s famous street food, including Pho and Bun Cha.
Day 13 – Hanoi to Halong Bay: Natural Wonder
Morning: Journey to Halong Bay, known for its emerald waters and limestone islands.
Afternoon: Take a boat tour around the bay, explore caves and kayak through the waters.
Evening: Dine on fresh seafood and spend the night on a traditional junk boat.
Day 14 – Halong Bay to Hanoi: Farewell
Morning: Enjoy a Tai Chi session on the deck, followed by a brunch while cruising back to harbor.
Afternoon: Return to Hanoi and spend some time shopping in the Old Quarter.
Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner at a popular Hanoi restaurant, reflecting on your journey through Vietnam’s rich history and culture.