DUBAI
DAY ONE : COLOMBO/DUBAI
Arrival in Dubai. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure.
DAY TWO Breakfast.
Morning at leisure. You will be picked up at 3:30 pm for the desert safari which includes a sumptious dinner. Enjoy the thrill and excitement of driving over sand dunes of varying colours and heights. We will stop where you can view the magic and full glory of an Arabian Desert sunset and enjoy the serenity and the eternal beauty of the desert . Ultimately when we reach our unique camp – traditional Arabian ambience ,we relax in the tranquility and silence of desert, surrounded by majestic sand dunes which seem to glow by the light of the setting sun. You will have the opportunity to ride a camel, smoke some aromatic Shisha (water pipe) ,sand surf or have a traditional henna painting done. Or simply watch your evening moonlit feast ( Arabic BBQ dinner buffet, salads and fruits ) being prepared as the stars light up the desert sky and the tempo of the music increases culminating with the arrival of a Belly Dancer
Duration : Approx. 05 hours
Back to your hotel.
DAY THREE : Breakfast at the hotel.
You will be picked up at 9:30 am and taken on a half day city tour. The tour begins with a panoramic shoot of Burj Al Arab Hotel , the world tallest hotel set on a man made island .Then, after visiting some of the city's most prominent landmarks like the famous Jumeirah Mosque, World Trade Centre , we pass by the impressive palaces of the ruling family of Dubai. and visit the Dubai Museum-housed in the 18th century Al Fahidi Fort which is faithfully restored to its former glory. Experience the ancient Arabia meticulously recreated in the Bastakia-the oldest part of the city. We then enjoy a ride across famed Dubai Creek in a local water taxi called “ abra “ to visit the aromatic Spice 'Souq'- a treasure trove of spices, and the glittering Gold Souq where the best in gold jewellery is a valuable at unbelievable prices.
Duration : Approx. 04 hours
Afternoon at leisure.
This evening, you will be picked up at 7:30pm for the Dhow cruise which is inclusive of dinner. Enjoy an unforgettable romantic evening cruise on a traditional wooden dhow (Arabic boat) ,dhow is a nostalgic reminder of the Arabian spirit of adventure, which dates back to the times of pearl fishing and trading . As the dhow glides gently along the spectacular waterfront of the Dubai Creek we can witness the scale of the development of Dubai. There after indulge in a sumptuous buffet dinner made up of continental and oriental cuisine on board an illuminated decorates dhow , while Arabian music onboard reminds you of where you are, the day comes to a pleasant end with this overwhelming experience.
Duration : Approx. 02 hours
DAY FOUR Day at leisure. Check out of hotel at noon. Transfer to airport for flight back home.
CAMBODIA
DAY ONE : ARRIVAL IN PHNOM PENH
Phnom Penh was once considered one of the most beautiful cities in the Orient, and despite its recent turbulent history, it retains its colonial charm from days gone-by.
You will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon, you will go on your half day tour of Phnom Penh which includes a visit to the Royal Palace complex. This palace dates from 1866 and was the last one built during the French colonial period. The same complex houses the Silver Pagoda, named for the over 5000 silver tiles that cover its floors. Its original name is Wat Prakeo, meaning Temple of the Emerald Buddha. In this temple you will view a collection of Buddhas in gold, silver, crystal, and bronze. Continue on to the National Museum, built in 1917. Housed there are over 5000 statues, lingas and others artifacts arranged according to pre- Angkor and post –Angkor periods of Cambodia history.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY TWO : PHNOM PENH
After breakfast, learn about Cambodia’s turbulent recent past with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes. The museum is housed in a former school which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge and used as a detention and torture center. You will also visit Cheung Ek, better known as the Killing Fields, located 15 kilometres outside of the city.
In the afternoon, spend a half day exploring the markets of Phnom Penh. You will visit the Central Market, built in 1937 by French architects, and one of the largest and busiest in the city, if not all of Cambodia. There you can find souvenirs, jewellery, and electronic goods. You will also visit the Russian Market, the best place in the city for wooden and stone carvings, old coins, jewellery, and Cambodian and Chinese silk clothes.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY THREE : PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP
In the morning, you will be transferred to Siem Reap by road with our English speaking guide.
On the way, you will be visiting the pagoda and monk blessing.
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province. This small town is the gateway to the Angkor Archeological Park, which is over 40 km2 and is home to more than 100 temples dating from the 9th to the 13th centuries.
Arrival Siem Reap at noon time and then transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Then start your tour to the City of Angkor Thom, which houses some of Angkor’s most famous monuments. You will arrive via the South Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with elephants and 4 giant sandstone faces. Each side has a row of 54 gods or demons holding the sacred Naga snake. From here you enter the city and arrive at the Bayon Temple which lies exactly in the center of the city. The monument is famous for the 54 towers representing the 54 provinces of the then Great Khmer Empire. Each tower has 4 faces. Continue on foot to the Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY FOUR : SIEM REAP
This morning, you will explore the temples of the Small Circuit. The most famous among these is Ta Prohm temple, built in the mid 12th to early 13th centuries. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes Ta Prohm one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples. Your visit will also include Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist monastery from the late 12th Century, and Srah Srang, also known as the “pool of ablutions”. End your tour at the twin towers of Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon.
This afternoon you will visit the biggest religious temple in the world; the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, built by Suryavarman II in early 12th century. Inside the temple the walls are covered by carvings and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and the wars Suryavarman II made during his reign. Angkor Wat is also well known for the 2000 Aspara dancers decorating the temple. Enjoy sunset over Angkor Wat before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
DAY FIVE : SIEM REAP – PHNOM PENH
In the morning, depart Siem Reap for a half day visit to Lake Tonle Sap where you will have the opportunity to learn about life on the lake. Tonle Sap is Sout East Asia’s largest freshwater lake with its size varying greatly depending on the season. During the dry season it is roughly 2,500 km2, swelling to about 4 times it size in during the wet season: 10,000 km2! We will board a boat and visit the Chong Kneah village where we’ll see floating houses, farms and even a floating hospital.
Then in the afternoon, drive back to Phnom Penh.
Arrival in Phnom Penh in the late evening and then transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
DAY SIX : PHNOM PENH - DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to Phnom Penh airport for your departure flight.
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VIETNAM
DAY 1
HO CHI MINH (SAIGON) ARRIVAL: Upon arrival in Saigon , your guide and private car will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Saigon.
(Hotel in Saigon check in from 1400)
DAY 2
SAIGON CITY SIGHTSEEING: Depart your hotel at 0800 for a half day tour of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Your program includes the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace it was towards this modern building that North Vietnamese tanks seized on the morning of April 30 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. Continue with a walking tour through the lovely Reunification Park to the Old Post Office. From here drive across town to Vietnam's first traditional medicine museum, the FITO Museum, will be visited next, displaying an amazing collection of 3,000 items relevant to the development of traditional Vietnamese medicine. Implements used to prepare indigenous herbs, objects commonly found in traditional pharmacies as well as ancient books and documents on traditional Vietnamese medicine can be seen in the galleries.
Following your tour head back to your hotel. The remainder of the day at leisure.
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Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 3
SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – CAN THO: An early morning departure from your hotel takes you to Cai Be, deep in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Embark on your private deluxe junk boat cruise to the colourful Cai Be floating market. Your tour continues with a visit to local home factory which produces rice paste, rice pop corn and coconut candies. Continue cruising to the evergreen islands, located in the Mekong River, through large networks of meandering rivers which are crisscrossed with countless canals. Enjoy an included relaxing lunch in a local restaurant before boarding the boat again and slowly cruise to Vinh Long as you take in the beautiful landscapes and observe typical rural life on the Mekong Delta. Disembark the boat and transfer to Can Tho for overnight.
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Overnight in Can Tho.
DAY 4
DAY 4 – CAN THO – SAIGON: Can Tho is a university town on the confluence of three rivers in the heart of the delta. The Mekong Delta was once part of the Khmer Kingdom, and today many ethnic Khmers still live here. You make an early start this morning to visit the floating markets of Cai Rang which are in full swing at 0700. You’ll take a small boat and explore the waterways, which are packed with people who have come from the surrounding rural areas to sell all manner of fruits and vegetables. It’s a lively and colorful scene.
Upon arrival in Can Tho your guide will lead you on a two-hour biking tour of the countryside. Leave Can Tho for Saigon. Stop en route for lunch at local restaurant. Arrive Saigon transfer to hotel.
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Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 5
SAIGON DEPARTURE OR EXTEND THE TOUR: Free at leisure until you will be transferred to the airport for your next destination.
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(Hotel in Saigon check out by 1200)
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EGYPT
DAY ONE
Cairo
- Arrival at Cairo International Airport, greeted by our representative
who will assist the group through immigration and customs formalities.
- Transfer by our deluxe coach to your hotel in Cairo for check-in and overnight.
DAY TWO
- Cairo/Sleeper train to Aswan Check-out after breakfast.
- Full day visit of the Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
- After visits free time (own arrangement), till transfer to Cairo station to board the sleeper train to Aswan.
- Dinner and overnight on board.Train departs Cairo at 20:00. and arrives Aswan at 08:15. (next day)
DAY THREE
Aswan/Nile Cruise
- Arrival at Aswan station, greeted by Travco representative.
- Transfer to your Nile cruise for check-in.
- At fixed convoy time at 11:00 a.m transfer by our deluxe coach to Abu Simbel.
- Visits of Temple of Abu Simbel.
- After visits transfer back to Aswan.
- Overnight on board in Aswan.
DAY FOUR
Nile Cruise
- Visit the Philae Temple, High Dam and unfinished Obelisque.
- Sail to Kom Ombo, visit Kom Ombo Temple.
- Sail to Edfu and overnight.
- Sail to Luxor.
DAY FIVE
Nile Cruise
- Visit Edfu Temple.
- Sail to Luxor.
- P.M. Visit Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
- Overnight on cruise board.
DAY SIX
Nile Cruise/Luxor/Sleeper train to Cairo
- Check-out after breakfast.
- A.M. Visit Valley of Kings, Queen Hatchepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
- Free day at leisure (own arrangement) until transfer to Luxor station to board the sleeper train to Cairo.
- Dinner and overnight on board.
- Train departs Luxor at 21:30. and arrives Cairo at 6:45 a.m. (next day)
DAY SEVEN
Cairo
- Arrival Cairo station, greeted by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
- Rest of day at leisure.
- Overnight at hotel.
DAY EIGHT
Cairo
- Day free at leisure.
- Overnight at hotel.
DAY NINE
Cairo/ Final Departure
- Check-out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE IN INDIA
D01 ARRIVE DELHI (No Meals)
Met, and transfer to your hotel for overnight. (Hotel check-in/out times are 12 Noon).
D02 DELHI - AGRA (B/L/D) – 4/5 hours
Morning drive to Agra. Visit world famous TAJ MAHAL (Friday Closed), built by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit massive Agra Fort. Overnight.
D03 AGRA - JAIPUR (B/L/D) – 5.5 hours
Morning drive to Jaipur, known as Pink City. Check-in at your hotel for late Lunch. Evening visit beautiful Birla Temple with your driver. Dinner & Overnight at your hotel.
D04 JAIPUR (B/L/D)
Morning drive to Amber Fort, enroute photo stop at most famous landmark of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), continue to Amber Fort, once the ancient capital of Rajput Empire, see the Sheesh Mahal , Dewan-e-Khas, Dewan-e-Aam inside the Fort. Later visit City Palace & Museum, Observatory built in 18th century by Jai Singh, a famous astronomer, and also drive through the Business and residential areas of Pink City. Overnight at your hotel.
D05 JAIPUR-DELHI (5.5 hours) – DEPARTURE (B/L)
Early morning drive to Delhi. After Lunch, enjoy tour of Old & New Delhi, Qutab Tower (12 century AD) one of the most perfect towers in the world, drive past India Gate (war memorial) & Embassy area (Diplomatic Enclave), Govt. buildings (1921 - 30 AD), President House & Parliament House. Drive past Old Delhi Areas & also drive past Red Fort & Jamma Mosque. Later in time transfer to airport for your onward flight
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CHINA
TOUR TO CHINA
Day01: Upon arrival in Beijing, meet and transfer to hotel for check in. After dinner, do shopping at Wangfujing Walking and Donghuamen Snack night Market. ( L )
Day02: Beijing City tour: Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutong tour By rickshaw, Temple of Heaven. After dinner, enjoy an Acrobatic Show. ( BL )
Day03: Today's highlight is to visit Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Olympic Green Park including a visit to National Stadium--Well known Bird's Nest ( No Entry ) ( BL )
Day04: After breakfast, visit Summer Palace, Panda Garden, Do shopping at Silk Market. After dinner, take high speed train to Xian. ( BL )
Day05: Early morning, arrive in Xian. Transfer to hotel for breakfast and check in. After lunch, visit City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda. ( BL )
Day06: After breakfast, drive to visit Terra Cotta Warrior and the History Museum. ( BL )
Day07: After breakfast, fly to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon, visit Yu Garden, do shopping at Nanjing Walking Street. After dinner, cruise on the Huangpu river to enjoy the stunning night view along the Bund.( BL)
Day08: Full day tour at 2010 World Expo Park.( BL )
Day09: City tour: Jade Temple, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, ( BL )
Day10: After breakfast, fly back home. ( B )
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