Platinum Blue and Red Dragon “Vietnam and China” with THY for 10 nights (SGN-PEK) Ho Chi Minh City (3) - Hanoi (2) - Halong Bay (1) - Shanghai (2) - Beijing (2) | All tours and entrance fees included | 10 lunches and 7 dinners included

Platinum Blue and Red Dragon "Vietnam and China" (SGN-PEK) with THY

Ho Chi Minh City (3 nights) – Hanoi (2 nights) – Ha Long Bay Cruise (1 night) – Shanghai (2 nights) – Beijing (2 nights)

10 nights 12 days | All tours and entrance fees included | 10 lunches and 7 dinners included

Day 1 | Istanbul | Tuesday

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in front of the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 22:50. Overnight on the plane.

Day 2 | Istanbul – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) | Wednesday [A]

After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly to Ho Chi Minh City on Turkish Airlines flight TK162 at 01:50. We arrive at Ho Chi Minh City Airport at 16:10 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we transfer from the airport to our hotel by vehicle. We complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Our dinner and overnight stay will be at the 4* Northern Charm Hotel (or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) | Thursday [K, L, D]

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for a panoramic Saigon city tour. First, we will see the palace built in the 1960s as a symbol of independence by the South Vietnamese President, but which now represents the fall of South Vietnam after tanks stormed it in 1975 (Reunification Palace). Then, we will see the Opera House, City Hall, the historic Post Office building from the French Colonial era, and the Notre Dame Cathedral, an exact replica of the one in Paris. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will visit the War Museum, which vividly displays the terrible traces of the Vietnam War, the colorful Chinatown, and the Ben Thanh local market before returning to our hotel. Our dinner and overnight stay will be at the 4* Northern Charm Hotel (or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) | Friday [K, L, D]

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Mekong Delta tour. Our journey begins on the Mekong River aboard our private boat. The first stop of our tour will be Thoi Son island. This island is known as Vietnam's fruit basket. On this island, we will have the opportunity to taste various interesting tropical fruits. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will experience a 15-minute horseback ride along a local village road. At the end of this ride, we will reach Chuong Duong Fruit Gardens. In this area, we will have the opportunity to taste both tropical fruits and Vietnam's beautiful green tea accompanied by local Vietnamese music. Afterwards, we will take a canal tour on traditional sampan boats unique to Vietnam. Our dinner and overnight stay will be at the 4* Northern Charm Hotel (or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 5 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Hanoi | Saturday [K, L, D]

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete check-out procedures and head to the rural area of Cu Chi for the Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Built in the 1940s, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a massive underground shelter system consisting of interconnected tunnels. It is said that through these tunnels, used first against French colonial troops and later during the American War, the Vietnamese achieved many military successes. Within this tunnel system, which allowed them to approach the enemy silently and unseen, launch sudden attacks, and then disappear, there are long crawlways, kitchen and rest areas, weapon depots, and clean drinking water wells. Afterwards, we will move to Hanoi's railway street. The street is a narrow train passage in Hanoi where trains pass very close to buildings on both sides of the tracks several times a day. From there, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. After our ticket and baggage procedures, we fly to Hanoi on a local airline. After arriving at Hanoi Airport and completing baggage procedures, we move to the restaurant where we will have our dinner by vehicle from the airport. After having our meal at a local restaurant, we transfer to our hotel. Upon arrival, we complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Our overnight stay will be at the 4* Signature by M Village Tho Nhuom (or similar) hotel in Hanoi.

Day 6 | Hanoi | Sunday [K, L, D]

After breakfast at our hotel, we begin a panoramic Hanoi city tour heading towards the Old Quarter. Passing through shops between interesting narrow streets and houses, we will gain information about both the city and the local culture. Places we will visit include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the mummy of Ho Chi Minh, the architect of the Vietnamese revolution known as Uncle Ho and founder of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is displayed; his house built on stilts, which was his last residence from 1958 until his death in 1969; and the elegant single Pagoda on a Single Pillar rising from the center of a lotus pond. Also, the Old Quarter, consisting of 36 small streets intersecting each other perpendicularly dating back to the French Colonial Period, Silk Street, Paper Street, Shoe Street, Bronze Street, and Pagodas are among the places to be seen. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. At the end of this tour, we will head to watch the show of Vietnam's world-famous Water Puppet Theatre. After the show, we will have our dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, we transfer to our hotel. Our overnight stay will be at the 4* Signature by M Village Tho Nhuom (or similar) hotel in Hanoi.

Day 7 | Hanoi – Ha Long Bay | Monday [K, L, D]

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete check-out procedures and head towards Ha Long Bay, Vietnam's natural and surprising beauty. After our journey, upon arrival, we board our boat. After being briefed by the boat staff, we enjoy our set menu lunch featuring rich local varieties and settle into our cabins. At the time announced by our guide, we depart for a half-hour boat tour of Vung Vieng fishing village with local rowboats. Afterwards, we have free time on the boat to enjoy the scenery and the sea. We will have our set menu dinner featuring rich local varieties in the Vietnamese style on our boat. Our overnight stay will be on the 5* Amanda Cruises (or similar) boat in Ha Long Bay.

Day 8 | Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Shanghai | Tuesday [K, L, D]

Early wake-up on the boat and an opportunity to practice Tai Chi with an instructor for guests who wish. Around 07:00, after a light breakfast, we will visit Sung Sot Cave, protected by UNESCO. After the tour, we return to the boat. Around 10:30, after vacating the cabins, we head towards Hanoi. Upon our arrival in Hanoi, places to be seen include the Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century and Vietnam's first university, and Hoan Kiem Lake. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. At the end of the tour, we head towards the airport. After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly to Shanghai on a Local Airline. We land at Shanghai Airport. After passport and baggage procedures, we move to the local restaurant where we will have our dinner by vehicle from the airport. After finishing our dinner, we transfer to our hotel. We complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Our overnight stay will be at the 4* Starr Hotel Shanghai (or similar) in Shanghai.

Day 9 | Shanghai | Wednesday [K, L]

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Shanghai tour. Our first stop will be the Jade Buddha Temple, the most important Buddhist temple in Shanghai. The temple was established in 1882 and takes its name from two valuable white jade Buddha statues, one sitting and one reclining. The temple has special importance because these statues were brought from Myanmar to Shanghai. The temple architecture is in the traditional Chinese Buddhist style and is still an active monastery used by monks. After our visit here, we will go to Yu Garden, a famous classical Chinese garden from the Ming Dynasty period located in the Old City (Old City) area of the city. The garden was built between 1559–1577 by an official named Pan Yunduan as a peaceful resting place for his family. It is filled with ponds, bridges, stone structures, traditional pavilions, and old trees, and contains the famous Exquisite Jade Rock. After this visit, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. After the meal, we will continue our tour with The Bund, the famous waterfront located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Known for its early 20th-century European-style colonial buildings, it offers the city's most iconic view together with the modern silhouette of Pudong located on the opposite bank. The final stop of our tour will be the Shanghai Tower. The tower was completed in 2015 and attracts attention with its rotatable spiral design. With a height of 632 meters, it is one of the tallest buildings in the world and the highest in China. It contains offices, hotels, and some of the fastest elevators in the world. After viewing the panoramic view of the city from the observation decks on the 119th floor, we return to our hotel. Our overnight stay will be at the 4* Starr Hotel Shanghai (or similar) in Shanghai.

Day 10 | Shanghai – Beijing | Thursday [K, L]

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete check-out procedures and continue with the Shanghai tour. First, we will visit Xintiandi, a stylish living and entertainment area where old Shikumen houses have been restored in a modern way. This elegant and touristy area, where historical texture is blended with modern architecture, is full of cafes, restaurants, bars, and boutique shops. Our next stop is Tianzifang, which offers a more bohemian and artistic atmosphere. After this creative neighborhood famous for its narrow streets, art workshops, design shops, and small cafes, the final stop of our tour will be Nanjing Road, Shanghai's most famous shopping street. The street, which has a wide range of shopping options from luxury brands to affordable stores, is also known as "China's Fifth Avenue." At the end of our tour, we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. After the meal, we transfer to the train station. We arrive at Beijing Train Station via a high-speed train journey of approximately 5 hours. From there, we transfer to our hotel by vehicle. We complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Our overnight stay will be at the 4* Howard Johnson by Wyndham Paragon Hotel (or similar) in Beijing.

Day 11 | Beijing | Friday [K, L]

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for our Beijing and Great Wall tour. By vehicle, we will go to Juyong Pass (Juyongguan Great Wall), one of the sections of the Great Wall closest to Beijing. The pass was used as an important military passage in history and is located in a strategic valley. Its scenery is surrounded by greenery, making it particularly enjoyable in spring and autumn. Although it offers easier climbing options compared to other sections, some parts are quite steep. After our visit here, we will have our lunch again at a local restaurant located in this area. After the meal, on our return to downtown Beijing, we will go to the Olympic Stadium. After seeing and examining the stadium from the outside, we return to our hotel. Our overnight stay will be at the 4* Howard Johnson by Wyndham Paragon Hotel (or similar) in Beijing.

Day 12 | Beijing | Saturday [K, L]

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete check-out procedures and continue with the Beijing tour. Our first stop will be Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the center of Beijing. It takes its name from the Gate of Heavenly Peace to its north, and China's national ceremonies, flag-raising ceremonies, and various official events are held here. Surrounding the square, which is a symbolic center politically and culturally in Chinese history, are important structures such as the National Museum, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Mao Zedong Mausoleum, and Qianmen Gate to the south. Afterwards, we will head to the local restaurant where we will have our lunch. After the meal, we will move to the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, known as the Forbidden City, which was completed in 1420 and whose unauthorized entry by the public was forbidden for centuries. For 500 years, the place where Chinese emperors lived and the country was governed, with approximately 980 buildings and over 8,700 rooms, is the largest palace complex in the world. At the end of our tour, we head to Beijing Airport. Overnight on the plane.

Day 13 | Beijing – Istanbul | Sunday

After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK089 at 00:10. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 05:30 local time and the tour ends. We say goodbye, looking forward to meeting you on our next distinguished and enjoyable trip.

Abbreviations explanations: [K] = Breakfast, [L] = Lunch, [D] = Dinner