Honeymoon in North Vietnam | Departures: All year round by arrangement

Gathering at Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos Airport late in the morning and departure for the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, with a stopover.

Welcome to Vietnam. Upon arrival, after collecting our bags and passing through immigration, we will meet our guide/escort for transfer and check-in at our hotel! Early in the afternoon we will start our first exploration of Hanoi, the thousand-year-old capital. First stop is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior) and the Presidential Palace, we can learn about his great life and great value. Then, we have a short transfer to the Temple of Literature – the first University of Vietnam and one of the many temples in Vietnam dedicated to Confucius and other sages and scholars. Then we will take a short walk to explore the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple. The tour ends at the Water Puppet Theatre where we will watch the show with the colorful traditional puppets that eloquently present the rural life in Vietnam that dominated until a few years ago and still characterizes the countryside! Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart with our guide for a journey of approximately 100 kilometers (2.5 hours) to Ninh Binh. Our first stop is the Trang An River. We will board a traditional Sampan boat that gently sails through numerous breathtaking caves and enjoy the stunning views on both sides of the river. During the two-hour boat trip, we may see several mountain goats jumping from one cliff to the other. In the afternoon, we have a short transfer to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 9th century. Here we will tour the cultural attractions while the guide will give us a glimpse into the stories of ancient kings. We conclude the tour and begin the return journey to Hanoi. Overnight at our hotel in Hanoi.

Breakfast and departure from our room early to meet our guide for the transfer to Ha Long Bay. After completing the baggage check-in process in the waiting lounge, you will be transferred by a support boat to the cruise ship. The cruise manager will brief us on security and present the itinerary while we enjoy our welcome drink. Lunch is served at the restaurant. The cruise stops at the “Bo Nau” cave and then we are transferred by the support boats to the “Sung Sot” cave. Leaving the “Sung sot” cave, we continue towards Titov Island which was named after “Uncle Ho” himself (Ho Chi Minh). Here during the stop we will enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climbing the Rock steps at the top of the island. Return to the main ship for dinner and relaxation.

For those who wish, we can participate in a 30-minute Tai-Chi exercise on the open deck before breakfast at the restaurant. Then, we can visit the "Luon" cave - one of the caves that host the beautiful endemic vegetation of Halong Bay. You can choose how to discover it: by free kayak or traditional woven (bamboo) boat operated by a local boatman. After that, we will return to the cruise, relax and pack our luggage. Leave your luggage outside the door. The crew will collect it and pack it at the pier. We can enjoy a buffet brunch at the restaurant after check-out while we sail to the port. Our guide will pick us up and transfer us back to our hotel in Hanoi. The evening is free for shopping and relaxation.

Breakfast at our hotel and transfer to the airport for our flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival, our people will warmly welcome you and transfer us to your hotel for a short rest. Your free magical vacation in South Vietnam has begun. The rest of the day is free to walk and swim!

Breakfast at our hotel, meeting with our tour guide and departure to explore the island by jeep. Depending on the weather conditions of the day, we will follow the northern or southern route for greater enjoyment of our tour today.

Enjoy relaxation at the hotel, or the famous Spa treatments or simply swimming on one of the island's magnificent beaches!

Today is our last day in Vietnam. Enjoy your free time for shopping, relaxing and souvenirs. Depending on your flight schedule, we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight by domestic flight to Hanoi or Saigon.

Arrival in Athens full of new experiences and images, until our next trip! Possibility to extend your vacation by choice!