Discover, Plan & Go!

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Overnight Flight to Bangkok, Thailand

Imperial Queen's Park Hotel

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Bangkok

Upon arrival you will be required to clear immigration and customs; after you clear customs, a Vantage representative will meet you outside of the customs area to assist you with your transfer to the hotel. You’ll enjoy plenty of free time to discover this fascinating, energetic city on your own. Perhaps you’ll browse open-air markets, hire a taxi for a tour of some of Bangkok’s more than 400 temples, or charter a long-tail boat to see ruins along the river.

On Day 3, you’ll enjoy an included panoramic city tour featuring views of the National Parliament, Wat Suthat Temple, City Pillar Shrine, and Royal Grand Palace.

Evening is at leisure or perhaps enjoy the Optional "Thai Dinner & Dance"

Day 4 is at leisure or Optional "Emerald Buddha and Vimarnmek Mansion tour, with lunch". Evening at leisure.

Imperial Queen's Park Hotel (2B)

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Laem Chabang (Bangkok) / Embark Ship

Morning transfer to the Sapphire Princess.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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At Sea

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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Singapore

Your next port of call is Singapore — a locale offering up a collage of diverse cultures and influences. Swoop over to Jurong Bird Park or the Orchid Pavilion at the Botanical Garden before cruising for Thai shores.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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At Sea

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh), Vietnam

On your second day in Vietnam you’ll visit pagoda-topped Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, where you can explore the National History Museum or Dong Khoi Street.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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Nha Trang, Vietnam

Your next two ports bring you into the world of Vietnam. First you’ll call at up-and-coming resort Nha Trang, with gorgeous beaches and a history as a Hindu kingdom.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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At sea

Memorable Journeys Reception.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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Hong Kong, China

In Hong Kong, a place rich in culture, you can tram to the top of Victoria Peak for spectacular harbor views or ride the world-famous Star Ferry.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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At sea

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan

In Hong Kong, a place rich in culture, you can tram to the top of Victoria Peak for spectacular harbor views or ride the world-famous Star Ferry.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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Okinawa, Japan

Today you’ll visit Okinawa, Japan, where you can explore the reconstructed Shurijo Castle.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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At sea

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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Shanghai, China

Your next stop is Shanghai, China, a place often referred to as the “Paris of the East”. Favorite spots in this city of colonial charm are Yu Yuan Gardens, Jade Buddha, and Longhua Temples.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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At sea

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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Nagasaki, Japan

Here you can visit Peace Memorial Park or the 13th-century Shimabara Castle.

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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At sea

Sapphire Princess (B,L,D)

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Beijing, China / Disembark ship / Transfer to Hotel

Transfer to the hotel. Check-in to the Presidential Plaza Hotel, where you will be staying for the next three nights. Afternoon at leisure or Optional "Half-day Shopping Tour". Evening at leisure.

Presidential Plaza Hotel (B)

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Beijing

On Day 22, you’ll have plenty of time for exploring on your own or taking the Optional "Forbidden City/Summer Palace Tour" with lunch. Evening at leisure or Optional "Peking Opera Tour"

On Day 23, you'll enjoy a very special full-day tour with a visit to the wondrous, must-see Great Wall of China, lunch, and a stop in Tian'anmen Square — a Vantage exclusive just for you!

Evening at leisure or Optional "Peking Duck Dinner".

Presidential Plaza Hotel (2B,L)

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Beijing / Depart Home