Eurway Tour of Hanoi

Eurway Tour of Hanoi

Eurway Tour of Hanoi

After meeting your guide to transfer from the ship to the city of Hanoi the first stop will be the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam. During 1076 - 1779, 2,313 doctors graduated. In 1484 Emperor Le Thanh Tong started the tradition of printing the names of laureates of the university on stone steles, which were placed on top of stone turtles. After this stop you will enjoy lunch at Wild Rice restaurant.

Your next stop subject to availability is a visit to Dr. Huu Ngoc's office where you will enjoy a private cultural interaction. Having lived through French colonial rule and American war times, the 90-year old Dr. Huu Ngoc is a very well-known historian and writer. During an hour long presentation you will be giving a lively explanation of Vietnamese history from a thousand year ago and varied aspects of Vietnamese culture.

The next stop on the tour is Hoan Kiem Lake, The Lake of the Restored sword, the site where King Le Loi is said to have been handed a sword by a turtle and gone on to use this sword to vanquish invaders before the turtle came and took the sword back and returned to the depths of the lake. Turtles are still occasionally spotted surfacing in the lake.

This lake is also home to Ngoc Son Pagoda, a charming small pagoda on an island on the lake that is reached by a small footbridge. It is rumored that Ho Chi Minh once attended this pagoda disguised as a cyclo driver during the French occupancy.

Then take to the streets on foot for a walking tour of the Old Quarter or 36 Streets District. This densely populated corner of the city was once a center of commerce where goods were sold under the street name of a particular guild. Still a thriving community of sellers today, you will see street names such as Sugar Street, Tin Street and Paper Street. Ancient homes and temples are interspersed with stores in this souvenir hunter's paradise! If desired, enjoy a cup of coffee at a local coffee shop and witness the daily life.

Cap a fun day with a show at the water puppet theatre - a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes of rural life and episodes of national history.

You will then transfer back to the ship - Snacks and fruit will be served on the vehicle

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please be advised that this tour must be booked more than 30 days prior to your cruise departure. The following information will be required from your passport: full names, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport number, and expiration date (must be valid more than 6 months from cruise date).

Departures (Local Time)

7:00 AM (Hours: 14.5)

Inclusions

  • Transportation
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch including one drink
  • Water during transfers
  • Special activities as mentioned
  • Dock permit

Tips

Remember to bring your camera. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please be advised that this tour must be booked more than 30 days prior to your cruise departure. The following information will be required from your passport: full names, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport number, and expiration date (must be valid more than 6 months from cruise date).

Departure Location

At the cruise ship pier. The specific meeting location at the pier will be listed in your confirmation email and voucher for this shore excursion. See the 'Redemption and Voucher Details' section below. This is a private tour for two at your pace

Redemption and Voucher Details

  1. After you complete your booking, your credit card will be charged and our expert Shore Excursion Concierge agents will 'hand'-review your shore excursion selections against your cruise itinerary to confirm compatibility. Your credit card statement will list the merchant for the charges as Port Promo Cruise Tours.
  2. You will receive an email within 72 hours of booking from info@portpromotions.com which confirms your booking and contains the vouchers required for your shore excursions. Please print these vouchers and bring them with you on your cruise. You will be required to turn the voucher(s) in to the corresponding shore excursion supplier(s). The vouchers feature information regarding how to meet up with the tour leader upon arrival to a port and other important details.
  3. Your tour is completely refundable if your ship is unable to get into port or due to weather cancellations. See our terms and conditions for complete details.
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