With their beautiful landscapes, bustling cities and superb cuisine, Vietnam and Thailand are two of the most irresistible

destinations in southeast Asia – and on this exclusive 15-night escorted tour and cruise you will discover what makes them so special.Your adventure begins with a wonderful eight-day fully escorted tour of Vietnam, taking in all the highlights of the capital Hanoi and historic Ho Chi Minh City. Plus, enjoy an overnight voyage on a traditional junk boat across the stunningly beautiful Ha Long Bay. After flying to Singapore for a one-night hotel stay, you will then embark on a seven-night, full-board cruise aboard Sapphire Princess. Set sail and discover the unspoilt tropical scenery of Koh Samui and a kaleidoscope of colours, tastes and sounds in bustling Bangkok.

*Price based on two sharing an Inside Cabin. Outside Cabin: from £2,899pp. Balcony: from £3,299pp. Suite: from £3,899pp. Holidays are operated by Imagine Cruising Ltd, Portland House, Bincknoll Lane, Interface Business Park, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 8SY and subject to the booking conditions of Imagine Cruising Ltd, ATOL and ABTA protected; a company wholly independent of News UK. Imagine Cruising: ABTA Y6300. ATOL 11078.

REASONS TO BOOK

DISCOVER VIETNAMDuring your eight-day escorted tour, you will discover the true character and history of Vietnam on a series of fascinating tours. Highlights include the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a water puppetry performance and the famous Cu Chi tunnels. Plus, you will sail across beautiful Ha Long Bay in a traditional junk boat during an unforgettable overnight voyage.

CRUISE IN STYLE Your brilliant seven-night southeast Asia cruise will be on

board Sapphire Princess, which has been awarded an 8/10 Times ship rating by The Sunday Times’s cruise editor Sue Bryant, who says: “It’s a buzzing ship that combines a generous array of restaurants, bars and entertainment with luxurious deck-lounging areas, an Asian-themed spa and plenty of quiet places with a ‘small ship’ feel.”

EXPLORE SINGAPORE You will also enjoy an overnight stay in the amazing city of Singapore, where gleaming skyscrapers sit side-by-side with aromatic spice markets. The awesome Gardens by the Bay are just one of the highlights.

PRICE INCLUDES

● All fl ights and transfers

● A seven-night full-board cruise aboard Sapphire Princess

● A one-night hotel stay in Singapore

● An eight-day fully-escorted Vietnam tour including:

● Three nights at the four-star Ann Hanoi Hotel

● Tour of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Temple of Literature

and water puppetry performance

● One-night stay on a traditional junk boat cruise including meals

● Three-night hotel stay in Ho Chi Minh City

Trip duration: January 15 to 31, 2019.

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15 NIGHTS FROM£2,699* per person

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D I S C O V E R V I E T N A M A N D S O U T H E A S T A S I A

Experience all the highlights of Vietnam and Thailand on this exclusive 15-night escorted tour and cruise. There is no better way to discover the food, culture and history of these amazing destinations.

Sapphire Princess has a generous array of restaurants, bars and entertainment options – coupled with some stylish touches and friendly service.SUE BRYANT – cruise editor, The Sunday Times

EXCLUSIVE 15-NIGHT

CRUISE AND TOUR

Times ship rating: 8/10