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The Independence Palace - The palace is like a time capsule frozen in 1975. You can see two of the original tanks used in the capture of the palace parked in the grounds. Independence Palace was the home and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China. It has lush gardens, secret rooms, antique furniture, and a command bunker. It’s still in use to host important occasions in Ho Chi Minh, including APEC summits.
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Central Post Office - A must see in Saigon: The building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux and features arched windows and wooden shutters, just as it would have in its heyday in the late 19th Century.
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Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - A must see in Saigon: Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue
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Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) - A must see in Saigon
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People’s Committee Building - A must see in Saigon: Originally constructed as a hotel in 1898 by French architect Gardes, it now serves as a city hall and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
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Emperor Jade Pagoda - You will find this pagoda in District 1 one of the oldest pagoda in Saigon, which is roughly a ten minute drive from the city centre.
- Full Entrance Fees Included
- Complimentary Mineral Water
- Professional English-Speaking Guide in Saigon
- Local Restaurant Lunch
- Cruise Port Pick-up and Drop-off
- Private Transportation with Experienced Driver
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- Lunch and beverage/drinks
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- Personal expenses
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- Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion part
- Our schedules are adjustable and adaptable, ensuring you get to enjoy excellent local experiences.
- Our personal tour guide will guide you through Ho Chi Minh City, modifying the tour to suit your tastes and preferences till its time to return to the cruise port.
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7:30-8:00Am Our chauffeur will greet you with a sign displaying your name at Phu My port gate (approximately 2 to 5 minutes by shuttle bus from the ship to the gate) and commence the journey to Saigon which lasts around an hour and a half in a private mini-van.
• Our tour guide will receive you at Saigon Center from where you’ll start your tour of Saigon City. -
We’ll explore the culture and history of Saigon, visiting:
• Local Wet Market
• The Jade Emperor temple
• City Hall
• Opera House
• Central Post Office
• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral -
Lunch at local eatery serving Pho (noodles soup)
• Saigon Skydeck on the 50th floor - Enjoy a panoramic view of Saigon.
• War Museum or Reunification Palace - Our guide will bid farewell then the chauffeur will transport you back to the ship.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.