Itinerary
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Shanghai
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4/10/2024 |
4/10/2024 4:00:00 PM |
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Shanghai is a teeming metropolis of 11 million, bustling with energy, towering skyscrapers, art deco buildings, honking traffic, and shopping crowds. Once here, visitors will find Eastern ways abound: Tai Chi along the Bund, the serenity of exquisite ponds and gardens, and an endless flotilla of sampans edging along the Huangpu River. Explore Shanghai old and new: the busy bazaars and alleyways of the Old Town, Yu Garden, Wuxingting Tea House, Long Hua Temple and more.
Suggested Private Excursions
Shanghai: Yu Garden & Old Town Tour (4 hours)
Shanghai: French Concession & The Bund (4 hours)
Shanghai: Jewish Quarter Tour (4 hours)
Shanghai: Museum Tour (4 hours)
Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour (4 hours)
Shanghai: Disposal Tour (4 hours)
Shanghai City Tour (8 hours)
Shanghai: Disposal Tour (8 hours)
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Yangtze Estuary
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4/10/2024 |
4/10/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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4/11/2024 |
4/11/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Xiamen
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4/12/2024 11:00:00 AM |
4/12/2024 11:00:00 PM |
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Xiamen - a city in southern China on Amoy Island - is strategically situated near Quemoy Islands and Taiwan. It is a fishing and manufacturing center. Originally known as Jiahe Yu, the history of the island of Amoy dates back to the 12th century, when agriculture was the way of life. During the 14th century's Ming Dynasty, the island was renamed Xiamen and trade began. Foreign visitors, who were not permitted on the island until 1980, are now welcomed and delighted by the scenic beauty and historical treasures of Xiamen.
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At Sea
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4/13/2024 |
4/13/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Hong Kong
Suggested Private Excursion
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4/14/2024 7:00:00 AM |
4/14/2024 |
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As Asia’s premier gateway to China and Southeast Asia, Hong Kong offers a great travel experience. Visitors will find everything from hiking, horse racing and sailing to internationally renowned art galleries and lively art festivals. Some of the best hotels, dining and shopping in the world are found in this metropolis. Hong Kong is one of the world’s great cities and a delightful realm of natural wonders and serene rural villages. With its wealth of cultural attractions, Hong Kong invites exploration and inspires interest to even the most experienced traveler. Sights include Museum of History – which houses a collection of archaeological finds and historic photographs providing an introduction to Hong Kong’s history. Cultural Center is the city’s newest performing arts venue. The Space Museum’s dome, where Omnimax shows and astronomy exhibits are featured, is nearby. Adjacent is the Museum of Art. Stanley Market is an open-air market for browsing and finding bargains in fashions, leather, porcelain, and linens. Jade Market is a specialty market featuring 450 stalls with jade items.
Suggested Private Excursions
Hong Kong Heritage Tour - 4.5 hours - Hong Kong
Lamma Island Tour - 8.5 hours
Hong Kong Highlights Tour with Lunch – 6 hours - Hong Kong
Treasures of Kowloon (private tour) - 4 hours - Hong Kong
Macau Excursion – 8 hours - Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Full Day Macau Tour by jetfoil (10 Hours)
Hong Kong Island Tour (4 hours)
Hong Kong: Kowloon Market Tour (4 hours)
Hong Kong: New Territories Tour (4 hours)
Hong Kong: Lantau Island Tour (5 hours)
Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (4 hours)
Hong Kong Island Tour (8 hours)
Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (8 hours)
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Hong Kong
Suggested Private Excursion
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4/15/2024 |
4/15/2024 11:00:00 PM |
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As Asia’s premier gateway to China and Southeast Asia, Hong Kong offers a great travel experience. Visitors will find everything from hiking, horse racing and sailing to internationally renowned art galleries and lively art festivals. Some of the best hotels, dining and shopping in the world are found in this metropolis. Hong Kong is one of the world’s great cities and a delightful realm of natural wonders and serene rural villages. With its wealth of cultural attractions, Hong Kong invites exploration and inspires interest to even the most experienced traveler. Sights include Museum of History – which houses a collection of archaeological finds and historic photographs providing an introduction to Hong Kong’s history. Cultural Center is the city’s newest performing arts venue. The Space Museum’s dome, where Omnimax shows and astronomy exhibits are featured, is nearby. Adjacent is the Museum of Art. Stanley Market is an open-air market for browsing and finding bargains in fashions, leather, porcelain, and linens. Jade Market is a specialty market featuring 450 stalls with jade items.
Suggested Private Excursions
Hong Kong Heritage Tour - 4.5 hours - Hong Kong
Lamma Island Tour - 8.5 hours
Hong Kong Highlights Tour with Lunch – 6 hours - Hong Kong
Treasures of Kowloon (private tour) - 4 hours - Hong Kong
Macau Excursion – 8 hours - Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Full Day Macau Tour by jetfoil (10 Hours)
Hong Kong Island Tour (4 hours)
Hong Kong: Kowloon Market Tour (4 hours)
Hong Kong: New Territories Tour (4 hours)
Hong Kong: Lantau Island Tour (5 hours)
Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (4 hours)
Hong Kong Island Tour (8 hours)
Hong Kong: Disposal Tour (8 hours)
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At Sea
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4/16/2024 |
4/16/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Halong Bay (Hanoi)
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4/17/2024 8:00:00 AM |
4/17/2024 |
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Meaning “Bay of the Descending Dragon,” Halong Bay’s water is calm and undisturbed despite the jutting limestone mountains that soar out of the water and toward the sky. As if a tail of a Dragon plunged into the earth, the mountains are craggy, sharp, and barren, and are dotted with thousands of small caves of various depths and heights. At dusk, they all take on mysterious shades of gray, mauve and olive, lending credence to the local legends.
Suggested Private Excursions
Ha Noi City Tour & Street Food Tour – 12 hours - Hanoi
Ha Long Bay Cruise (5 hours)
Ha Long Bay Cruise (7 hours)
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Halong Bay (Hanoi)
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4/18/2024 |
4/18/2024 3:00:00 PM |
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Meaning “Bay of the Descending Dragon,” Halong Bay’s water is calm and undisturbed despite the jutting limestone mountains that soar out of the water and toward the sky. As if a tail of a Dragon plunged into the earth, the mountains are craggy, sharp, and barren, and are dotted with thousands of small caves of various depths and heights. At dusk, they all take on mysterious shades of gray, mauve and olive, lending credence to the local legends.
Suggested Private Excursions
Ha Noi City Tour & Street Food Tour – 12 hours - Hanoi
Ha Long Bay Cruise (5 hours)
Ha Long Bay Cruise (7 hours)
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Sanya
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4/19/2024 10:00:00 AM |
4/19/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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Sanya is located at southernmost point on Hainan Island in China. It has a tropical weather that attracts many tourists who are ready to enjoy a beautiful and stress free vacation. Sanya is home to the Nanshan Temple which is a beautiful Buddhist temple with a statue of Kwun Yin(an Asian deity of compassion and mercy). Aside from the many temples this city has to offer, it is also known to be a relaxing vacation spot with many luxurious resorts and white sand beaches to enjoy.
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Da Nang
Suggested Private Excursion
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4/20/2024 8:00:00 AM |
4/20/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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Da Nang is on the threshold of becoming a major destination for tourists from Europe, Australia and the United States, thanks to some unique attractions, spectacular scenery and the friendliness of the locals. The French influence is evident in Da Nang's provincial character which dates back to the 19th century, with later history wrought by war. It was here on the coast that the first U.S. combat troops landed on March 8, 1965. As the war progressed, Da Nang’s runway was expanded to become the largest in all of Southeast Asia. Da Nang fell to the Viet Cong in March 1975; this signified South Vietnam's defeat in the war. Among the city's numerous attractions is the much-touted Cham Museum, housing close to 300 Cham sculptures. Here history lovers get a glimpse into a very powerful era of Vietnam's past. Da Nang, however, may be most familiar to Americans who watched the movie Good Morning Vietnam and the popular television series China Beach - which immortalized a popular R&R GI resort of the Vietnam War.
Suggested Private Excursions
Danang/Hue - Chan May Port
Full Day Hoi An Town with Lantern Making
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At Sea
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4/21/2024 |
4/21/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Suggested Private Excursion
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4/22/2024 9:00:00 AM |
4/22/2024 |
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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is often referred to as Vietnam’s jewel and the Pearl of the Orient. Located in south Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the country’s largest city, with more than six million people and over one million motorbikes. Under the current regime the city is once more being rebuilt. Whole blocks are disappearing, being replaced by concrete, steel and glass structures. Central Saigon, which is still the official name for the city center, shows evidence of the French colonial city, with wide, tree-lined boulevards, sidewalk cafés and elegant French architecture. The city is divided into two sections: Saigon, the municipal and historical district, and Cholon (Chinatown), where the entrepreneurial talent and private funds are concentrated. Cholon appears to be the most populated and in general the most vigorous part of Ho Chi Minh City. It is well worth a visit for its bustle and activity and its pagodas, which are reputed to be the finest in the whole city.
Suggested Private Excursions
Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Saigon Port
Full Day Saigon City Tour (8 hours)
Half-Day Saigon: History of Architecture with History Researcher (4 hours)
Half-Day Saigon: Retracing the Past (5 hours)
Half-Day Saigon: Culinary Experience at Former Ambassador's Residence (4 hours)
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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Suggested Private Excursion
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4/23/2024 |
4/23/2024 4:00:00 PM |
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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is often referred to as Vietnam’s jewel and the Pearl of the Orient. Located in south Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the country’s largest city, with more than six million people and over one million motorbikes. Under the current regime the city is once more being rebuilt. Whole blocks are disappearing, being replaced by concrete, steel and glass structures. Central Saigon, which is still the official name for the city center, shows evidence of the French colonial city, with wide, tree-lined boulevards, sidewalk cafés and elegant French architecture. The city is divided into two sections: Saigon, the municipal and historical district, and Cholon (Chinatown), where the entrepreneurial talent and private funds are concentrated. Cholon appears to be the most populated and in general the most vigorous part of Ho Chi Minh City. It is well worth a visit for its bustle and activity and its pagodas, which are reputed to be the finest in the whole city.
Suggested Private Excursions
Cu Chi Tunnels & Sai Gon Highlights Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Mekong Delta Tour – 10 hours - Saigon
Saigon Port
Full Day Saigon City Tour (8 hours)
Half-Day Saigon: History of Architecture with History Researcher (4 hours)
Half-Day Saigon: Retracing the Past (5 hours)
Half-Day Saigon: Culinary Experience at Former Ambassador's Residence (4 hours)
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At Sea
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4/24/2024 |
4/24/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Sihanoukville
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4/25/2024 7:00:00 AM |
4/25/2024 8:00:00 PM |
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Sihanoukville (also called Kompong Som / Kampong Saom) is Cambodia's only port and is rimmed by four beaches: Ochheuteal, Sokha, Independence and Victory. The town is the perfect spot for fishing or diving. Visit the nearby waterfall or Ream National Park, a great day's adventure. The sleepy colonial town of Kampot isn't too far away, with the intriguing ghost town Kep also nearby.
Suggested Private Excursions
Kampot Tour – 9 hours - Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville & Ream National Park – 9 hours - Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville and Environs Tour – 4 hours - Sihanoukville
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Ko Kut (Koh Kood)
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4/26/2024 8:00:00 AM |
4/26/2024 5:00:00 PM |
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Ko Kut (Koh Kood) is the fourth largest island in Thailand and the closest to the Cambodian border. The island is covered by tropical rainforest (about 70%) with development mainly around the coastal areas. Most resorts generate their own electricity as fuel and solar energy are the primary sources of electricity. The west coast is lined with a series of lovely beaches and wonderful views which include the magnificent sunset. The east coast is equally beautiful with great views of the sunrise. Relax on the beach, snorkel around the beautiful coral reefs or visit the islands of Ko Kra, Ko Maisi Lek or Ko Raet. Ko Kra has reputedly some of the best dive sites in the Gulf of Thailand. Some of the more expensive Resorts on Ko Kut offer Banana boat, and water-skiing. In addition there is line fishing at the beaches and bays, boat rentals, and night fishing. The Nam Tok Khlong Chao or Than-Sanuk-Waterfall, which was visited by King Rama VI in 1911, is one of the most beautiful spots to be found on Ko Kut. It has two levels falling into a large pond - ideal for swimming.
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Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
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4/27/2024 5:00:00 AM |
4/27/2024 |
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Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
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4/28/2024 |
4/28/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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At Sea
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4/29/2024 |
4/29/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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4/30/2024 |
4/30/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Singapore
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5/1/2024 7:00:00 AM |
5/1/2024 |
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One of Asia's great economic successes, Singapore has fused diverse cultures into one dynamic nation. Behind high-tech industries and high-rise buildings lives a society with an ingrained sense of conservative Confucian values. Beneath the westernized modernity beats a totally Asian heart. Strong beliefs center around extended families, filial piety, discipline, respect and Asian work ethics. Singapore’s name, meaning "Lion City," can be traced to the 13th century, and today there is the mythical Merlion, half-lion, half-fish, standing guard at the mouth of the Singapore River as the symbol of Singapore. A recent advertising campaign billed Singapore as "A Fine City."
Suggested Private Excursions
Half Day Singapore City Tour – 4 hours - Singapore
Good Morning, Ni Hao (Walking Tour)
Full Day Singapore Tour – 8 hours - Singapore
Singapore - Gardens By The Bay (3.5 Hours)
Singapore - Heartlands Tour (3.5 Hours)
Singapore City Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Sentosa Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Night Safari Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Foodie Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay (4 hours)
Singapore Toa Payoh Hub Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations Tour (4 hours)
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Singapore
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5/2/2024 |
5/2/2024 3:00:00 PM |
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One of Asia's great economic successes, Singapore has fused diverse cultures into one dynamic nation. Behind high-tech industries and high-rise buildings lives a society with an ingrained sense of conservative Confucian values. Beneath the westernized modernity beats a totally Asian heart. Strong beliefs center around extended families, filial piety, discipline, respect and Asian work ethics. Singapore’s name, meaning "Lion City," can be traced to the 13th century, and today there is the mythical Merlion, half-lion, half-fish, standing guard at the mouth of the Singapore River as the symbol of Singapore. A recent advertising campaign billed Singapore as "A Fine City."
Suggested Private Excursions
Half Day Singapore City Tour – 4 hours - Singapore
Good Morning, Ni Hao (Walking Tour)
Full Day Singapore Tour – 8 hours - Singapore
Singapore - Gardens By The Bay (3.5 Hours)
Singapore - Heartlands Tour (3.5 Hours)
Singapore City Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Sentosa Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Night Safari Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Ethnic Neighbourhood Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Foodie Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Flyer & Gardens By The Bay (4 hours)
Singapore Toa Payoh Hub Tour (4 hours)
Singapore Crazy Rich Asians Movie Locations Tour (4 hours)
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Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang)
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5/3/2024 8:00:00 AM |
5/3/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan, modern business hub and government center. With a population of about two million, it is one of Southeast Asia's smallest capitals. Port Klang is gateway to Kuala Lumpur, a 42-mile distance away. Other sights include National Art Gallery - a permanent collection of about 2,000 works by Malaysian artists; Batu Caves - caverns discovered by American naturalist William Hornaby in the 1880s; the Selayang Batik Factory – known for their handmade and block-printed batiks; and Zoo and Aquarium - a complex home to 280 species of Malaysian and other exotic animals, birds, fish and reptiles.
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Penang
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5/4/2024 10:00:00 AM |
5/4/2024 11:00:00 PM |
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Penang, or more properly Pulau Pinang, is the northern gateway to Malaysia and also the country’s oldest British settlement. To the tourist industry, Penang has been marketed for a long time as the Pearl of the Orient. Although Penang is best known for its beaches, there is much more here than just sand and sea. The island is considered a cultural and architectural gem with Chinese, Malay and Indian influences. Other sights include St. George’s Church - built in 1818 of classic Georgian architecture; Penang Hill - a 2,500-foot hill with a splendid view over Georgetown; Botanical Gardens - the 74-acre landscaped gardens featuring many indigenous and exotic plant species, a waterfall, jungle-clad hills and two species of monkeys, the macaque and dusky leaf monkeys; Golf Courses - The Bukit Jambul Golf & Country Club is located on Penang Island, and other golf courses in Province Wellesley on the mainland are the Penang Golf Resort and Bukit Jawi Golf Resort.
Suggested Private Excursions
Georgetown Heritage Tour – 4 hours
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Langkawi
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5/5/2024 8:00:00 AM |
5/5/2024 5:00:00 PM |
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A holiday on the idyllic isle of Langkawi is just that. A holiday. Whether you wish to soak in the sun and do absolutely nothing or join in the fun and do everything, on Langkawi, you can do so without a care in the world. Be it a round of golf on one of the world's most challenging courses or some shopping on this duty-free haven, everything you'll ever need will be taken care of. Quietly, unobtrusively.
Suggested Private Excursions
Langkawi Island Tour – 5 hours - Langkawi
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Phuket
Suggested Private Excursion
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5/6/2024 8:00:00 AM |
5/6/2024 9:00:00 PM |
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Known as the "Pearl of Thailand," Phuket offers pristine beaches, lush vegetation, traditional villages and seascapes of huge limestone pillars that rise above the turquoise waters of Phang-Nga Bay. With a culture all its own, it combines Chinese and Portuguese influences with that of indigenous ocean-going people. Phuket Town is the island’s capital located in the southeast. The architecture features the attractive Sino-Portuguese style which is reflected in the spacious residences built by wealthy Chinese tin barons as testimony to their success. Visitors come because of the glorious beaches, especially those on the west coast. Patong Beach is about a 45-minute drive from the port and offers a wide selection of watersports. Phuket still casts its spell on all who come to its shores.
Suggested Private Excursions
At your Leisure in Phuket (Car & Driver Only)
Stories of Phuket Old Town - 4 hours
Phuket Old Town and Scenery - 8 hours
Life of Old Phuket - 4 hours
Phuket Rubber Plantation, Gibbons and Old Town - 8 hours
Phuket Port
Phuket Town Sightseeing
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At Sea
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5/7/2024 |
5/7/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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5/8/2024 |
5/8/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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5/9/2024 |
5/9/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Colombo
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5/10/2024 6:00:00 AM |
5/10/2024 |
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Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte is the capital of Sri Lanka, with the newly built parliament situated in picturesque surroundings, while Colombo is the main commercial capital city, where almost all the business transactions take place. Studded with high-rise buildings, modern five star hotels, modern convention centers and a Stock Exchange Centre, Colombo continues to be the hub of commercial activities.
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Colombo
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5/11/2024 |
5/11/2024 11:00:00 PM |
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Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte is the capital of Sri Lanka, with the newly built parliament situated in picturesque surroundings, while Colombo is the main commercial capital city, where almost all the business transactions take place. Studded with high-rise buildings, modern five star hotels, modern convention centers and a Stock Exchange Centre, Colombo continues to be the hub of commercial activities.
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At Sea
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5/12/2024 |
5/12/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Malé
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5/13/2024 8:00:00 AM |
5/13/2024 |
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The Maldives boast some of the finest tropical beaches in the world. The very name, Maldives, arouses visions of exotic tropical beach sun and barbeques on luxury island hotel resorts surrounded by clear calm coral reef fringed warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Visitors to the Maldives, blessed by superb underwater visibility and abundant coral life, are treated to breathtaking sights of underwater marine life. The Maldives offer the best diving spots in Asia, with most resorts having experienced diving instructors. With only 200 islands inhabited, over 75 islands have been reserved for development of tourist resorts which are among the most luxurious in the Indian Ocean. Male, the capital of the Maldives sits on a 1-sq-mi/2-sq-km island—the whole place can be seen on foot in about an hour.
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Malé
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5/14/2024 |
5/14/2024 5:00:00 PM |
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The Maldives boast some of the finest tropical beaches in the world. The very name, Maldives, arouses visions of exotic tropical beach sun and barbeques on luxury island hotel resorts surrounded by clear calm coral reef fringed warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Visitors to the Maldives, blessed by superb underwater visibility and abundant coral life, are treated to breathtaking sights of underwater marine life. The Maldives offer the best diving spots in Asia, with most resorts having experienced diving instructors. With only 200 islands inhabited, over 75 islands have been reserved for development of tourist resorts which are among the most luxurious in the Indian Ocean. Male, the capital of the Maldives sits on a 1-sq-mi/2-sq-km island—the whole place can be seen on foot in about an hour.
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At Sea
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5/15/2024 |
5/15/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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5/16/2024 |
5/16/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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5/17/2024 |
5/17/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Salalah
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5/18/2024 7:00:00 AM |
5/18/2024 5:00:00 PM |
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Salalah is the capital of Dhofar province, which is the southern region of the Sultanate of Oman. Lovely parks and groves of banana, papaya, watermelon and vegetables give the city a tropical atmosphere and have earned it the name Garden City. Along the coast lie miles of uncrowded beaches, bordered by a brilliant blue sea. Other attractions include ancient forts, archaeological sites, fishing villages and the tombs of prophets. While it is mainly the rugged landscape and the beaches that appeal to visitors with a penchant for unspoiled locales, the modern and fast-growing city offers an interesting museum, architectural highlights such as the Al Husn Palace and colorful, bustling souks, where everything from frankincense and fragrant perfumes to gold and silver jewelry is sold. Most of all, Salalah has to be appreciated as an off-the-beaten-track location and for the uniqueness that marks the Dhofar region.
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At Sea
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5/19/2024 |
5/19/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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5/20/2024 |
5/20/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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5/21/2024 |
5/21/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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5/22/2024 |
5/22/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Luxor (Safaga)
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5/23/2024 6:00:00 AM |
5/23/2024 |
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The port city of Safaga, located on the western flank of the Red Sea, across from Saudi Arabia, has dusty streets that are for the most part quiet. Diving enthusiasts come to Safaga to take advantage of one of the world’s best locations for underwater exploration. For those guests who feel the 150-mile drive through the desert may be too much, Safaga offers bazaars where bargaining for souvenirs and handicraft items may be fun. Nearby are a few hotels offering resort and diving facilities.
Luxor: Aside from visiting the pyramids near Cairo, Luxor and Al Karnak are places not to be missed when in search of ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts. Luxor is on the southern part of ancient Thebes, Al Karnak on the north. Between the two, visitors can lose themselves for days in the hundreds of temples, chapels, tombs and gardens in the area. Too extensive to list all of them, a few of the tombs not to be missed are the tombs of Nefertari, Amenhotep II & III, several Ramesses and Tutankhamen.
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Luxor (Safaga)
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5/24/2024 |
5/24/2024 10:00:00 PM |
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The port city of Safaga, located on the western flank of the Red Sea, across from Saudi Arabia, has dusty streets that are for the most part quiet. Diving enthusiasts come to Safaga to take advantage of one of the world’s best locations for underwater exploration. For those guests who feel the 150-mile drive through the desert may be too much, Safaga offers bazaars where bargaining for souvenirs and handicraft items may be fun. Nearby are a few hotels offering resort and diving facilities.
Luxor: Aside from visiting the pyramids near Cairo, Luxor and Al Karnak are places not to be missed when in search of ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts. Luxor is on the southern part of ancient Thebes, Al Karnak on the north. Between the two, visitors can lose themselves for days in the hundreds of temples, chapels, tombs and gardens in the area. Too extensive to list all of them, a few of the tombs not to be missed are the tombs of Nefertari, Amenhotep II & III, several Ramesses and Tutankhamen.
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Sharm El Sheikh
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5/25/2024 5:30:00 AM |
5/25/2024 8:00:00 PM |
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The land of the Sinai is the "great and terrible wilderness" of the Bible, across which the Israelis journeyed in search of the Promised Land. Sharm-el-Sheikh serves as starting point for an excursion into the desert and to St. Catherine’s Monastery, the oldest Christian monastery in the world. St. Catherine’s Mountain is at 7,926 feet the highest summit in Sinai, followed by Mount Sinai, where God is said to have given the Ten Commandments to Moses. The most popular pastime in Sharm-el-Sheikh as well as in Na'ama Bay is exploring the underwater marine life. The reefs are easily accessible; diving and snorkeling equipment can be rented at watersports centers and dive shops. Glass bottom boat cruises are also popular to see the colorful underwater world. The main shopping areas are at the resort area of Na'ama Bay, located five miles from the port. Egyptian cotton, Pharaonic souvenirs and gold cartouches are popular. There are plenty of eateries at Na'ama Bay, and the hotels offer a variety of restaurants with everything from seafood to international cuisine and fast food.
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Aqaba
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5/26/2024 7:00:00 AM |
5/26/2024 8:00:00 PM |
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Jordan's only outlet to the sea, Aqaba is a popular holiday destination - with a superb climate and beach-edged Red Sea waters that boast some of the world's finest coral reef diving. Aqaba is the only seaport of Jordan. Visit fabled Petra, perhaps the finest archaeological site in the Middle East. The great monuments of this Nabatean 'rose-red city, half as old as time' were hewn from living sandstone some 2,000 years ago, and rediscovered only in 1812. Nearer Aqaba is the spectacular scenery of Lawrence of Arabia's Wadi Rum, where rugged jebel mountains rise sheer from the desert sands.
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At Sea
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5/27/2024 |
5/27/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Suez Canal
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5/28/2024 6:00:00 AM |
5/28/2024 6:00:00 AM |
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The Suez Canal links two oceans and two seas the Atlantic and Mediterranean via Gibraltar to Port Said, and the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea via Bab Al Mandab and the Gulf of Suez to the port of Suez. It is the longest Canal that has no locks, it can be widened and deepened at any time when necessary. The Suez Canal's strategic importance lies in the fact it is essential for world trade and greatly shortens the distance between East and West. The distance between Tokyo (Japan) and Rotterdam (Holland) is shortened by 23% if it goes round Africa.
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Suez
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5/28/2024 |
5/28/2024 |
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The city of Suez is located on the southern tip of the Suez canal. The city became a naval base in the 15th century and has been a commercial port since the 7th century. Suez is located near the Ataga Hills and is about 83 miles from Cairo. The Red Sea and Sinai can also be seen from Suez.
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Cairo (Port Said)
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5/28/2024 7:00:00 PM |
5/28/2024 7:00:00 PM |
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Port Said has a lovely view which runs along its attractive beach. The city is located at the northern end of the Suez Canal. Situated largely on man-made land, the city was founded on a low sandy strip separating the Mediterranean from Lake Al-Manzilah. Lying at the junction of Africa & Asia, it is a famous and vital sea route between east & west.
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At Sea
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5/29/2024 |
5/29/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Rhodes
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5/30/2024 8:00:00 AM |
5/30/2024 10:00:00 PM |
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Rhodes is one of Greece’s favored vacation centers and was an important cultural center with a well-known School of Rhetoric attended by such greats as Cicero and Caesar. Rhodes' most famous attractions originated with the Knights of St. John, who occupied parts of the island from 1310 to 1522 and left a medieval town, dominated by the Palace of the Grand Masters and Knights' Hospital, which houses an Archaeological Museum with interesting exhibits of national archaeological finds. Rhodes has inspired many artists. The Old Town offers shopping opportunities and lively nightlife. At Mount Filerimos a church has been built on the site of an ancient temple. A popular excursion is to the charming village of Lindos. Its premier attraction, the ancient acropolis, stands atop sheer cliffs. Walls of a 13th-century Crusader castle enclose the site. Today, the winding path up to the acropolis is lined by stalls, where locals sell lace tablecloths and souvenirs. Mandraki Harbor's entrance is flanked by stone columns topped by figures of a stag and a hind, the town's heraldic animals.
Suggested Private Excursions
Rhodes Town & Lindos - Full day tour approx 8 hours
Rhodes Medieval town & Lindos Tour approx 5 1/2 hours
Lindos half day tour 4 1/2 hours
Rhodes & Filermos half day tour approx. 4 1/2 hours
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Patmos
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5/31/2024 8:00:00 AM |
5/31/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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This island is known as the site of the apocalyptic Revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John, built on one of the island's highest points, houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury.
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Agios Nikolaos
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6/1/2024 8:00:00 AM |
6/1/2024 6:00:00 PM |
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Agios Nikolaos lies picturesquely on Mirabello Bay in the eastern part of Crete. Its charming small town has developed into a popular holiday resort thanks to its beautiful beaches and its convenience as a center from which to explore eastern Crete. Visit the island's capital, Heraklion, and the famous site of Knossos. Many of the artifacts and frescoes unearthed at Knossos are now in Heraklion's renowned museum. Among the artists who came from this port city was El Greco, who was born near Heraklion in 1541. The area around the harbor and the side streets are lined with souvenir and handicraft shops. Tavernas along the harbor front offer tasty local dishes. Spinalonga Island is located 15 miles from Ághios Nikólaos. Formerly the site of a leper colony, the island is popular with sun worshippers who enjoy its picturesque setting. Other attractions include the remains of a 16th-century Venetian fort.
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Mykonos
Suggested Private Excursion
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6/2/2024 8:00:00 AM |
6/2/2024 9:00:00 PM |
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Mykonos's many captivating attributes make it one of the most celebrated Greek holiday islands. Its main village is a colorful maze of narrow streets lined with white-washed houses, many with bright blue doors and shutters. As an attractive backdrop, famous windmills are lined up like toy soldiers on the hillside, vestiges of a time when wind power was used to grind grain. Mykonos has churches and chapels scattered about the island; quite a number of them are located right in town. Radiant flowers spill over white-washed walls and shady courtyards. In addition to swimming, sunning, water-skiing and surfing, visitors find endless shopping opportunities. Artists have relied on Mykonos' beautiful setting to inspire them. The most photographed site is the Paraportiani, a cluster of white-washed churches resting below windmills. Mykonos's museums include an Archaeological Museum, which houses relics from the Trojan War, a Folk Art Museum and a Maritime Museum. The best beaches are Aghios Stephanos, Psarou, Kalafatis, Onros, Panormos and Elia.
Suggested Private Excursions
Mykonos Island Tour - Half Day Tour
Mykonos: Stunning Mykonos - 4 hours
Delos island tour approx 4 hours
Mykonos full day cruise approx 9 hours
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Kusadasi (Ephesus)
Suggested Private Excursion
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6/3/2024 7:00:00 AM |
6/3/2024 11:00:00 PM |
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Visitors come to Kusadasi for beaches and nearby ruins of Ephesus. The major attraction is the archaeological site of ancient Ephesus, considered to be most important in Turkey. The history of this ancient city dates back to 10th century BC; many remarkable structures seen today are result of an excavation and restoration program. Along a white marble road grooved by ancient chariot wheels, the two-story Library of Celsus presents a striking sight. There are temples, houses of noblemen, and community buildings lining ancient streets. Nestled in the mountainside is a 25,000-seat amphitheater, still used for performances during Festival of Culture and Art. Bible buffs may know Ephesus as inspiration for St. Paul’s Epistle to Ephesians and the site of one of the first seven churches of Asia Minor. Treasures are kept in the Seljuk Archaeological Museum. Among the better-known ancient sites near Kusadasi are ancient Miletus and Dydima. Remains include a well-preserved Roman theater at Miletus and Dydima's sacred temple of Apollo.
Suggested Private Excursions
Kusadasi Port - The Glories of Ephesus (Full Day Tour)
Kusadasi Port - A Taste of Ephesus- (Half day tour)
Kusadasi Port - Ephesus & Virgin Mary House - (Half Day Tour)
Kusadasi: Ancient Ephesus Tour - 7 hours
Kusadasi: Priene Day Tour - 7 hours
Kusadasi: The Greco-Roman City of Ephesus & the Wine-making Village of Sirince - 7 hours
Kusadasi Port - Three Ancient Cities; Didyma, Miletus & Priene (Full Day Tour)
Kusadasi Port - Biblical Tour of Ephesus ( Full Day tour)
Kusadasi Port - Ephesus & Didyma & Miletus (Full Day Tour)
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At Sea
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6/4/2024 |
6/4/2024 |
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No information currently available.
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Athens (Piraeus)
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6/5/2024 6:00:00 AM |
6/5/2024 |
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Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. Climb the hill of Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and find a welcoming taverna for spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and energetic Greek dancing. Piraeus is the largest harbor in the country. The white chapel of St. George at its summit has a theater bearing the same name. The hill of Nymphs is the site of a planetarium, which is located above magnificent Thesseio temple. Among all of these hills, Acropolis is the one that glorified Athens and the whole Greek world and became the symbol of the western civilization. Bays and small rocky or sandy coves dot the area and during the summer are filled with Athenians and foreigners enjoying their beauty.
Suggested Private Excursions
Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours
Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours
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