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7 Nights • 18 Aug ‘16 Available May - Oct ‘16 • 5 Riviera Travel Ship

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

9 Standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or return flights from selected airports (at a supplement)

9 Return rail connections on selected dates from more than 30 regional stations

9 Visit to Boppard, the picturesque ‘Pearl of the Rhine’

9 Time to explore the hillside town of Rüdesheim - the most famous of the Rhine’s wine towns

9 Stop in Cochem – the historic centre of the Moselle wine trade

9 Tour of Trier – once a key capital of the Roman Empire

9 Guided tour of Cologne – and see the stunning Gothic Cathedral

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 CologneEnjoy a guided tour & visit the stunning Gothic Cathedral.

Day 2 CochemIn times gone by the centre of the Moselle wine trade, with unrivalled views of the castle crowning a mound covered in vineyards.

Day 3 TrierEnjoy a guided tour during which you learn all about the historical significance of the city through Roman times.

Day 4 BernkastelWander the ancient streets to the delightful cobbled market square surrounded by some of the finest, most ornate half-timbered houses you will ever see - many dating from the 15th century.

Day 5 KoblenzTake a guided walk around the historic centre, discovering ancient squares, admiring beautifully restored historic house frontages and quaint hidden passageways.

Day 6 BoppardAlso known as the ‘Pearl of the Rhine’, a classically picturesque village, located on a long, sweeping, looping bend of the river

Day 7 RüdesheimA visit to the Asbach brandy distillery is rewarding (tasting assured of course) or you could perhaps take a trip on the unusual gondola lift with its spectacular views across the river.

Day 8 CologneDisembark and return to the UK

THE BRITISH RIVER CRUISELINE

Published in June 2015, Which?, probably the country’s most respected not-for-profit consumer organisation, voted Riviera Travel one of the UK’s finest Holiday Companies awarding us their coveted ‘Recommended Provider’ for a fourth year in a row

Riviera Travel tailor their river cruises to the British market.As standard, you will find:

9 Return travel from the UK is included in your cost; flights and no-fly options are available

9 Excursions and tours are included and are in english

9 Tipping is entirely at your discretion

9 Tea & coffee making facilities in every cabin* exclusively with Riviera

9 All port charges, taxes & transfers are included in your cruise fare

9 All meals & snacks are included

9 Services of an experienced Riviera Travel tour manager

9 Once the ship is moored, you are free to go ashore at your leisure

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INCLUDED TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:• Explore medieval Koblenz

• Visit to the pretty, romantic town of Rüdesheim - centre of the Rhineland wine trade

• Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge

• An evening in Speyer - dominated by the imposing basilica

• Guided tour of Strasbourg - amazingly rich in a wealth of sights

• Visit to the old walled town of Breisach

• Tour of the beautiful Black Forest and lakeside town of Titisee

• Tour of some of the finest Swiss Alpine scenery, seeing the Jungfrau and the Eiger, Interlaken and the stunning lakeside town of Lucerne

RHINE CRUISE TO SWITZERLAND

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

9 Standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from London St. Pancras or return flights from selected airports (at a supplement)

9Price includes full-board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day

9The services of a cruise director and tour manager

9 Includes All Meals & Snacks

9Transfers to and from the port

9 Services of an experienced Riviera Travel Tour Manager

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 Fly to DusseldorfYou fly to Düsseldorf from where a coach will take you to the ship. Or you can take a late morning Eurostar from London St. Pancras International arriving in Brussels approximately two hours later and transfer to the ship.

Day 2 KoblenzFirstly you see the forested Siebengebirge (seven mountains), the inspiration for the Grimm’s many legends including ‘Snow White’. We pass the famous ruined bridge at Remagen, captured intact by the allies in a bold action towards the end of WWII, before finally crumbling into the waters below.

Day 3 Rudesheim After lunch you berth and visit Rüdesheim. Take a stroll through the vineyards or maybe a cable car ride to the great statue of Germania, strikingly overlooking the river’s exit from the gorge. After dinner this evening, why not end the day with a small Asbach - the brandy locally distilled here in Rüdesheim.

Day 4 SpeyerToday the ship berths in delightfully medieval Speyer. You can visit the neo-gothic Gedächtniskirche; a huge, richly decorated Basilica, one of the finest Romanesque buildings in existence which when it was built was widely acclaimed as one of the finest in Christendom. You also have some free time to explore as you wish before rejoining the ship.

Day 5 Strasbourg This afternoon, you will have a walking tour of its unique and picturesque 16th century old town, bisected by canals and a maze of narrow streets lined with timber-framed houses and sculptured portals plus the superb cathedral. This evening, the ‘Captain’s Dinner’ will take place on board, serving delicious specialities of the countries and regions we visit during our cruise.

Day 6 TitiseeGlide between the ancient forested outcrops of the Vosges and the Black Forest, through the great rift valley, formed many millennia ago by massive geological forces. We arrive at the ancient town of Breisach whose historic heart is surrounded by immense stone ramparts. This afternoon, you visit the archetypical town of Titisee, nestling on the shores of its crystal clear lake.

Day 7 Lucerne, Bernese Oberland & InterlakenTake the short drive to Lucerne. Take an invigorating stroll along the Chapel bridge - symbol of the city, a unique covered wooden walkway crossing the lake supported by stilts, lined with flowerfilled window boxes and a superb way to absorb Lucerne’s rather regal atmosphere.

Day 8 This morning, take the TGV (France’s famous high-speed train) to Paris, connecting with the Eurostar service to London St. Pancras International. Should you be returning by air, you will be taken to the airport for your homeward flight.

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10 REASONS

Many of the leading cruise lines include so much in their prices from drinks with lunch and dinner to free coach travel to shore excursions which is why river cruising is such good value for money. All the river cruise lines include accommodation and food as standard; however the likes of Viking River Cruises and Avalon Cruises also include daily excursions visiting sites including UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The excursions on offer are well worth attending to ensure you get the very best from each destination. These will no doubt make your river cruise an exceptional experience.

1 S O M U C H I S I N C L U D E D !

Many of the tours led by river cruise companies use microphones and provide passengers with their own headphones to ensure that you can hear what there is to know about where you are in the world, without the distraction from a crowd of people around you. You never need to miss a thing this way; even in churches and cathedrals where your guide will need to be a quiet as possible. What makes this even better is that some cruise lines offer such tours for free, enhancing your whole river cruising experience..

6 L I S T E N V E R Y C A R E F U L LY

The size of river cruise vessels are governed by the length and width of the locks the ship has to get through! Most river cruise ships only hold between 100-200 passengers, some accommodate even less but generally no more than 250. This makes your cruise experience more personal, the atmosphere on board is cosy and friendly and with less passengers to attend to any request can be dealt with by staff instantly. The set dining time brings all the guests together to get to know each other and interact, you can also choose where you sit.

2 S M A L L & F R I E N D LY

Don’t like flying? There’s no need to fret as river cruise lines often offer alternative travel options to get you to your embarkation port in comfort. It is so easy to take the Eurostar, meaning your feet will never leave solid ground and can easily reach the city you require, from Amsterdam or Lyon to Vienna or Budapest.

7 N O N E E D T O F LY

Once settled on board there is nothing else to worry about...apart from what to wear to dinner! River cruising is a completely relaxing experience, visiting cities and towns no ocean ship could reach. You can spend your days how you wish to, if you want a day bursting with sights and information about the port you are visiting, then we suggest you take the shore excursions, if you would like to do things at your own pace and visit certain places you can do exactly that. There is no pressure!

3 I T ’ S S U P E R E A S Y

As well as popular European itineraries, you can enjoy more exotic river cruise holidays to exciting destinations such as the Nile in Egypt, Yangtze in China, Mekong in Cambodia and many more. As smaller, more versatile vessels, river cruise ships can offer more insight into the heart of such places as they are able to access many more ports than ocean cruise ships.

8 CRUISE TO VERY DIFFERENT PLACES

Unlike Ocean cruising you will always have view of the towns and cities during your cruise. A typical river cruise sees half a day ashore exploring and half a day sailing, however don’t expect long sea days! The time is also used for talks from guest speakers, wine or beer tasting sessions or cookery demonstrations. You can be sure to find plenty of activity on board.

4 W A T C H T H E W O R L D G O B Y

Many people worry about getting sea sick, however, joining a river cruise will make your cruising experience an enjoyable and relaxing one across gentle waters, with next to no motion felt on-board. The one thing that river cruisers should bear in mind is that high or low tides may affect itineraries, as the vessels will be unable to cruise under bridges. In such cases, coaches will be provided to the key attractions in each port of call.

9 I T ’ S S M O O T H S A I L I N G

Most river cruise ships offer entirely river-view staterooms throughout, meaning you will always be able to appreciate the beautiful scenery from the comfort of your stateroom or balcony. So, you will not have to worry about missing out on some of the best views of fascinating ports of call along the world’s most scenic rivers.

5 A R O O M W I T H A V I E W

Newer river cruise ships are a million miles away from the older tonnage that dominated the market until recently. Booking on a modern vessel will offer spacious and comfortable accommodation, many with balconies and in-cabin amenities. Most of these newly built ships offer Wi-Fi throughout their public areas to keep in touch with those back home, and flat screen televisions. Décor is more up to date and furnishings reflect this, making your river cruising experience as comfortable as possible.

10 M O D E R N L I V I N G

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 Budapest, HungaryWelcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. Transfer to your ship from the airport and this evening enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner. (D)

Day 2 Budapest, HungaryYour morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrássy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Stop in Heroes’ Square to learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda’s Castle District. Rejoin your ship in Visegrád for lunch and cruise along the scenic Danube River. Enjoy a midafternoon Viennese coffee workshop, complete with apple strudel. (B, L, D)

WHAT’S INCLUDED:• 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

• Return travel from the UK

• 6 guided tours with audio headset

• All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner

• Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

• Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

• Culture Curriculum: Enjoy musical entertainment highlighting Austrian & Hungarian classics; attend lectures on the European Union, Viennese coffee houses and Mozart; learn how to make your own apple strudel

• All port charges

• Free Wi-Fi, connection speed may vary

Day 3 Vienna, AustriaRide along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephan’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional classical concert. (B, L, D)

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Day 4 Krems, AustriaAfter breakfast, explore the time-honored town of Krems and see the Steiner Tor, the last remaining city gate. Visit Göttweig, a working Benedictine abbey that owns many of the vineyards along the Danube. The splendid ceiling fresco in the imperial stairwell is one of the largest in the world. Visit the church, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Rejoin your ship and cruise leisurely through the captivating Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste some local Austrian specialties as you spot attractive riverside towns and castle ruins along the way. (B, L, D)

Day 5 Passau, GermanyYour guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You’ll see the New Bishop’s Residence and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe’s largest church organ. (B, L, D)

Day 6 Regensburg, GermanyAfter breakfast, meet your guide dockside for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. See one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter’s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany’s oldest restaurant, the Alte Würstküche. Lunch is served aboard your ship. (B, L, D)

Day 7 Nuremberg, GermanyVery early this morning, we sail through the locks that comprise the Main–Danube Canal, an engineering marvel that stretches 106 miles from Bamberg on the Main River to Kelheim on the Danube. It began as Charlemagne’s dream in 793 and was completed in 1992 with 16 locks that raise the water level 1,332 feet. Today, it enables river travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea.

Day 8 Nuremberg, GermanyAfter breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight

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YOUR ITINERARY

START YOUR LAND TOUR:

Day 1 Munich INCLUDED: Hofbrauhaus Dinner & Show. INCLUDED: Evening Tour of Munich’s Illuminated Buildings & Fountains Meet your coach driver and guide upon your arrival in Munich and travel to your 4* hotel. Enjoy your included Munich by Night tour and on to the Hofrauhaus.

Day 2 Neuschwanstein and Linderhof INCLUDED: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Tours Hidden in the seclusion of the Bavarian Mountains, and two dream castles; Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Capture their grandeur and the picturesque mountain scenery surrounding Bavaria. Highlights include: Fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle – the model for the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, Four Hours to Explore Hohenschwangau & Neuschwanstein castle and grounds and a stop at the Famous Wieskirche

Day 3 Innsbruck INCLUDED: Swarovski’s Crystal Excursion This tour is guiding you along some of Bavaria’s most beautiful lakes, through the Karwendel mountains to Innsbruck, city of the “golden roof” in Austria. Take an extraordinary excursion to Swarovski’s “Crystal Worlds”.

Day 4 Octoberfest INCLUDED: Two Litres of Beer & Lunch Dedicated to the world famous Octoberfest. The largest beer festival in the world with over 7 million visitors annually. You will be admitted to a VIP tent area and treated to a traditional menu of cold cut meats, followed by grilled chicken and potato salad. Wash this all down with 2 litre jars of the famous Octoberfest beer.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:• Exclusive 4 Night Octoberfest & Bavaria

Tour

• Stay in a 4* Hotel

• Enjoy an Hofbrauhaus dinner and show in Munich

• Includes an evening tour of Munich’s illuminated buildings and fountains

• Spend a Day at World Famous Octoberfest with Lunch & 2 Traditional Beers Included

• Visit Neuschwanstein Castle – the model for the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty

• Stop off at the famous Wieskirche

• 7 Night River Cruise with FREE Drinks Package

• Flights & All Transfers Included

START YOUR RIVER CRUISE:

Day 5 Embark ship in Passau After breakfast, you have free time until your transfer by private coach to your ship in Passau, known as ‘the three rivers city’ due to its unique location where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet.

Day 6 Melk – Vienna You can join an optional excursion to visit the most famous monastic house in Austria, the Benedictine Abbey, situated above Melk in the Wachau Valley.

Day 7 Vienna We spend a whole day in Vienna seeing the key attractions of this city.

Day 8 & 9 Budapest Explore both sides of Hungary’s capital – traditional ‘Buda’ and cosmopolitan ‘Pest’. Enjoy free time in Budapest or opt to take an excursion taking you through the sweeping plains of Hungary to Lajosmizse..

Day 10 Bratislava Join our optional walking tour to take in the sights of the Slovakian capital, dominated by its castle, and experience its rich culture.

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Day 11 Bratislava Dürnstein is famed for the ruins of the castle that once imprisoned Richard the Lionheart. Join the optional walking tour to admire the pretty courtyards and buildings, before stopping at one of the Wachau Valley’s wine cellars for some wine tasting. We then set sail for Passau.

Day 12 Passau We disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 ArlesBoard your cruise in Arles. This evening, meet your fellow passengers for a Welcome Dinner. (D)

Day 2 ArlesIncluded Tours: Les Baux Excursion & Olive Farm Visit OR “Artist Experience” Tour, Arles Walking Tour. This morning, you will board a motor coach for an excursion to the hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence. The village’s castle has a fascinating exhibit of medieval siege weaponry. Later, visit an olive farm to learn about this age-old Provençal farming tradition. As an alternative, take the “Impressionist Experience” tour to the Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum, where Vincent Van Gogh painted such well-known works as The Irises and Starry Night. Late this afternoon, your city tour of Arles takes you to the Romanesque cathedral and the Roman Amphitheater. (B,L,D)

Day 3 Avignon – ViviersIncluded Tour in Avignon: Walking Tour & Papal Palace OR Pont du Gard. Included Tour in Viviers: Ghost Walk. This morning, you will have your choice of two excursions in and around historic Avignon. See the well-preserved medieval walls surrounding the historic center of town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As an alternative, take an excursion to the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct that is a masterpiece of engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, the ship cruises to Viviers, arriving later this evening. (B,L,D)

Day 4 ViviersIncluded Tours: Grignan Excursion; Truffle Farm Visit & Onboard Wine Lecture & Tasting. After breakfast, you’ll have an excursion to Grignan, a magnificent hilltop village surrounded by lavender fields. Enjoy some free time to explore local shops for confections, home-made lavender soaps and other crafts. You will also have an opportunity to visit a truffle farm and learn about truffle harvesting. Rejoin the ship to enjoy an onboard wine lecture. (B,L,D)

WHAT’S INCLUDED:• Return Flights & Transfers

• 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom

• Daily Tours & Excursions with personal headset included

• Entertainment on demand in all staterooms featuring hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library and English language TV

• FREE Wi-Fi Access Onboard

• Fine dining with all meals included

• Complimentary wine, beer & soft drinks with Lunch & Dinner

• Bottled water in your stateroom replenished daily

• Special highlights include lectures, theme dinners, onboard music and/or dance performances and live piano music every afternoon & evening

• Complimentary Bicycles, guided bicycle tours are capacity controlled

Day 5 Tournon - VienneIncluded Tours: Steam Train Ride. Take an exciting ride in a panoramic train car as you discover the magnificent landscape carved along the Gorge du Doux. After riding through the gorge, you will stop at the charming little station of Colombier le Vieux-Saint Barthélemy le Plain, where you can watch the train maneuver in preparation for its return journey. Arrive this evening in Vienne, situated between the wine regions of Burgundy and Beaujolais. Vienne has a significant Roman history, which is highlighted by its marvelously preserved ruins and remains. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Vienne – LyonIncluded Tours in Vienne: Walking Tour & Onboard Wine Lecture & Tasting. Included Tour in Lyon: City Tour. This morning, you will have a guided walking tour to see the 1st-century Roman Temple of Augustus and Livia, the ruins of a Roman theater, and the medieval churches of St. Andre-Le-Bas and Abbey St. Pierre. Enjoy an onboard wine lecture and tasting as your ship departs for Lyon, arriving mid-afternoon. Your panoramic tour of Lyon takes you to the Place Bellecour with its equestrian statue of Louis XIV, the Place des Terreaux with Bartholdi’s Fountain, and the Town Hall. Afterwards, visit Fourvière, part of the historic region designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Lyon – CollongesIncluded Tours: Beaujolais Excursion. This morning, enjoy some free time in Lyon to explore on your own or shop for souvenirs and gifts. The ship departs after noon and cruises to Collonges for your excursion through the Beaujolais wine region, the Pays d’Or (“land of the golden stones,” named for the ochre limestone used to build local homes and castles). You will visit the medieval hilltop village of Oingt and the home of a local vintner, where you will enjoy a wine tasting and vineyard tour, and learn about the history of wine production in the region. (B,L,D)

Day 8 LyonAfter breakfast, disembark your ship for the transfer to the airport. (B)

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Day 1 Depart UK Your journey begins today as you make your way to London Heathrow for your flight to Burma.

Day 2 Arrive Yangon, Embark Cruise Be met and transfer to your ship. After lunch on board, explore Yangon on a late afternoon tour. Like a Local – Marvel at the Shwedagon Pagoda, resplendent with a golden spire. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Stay: 14 Nights: RV Princess Panhwar. LD

Day 3 Maubin Arrive after lunch in Maubin. Take a walking tour, during which you’ll learn about Ba Maw, a prominent Burmese political leader who was born here. You will also visit the local market. BLD

Day 4 Danuphyu, Zalon Explore Danuphyu, where the revered General Maha Bandula led a famous Burmese defensive against British troops in the First Anglo-Burmese War. Visit the Monastery of Maha Bandula and a home cheroot-making workshop. This afternoon cruise to Zalon for a tour. BLD

Day 5 Myanaung Cruise to the sleepy riverside township of Myanaung. Here, a guided walking tour will take you past well-preserved colonial houses and the bustling market. Continue cruising to Pyay. BLD

Day 6 Pyay (Prome), Sri Ksetra Take in views of the Akauk Mountains as you cruise towards Pyay for a walking tour. Pyay originally served as a cargo transit point between Upper and Lower Burma. See a selection of pagodas then travel to the ancient ruins at the old Pyu kingdom capital, Sri Ksetra. BLD

YOUR ITINERARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED: TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow

• 14 nights discovering the romance of the Irrawaddy River

• Complimentary house wine, local beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board the RV Princess Panhwar

• 42 Meals; 14 breakfasts (B), 14 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D)

• Travelmarvel Cruise Director & local guides

• All sightseeing & onboard entertainment

• Unique Insider Experiences

• Overseas transfers, all port charges and tipping

• Visit the 99 metre-high Shwedagon Pagoda

• See the ‘leaning tower of Inwa’ by horse & cart

• Visit Mahamuni Buddha Temple

• Go for a stroll along the famed U Bein Bridge

• Enjoy a Burmese puppet show on board

• Enjoy the sights of Maubin during a tour

• Explore Danuphyu where General Maha Bandula led a Burmese defensive during the First Anglo Burmese War

• Visit Salay’s oldest wooden monastery

• Take a small boat to visit the Gwechaung and Minhla forts

• Visit the stunning Shwezigon Pagaoda

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RV Princess Panhwar16 Nights • Sep ‘17 - Apr ‘18MAJESTIC MYANMAR

Day 7 Thayetmyo Cruise to Thayetmyo, a port town that once sat on the British colonial border between Upper and Lower Burma. Here, wander the streets and take in the colonial architecture. You can also pay a visit to Burma’s oldest golf course, established here by the British in 1887. BLD

Day 8 Minhla, Magwe Stop in Minhla, the site of a significant battle during the Third Anglo-Burmese War. Take a small boat to visit Gwechaung and Minhla forts built by Italian engineers in 1860 to keep British forces out of Burma. Later, cruise to Magwe to visit its market and colonial buildings. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Burmese puppet show. BLD

Day 9 Salay Cruise to the village of Salay. Visit Yoke Sone Kyaung, the region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery. Then continue to Shinbin Maha Laba Man Paya, home to the country’s largest lacquer Buddha image from the 13th century. BLD

Day 10 Tantkyi Hill, Bagan Climb Tantkyi Hill to visit Tantkyitaung Pagoda, encircled by 32 elephant statues. Disembark in Bagan, an awe-inspiring archaeological site. Visit the revered Ananda Temple. Later, head to Nyaung-U, home to the stunning golden Shwezigon Pagoda. BLD

Day 11 Bagan Explore the bustling Nyaung-U market. Then on a tour of Bagan, visit Gubyaukgyi Temple,a 13th-century ‘cave temple’ with an Indian-style spire, before you head to a lacquerware workshop and a local village. Later, be captivated as you enjoy a special sunset viewing at Pyathat Gyi or Dhamayazaka Pagoda. Enhance Your Journey: At sunrise or sunset, perhaps board a hot air balloon and float over the pagodas of Bagan*. BLD

Day 12 Bagan, Yandabo Today tour Yandabo, the site of where the Treaty of First Anglo-Myanmar War was signed. It’s also famous for its terracotta pots, made from riverbank clay. BLD

Day 13 Inwa Arrive in Inwa, an ancient imperial capital. Like a Local – Enjoy a horsedrawn cart tour. BLD

Day 14 Sagaing, Mingun. In Sagaing, visit a silversmith’s workshop then explore Soon U Ponya Shin and Kaunghmudaw Pagodas. Later, cruise to Mingun and visit the 18th-century Mingun Pahtodawgyi. You’ll also see the Mingun Bel. Tonight, enjoy a cultural show on board. BLD

Day 15 Mandalay Like a Local – Visit Mandalay’s Mahamuni Buddha Temple. Then explore local workshops. Later, tour Shwenandaw Monastery; visit Kuthodaw Pagoda and ascend Mandalay Hill. Like a Local – Stroll along U Bein Bridge. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. BLD

Day 16 Disembark Ship, Depart Mandalay Disembark ship after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight. B

Day 17 Arrive London

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