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Cruise & Stay Gems of the Far East ABOARD COSTA ALLEGRA 18 nights from £1495 NEW Highlights Include Singapore Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Da Nang, Vietnam Hong Kong Manila, Philippines Kota Kinabalu, Borneo Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei FRUIT VENDORS, VIETNAM Fly from Heathrow Departs 1st, 15th, 29th April, 13th, 27th May, 10th, 24th June, 8th, 22nd July, 5th, 19th August, 2nd, 16th, 30th September 2009 SINGAPORE Discover the Orient on this superb cruise and stay holiday. We begin with a two night stay in Singapore, before setting sail on an amazing voyage offering a heady blend of ancient cultures, beautiful landscapes and vibrant cities. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to Singapore. DAY 2 - On arrival transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Singapore independently. DAY 3 - Today we include a guided tour of the sights of Singapore. Known as the Garden City, Singapore offers a fascinating insight into the dignity of the old colonial days, mixed with fast developing and futuristic enterprise. DAY 4 - Your day is free before an afternoon transfer to Costa Allegra for your 14 night cruise. Depart 1900 DAY 5 - Cruising at sea DAY 6 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Arrive 0800  Depart 1600 Better known as Saigon, this is a city of amazing contrasts combining its French colonial past with a predominantly Buddhist culture and a booming free-market economy. Visit the Presidential Palace, History Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral. DAY 7 - Cruising at sea DAY 8 - Da Nang, Vietnam Arrive 0800  Depart 1900 Da Nang is a major port city on the South China Sea. Visit the Champa Museum and the ancient pagodas of Hai Chau Pho Da Long Tho to discover the artistic glories of the Cham people from the 7th to 15th centuries. DAY 9 - Cruising at sea DAY 10 - Hong Kong Arrive 0700 - Depart 2300 Hong Kong is an intense, vibrant and colourful city of dramatic contrasts. Towering skyscrapers, teeming alleys and street markets festooned with red, gold and flashing neon signs form the backdrop to the busy harbour and historic island. DAY 11 - Cruising at sea DAY 12 - Manila, Philippines Arrive 0900  Depart 2000 The Pasig river runs through Manila, a city of historic and modern contrasts with Spanish and Chinese influences. Visit the 19th century Intramuros, and the many museums, churches and parks. DAY 13 - Cruising at sea DAY 14 - Kota Kinabalu, Borneo Arrive 0800  Depart 2000 In the shadow of magnificent Mount Kinabalu, explore the bustling markets, Buddhist Temple, and splendid views from Signal Hill. The area is home to an amazing variety of wildlife, birds, butterflies and rare orchids. DAY 15 - Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Arrive 0800  Depart 1700 This is the capital of Brunei, where you can visit the impressive Omar Saifuddin Mosque, the Royal Regalia Building housing the Sultans glittering treasures and robes, and the water village of Kampung Ayer. DAY 16 - Cruising at sea DAY 17 - Singapore Arrive 0900 DAY 18 - Singapore. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. DAY 19 - Arrival in the UK. Whats Included Return scheduled flights from Heathrow to Singapore Two nights pre-cruise room only accommodation in Singapore Services of a local representative in Singapore Your chosen cabin accommodation for the duration of your cruise Full cruise itinerary as specified Meals, entertainment and most leisure facilities on board ship All port and airport taxes All transfers between airport, hotel and pier YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the Peninsula Hotel in Singapore. This newly renovated hotel has a lobby bar, café, restaurant, two outdoor swimming pools and a gym. All rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone. CHINA Hong Kong COSTA ALLEGRA Costa Allegras panoramic windows create a sense of light. A stunning wall of glass provides the Flamenco ballroom and Montmartre restaurant with magnificent horizon-wide sea views. Inside bright colours blend with a contemporary décor. The Piazetta Allegra and Murano Bar are great places to meet up and socialise before visiting the theatre or going to the glass-domed Crystal Club Disco to dance under the stars. The ship has a well-equipped fitness centre surrounded by glass, also an outdoor swimming pool and three Jacuzzis on the spacious sun deck. Da Nang Manila PHILIPPINES VIETNAM Ho Chi Minh City South China Sea MALAYSIA Kota Kinabalu Bandar Seri Begawan Singapore BORNEO Our Selling Prices Holiday ref: OEJ92 Cabin Type 2 Bed Inside 2 Bed Outside Travelsphere fares from £1495 £1895 To book please call one of our Cruise Advisors on 01858 462 111 or for a brochure please call 0800 19 14 18 To book click here quoting ref: OCFE/09 or visit www.travelsphere.co.uk/cruise 16 To view dates & prices click here