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Divider Gems of the Far East Cruise 2009 -  19 days from £1495
Flight 18 nights
Vietnam Philippines
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.

Highlights Include

  • Singapore
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 
  • Da Nang, Vietnam
  • Hong Kong 
  • Manila, Philippines 
  • Kota Kinabalu, Borneo
  • Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

What's Included

  • Return scheduled flights from Heathrow to Singapore
  • Two nights’ room only accommodation pre-cruise in Singapore
  • City tour of Singapore
  • Services of a local representative in Singapore
  • Your chosen grade of cabin 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 port

Costa Allegra

Accommodation

Costa Allegra
Costa Allegra’s 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.

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.

 

Itinerary

DAY 1 
Depart on your scheduled overnight 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.

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 the 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 Sultan’s 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 overnight flight to the UK.

DAY 19
Arrival in the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure

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Deposits £150 per person
Prices are based on the occupancy of cabins as described with private facilities.


Supplements

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Travel Information

Departs from Heathrow
1st, 15th, 29th April
13th, 27th May
10th, 24th June
8th, 22nd July
5th, 19th August
2nd, 16th, 30th September 2009

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We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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Travel Extras

We know that picking your dream destination is the biggest part of making your perfect holiday come true. But there are a number of other decisions that have to be made such as where to park at the airport and who to change your money with, to name but a few. So to really get every aspect of your holiday sorted we have set up a one stop travel shop and useful links section for you to organise all your travel needs, leaving you to concentrate on having a memorable and relaxing holiday with Travelsphere.



Holiday Extras Airport hotels, parking and more from www.holidayextras.co.uk/Travelsphere We have teamed up with Holiday Extras to help get your holiday off to a great start.
  • Airport and Port Parking
  • Airport and Port Hotels
  • VIP Airport Lounges
  • Airport Chauffeur Drive
  • London Theatre Breaks
  • UK Theme Park Breaks
  • Airport Car Hire
 
Lounge Pass Airport Lounges from Lounge Pass Start your holiday off refreshed and relaxed by taking advantage of our VIP airport lounge offer, available at a number of airports, both here and abroad. From as little as £15 each, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, read the papers, check your email or simply relax and watch TV until your flight is called. For details, please visit www.travelsphere.co.uk/loungepass
 
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To view their full range and buy online visit www.landsend.co.uk
 
 
Voyager Travel Door to Door Service with Voyager Travel If you would like the security of having a professional private hire service to pick you up from your home and drive you to and from the airport at a competitive rate simply call Voyager Travel free on 0800 037 1533 for a special Just You price by quoting reference JYI. Your smartly dressed, experienced driver will assist you with your luggage. Then you can enjoy a relaxing start to your holiday as you sit back in comfort and are driven along in a stylish, non-smoking, air-conditioned car. If you wish you can also book an in-car portable DVD player for longer journeys. Your contract will be with Voyager Travel. We do not accept any responsibility for delays or missed departures etc, caused by Voyager Travel’s services. Your contract will be with Voyager Travel.
 
Hotel Hoppa Hotel Hoppa Linking London Heathrow & Hotels. Hoppa tickets are available. Ask our Holiday Advisors for details on 0870 240 2426.

 
National Express Coach offer We have teamed up with National Express to offer you a great way to join your holiday. For just £27 each, you can travel from any of National Express's 1200 pick-up points around the country.

If you’d like to take advantage of this offer, please call our holiday advisors on 0870 240 2426 and we will add the cost to your booking. We recommend that you contact National Express directly, to find out if suitable services exist. You can do this by calling them on 08705 80 80 80, or by visiting their website www.nationalexpress.com

We are unable to accept any liability if things go wrong, and you miss your flight or ferry, or if National Express don’t offer a service that’s convenient for you.
 
Ramada Hotels Overnight hotels for holidays by coach at Dover & Folkestone We can also offer you overnight hotels in Dover & Folkestone. Typical of the hotels we use are the Ramada Dover Hotel in Dover and the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. Prices start from £50 per room including a transfer to the terminal. To book or for further information please call on of our Holiday Advisors on 0870 240 2426.
 
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Port Parking Port Parking for holidays by coach at Dover & Folkestone If you want to park your car at Dover, when crossing the Channel by ferry, please call the Dover Harbour Board on 01304 241 427 to pre-book your space.

If you want to park your car at Folkestone, when crossing the Channel by Eurotunnel, please call Relyon Car parks on 01304 201 227 to pre-book your space.
 
Regional Flights Regional Connecting Flights You can fly from many regional airports to connect with your international flight on a selection of our Worldwide holidays. Look out for information on tour pages for holidays offering regional connecting flights, which operate with airlines such as British Airways and bmi. Click here for further information.
 
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