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Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY (by A/C car)
Arrival in to Saigon in the morning (I suppose), warmly welcome to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting of the tour guide in the meeting point's Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City - a young city with the age of more than 300 years, a centre of culture, education, commerce and tourism of Vietnam, the biggest city of Vietnam mix with the West and the Orient, and once known as the "Pearl of Far East".
On the way to hotel for check-in, you will visit the Duc Ba Cathedral Basilica of Saigon or Neo-Roman Notre Dame Cathedral inaugurated in 1880 - one of the most splendid and typical of the beautiful French-built churches in Ho Chi Minh city. In front of the cathedral stands a statue of Our Lady of Peace, dedicated to the Cathedral when it was elevated to the rank of basilica in 1959. At the 9.30AM Sunday mass, the priests are allowed to add a short sermon in French or English to their longer presentations in Vietnamese. This might be the best one for foreign travellers to attend. Visit later the Tan Dinh Church, one of the most beautiful church in Ho Chi Minh City, inaugurated in 1876 with the 52,6m high bell tower built in 1929.
Transfer to hotel for check-in (at noon) and a moment time of rest.
In the afternoon, you continue to the Ancient House in the Archbishop House, Saigon's oldest house is located on the premises of the Bishop's Office. It has been renovated several times, the last renovation being in 1980, but its original shape and appearance from two hundred years ago has not changed. Keep on visiting Huyen Sy Church (Cho Dui Church) which was set on construction in 1901 and inaugaurated in 1905. The church was shaped in a Gothic style. The tour is followed up to the Church of Nga Sau. In 1922, on an ancient Chinese grave-yard Father Huynh Tinh Huong began the constrauction of this Romanesque church. It was inaugurated in 1928 and dedicated to Saint Joan Arc.
Return to your hotel and free at leisure for your own activities.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Day 2: HO CHI MINH CITY FULLDAY PILGRIMAGE TOUR (by A/C car)
After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour of pilgrimage in Saigon where there are many splendid and solemn churches.The first visit is the Thu Duc Parish, one of the most ancient parishes of the Ho Chi Minh City archdiocese. From the beginning the parish has a church but none knows when the present church built. The only thing one knows is in 1931, Father Tha, then deputy parish priest, began to enlarge the church. It was repaired and enlarged many times until now. Continue to the Church of Hanh Thong Tay built in 1921 from the gift of money of Mr. Denis Le Phat An, son of the great donor Le Phat Dat (Huyen Sy). Two works of sculpture still preserved inside the church are the statues of the donors, Mr. and Mrs. Le Phat An.
Then, drive straight to the 5^th district to visit the Cha Tam Church. In 1898, a Chinese priest, father Francis Xavier Tam Assou, was sent to take care of the Chinese Christians in Cho Lon region. He began the construction in 1900 and inaugurated 2 years later. In the same district is situated the Church of Cho Quan which we see now was set to work on construction in 1882 by Father Errard, a French missionary, who was at the time a great builder of churches. After 14 years of construction work, the church was inaugurated on January the 4^th of the Lunar year Binh Than (1896). Visit then the Church of the Redemptorist Congregation completed in 1953 with the church measures 30m by 15m, a seating capacity of 1000 people. You also visit the church of Ba Chuong and nearby is the Vuon Xoai Church inaugurated in 1981, the first church in Ho Chi Minh City built after 1975.
Evening, we highly recommend an good dinner cruise (not included) on Saigon River in a floating restaurant and getting the admirable feel of the charming views of Saigon river and city-by-night during a short river-cruising.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B)

Day 3: HO CHI MINH CITY - DANANG (by A/C car, plane)
After breakfast, check-out then enjoy a brief shopping at the Ben Thanh Market - a most typical market of Vietnam,  with how many things are available for your choice: jewelry, gold and silvers items, silk, lacquerware, woodcarving, ready-made clothes... all at extremely attractive price.
Transfer directly to the Tan Son Nhat airport for a short flight of VN324 11.20-12.30 (available on Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun) to Da Nang City.
Warm welcome and transfer to hotel for check-in.
After that, drive straight to the Church of Tra Kieu (40km Southwest of Danang City), one of the most ancient parishes in the history of the Catholic Church in Vietnam. In 1628, a group of Catholics settled here and erected a small church. The church is rebuilt in 1722 and 1872. The church stood firm and undammaged during 21 days siege and attack of the militiamen of the Scholar Movement in 1885. So as to mark this event, in 1892 the parishioners restored and redecorated the church.
Return to your hotel and free at leisure. Overnight in Danang. (B)

 

Day 4: DANANG - HUE (by A/C car 135km)
This morning, you will visit the Cathedral of Danang. The church was built in 1923 by Father Vallet-Ngan, a well-known builder of churches in Vietnam in the early 20^th century. Inaugurated on March 10^th 1924, the church became the cathedral of the new docese of Danang when it was estalished in 1963. Next door to the cathedral are the offices of the diocese of Danang and the St. Paul Convent.
Drive then to Hue Royal City, passing many spectacular scenarios along the National Highway 1, via the breathing Pass of Ocean- Clouds (Hai Van Pass). Before arriving at the foot of the pass, you can see the tower of the Lang Co Church high above the surrounding landscape. You will have a visit to the church of Lang Co as beautiful as a pearl in the Lang Co peninsula.
Arrival Hue Royal City - the heart of central Vietnam served as Vietnam’s political capital 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Return to your hotel and free at leisure. Overnight in Hue. (B)

 

Day 5: HUE - THE SHRINE TO OUR LADY OF LAVANG (by A/C car 60km x 2)
Today, after breakfast, drive to Quang Tri Province (belongs to the Archdiocese of Hue) to visit the Shrine to Our Lady of Lavang, 60km north of Hue City and 6km South of Quang Tri Town.
In 1798, a thatched church was built where the legend has it the Blessed Virgin had appeared to the faithful refugees fleeing from the religious persecution under Canh Thinh King. The apparition appeared again a number of times. In 1901, a new church was inaugurated after 15 years of construction. In 1923-1928, the church was enlarged. This church, together with the surrouding works was destroyed in time of war. The church of Lavang was elevated to the rank of basilica in 1961 and Lavang was chosen by the Vietnamese Bishops Conference as the National Marian Center.
Come to visit the church to learn more the various legends of its name.
Now drive back to Hue for your own activities. Overnight in Hue. (B)

 

Day 6: HUE -  HANOI (by plane, A/C car 130km)
After breakfast, you will visit the Cathedral of Hue. The church of Phu Cam parish was chosen to be the Cathedral when Father Allys-Ly was nominated bishop of Hue diocese. It was he who had built the church six years before in 1902. The present church was built by Mgr Ngo Dinh Thuc, archbishop of Hue (1961-1968). The two bells towers were built later in 1999.
Back to hotel for check-out then transfer to the Phu Bai airport for a short flight of VN244 14.40-15.50 to Hanoi.
After visiting, transfer for check-in and free at leisure for your own activities.
Overnight in Hanoi. (B)

 

Day 7: HANOI (by A/C car, trishaw)
Today destines for visiting the cathedrals well-known in Hanoi. You will have time to contemplate their architecture and contact to priest if in time.
You start visiting the Cathedral of Hanoi built in Gothic style between 1882 and 1886 by Mgr Puginier, the church measure 55m by 20m. The 20m high interior is lighted by stained glass windows. The church looks very ancient and solemn. Visit later St. Joseph's Cathedral inaugurated in 1886. Entering this majestic church is like walking into 1886, as little has changed since it first opened its doors. Go on to the Church of Cua Bac. You will be fascinated by system of tiled roof of the church with many floors, classes. Designed by Father Hébrard, an architect, the church was built between1927 and 1931, in a mixture of Asian and European styles. Finally, visit to the Phung Khoang Church which was started to be built in 1910 in Romanesque style. The interior church is lightened by system of glass between the two floors.
Afternoon, enjoy an interesting tour by traditional trishaws which will carry you strolling around the Old Quarter and shopping streets, to relax and view to daily-life surrounding or communicating is a good way to have a full impression of the city. Rickshaws will return back at Return-Sword Lake, to visit Ngoc Son - Heroic Temple, But Tower, where you will be fascinating with legendary stories from 600 years.
A moment free in Garden of Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy the lovely Hanoi landscapes in the sunset until the time of water puppet show, a unique art form of Vietnamese, at Thang Long Water Puppet Troupe, and you will also experience more about a specific culture in South-East Asia coming from an agriculture of wet rice during the performance.
Overnight in Hanoi. (B)

 

Day  8:  HANOI - NAM DINH (by A/C car 91km) - NINH BINH (by A/C car 28km
In the morning, drive to Nam Dinh Province where is famous for Bui Chu established in 1670-one of the most ancient parishes in the Catholic Church in Vietnam. The current construction of Bui Chu cathedral began in 1884 and was accomplished in 1897. The Cathedral had a Baroque shape, measuring 78m by 22m with two bell towers 35m high.
In the late afternoon, drive straight up to Ninh Binh province where  you will visit to well-known a complex church - the Cathedral of Phat Diem tomorrow.
Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, check-in and free at leisure for your own activities. Overnight in Ninh Binh. (B)

 

Day  9: PHAT DIEM CATHEDRAL - HANOI (by A/C car 130km)
In the morning, we will visit the well-known complex church - the Cathedral of Phat Diem-the center of Catholicism in north Vietnam and also a tourist site attracting foreign and domestic visitors. Located 28km southeast of Ninh Binh, Phat Diem Cathedral was built between 1875 and 1899 and consists of a network of ponds, lakes, churches, and artificial caves.
The author of this world-famous architectural complex was a “simple” priest, not architect, Father Tran Luc. Being remarkable for its vast dimensions and unique architecture in Vietnam, the cathedral complex comprises many monuments built in the different years : Stone Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Mary (1883), Wood Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1889), Chapel of Saint Peter (1896), Chapel of Saint Joseph (1896), Chapel of Saint Roch (1895), and some other monuments. The main and first one being the Cathedral was built in 1891 with four roofs and six sets of iron wooden pillars. On both sides of the church are four smaller churches of different styles. On the extreme north corner are three stone caves.
In completing these architectural works, father Tran Luc’s performance as an architect was so perfect that he could be compared to a field commander who controls efficiently his army of stones and bricks.
After visiting, transfer back to Hanoi then check-in and time of rest.
Overnight in Hanoi. (B)

 

Day  10: DEPARTURE FROM HANOI (by A/C car)
After breakfast free till check-out (at noon), transfer to the Noi Bai airport for a flight back home.
It’s time to say Vietnam. We (Toan Vinh Tours) thank you very much for your choice of our company as your ground handler in Vietnam for your pilgrimage tour. It is our great honour to welcome you in the other voyages to Indochina upcoming days in order to discover, to experience the endless imposing landscapes, then to get the really restful moments in a diversified World and this colourful Sub-region of Mekong River: VIETNAM - LAOS - CAMBODIA - THAILAND - MYANMAR!
GOOD-BYE & SEE YOU AGAIN ! (B)

 

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