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40-Night The Essential Essence Of Asia: Japan To South East Asia Cruise

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursCruise LineScenic SpiritCruise ShipTokyoEmbarkation PortAsia and Asia PacificRegionCall for Exclusive RateStarting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGETokyo, Hakone, Nagoya, Inuyama, Takayama, Toyama, Kanazawa, Kyoto
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Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Tokyo (Tokyo)

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. Check-into your hotel, your Special Stay for the next three nights. With direct access to four subway lines, the hotel was recently rated in the Forbes Travel Guide as Tokyo’s exclusive Japanese decor 5-star lu

Day 2

Tokyo (Tokyo)

Gather your bearings of Tokyo from above as you take in the view from Tokyo Sky Tree. Scenic Enrich Given by Taiko Masters, partake in an interactive, private group demonstration and lesson in playing the Taiko drums. The remainder of the afternoon is free at leisure. Scenic Freechoice Dining: This

Day 3

Tokyo (Tokyo)

Visit the Asakusa district, known as the centre of Tokyo’s shitamachi or ‘low city’ capsulizing the atmosphere of Tokyo’s past, paying your respects at Sensoji temple, the city’s oldest Buddhist temple. Surrounding the temple is the Nakamise shopping area, featuring man

Day 4

Tokyo Five Lakes (Tokyo > Five Lakes)

Begin the day with Team Lab Borderless at the Digital Art Museum and wander freely amongst the mesmerizing light displays. Then dress up in your chefs’ clothes to make your own sushi lunch with the help of a local chef. Venture into the countryside on your drive to the Fuji Five Lakes district

Day 5

Five Lakes Hakone (Five Lakes > Hakone)

Drive to Hakone and cruise on Lake Ashinoko on the First-class deck (if available) of your pirate ship with Mt Fuji as a backdrop. Admire the stunning scenery during your cable car ride up to the hot springs of the Owakudani geothermal area before moving to study the art works and sculptures at the

Day 6

Hakone Nagoya Inuyama (Hakone > Nagoya > Inuyama)

Via Shinkansen, in your Green (Business) Class seats, travel to Nagoya and visit the Shinkansen Train Museum at the SCMaglev and Railway Park. Continue to the historic castle town of Inuyama and check into your boutique hotel, for a two-night Special Stay.

Day 7

Inuyama (Inuyama)

Learn about the ancient history of the area with a visit to the Shiro-to-Machi Museum before wandering through the old town’s streets to Inuyama Castle, the oldest of just five castles nationwide designated as national treasures. Scenic Freechoice: This afternoon, explore the city on one of th

Day 8

Inuyama Tsumago Juku Hirayu Onsen (Inuyama > Tsumago Juku > Hirayu Onsen)

Head north to Hirayu Onsen via Tsumago Juku, a fully restored and preserved Edo Period (1600-1868) post town in the Kiso Valley. Upon arrival in Hirayu Onsen, check-in to your resort. Tonight try on your Yukata in the Sansho Lounge before relaxing in your private onsen bath in your room.

Day 9

Takayama Gokayama Toyama (Takayama > Gokayama > Toyama)

Drive to Takayama to view the impressive Yatai festival floats, then drive to the historical farmhouses of the less visited mountain villages in Gokayama, a World Heritage listed site, including Ainokura villages. Whilst here, try your hand at a Washi paper making workshop. Continue onto Toyama for

Day 10

Toyama Takaoka Kanazawa (Toyama > Takaoka > Kanazawa)

Cruise through Shogawa Gorge and its stunning scenery before continuing to Takaoka, known for its copper and tinware.  Here you will have the opportunity to create your own souvenir at one of the local workshops. Later visit Zuiryuji Temple, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple and a national treasu

Day 11

Kanazawa (Kanazawa)

Wander around Kenroku–en Garden, one of Japan’s three great gardens located across from Kanazawa Castle Park. Move to the Higashi-Chaya District tea house district and try your hand at the Kanazawa Gold Leaf craft shop. Later, catch a glimpse of life in Feudal Japan with a visit to forme

Day 12

Kanazawa Kyoto (Kanazawa > Kyoto)

Travel by train to the culturally rich city of Kyoto, home to many World Heritage-listed sites. Upon arrival, glide through the surreal Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by traditional rickshaw before exploring and enjoying a vegetarian meal at the World Heritage listed Tenryu-ji Temple. Afterwards visit the

Day 13

Kyoto (Kyoto)

Scenic Freechoice: This morning, explore the city on one of these Scenic Freechoice excursions. Ancient Kyoto: Revel in the atmosphere of Kyoto’s ancient preservation districts on the southern Higashiyama walk, strolling through Ishibei Koji, Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka lanes. Philosopher&rsquo

Day 14

Kyoto - Nara (Kyoto - Nara)

Begin your day with an early morning optional visit to beat the crowds at the Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates and its appearance in the film ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’. After breakfast continue to Nara, Japan's first permanent capital establish

Day 15

Kyoto Himeji Hiroshima (Kyoto > Himeji > Hiroshima)

This morning travel by Shinkansen to marvel at Himeji Castle, an original and Japan’s most spectacular castle and one of the few remaining original feudal castles. Continue to Hiroshima via Shinkansen and check into your hotel for two nights. Tonight, sample Okonomiyaki, a delicious savou

Day 16

Hiroshima Miyajima Island (Hiroshima > Miyajima Island)

Sail by ferry to Miyajima Island to visit Daisho-in Temple and its famous floating Torii Gate at the Itsukushima Shrine, also built over the water. Scenic Enrich Experience an emotional visit to the Peace Park and Museum, dedicated to the legacy of Hiroshima as the first city in the world to suffer

Day 17

Hiroshima Kobe Osaka (Hiroshima > Kobe > Osaka)

Travel by Shinkansen to Kobe and continue to the Kirin Beer Factory for lunch, tasting and a tour of the factory. Drive to Osaka to enjoy a three-night Special Stay with full club lounge acces. This evening ride the Osaka Metro to wander around the lively entertainment area of Dotonbori and Hozenji

Day 18

Osaka - Tondabayashi - Kehayaza (Osaka - Tondabayashi - Kehayaza)

Drive to Tondabayashi to visit a restored Edo era Merchant House before continuing onto a Sumo Museum in Kehayaza, the area where Sumo originated. Scenic Enrich Learn about the history, life and training routine of a sumo wrestler during your private visit with sumo wrestlers. After the welcome cere

Day 19

Osaka (Osaka)

Scenic Freechoice: This morning, explore the city on one of these Scenic Freechoice excursions. Historical Osaka: Learn about the history of the area by visiting the Museum of History and Osaka Castle. Originally built in the late 16th century, due to war and fires has been rebuilt many times. Shins

Day 20

Osaka Hanoi (Osaka > Hanoi)

Bid a fond farewell to the ‘land of the rising sun’. Welcome to vibrant Vietnam, a world of colour, culture and food. Enjoy the day at leisure and settle into a two-night Special Stay at your iconic hotel. This colonial ‘grand old lady’ of Hanoi boasts luxury rooms and amenit

Day 21

Hanoi (Hanoi)

A full day to explore this nostalgic city, beginning with your first Scenic Freechoice. Scenic Freechoice: Visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Hoa Lo Prison, a journey through the nation’s past across two very different chapters of history. Alternatively, spend the morning at Ho Chi M

Day 22

Hanoi to Halong Bay (Hanoi to Halong Bay)

After breakfast and checkout, the journey heads northeast through the fertile farmlands of the Red River Delta toward Halong Bay. Board the luxury Bhaya Soul for a two-night cruise among the iconic limestone karsts of this World Heritage-listed seascape, reaching areas of the bay that remain well be

Day 23

Halong Bay (Halong Bay)

A Tai Chi lesson on the Sun Deck opens the morning as the ship sails deeper into the national park. Take to a kayak and paddle through a limestone cave system before a bike ride on Cat Ba Island, a landscape of dense jungle and quiet shoreline largely untouched by development. In the afternoon, gath

Day 24

Halong Bay to Hanoi (Halong Bay to Hanoi)

A leisurely morning cruise back to harbour before returning to Hanoi and a second night at the Sofitel Legend Metropole. Take part in a fascinating historical bunker tour beneath the hotel, a rarely seen chapter in the story of a city with more than 1,000 years of history. Scenic Freechoice Dining:

Day 25

Hanoi to Hoi An (Hanoi to Hoi An)

Fly south to Danang and continue past the Marble Mountains to the ancient trading town of Hoi An, where three nights await at the Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection by IHG, within easy walking distance of the old town markets. Scenic Freechoice Dining: Tonight, Scenic Freechoice dining sets the tone:

Day 26

Hoi An (Hoi An)

A walking tour of the World Heritage-listed Old Quarter visits the Japanese Covered Bridge and central market, followed by lunch featuring the town’s signature dishes: Cao Lau, Com Gà and Bánh Mì. The afternoon is yours – a 60-minute spa treatment (included for every

Day 27

Hoi An (Hoi An)

This morning choose from a range of Scenic Freechoice activities. Scenic Freechoice: Head to the ancient Cham ruins of My Son for a glimpse into the majesty of the Champa Kingdom, including a local lunch. Alternatively, a bicycle ride to a fishing village leads to a bamboo basket boat experience and

Day 28

Hoi An to Hue (Hoi An to Hue)

Travel via the breathtaking Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former imperial capital. A vegetarian lunch at Tinh Tam Restaurant at Duc Son Pagoda supports the nuns’ orphanage before the afternoon brings a wander through the grandeur of the Imperial Citadel ruins and a cyclo ride back through the city

Day 29

Hue Ho Chi Minh City (Hue > Ho Chi Minh City)

Your final day in the centre of Vietnam starts with breakfast before checking out and setting off on a morning excursion to the Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, the last independent emperor of Imperial Vietnam before French colonisation. After exploring the grounds, head to the airport for your flight t

Day 30

Ho Chi Minh City (Ho Chi Minh City)

The morning is spent at the Cu Chi Tunnels, where more than 250 kilometres of underground passages dug by hand during the war reveal themselves with staggering ingenuity. Return to the city for a Pho lunch, with the afternoon at leisure. Scenic Freechoice Dining: This evening, Scenic Freechoice dini

Day 31

Ho Chi Minh City Mekong Cruise (Ho Chi Minh City > Mekong Cruise)

After breakfast and checkout, visit the War Museum and Reunification Palace.  The former Presidential House of South Vietnam become famous in 1975 with images of tanks crashing through its gates leading to the South’s surrender and end of the War of Independence. After lunch, a coach will

Day 32

Cai Be Sa Dec (Cai Be > Sa Dec)

Start the day with a full gourmet breakfast – complete with champagne – before heading out to explore Cai Be. Scenic Freechoice: Choose to travel via sampan to Tan Phong, a small island located near Cai Be town that is rich in alluvial soil suitable for tropical fruit orchards all year r

Day 33

Tan Chau - Border Crossing (Tan Chau - Border Crossing)

You may want to start with some exercise in the on-board gym, try stretching at the early morning yoga class or relax in the sauna. Then set off to discover the areas surrounding Tan Chau.  Scenic Freechoice: You could leave the city life behind at Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in T

Day 34

Phnom Penh (Phnom Penh)

Welcome to Cambodia, arriving into the capital of Phnom Penh early this morning. After breakfast, it will be time to head out and explore the city. Scenic Freechoice: You can choose to journey to the infamous Killing Fields and take a tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, housed inside a

Day 35

Phnom Penh Oudong (Phnom Penh > Oudong)

Board a bus this morning for the short drive to the ancient capital of Cambodia, Oudong. Here, experience the life of the monks and nuns who reside at the peaceful monastery. If you are lucky, you may be able to partake in one of the many festivals and traditional rituals often held here. After you

Day 36

Silk Island Angkor Ban (Silk Island > Angkor Ban)

This morning, you will explore the island of Oknha Tey, dedicated to the art of silk weaving. Travel by traditional tuk tuk to the farm, meet the workers and learn about silk production. Return to Scenic Spirit for lunch and some free time. This could be the perfect opportunity to escape the heat of

Day 37

Wat Hanchey Kampong Cham (Wat Hanchey > Kampong Cham)

Meet the novice monks at Wat Hanchey, an ancient hilltop pagoda and monastery. Walk (or drive) to the top and soak in some of the best elevated views of the cruise. Scenic Enrich Receive a traditional blessing from a monk and learn how to pray in a Buddhist pagoda before partaking in an alms ceremon

Day 38

Mekong Cruise Siem Reap (Mekong Cruise > Siem Reap)

Today we journey to Siem Reap via stops at Kampong Tom and the Angkorian bridge in Kampong Kdei.  Siem Reap is a split in time with ancient and traditional architecture weaved between the modern developments. Step back in time at your hotel, a definition of luxury and your historical home

Day 39

Siem Reap (Siem Reap)

The second day of your Siem Reap exploration starts with a delicious champagne buffet breakfast at the hotel. Scenic Freechoice: Your Scenic Freechoice takes the morning in any direction: the rose-pink sandstone of Banteay Srei temple and the Landmine Museum; artisan workshops at Senteurs d’An

Day 40

Siem Reap (Siem Reap)

Scenic Enrich An early departure brings its own reward as the sunrise shifts across Angkor Wat’s moat, followed by a champagne breakfast prepared by a Scenic-supported NGO bakery school near the temples. The morning continues through the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm and the many-faced Bayon at An

Day 41

Depart Siem Reap (Depart Siem Reap)

It is time to bid farewell to your fellow travellers and Scenic team as you get ready to depart Cambodia for your homeland or extended travels. Transfer to the airport and leave with a full camera and stunning memories to treasure. Rivers and waterways are subject to variations in water le

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