Explore the sights of Vietnam�s central highlights with Classic Oriental Tours. Over the past 16 years, Classic Oriental Tours has built an enviable reputation as a premium Asian tour operator offering the largest and most comprehensive range of tours for travellers seeking scenic, cultural and historical delights in exotic locations.

Classic Oriental Tour�s Central Highlights tour covers the following itinerary:

Day one Upon arrival in Hue, which was the capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty, travellers are met and transferred to their hotel, Huong Gian Hotel, which is gracefully situated on the banks of the Perfume River in the heart of Hue city.

In the afternoon the tour will visit the Imperial Citadel on the north bank of the river and visit the Royal Tombs.

Day two The tour will take a leisurely cruise by dragon boat up the Perfume River, which is a great way to see many of Hue�s attractions including Thien Mu Pagoda.

In the afternoon we�ll drive to the ancient city of Hoi An. This scenic route passes through rural cities before climbing over the Mountain Clouds Hai Van Pass where a spectacular panorama of the central coastline can be viewed from the summit, dropping down to the photogenic fishing village of Lang Co located on a sand dune line. We�ll stop for lunch at Lang Co Resort. En-route we�ll also visit the Cham Museum and Marble Mountain.

On arrival in Hoi An the group will be transferred to their hotel, Victoria Hoi An Hotel. There will be time to visit the tailors in Hoi An in the afternoon.

Day three In the morning, the tour will go to the ancient capital of the once great Champa Kingdom, My Son. We�ll stop for lunch at the Brother Caf� restaurant by the Do River.

We�ll continue with a late afternoon walking tour of the ancient town centre of Hoi An and take in the former merchants houses, the 400 year old Japanese Bridge and the colourful market with its stalls brimming with tropical specialities.

Day four Today you will be transferred to the airport.

The tour includes accommodation as specified with breakfast daily. Two lunches, all sightseeing as specificed with an English speaking guides, transfers as specified and all entrance fees.

Classic Oriental�s flexible approach to travel has made it a favourite among a variety of travellers by presenting clients with a broad selection of touring options ranging from backpacker style journeys through to luxury holidays.

Classic Oriental Tours website address is www.classicoriental.com.au or please freecall 1300 302 118 for more information.

ENDS For more information: Rachel White Group Communications Manager The Travel Corporation Phone 02 9028 5035 Email: rachel.white@travelcorporation.com.au