Central Vietnam Catholic tour 
 
Central Vietnam Catholic tour is offered Catholic travelers the chance to mass at  the Churches, Cathedrals, Holy Shrines, Monastery and also make a tour to visit the  Central Vietnam Heritage Site as Hue – Danang – Hoi An. The purpose of this Central Vietnam Catholic tour brings the Catholic travelers known more about the culture, history thousand years and the daily life of local people of Central Vietnam. Route trip: DANANG - HUE - LA VANG MARIAN SHRINE - HOI AN. Code tour: Pilgrimage 08 ( 5 day tour )
 


DANANG - HUE - LA VANG MARIAN SHRINE - HOI AN ( 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS )

Start City: Danang City / End City: Danang City
Code tour: Pilgrimage 08

Churches & Shrines: Phu Cam cathedral, La Vang shrine ( Our lady of La Vang ), Thien An monastery, Rooster Church ( Con Ga Church ), Our lady star of the sea ( Our lady of Sao Bien ), Hoi An cathedral

Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest

Highlight of visit: Boat trip in Hue City, Dong Ba market, Imperial Citadel, Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, Marble mountains, Hoi An city tour

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Danang - Hue City ( Dinner )
Meet a group at Danang Airport on arrival and transfer to Hue City. The coach ride is two and a half hours passing through paddy fields and the scenic view of Vietnamese culture.

We will take a boat trip cruise on the Perfume River and visit Phu Cam Cathedral. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Hue City. 
Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel / Deluxe River View
 
Day 2: Hue - La Vang  Shrine ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, a 53 km coach ride to Vietnam’s National Shrine for Mass. It is here that Our Lady presented herself as Mother of God to the many Catholics who were taking refuge during the great persecution and suffering from sickness and hunger.

She advised the people to use the leaves of the “La Vang” fern to treat their ailments and promised them to receive their prayers with maternal generosity. We will return to Hue City for lunch and break.

In the afternoon, we visit Thien An Monastery and shop around the bustling Dong Ba market. We then visit the Citadel, the former site of the old capital of imperial city with temples, beautiful garden & tombs. Back to hotel for the night.
Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel / Deluxe River View
 
Day 3: Hue - Hoi An ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
We leave Hue for Hoi An ancient town, declared by UNESCO as a heritage site.  On the way, we will stop at Lang Co beach and cross over the spectacular Hai Van Pass.

Lunch will be served at Danang before visiting the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built by the French Missionaries in 1927, also known as the Conga Church ( Rooster Church ) because of the weather cock on the steeple. Mass will be held at this cathedral.

Next, a short drive to discover the Marble Mountains & the view from the top must not be missed. Arrive in Hoi An to check-in to the hotel. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.
Accommodation: Vinh Hung Resort / Superior garden view
 
Day 4: Visit Hoi An ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After celebrating Mass at Hoi An Cathedral, we explore the ancient town of Hoi An: Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Quan Cong Temple, Tan Ky old house & Lace making factory. After lunch, you are free and easy for shopping and exploring the old town on foot.

* Hoi An is famous for its reputable and affordable tailors. Getting your own tailored shirts and dresses is a ‘must-do’ here. Bring your own designs or ask for a recommendation if you’re feeling adventurous. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An 
Accommodation: Vinh Hung Resort / Superior garden view
 
Day 5: Hoi An - Danang Departure ( Breakfast )
Check out and  drive to visit Our lady of Sao Bien ( Our Lady Star of the Sea ), a religious park in Da Nang City, draws hundreds of pilgrims daily to its bonsais, trees, flowers, grass and winding concrete paths.

On the grounds owned by the sisters ( Nuns ) of St. Paul de Chartres ( before the government took the lands, people pray and leave incense and bouquets under the Christ statue ).
Have lunch and transfer to Danang Airport for your flight to home. The trip ends here
Inclusion
1) Comfortable Air-Conditioned Coach
2) English speaking guide
3) Hotel accommodation ( Twin sharing )
4) All entrance fees
5) Flowers for Our Lady’s Shrine
6) Royal dinner in Hue City
7) Meals as mentioned in tour itinerary 
 
 
Exclusion
1) Tips for local guide and driver ( USD 4 per day/pax ). Please prepare your own.
2) Air Tickets to and from Danang.
Hotels in Hue or similar 4 star hotel:
Moonlight Hotel / Deluxe River View
http://www.moonlighthue.com/

Hotels in Hoi An or similar 4 star hotel:
Vinh Hung Resort / Superior garden view
http://www.vinhhungresort.com/   
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