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Southern Vietnam Catholic tour
SAIGON - VUNG TAU - CAN THO - BAC LIEU ( 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS )
Start City: Saigon City / End City: Saigon City
Code tour: Pilgrimage 24
Churches & Shrines: Our lady of Bai Dau, Vung Tau Church, Tac Say church, Father Diep shrine, Can Tho church, Ky Dong church, Notre Dame Cathedral
Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest
Highlight of trip: Jesus statue, White palace, White temple, Saigon old post office, Committee hall, Ben Thanh market, Can Tho city, Cai Rang floating market
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Saigon ( Dinner )
Meet at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy dinner on Saigon River Cruise. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 2 : Saigon - Vung Tau Beach ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, we drive to Vung Tau and stop for our mass at Our Mother Mary BAI DAU, Arrive at Vung Tau to check into the hotel.
After our lunch, we will visit Jesus Statue, one of the highest Jesus statues in the world, the White Palace, Vung Tau’s nicest colonial era mansion; it was built as a retreat for French Governor General Paul Doumer at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. Pay a visit to Whale Temple. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Vung Tau
Accommodation: Malibu hotel / Deluxe Queen room
Day 3 : Vung Tau - Saigon City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After our mass at Vung Tau church, we return to Saigon and have lunch. In the afternoon, we visit the Old Post Office, the People’s Committee Hall and the Hundred Years Red Cathedral (Notre Dame Cathedra l is rebuilt). End of the day, we go shopping at BenThanh Market. Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 4 : Saigon - Can Tho ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
This day, we leave Saigon for Can Tho City, it seems to be a bustling city, with a stream of commerce flowing continuously down the Hau River.
But treat yourself to a room on its leafy banks, dine on its sun-ripened fruits and fresh river fish, glide on sampans through its sultry canals, Misty sunrises over the water, lazy afternoons swaying in a hammock, and balmy evenings announced by a chorus of insects. Under the Mekong Delta’s blazing blue skies, Can Tho leaves a vivid impression.
Our lunch will be served en route. In the afternoon, we mass at Can Tho Church and free to walk around Can Tho. Enjoy dinner on Can Tho River Cruise and stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
Day 5: Can Tho - Bac Lieu - Father Diep Shrine ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
We drive to Bac Lieu for our mass at Tac Say Church and pray at the Father Diep’s Shrine, a center of Pilgrimage in the South Catholics. The Saint Father Diep, Vietnamese priest and martyr honored even by the non-Christians
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints has given the green light to the cause of canonization of Father Francis-Xavier Truong Buu Diep. He sacrificed his life to defend his parishioners. Catholic and believers of other religions pray on his tomb. Return to Can Tho City for dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
Day 6: Can Tho - Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After our mass at the church in Can Tho , we make a boat ride on Mekong Delta River to Cai Rang Market, the real local early Cai Rang floating market is a must. The small boat takes you to the floating market – the biggest one in Vietnam.
Unlock the secrets of Can Tho & her intriguing labyrinth of small canals with an amazing sampan ride. Join hands with the local to make traditional noodles After lunch, we drive back to Saigon. Check in at the hotel and have dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 7: Depart Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch )
This morning, we mass at Ky Dong Church, the church was built in 1949 and completed in 1952. The work impresses with the triangle blocks and semicircular door arches, especially the statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help – the patron saint of the church. Inside the church is simple but still exudes solemnity.
In the church’s campus, there is the rock cave of Eve Maria and the mini scene of Saint Alphonso, who founded Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. The church is said is a peaceful and sacred place. Free at leisure and transfer to Airport for your flight to home. Trip ends here.
Start City: Saigon City / End City: Saigon City
Code tour: Pilgrimage 24
Churches & Shrines: Our lady of Bai Dau, Vung Tau Church, Tac Say church, Father Diep shrine, Can Tho church, Ky Dong church, Notre Dame Cathedral
Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest
Highlight of trip: Jesus statue, White palace, White temple, Saigon old post office, Committee hall, Ben Thanh market, Can Tho city, Cai Rang floating market
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Saigon ( Dinner )
Meet at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy dinner on Saigon River Cruise. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 2 : Saigon - Vung Tau Beach ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, we drive to Vung Tau and stop for our mass at Our Mother Mary BAI DAU, Arrive at Vung Tau to check into the hotel.
After our lunch, we will visit Jesus Statue, one of the highest Jesus statues in the world, the White Palace, Vung Tau’s nicest colonial era mansion; it was built as a retreat for French Governor General Paul Doumer at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. Pay a visit to Whale Temple. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Vung Tau
Accommodation: Malibu hotel / Deluxe Queen room
Day 3 : Vung Tau - Saigon City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After our mass at Vung Tau church, we return to Saigon and have lunch. In the afternoon, we visit the Old Post Office, the People’s Committee Hall and the Hundred Years Red Cathedral (Notre Dame Cathedra l is rebuilt). End of the day, we go shopping at BenThanh Market. Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 4 : Saigon - Can Tho ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
This day, we leave Saigon for Can Tho City, it seems to be a bustling city, with a stream of commerce flowing continuously down the Hau River.
But treat yourself to a room on its leafy banks, dine on its sun-ripened fruits and fresh river fish, glide on sampans through its sultry canals, Misty sunrises over the water, lazy afternoons swaying in a hammock, and balmy evenings announced by a chorus of insects. Under the Mekong Delta’s blazing blue skies, Can Tho leaves a vivid impression.
Our lunch will be served en route. In the afternoon, we mass at Can Tho Church and free to walk around Can Tho. Enjoy dinner on Can Tho River Cruise and stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
Day 5: Can Tho - Bac Lieu - Father Diep Shrine ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
We drive to Bac Lieu for our mass at Tac Say Church and pray at the Father Diep’s Shrine, a center of Pilgrimage in the South Catholics. The Saint Father Diep, Vietnamese priest and martyr honored even by the non-Christians
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints has given the green light to the cause of canonization of Father Francis-Xavier Truong Buu Diep. He sacrificed his life to defend his parishioners. Catholic and believers of other religions pray on his tomb. Return to Can Tho City for dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
Day 6: Can Tho - Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After our mass at the church in Can Tho , we make a boat ride on Mekong Delta River to Cai Rang Market, the real local early Cai Rang floating market is a must. The small boat takes you to the floating market – the biggest one in Vietnam.
Unlock the secrets of Can Tho & her intriguing labyrinth of small canals with an amazing sampan ride. Join hands with the local to make traditional noodles After lunch, we drive back to Saigon. Check in at the hotel and have dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 7: Depart Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch )
This morning, we mass at Ky Dong Church, the church was built in 1949 and completed in 1952. The work impresses with the triangle blocks and semicircular door arches, especially the statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help – the patron saint of the church. Inside the church is simple but still exudes solemnity.
In the church’s campus, there is the rock cave of Eve Maria and the mini scene of Saint Alphonso, who founded Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. The church is said is a peaceful and sacred place. Free at leisure and transfer to Airport for your flight to home. Trip ends here.
Tour Included:
- Hotel accommodation ( 4 star hotel ) in twin or double sharing room basis with daily breakfast
- Transfer by air-conditioned bus as itinerary
- Meals as indicated: Lunch / Dinner ( $13 /1 Pax / Meal )
- Complimentary mineral water on tour (02 bottle / pax / day)
- Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions
- English speaking guide
- Travel Insurance
- International air ticket
- Personal expenses
- Compulsory tipping to guide and driver ( $4 / 1 day / 1 Pax )
- Other things are not mentioned above
Hotels in Saigon or similar 4 star hotel:
Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
www.Iconsaigonhotel.com
Hotels in Vung Tau or similar 4 star hotel:
Malibu hotel / Deluxe Queen room
www.malibuhotel.com.vn
Hotels in Can Tho or similar 4 star hotel:
TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
www.ttchospitality.vn
Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
www.Iconsaigonhotel.com
Hotels in Vung Tau or similar 4 star hotel:
Malibu hotel / Deluxe Queen room
www.malibuhotel.com.vn
Hotels in Can Tho or similar 4 star hotel:
TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
www.ttchospitality.vn
