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Vietnam Catholic Pilgrimage tour
HANOI - NINH BINH - NAM DINH - SAIGON - CAN THO - BAC LIEU ( 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS )
Start City: Hanoi City / End City: Saigon City
Code tour: Pilgrimage 16
Churches & Shrines: Joseph Cathedral & Cua Bac Church in Hanoi, Phat Diem Cathedral in Ninh Binh, Bui Chu Church, Phu Nhai Church, Kien Lao Shrine, Quan Cong Church & Khoai Dong Church in Nam Dinh, Our lady of Bai Dau, Vung Tau Church, Can Tho Church, Tac Say Church, Father Diep Shrine, Ky Dong Church
Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest
Highlight of trip: Boat trip to Tam Coc cave, Hanoi city tour, Saigon city tour, Vung Tau city tour, Jesus statue, White palace, Boat trip on Can Tho river, Cai Rang floating market
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi City ( Lunch,Dinner )
Up on arrival in Hanoi, you will be welcomed Viet Linh Travel, transferred to Hanoi capital city. Check in to the hotel. After lunch, we visit St Joseph Cathedral for mass celebration.
In the evening, we will transfer you to restaurant for welcome dinner and walk around the old quarter. Stay overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sunway Hotel / Deluxe & Premium rooms
Day 2: Hanoi - Ninh Binh City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
We leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh. We will then visit and mass at Phat Diem Cathedral. Continue our trip to Tam Coc Cave for lunch at 1:00 PM.
After lunch time, we will we take a beautiful and exciting boat trip to explore Tam Coc ( three caves region and named as Halong Bay among the rice paddies ).
In the evening, we will enjoy the Vietnamese local dishes for dinner. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Accommodation: Ninh Binh Legend hotel / Deluxe rooms
Day 3: Ninh Binh - Visit Churches in Nam Dinh ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
Today, we leave Ninh Binh for Nam Dinh ( around 40km from Ninh Binh ) where you have time to visit the most famous and beautiful church as Bui Chu. We will drive to Phu Nhai Church for our mass.
After lunch time, we continue drive to Kien Lao church and Quan Cong church for our visit. We will check in to Nam Cuong Hotel. Enjoy dinner and free for shopping and overnight.
Accommodation: Nam Cuong hotel / Deluxe rooms
Day 4: Nam Dinh City - Hanoi City tour & shopping ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast at hotel, check out and go to Khoai Dong Church for mass; French-styled buildings in Nam Dinh city. We will drive back to Hanoi and have lunch at the restaurant around 12:00 Noon time.
After lunch, we will visit the museum of Ethnic Minority, Ho Chi Minh complex ( Outside ), One Pillar Pagoda – symbol of Vietnam with unique architecture of lotus flower is a must-see destination for all Vietnam tours.
We will then visit Temple of Literature which is the first university in Vietnam constructed in 1070, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam and visiting Thang Long Ancient Citadel.
Have dinner in the restaurant then take the free time for shopping in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sunway Hotel / Deluxe & Premium rooms
Day 5: Hanoi - Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, we will mass at Cua Bac Church. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Saigon. Check in to the hotel in Saigon and have lunch. After a rest time at your hotel, we go for shopping at BenThanh Market. Enjoy dinner on Saigon River Cruise. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon Hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 6: 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 in to 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 City.
Accommodation: Malibu Hotel ( Deluxe Room )
Day 7: Vung Tau City - Saigon ( 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 ). Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Accommodation: Icon Saigon Hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 8: Saigon - Can Tho City ( 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
Day 9: Can Tho - Bac Lieu - Father Diep Shrine - Can Tho ( 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.
Day 10: Can Tho - Saigon City ( 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 llunch, 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 11: 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. Enjoy lunch and free at leisure until transfer to Airport for your flight to home. Trip ends here.
Start City: Hanoi City / End City: Saigon City
Code tour: Pilgrimage 16
Churches & Shrines: Joseph Cathedral & Cua Bac Church in Hanoi, Phat Diem Cathedral in Ninh Binh, Bui Chu Church, Phu Nhai Church, Kien Lao Shrine, Quan Cong Church & Khoai Dong Church in Nam Dinh, Our lady of Bai Dau, Vung Tau Church, Can Tho Church, Tac Say Church, Father Diep Shrine, Ky Dong Church
Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest
Highlight of trip: Boat trip to Tam Coc cave, Hanoi city tour, Saigon city tour, Vung Tau city tour, Jesus statue, White palace, Boat trip on Can Tho river, Cai Rang floating market
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi City ( Lunch,Dinner )
Up on arrival in Hanoi, you will be welcomed Viet Linh Travel, transferred to Hanoi capital city. Check in to the hotel. After lunch, we visit St Joseph Cathedral for mass celebration.
In the evening, we will transfer you to restaurant for welcome dinner and walk around the old quarter. Stay overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sunway Hotel / Deluxe & Premium rooms
Day 2: Hanoi - Ninh Binh City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
We leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh. We will then visit and mass at Phat Diem Cathedral. Continue our trip to Tam Coc Cave for lunch at 1:00 PM.
After lunch time, we will we take a beautiful and exciting boat trip to explore Tam Coc ( three caves region and named as Halong Bay among the rice paddies ).
In the evening, we will enjoy the Vietnamese local dishes for dinner. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Accommodation: Ninh Binh Legend hotel / Deluxe rooms
Day 3: Ninh Binh - Visit Churches in Nam Dinh ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
Today, we leave Ninh Binh for Nam Dinh ( around 40km from Ninh Binh ) where you have time to visit the most famous and beautiful church as Bui Chu. We will drive to Phu Nhai Church for our mass.
After lunch time, we continue drive to Kien Lao church and Quan Cong church for our visit. We will check in to Nam Cuong Hotel. Enjoy dinner and free for shopping and overnight.
Accommodation: Nam Cuong hotel / Deluxe rooms
Day 4: Nam Dinh City - Hanoi City tour & shopping ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast at hotel, check out and go to Khoai Dong Church for mass; French-styled buildings in Nam Dinh city. We will drive back to Hanoi and have lunch at the restaurant around 12:00 Noon time.
After lunch, we will visit the museum of Ethnic Minority, Ho Chi Minh complex ( Outside ), One Pillar Pagoda – symbol of Vietnam with unique architecture of lotus flower is a must-see destination for all Vietnam tours.
We will then visit Temple of Literature which is the first university in Vietnam constructed in 1070, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam and visiting Thang Long Ancient Citadel.
Have dinner in the restaurant then take the free time for shopping in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Sunway Hotel / Deluxe & Premium rooms
Day 5: Hanoi - Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, we will mass at Cua Bac Church. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Saigon. Check in to the hotel in Saigon and have lunch. After a rest time at your hotel, we go for shopping at BenThanh Market. Enjoy dinner on Saigon River Cruise. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon Hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 6: 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 in to 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 City.
Accommodation: Malibu Hotel ( Deluxe Room )
Day 7: Vung Tau City - Saigon ( 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 ). Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Accommodation: Icon Saigon Hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 8: Saigon - Can Tho City ( 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
Day 9: Can Tho - Bac Lieu - Father Diep Shrine - Can Tho ( 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.
Day 10: Can Tho - Saigon City ( 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 llunch, 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 11: 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. Enjoy lunch and free at leisure until transfer to Airport for your flight to home. Trip ends here.
SERVICES INCLUSIVE:
SERVICES EXCLUSIVE:
- Private transportation as itinerary
- Hotels ( 4 star hotel ) in twin or double sharing room basis with daily breakfast
- All entrance fees & boat trips to indicated sights
- English speaking guides ( Except for free days )
- Meals as indicated: Lunch / Dinner ( $13 /1 Pax / Meal )
- Drinking water on tour ( 02 bottle / pax / day )
- Air ticket from Hanoi to Saigon
SERVICES EXCLUSIVE:
- Tips to guide and driver ( 4 USD / Pax / Day )
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Other things are not mentioned in the itinerary
Hotels in Ninh Binh or similar 4 star hotel:
Ninh Binh Legend hotel / Deluxe rooms
https://ninhbinhlegendhotel.com/
Hotels in Nam Dinh or similar 4 star hotel:
Nam Cuong hotel / Deluxe rooms
https://namcuongnamdinhhotel.com.vn
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
Ninh Binh Legend hotel / Deluxe rooms
https://ninhbinhlegendhotel.com/
Hotels in Nam Dinh or similar 4 star hotel:
Nam Cuong hotel / Deluxe rooms
https://namcuongnamdinhhotel.com.vn
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
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