Luxury Golden Triangle Tour & All-Inclusive Asia Voyage

Begin your holiday with a one-night hotel stay in Hong Kong, during which you can explore this jewel of the Far East, a city with a rich and colourful history that includes over a hundred years of British colonial rule. Stroll along the atmospheric waterfront where you’ll find the Avenue of Stars, modelled on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The bronze statue of kung fu legend takes pride of here. After dark the harbour is lit up by the nightly Symphony of Lights display.

Today you’ll embark Silver Shadow for your voyage to Singapore. The award-winning Silver Shadow offers a wonderfully luxurious experience at sea, with spacious suites and your own personal butler while on board. The 382-passenger, all-inclusive ship is the perfect size to offer a traditional cruising experience with an intimate feel that makes every passenger feel truly treasured.

Hong Kong’s bustling streets are filled with things to see and do, whether you wander the night markets and malls of Kowloon and the neon-lit stores of Nathan Road, or admire the weird and wonderful skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island. Beyond the city, there’s even vast theme parks where you can enjoy a fun-filled day out, including Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park Hong Kong with its hair-raising fairground rides and aquariums. For sensational harbour views, head up the summit of Victoria Peak.

Silversea’s round-the-clock butler service ensures all your needs are met on your days at sea. You’ll find yourself attended to by immaculately clad, white-gloved staff, all of whom are professionally trained to the highest standards and are able to give you their undivided attention. Together with one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios at sea, it ensures a Silversea cruise is something truly special.

From the port of Chan May you’ll be able to explore the cities of Hue or Da Nang. Hue is home to the Imperial City, a 19th century citadel that was once the capital of Vietnam. It’s surrounded by a moat filled with water directed from the nearby Perfume River, so-called because during autumn its surface is coated with flowers that fall into it from orchards upstream. Da Nang is the fifth largest city in the country. Explore its natural beauty by taking a cable car into the Ba Na Mountains.

There’s something to savour on every street corner in Da Nang. Golden beaches are within easy reach of the city, as are the Marble Mountains, with their limestone caves and Buddhist shrines. Da Nang is also ideal for visiting the charming city of Hoi An, a short drive to the south. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its ancient, covered Japanese bridge. For a spectacular sight, be sure to visit Cau Vang (or ‘Gold Bridge’), held up by a pair of giant stone hands.

Make sure you soak up the best of the Silversea experience on your day at sea. This superb luxury cruise line leaves no stone unturned when it comes to its guests’ satisfaction. Find an elegant corner of a bar or lounge to contemplate the adventures ahead of you. Or sit back in your spacious, ocean-view suite, and make the most of the fabulous butler service.

Previous known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling capital that’s bursting with everything from lively street markets to French colonial relics. It’s also famous for the role it played in the Vietnam War, and its underground Cu Chi tunnels, once the base for Viet Cong fighters, are now a museum and popular tourist attraction. This modern metropolis also boasts chic designer malls, boutiques and contemporary restaurants and bars to rival any city in the Far East.

A variety of cultures converge on the streets of ho Chi Minh, where you’ll find ornate Chinese pagodas rubbing shoulders with sleek modern high-rises and Communist-era military buildings that are frozen in time. You’ll also discover alleyways that are home to incense-filled temples and food stalls brimming with delicious bánh xèo and noodle soup. Find one of the many sky-high cocktail bars in the gleaming office towers for panoramic views over the frenetic streets below.

Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s French colonial relics such as the 18^th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral, with its striking bell towers, and the Municipal Theatre, formerly the Saigon Municipal Opera House. A traditional form of entertainment here is wooden puppetry and a performance at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre will leave a long-lasting impression. This enchanting spectacle originated in the paddy fields, hence why it’s performed on water, and is accompanied by talented musicians and singers.

Dining with Silversea means feasting on some of the finest gourmet cuisine at sea. Sample the French gastronomic masterpieces at the chic and contemporary La Dame, try the international dishes at The Restaurant or try the Italian at La Terrazza.   Dining venues aboard this superb ship offer open-seating dining, which means there are no assigned times and no assigned tables. You are free to dine when, where and with whom you please.

Today you’ll arrive in the Thai capital of Bangkok. Watch out for the strikingly beautiful temple of Wat Arun with its distinctive spires and Ordination Hall, whose entrance is flanked by two imposing demonic statues. Situated along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it glimmers day and night due to being coated in colourful porcelain. Take a boat ride here and see the rows of gleaming Buddhas within, then find a vantage point to watch the sun set behind it.

The floating markets in Bangkok are one of the country’s biggest attractions and a fantastic way to delve into the city’s culture. Step on board a beautifully decorated long-tail boat and meander your way through the waterways to the market, lined with stalls selling anything from souvenirs to seafood, massages to mangoes. Just 29km from the centre of Bangkok, you’ll find the Bang Phli floating market, one of the oldest floating markets in the city.

Enjoy complimentary cocktails, live music and engaging conversation with new friends at The Bar, or gaze out, drink in hand, at the vista from the Panorama Lounge. It’s the perfect place to unwind, enjoy afternoon tea, listen to the pianist and watch the sun set. At Connoisseur’s Corner you could settle into a plush leather armchair with a cognac and a good book, or indulge in snacks on deck as you take in the ocean views.

Disembark Silver Shadow in Singapore for a one-night hotel stay in this scintillating city, where sacred temples sit in the shadows of sleek, futuristic architecture. Head to the Marina Bay Sands resort, home to the jaw-dropping SkyPark, and see the otherworldly Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay. It’s also home to the famous colonial-style Raffles Hotel, where the Singapore Sling cocktail was invented, as well as the famous hawker stalls where you’ll find the world’s most celebrated street food.

Fly to Delhi, Indian’s sprawling, multi-layered capital and the gateway to the astonishing Golden Triangle region. An exhilarating feast for all the senses, Delhi comprises seven ancient cities that have joined together over the centuries and is full of innovative modern wonders too. The beautiful, flower-shaped Lotus Temple is an architectural marvel and one of just many wonderful photo opportunities in this eye-opening city.

Your full day of sightseeing includes a tour of the 300-year-old walled city of Old Delhi. Visit the most elegant mosque in India, the Jama Masjid, characterised by its black and white onion dome and minarets, and Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. You’ll also see the imposing India Gate on a tour of New Delhi and visit Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar.

In Agra, you’ll visit the inimitable Taj Mahal. A domed masterpiece in white marble with beautiful inlay work and soaring minarets, it’s the country’s best-known architectural icon. The love story behind its conception is as fascinating as the building itself. You’ll also travel to the mighty Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and the capital of the Mughal Empire for generations.

On your way to the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, you’ll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital in the late 16th century. The 54-metre-high main entrance is an imposing edifice that embodies the power of the Mughals. Later, you’ll arrive at the incredible ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, one of the highlights of your Golden Triangle tour.

During your time in Jaipur you’ll see the intriguing red sandstone Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), built so that royal ladies could discreetly view the streets below. You’ll also visit the Amber Fort, overlooking the tranquil Maota Lake and filled with opulent treasures and jaw-dropping mirror-tiled rooms as well as the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar Observatory. The latter is an astrological and astronomical wonder built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century.

With one more day in Delhi, explore all this intoxicating city has to offer. For a memento of your stay, look no further than Dilli Haat, an open-air bazaar and food plaza. You’ll find plenty of locally made handicrafts made from sandalwood, leather and brass. Connaught Square is the commercial hub of the city and features many heritage buildings from the time of the British Raj.

Today your Indian adventure ends and you’ll fly home from Delhi.