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SINGAPORE TO DUBAI
Southeast Asia & the United Arab Emirates on board the Oceania Nautica
Thian Hock Keng Temple, Singapore
01 – 03 DEPART FOR SINGAPORE
Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Guests departing from the Toronto airport are assisted with their check-in. Meet your Journey Manager and fellow travellers and board your flights to Singapore. This evening, join us for a casual welcome dinner. (D) Overnight flight / Mandarin Oriental, Singapore (2 nights)
Market, Mangalore, India
visits to the National Mosque, Independence Square and Central Market. Following our visit to the country’s largest pewter manufacturer, we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant before returning to the ship. (B,L,D) Included excursion: The Sights of Kuala Lampur
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
HIGHLIGHTS
Embark on board the luxurious Oceania Nautica, for a complete tour of the Far and Middle East.
The magic begins as you land in Singapore, arguably the world’s
first 21st-century city. Our next stops offer the highlights of Malaysia
and Thailand’s most renowned destinations before entering the newly-opened territories of Myanmar and its capital Yangon. There will be no resisting the perfumes of spices and herbs at each one of our stops in India, from tranquil Kochi, to laid-back Goa, into the megacity Mumbai.
This seafaring adventure comes to an end in the United Arab Emirates where Dubai’s gilded skyscrapers and marinas will light up your eyes. A fabulous destination in and of itself, it will perfectly wrap up this most exotic luxury cruise.
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B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
04 EXPLORE SINGAPORE
Today, we visit the Civic District, Merlion Park,
07 PENANG
George Town, the capital of Penang’s state,
to us today. Our tour brings us past the lush tropical trees and enchanting parks to visit the captivating and glittering Shwedagon Pagoda. We continue to the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda to admire the reclining Buddha and learn about the lifestyle of a Buddhist Monk. A truly magical day! (B,L,D) Included excursion: Taste of Yangon
11 YANGON
We immerse ourselves in Buddhist customs as we visit a meditation centre and learn about this fascinating practice. We then participate
in a food donation ceremony at a monastery. In the evening, we venture out for a special dinner and cultural variety show. (B,L,D) Included excursions: Myanmar Culture and Meditation
/ Dinner and Traditional Cultural Show
12 YANGON
Spend a relaxing morning in this mystical city before setting sail at noon. (B,L,D)
13–15DAYSATSEA
We cruise the Bay of Bengal on days 13 and 14 and then the Laccadive Sea on day 15. (B,L,D)
16 KOCHI, INDIA
Today’s excursion begins with the tranquil by- ways of Kerala. We then drive to Alleppey village
and Thian Hock Keng Temple and learn how this young nation developed into this futurist and multicultural island city. In Chinatown, we savour local delicacies and make our way to the wondrous Gardens by the Bay, where walls of greenery tower over us as we stroll through the splendid nature park. End the day with a delicious dinner at our hotel. (B,L,D)
is renowned for its unique and beautiful architecture. After an early lunch, enjoy a scenic drive from the lively waterfront to the serene countryside for visits to the Thai Buddhist Temple and a local batik factory. We then pass the beautiful coves of Batu Ferringhi en route to a delightful butterfly farm. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Highlights of Penang
05 ALL ABOARD THE OCEANIA NAUTICA This morning, enjoy some free time to explore
08 PHUKET, THAILAND
Featuring lush rainforests, mystical mountains,
Orchard Road and its underground shops. Board the stylish and sophisticated Oceania Nautica, your home for the next 18 nights. All meals will be served on board unless otherwise indicated. (B,L,D) Oceania Nautica (18 nights)
and gorgeous beaches, all surrounded by
the shimmering waters of the Andaman Sea, Phuket Island is a picturesque paradise. Today we explore a cashew nut factory, Chalong Temple and visit an elephant camp. We end the excursion with the delicious aromas of a Thai cooking demonstration. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Elephant Camp
06 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
After lunch on board, we get a glimpse of this bustling capital city during a scenic drive with
09 DAY AT SEA
Cruising the Andaman Sea. (B,L,D)
10 YANGON, MYANMAR
The Garden City of the East opens its doors