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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our grand Asia journey begins as we board our transpacific flight to Bangkok.
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Day
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| Enroute
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Spend the day aboard the jetliner as we cross over the International Date Line.
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Day
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| Arrive-Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Touch down in Hong Kong and catch a connecting flight to Bangkok, Thailand s capital city. Tonight we re treated to a Thai classical Welcome Dinner Show.
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Day
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| Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Experience the local culture of this "City of Angels" as we venture to the colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Board a long-tail boat and glide through the labyrinth of canals, passing by vendors on wooden canoes piled high with fresh fruits and vegetables. After lunch, we spend the afternoon free at leisure to explore this exhilarating city on our own, or we may take an optional tour to the Rose Garden. Stroll through the gardens of the cultural village and learn more about Thailand s rich heritage at the Thai Culture and Elephant Show.
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Day
5
| Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Sightseeing begins with a visit to the Grand Palace, Bangkok s must-see site and the former walled residence of the Thai monarch. Walk through the lavishly decorated buildings and courtyards, admiring the marvelous displays of Thai art and architecture. Stop by the Coronation Hall and arrive at the Wat Phra Kaeo, known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most famous of Bangkok s 400-odd temples. The temple houses the most respected religious object, a seated jade Buddha, which was lost and rediscovered in the 15th century. After lunch we visit the Reclining Buddha Temple and stop by a Thai Silk store and Gems Factory.
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Day
6
| Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Enjoy the entire day free at leisure to explore this bustling city on our own.
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Day
7
| Bangkok-Singapore City
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Board a southbound flight to the "Lion City" of Singapore, where we meet our local guide and transfer to the hotel.
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Day
8
| Singapore City
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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A truly modern metropolis, Singapore is home to a great diversity of lifestyles, religions, and cultures. We begin our city tour at Merlion Park, passing by the national half-fish, half-lion symbol. Continue on to tour Thian Hock Temple, or Temple of Heavenly Happiness, then visit a handicrafts center. Walk through the colorful streets of Little India, past a variety of shops and street vendors, then enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure. Singapore is one of the best places on earth to sample a variety of Asian cuisines, and we can spend our free time exploring the city s wealth of restaurants and street food.
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Day
9
| Singapore City-Kuala Lumpur
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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This morning we cross the border to Malaysia, an intoxicating country bordering Thailand and Singapore. Enjoy lunch in the historic port city of Malacca and take a city tour, exploring its rich cultural heritage and architecture. Begin at the Dutch-built Christ Church, then stop at the Melaka Ethnographical and Historical Museum at the Stadthuys Town Hall, followed by the Porta De Santiago, St. Francis Xavier Church and the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. After our full-day of sightseeing we board our motorcoach to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia s capital city.
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Day
10
| Kuala Lumpur
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Kuala Lumpur, or KL as it s known, has grown from humble beginnings as a tin-mining town to the sleek, modern metropolis that it is today. We begin our city exploration at King s Palace, followed by a visit to the original city center at Merdeka Square, the National Mosque and the National Monument. Marvel at the 1482-foot high Petronas Twin Towers, which once held the title of the world s tallest building (from 1998 -2004). Continue on to visit Batu Caves, a massive cave complex and the principle site of worship for Hindus. Complete our city tour with a visit to a Pewter Factory, KLCC Shopping Mall and a traditional Batik Demonstration.
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Day
11
| Kuala Lumpur-Hong Kong
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Transfer to the airport and catch a flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, take the remainder of the day free at leisure.
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Day
12
| Hong Kong
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Explore the dynamic island of Hong Kong on a city tour, beginning at Victoria Peak. Board a tram on the world s steepest funicular railway to the top of the Peak and enjoy the full expanse of Hong Kong s dazzling skyline. Continue on to visit the open-air Stanley Market, Repulse Bay and Aberdeen Fishing Village. After our sightseeing, we enjoy the rest of the day free to explore the city, perhaps sampling some of Hong Kong s famous street food or doing some last-minute shopping.
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Day
13
| Hong Kong -USA
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our voyage through Asia comes to an end as we board our international flight back to the US, arriving home later the same day.
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