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21 Night Wonders of Japan Vietnam and Cambodia Cruise and Land Tour

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21 Night Wonders of Japan Vietnam and Cambodia Cruise and Land Tour

From Osaka, (Japan) to Siem Reap, (Cambodia)

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Emerald Harmony
Emerald Cruises
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13964825

Sail Date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025

Return Date: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025

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21 Night Wonders of Japan Vietnam and Cambodia Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Sep 30, 2025

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Osaka, Japan

Welcome to Japan and the vibrant city of Osaka. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for your three-night included stay. This evening, meet your tour director for your briefing and welcome dinner.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Oct 1, 2025

Day
2

Osaka, Japan

We begin our morning tour of Osaka with a stroll through Shinsaibashi-suji shopping avenue, followed by Kuromon Ichiba market, known as "Osaka's kitchen". Afterwards, visit the Museum of History and the rebuilt Osaka Castle. The afternoon is free at leisure before transferring to the Umeda Sky Building for 360-degree night-time views of the glittering skyline of Osaka from the Floating Garden Observatory. Then savor your dinner and admire the spectacular views, 170 meters off the ground. ...
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Thursday - Oct 2, 2025

Day
3

Osaka, Japan

Bus Travel

Asuka, Japan

Bus Travel

Osaka, Japan

Drive to Asuka, birthplace of the Japanese nation and cradle of Japan's ancient culture. Wander through the Inabuchi terraced rice paddies and the ancient Tobi-ishi stone bridge, celebrated in Japanese folklore. Then visit Ishibutai tumulus, the largest known megalithic structure in Japan.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Oct 3, 2025

Day
4

Osaka, Japan

Bus Travel

Osaka, Japan

Drive to the culturally-rich city of Kyoto, home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Upon arrival, glide through the ethereal Arashiyama Bamboo Grove on a traditional rickshaw, before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tenryu-ji temple, where you'll enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal. Afterwards, visit the famous Kinkaku-ji, or Golden Pavilion, so named, as this temple is completely covered in gold leaf. Settle into your hotel in Kyoto for your included two-night stay. ...
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Saturday - Oct 4, 2025

Day
5

Osaka, Japan

Bus Travel

Nara, Japan

Bus Travel

Osaka, Japan

Begin your day with an early morning visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine, iconic for its thousands of vermilion torii gates and appearance in the film 'Memoirs of a Geisha'. Continue to Nara, Japan's first permanent capital established in 710 AD, originally known as Heijo. Here, you'll visit Todaiji Temple, founded in the eighth century as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples across Japan. This temple grew so powerful that the capital was moved from Nara to Nagaoka in 784 AD, in order to lower the temple's influence on governmental affairs. Spot wild deer in Nara Park before returning to Kyoto, stopping at a sake brewery and museum to sample Japan's famous brew. Ryokan Upgrade: For a unique insight into Japanese culture, opt to stay overnight in a ryokan (at additional cost, must be pre-booked before departure). This traditional Japanese inn features tatami mat flooring with futon beds, sliding shoji paper doors, onsen hot spring baths, and private facilities, and includes breakfast and dinner. ...
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Sunday - Oct 5, 2025

Day
6

Osaka, Japan

High-Speed Train Travel

Hakone, Japan

Travel by Shinkansen, or bullet train, to Hakone. Upon arrival, stroll through the Hakone Chokoku-no-Mori Open-Air Museum, admiring art works and sculptures in a natural setting, before transferring to your hotel for your included stay.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Oct 6, 2025

Day
7

Hakone, Japan

Bus Travel

Tokyo, Japan

Admire the stunning views of iconic Mount Fuji during your scenic cruise of Lake Ashinoko, before driving to Tokyo. Upon arrival, explore the quaint district of Asakusa, paying your respects at Sensoji, the city's oldest Buddhist temple. Later, check in and relax at the Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo, your home for the next three nights. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Oct 7, 2025

Day
8

Tokyo, Japan

Soak up the spectacular views of Tokyo from above, at the top of Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest tower. Then learn how to make your own sushi lunch, instructed by a local chef. Afterwards, wander through picturesque Shinjuku Gyoen Gardens, before experiencing the Shinjuku entertainment district come alive at dusk and its vibrant sights and sounds. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Oct 8, 2025

Day
9

Tokyo, Japan

Visit the Imperial Shinto Meiji Shrine, before walking across the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world, in Shibuya. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure for some last-minute shopping in Shibuya.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Oct 9, 2025

Day
10

Tokyo, Japan

Air Travel

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Say goodbye to the Land of the Rising Sun and fly south to Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, you'll be met by your Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to your hotel, located in downtown District 1, for your two-night included stay. After checking in, you'll be free to explore Vietnam's most dynamic city before meeting your tour director for your welcome briefing and dinner at a local restaurant. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Oct 10, 2025

Day
11

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Bus Travel

Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam

Bus Travel

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Drive north of Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, watching the city skyline fade into the distance as the road winds through rice paddies, villages, and scenes typical to southern Vietnam. Spend a couple of hours walking around Cu Chi's legendary grounds with a local guide. Upon your return to Ho Chi Minh City, enjoy a traditional pho (noodle soup) lunch with the remainder of the afternoon and evening yours to enjoy at leisure. Or venture out on one of the DiscoverMORE excursions. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Oct 11, 2025

Day
12

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 12 - Saturday - Oct 11, 2025

Day
12

Cruise Begins

Ho Chi Minh City (Formerly Saigon), Vietnam

Cho Gao Canal, Vietnam

After checking out, enjoy a guided city tour taking in historic landmarks including the Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, and Town Hall. Then, visit the iconic Reunification Palace before transferring to the port where you'll board your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony. You'll be welcomed onboard by your captain and crew before setting sail after lunch down the Saigon River to the Cho Gao canal, where Emerald Harmony will anchor for the night. This evening, enjoy your first dinner onboard with your fellow travelers. Your cruise director will conduct a port talk to review the activities and itinerary for the days ahead. ...
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Sunday - Oct 12, 2025

Day
13

Ben Tre, Vietnam

This morning, sail through the bustling Cho Gao, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City. Today makes a fascinating morning watching the heavy commercial traffic navigate this important waterway, which can see upwards of 1,800 vessels transit each day. This afternoon, once on the Mekong River, you'll visit Tan My Floating community, followed by a ride through the local plantations to visit a mushroom farm, a fruit farm with sampling, and a honey farm with local sweets. You'll then return to Emerald Harmony to sail onwards to Sa Dec, a hidden gem on the Mekong Delta. ...
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Monday - Oct 13, 2025

Day
14

Sa Dec, Vietnam

My An Hung, Vietnam, Vietnam

After a short sampan ride to Sa Dec, enjoy a walking tour around town with a stop at the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras to write celebrated novel L'Amant, and a walk through the town's central market to peruse its varied produce. Return to Emerald Harmony by sampan and sail to My An Hung Island. Recognized as a cultural and historical destination, this small Mekong Delta village specializes in cultivating red-hot chili and peppers. As part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy some local folk singing during your visit. ...
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Tuesday - Oct 14, 2025

Day
15

Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam

An Long, Vietnam

Known as 'Mango Island', Cu Lao Gieng is a small, scenic island untouched by tourism, located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle rickshaw through the island's villages to visit families who work in a variety of local industries including mango farming, different types of boat building and a factory making incense sticks for temples. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure onboard, or alternatively, partake in a DiscoverMORE excursion to the Tam Nong Ramsar Bird Sanctuary in An Long. As part of an EmeraldPLUS experience, you'll delight in a traditional Lion Dance performance onboard. ...
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Wednesday - Oct 15, 2025

Day
16

Tan Chau, Vietnam

Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing, Vietnam

Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, giving you a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Reboard your sampan and return to Tan Chau and as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, visit the local Cao Dai Temple. Cao Dai is a syncretic, monotheistic religion established in Tay Ninh, southern Vietnam, in 1926. At the temple, learn more about this fascinating and complex religion. Afterwards, ride in a xe loi (local form of cyclo) back to your sampan before returning to Emerald Harmony. Back onboard your Star-Ship, you'll sail to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. ...
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Thursday - Oct 16, 2025

Day
17

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

This morning, you'll awake in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the 'Pearl of Asia', the city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Today, you'll learn about the Khmer Rouge and the darkest days of Cambodia's history. A short drive will take you to the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, where you'll have the opportunity to stroll through the fields, visit the memorial, and understand more about this country's sombre chapter. Afterwards, visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (also known as 'S-21'), a former school converted to the Khmer Rouge's main prison and torture HQ. Spend the afternoon as you please, either exploring the DiscoverMORE excursions, visiting the Central Market located in the heart of Phnom Penh, or simply relaxing onboard Emerald Harmony. This evening, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a remork (local tuk-tuk) tour through Phnom Penh to admire the city lights. ...
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Friday - Oct 17, 2025

Day
18

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Oudong, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Prek Dam, Cambodia

Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. Start your day with a visit to the Oudong Monastery. Important remnants here include the burial sites of Khmer kings as well as religious artefacts dating back more than a century. In Oudong Monastery's main temple, receive a traditional Buddhist blessing from the resident monks, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience. In the afternoon, you'll visit the majestic Royal Palace, with its French-inspired gardens and Silver Pagoda. Back onboard, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy a cultural performance by the Cambodian Student and Children's Organisation. Afterwards, make the short sail to Prek Kdam, gliding past Phnom Penh illuminated at night. ...
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Saturday - Oct 18, 2025

Day
19

Prek Dam, Cambodia

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 19 - Saturday - Oct 18, 2025

Day
19

Bus Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and continue by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay. Stay at your deluxe boutique property of world-class design that takes great care in honoring the environment and paying homage to the traditional and local aesthetics. This evening as part of your EmeraldPLUS program, attend Phare, The Cambodian Circus, where a combination of acrobatics, music, and dance tell a uniquely Cambodian story. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Oct 19, 2025

Day
20

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Angkor Thom, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Ta Prohm, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Today, start with a visit to Angkor Thom, not a single temple such as the historic sites it neighbors, but rather one of the most remarkable royal cities of the Angkor Period and an architectural wonder. As the last capital of the Khmer Empire, it was a fortified city, home to priests, officials of the palace, military, and buildings for administering the kingdom. Afterwards, visit the sacred Temple of Ta Prohm. In an incredible standoff between human creation and nature, the jungle's root systems have reclaimed this spiritual location now enshrouded in wild vegetation. The backdrop to many Hollywood scenes, the incredible Ta Prohm is both a cinematic and contemplative location. This evening is free to visit 'Pub Street' or try a DiscoverMORE option. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Oct 20, 2025

Day
21

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Bus Travel

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Witness a mesmerizing sunrise over Angkor Wat. Afterwards, walk through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its intricate carvings. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore the town, or join a DiscoverMORE excursion. Later, as part of your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an immersive evening and farewell dinner at Satcha Handicraft Centre, accompanied by an Apsara dance performance. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Oct 21, 2025

Day
22

Siem Reap, Cambodia

After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the Siem Reap airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.

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