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Mystical Irrawaddy

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From the ruins of the ancient Pyu Kingdom and the enchanting temples and pagodas of the plains of Bagan, to the colonial legacy of bustling Yangon and Mandalay, this river cruise takes you along the mighty Irrawaddy waterway in utmost comfort, gaining fascinating insights into this enchanting country with exclusive 'enrich' experiences, and opportunities to explore to suit your interests with 'Freechoice' excursions.

Holiday Highlights:

  • Enjoy a welcome dinner at the iconic Strand Hotel in Yangon
  • Choose how you explore Yangon to suit your interests with 'Freechoice' excursions
  • Learn about the ritual of 'oil lamp lighting' and watch the sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda
  • Discover the ancient Pyu Kingdom's capital, Sri Ksetra
  • Visit Burma's oldest golf course and explore the local market in Thayetmyo
  • Walking tour of Salay, and enjoy traditional local tea and snacks in a villa
  • Explore iconic Bagan, and witness morning alms for the local monks
  • Visit a cheroot cigar workshop in Pakkoku
  • Learn about the local pottery industry in Yandabo
  • Meet novice monks, nuns and orphans in Sagaing
  • Discover the ruins of Inwa's palace on a tour by horse and cart
  • Admire the un-cracked Mingun Bell, and the massive unfinished brick pagoda
  • Relax with evening drinks in boats under the famous U-Bein Bridge
  • Learn how to produce gold leaf in Mandalay at a local workshop
  • City tour of Mandalay

Holiday Includes:

  • International flights
  • Overseas transfers
  • 2 nights pre-cruise stay in Yangon
  • 10 night cruise onboard Scenic Aura on an all-inclusive basis
  • 1 night post-cruise stay in Mandalay
  • Tours and excursions, as described

Snapshot Itinerary:

  • Days One to Three - Yangon
  • Day Four - Pyay (Prome)
  • Day Five - Sri Ksetra
  • Day Six - Thayetmyo
  • Day Seven - Magwe
  • Days Eight and Nine - Bagan
  • Day Ten - Pakkoku
  • Day Eleven - Yandabo
  • Day Twelve - Sagaing and Inwa (Ava)
  • Day Thirteen - Mingun and Amarapura
  • Days Fourteen to Sixteen - Mandalay (UK on day 16)

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Various departures available between October and March

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