CULTURAL ELEGANCE IN HANOI – FULL - DAY EXPERIENCE

Time: 08:30 – 18:00

Pick-up: Hotel in Hanoi (Old Quarter or West Lake)

Begin your indulgent cultural journey with a premium limousine pick-up at your hotel, setting the tone for a day of sophistication and insight.

09:00 – TEMPLE OF LITERATURE (VĂN MIẾU – QUỐC TỬ GIÁM)

Explore Vietnam’s first national university, where Confucian principles shaped generations of scholars. Your private guide will share stories of imperial exams, traditional education, and the intellectual legacy of the nation.

10:30 – BÁT TRÀNG CERAMIC VILLAGE EXPERIENCE

Travel across the Red River to Bát Tràng – a renowned artisanal village for centuries.

• Visit a local workshop with live demonstration

• Try your hand at pottery (optional)

• Enjoy a refreshing break with bánh canh & house-brewed herbal tea in a charming garden setting

12:30 – FUSION LUNCH AT A FRENCH COLONIAL VILLA

Savor a 3-course Vietnamese-European fusion meal in an elegant Indochine-style villa.

Chef-designed menu using seasonal ingredients, paired with fine tea or wine (optional).

14:00 – IMPERIAL CITADEL OF THANG LONG (UNESCO SITE)

Uncover Vietnam’s dynastic past at the ancient royal seat of Thăng Long. Explore citadel walls, secret war bunkers, and palatial remains with insight from your guide.

Feel the echoes of royalty, emperors, and revolutionaries.

16:30 – OLD QUARTER RIDE & SUNSET ROOFTOP DRINK

Cruise through Hanoi’s labyrinthine Old Quarter in a private electric car.

Capture moments of local life and colonial charm before heading to a rooftop terrace.

Enjoy a signature cocktail & gourmet finger food with a panoramic view of the city as the sun sets.

18:00 – Return to Hotel

Relax in your limousine as the day concludes — enriched by culture, cuisine, and memories that linger.

INCLUSIONS:

• Private modern limousine vehicle with professional driver

• Professional English-speaking cultural guide

• All entrance fees and experiences as specified

• Curated lunch at Indochine-style villa

• Ceramic village experience & local tasting

• Cocktail & finger food at rooftop bar

• Bottled water throughout

• Full guest support before & during the tour

❌ EXCLUSIONS:

• Dinner and personal beverages beyond inclusions

• Hotel accommodations & airport transfers

• Optional wine pairing at lunch

• Personal expenses not mentioned

• Tips for guide & driver (recommended: $5–10/day/group)