In November 2020, experience an intoxicating melting pot of history and culture with ecruising’s spectacular 20-night Lands of Enlightenment journey – a unique itinerary which explores some of Asia’s most exotic destinations including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Departing 19 November 2020, the journey commences with 2 nights at The Oberoi Mumbai, with a chance to discover the many and varied charms of India’s bustling and vibrant ‘City of Dreams’ during a Half Day City Tour, before embarking on a luxurious 16-night cruise onboard the stunning Crystal Symphony. Having recently emerged from an extensive makeover, the ship’s multi-million dollar evolution features arguably the world’s loftiest and most luxurious cabins including spacious new suites and penthouses – the perfect oasis for your home away from home.
On board, indulge in gastronomic delights at the ship’s premium restaurants including Prego, Nobu Matsuhisa’s Umi Uma and The Sushi Bar while taking in views of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal; relax and enjoy the many entertainment offerings on board; or for those looking for a faster pace, take advantage of a wide range of fitness activities suited to every age and ability from yoga and Tai Chi through to ‘Tour de Spin’ cycling.
Romantics and nature lovers alike will relish an unforgettable sunset arrival in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city. Explore the magic of Myanmar with a Full Day Yangon City Tour; a chance to explore the many parks, sparkling lakes, and tropical trees for which this ‘Garden City of the East’ is rightly famous, while visits to stunning Buddhist temples, impressive gold-plated pagodas and sprawling colonial era buildings will also satisfy those seeking a cultural fix. Other cruise highlights include visits to the bustling, colourful city of Colombo in Sri Lanka and the tranquil pristine waters of the Andaman Sea.
Nor will guests seeking a little retail therapy be disappointed. Next up is a spot of idyllic island-hopping including stopovers in Phuket – Thailand’s biggest island, where guests can revel in a lively shopping escapade in the town’s famous store-lined streets, and Malaysia’s island state of Penang, otherwise known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ – the perfect place to sample some of South East Asia’s most delicious cuisines.
Disembarking in the island city-state of Singapore on 7 December, your experience is not over yet! Enjoy a 2-night stay at the famed Raffles Hotel Singapore where guests can experience the charms of one of Asia’s most ethnically diverse lively cities, with its sensational shopping, cultural and gastronomic hubs dotted throughout, before flying home on 9 December.
Priced from $8,959 per person twin share for a limited time, ecruising’s 20-night Lands of Enlightenment journey includes return economy flights from Australia, accommodation, bonus ecruising tours and transfers in Mumbai & Singapore.
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