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Southern Vietnam Catholic tour
Southern Vietnam Catholic tour itinerary
SAIGON - VUNG TAU - CAN THO - BAC LIEU ( 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS )
Start City: Saigon City / End City: Saigon City
Code tour: Pilgrimage 24
Churches & Shrines: Our lady of Bai Dau, Vung Tau Church, Tac Say Church, Father Diep shrine, Can Tho Church, Ky Dong Church, Notre Dame Cathedral
Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest
Highlight of trip: Jesus statue, White palace, White temple, Saigon old post office, Committee hall, Ben Thanh market, Can Tho city, Cai Rang floating market
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Saigon ( Dinner )
Meet at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy dinner on Saigon River Cruise. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 2 : Saigon - Vung Tau Beach ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, we drive to Vung Tau and stop for our mass at Our lady of Bai Dau , Our Lady of Bai Dau is located in Vung Tau City called the Church Virgin Mary which is the most beautiful and largest church in this area that people know as the pilgrimage center of Southern Vietnam.
The statue of Our Lady of Bai Dau is a complex of works including a statue of Our Lady and a holy temple located on the slopes of big mountain. Visiting the statue of Our Lady of Bai Dau, visitors will admire the unique architecture and relax with the poetic natural landscape here
Arrive at Vung Tau to check into the hotel.
After our lunch, we will visit Jesus Statue, one of the highest Jesus statues in the world, the White Palace, Vung Tau’s nicest colonial era mansion; it was built as a retreat for French Governor General Paul Doumer at the beginning of the Twentieth Century.
Pay a visit to Whale Temple. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Vung Tau.
Accommodation: Malibu hotel / Deluxe Queen room
Day 3 : Vung Tau - Saigon City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After our mass at Vung Tau Church, we return to Saigon and have lunch.
In the afternoon, we visit the Old Post Office, the People’s Committee Hall and the Hundred Years Red Cathedral ( Notre Dame Cathedral ).
End of the day, we go shopping at BenThanh Market. Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 4 : Saigon - Can Tho ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
In the morning, we mass at Huyen Sy Church. This is the Church of Dui Market Parish and of Saigon City Archdiocese. Huyen Sy Church has a neo gothic design and is well known because it has the largest campus in Saigon City and has a special architectural style, including the grave and statue of Mr Huyen Sy, one of the rich great landlords in South Vietnam in the late 19th century.
We will then leave Saigon for Can Tho City.
It seems to be a bustling city, with a stream of commerce flowing continuously down the Hau River.
But treat yourself to a room on its leafy banks, dine on its sun-ripened fruits and fresh river fish, glide on sampans through its sultry canals, Misty sunrises over the water, lazy afternoons swaying in a hammock, and balmy evenings announced by a chorus of insects. Under the Mekong Delta’s blazing blue skies, Can Tho leaves a vivid impression.
Our lunch will be served en route. In the afternoon, we visit Can Tho Church and free to walk around Can Tho City. Enjoy dinner on Can Tho River Cruise and stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
Day 5: Can Tho - Bac Lieu - Father Diep Shrine ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
We drive to Bac Lieu for our mass at Tac Say Church and pray at the Father Diep’s Shrine, a center of Pilgrimage in the South Catholics. The Saint Father Diep, Vietnamese priest and martyr honored even by the non-Christians.
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints has given the green light to the cause of canonization of Father Francis-Xavier Truong Buu Diep. He sacrificed his life to defend his parishioners. Catholic and believers of other religions pray on his tomb.
Return to Can Tho City for dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
Day 6: Can Tho - Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
Attend the morning mass at Can Tho Church , Can Tho Cathedral Diocese is the title of Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic church and located in the center of Can Tho City. This church has a French colonial and unique architecture, the steeple has three bells. Here is a peaceful place near by the bustling river and now where Can Tho parishioners gather weekly to maintain their faith in God
We will then make a boat ride on Mekong Delta River to Cai Rang Market, the real local early Cai Rang floating market is a must. The small boat takes you to the floating market – the biggest one in Vietnam.
Unlock the secrets of Can Tho & her intriguing labyrinth of small canals with an amazing sampan ride. Join hands with the local to make traditional noodles.
After lunch, we drive back to Saigon. Check in at the hotel and have dinner.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 7: Depart Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch )
This morning, we mass at Ky Dong Church, the church was built in 1949 and completed in 1952. The work impresses with the triangle blocks and semicircular door arches, especially the statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help – the patron saint of the church. Inside the church is simple but still exudes solemnity.
In the church’s campus, there is the rock cave of Eve Maria and the mini scene of Saint Alphonso, who founded Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. The church is said is a peaceful and sacred place. Free at leisure and transfer to Airport for your flight to home. Trip ends here.
SAIGON - VUNG TAU - CAN THO - BAC LIEU ( 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS )
Start City: Saigon City / End City: Saigon City
Code tour: Pilgrimage 24
Churches & Shrines: Our lady of Bai Dau, Vung Tau Church, Tac Say Church, Father Diep shrine, Can Tho Church, Ky Dong Church, Notre Dame Cathedral
Mass: at the churches noted in tour itinerary with your priest
Highlight of trip: Jesus statue, White palace, White temple, Saigon old post office, Committee hall, Ben Thanh market, Can Tho city, Cai Rang floating market
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Saigon ( Dinner )
Meet at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy dinner on Saigon River Cruise. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 2 : Saigon - Vung Tau Beach ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After breakfast, we drive to Vung Tau and stop for our mass at Our lady of Bai Dau , Our Lady of Bai Dau is located in Vung Tau City called the Church Virgin Mary which is the most beautiful and largest church in this area that people know as the pilgrimage center of Southern Vietnam.
The statue of Our Lady of Bai Dau is a complex of works including a statue of Our Lady and a holy temple located on the slopes of big mountain. Visiting the statue of Our Lady of Bai Dau, visitors will admire the unique architecture and relax with the poetic natural landscape here
Arrive at Vung Tau to check into the hotel.
After our lunch, we will visit Jesus Statue, one of the highest Jesus statues in the world, the White Palace, Vung Tau’s nicest colonial era mansion; it was built as a retreat for French Governor General Paul Doumer at the beginning of the Twentieth Century.
Pay a visit to Whale Temple. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Vung Tau.
Accommodation: Malibu hotel / Deluxe Queen room
Day 3 : Vung Tau - Saigon City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
After our mass at Vung Tau Church, we return to Saigon and have lunch.
In the afternoon, we visit the Old Post Office, the People’s Committee Hall and the Hundred Years Red Cathedral ( Notre Dame Cathedral ).
End of the day, we go shopping at BenThanh Market. Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 4 : Saigon - Can Tho ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
In the morning, we mass at Huyen Sy Church. This is the Church of Dui Market Parish and of Saigon City Archdiocese. Huyen Sy Church has a neo gothic design and is well known because it has the largest campus in Saigon City and has a special architectural style, including the grave and statue of Mr Huyen Sy, one of the rich great landlords in South Vietnam in the late 19th century.
We will then leave Saigon for Can Tho City.
It seems to be a bustling city, with a stream of commerce flowing continuously down the Hau River.
But treat yourself to a room on its leafy banks, dine on its sun-ripened fruits and fresh river fish, glide on sampans through its sultry canals, Misty sunrises over the water, lazy afternoons swaying in a hammock, and balmy evenings announced by a chorus of insects. Under the Mekong Delta’s blazing blue skies, Can Tho leaves a vivid impression.
Our lunch will be served en route. In the afternoon, we visit Can Tho Church and free to walk around Can Tho City. Enjoy dinner on Can Tho River Cruise and stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
Day 5: Can Tho - Bac Lieu - Father Diep Shrine ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
We drive to Bac Lieu for our mass at Tac Say Church and pray at the Father Diep’s Shrine, a center of Pilgrimage in the South Catholics. The Saint Father Diep, Vietnamese priest and martyr honored even by the non-Christians.
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints has given the green light to the cause of canonization of Father Francis-Xavier Truong Buu Diep. He sacrificed his life to defend his parishioners. Catholic and believers of other religions pray on his tomb.
Return to Can Tho City for dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
Day 6: Can Tho - Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
Attend the morning mass at Can Tho Church , Can Tho Cathedral Diocese is the title of Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic church and located in the center of Can Tho City. This church has a French colonial and unique architecture, the steeple has three bells. Here is a peaceful place near by the bustling river and now where Can Tho parishioners gather weekly to maintain their faith in God
We will then make a boat ride on Mekong Delta River to Cai Rang Market, the real local early Cai Rang floating market is a must. The small boat takes you to the floating market – the biggest one in Vietnam.
Unlock the secrets of Can Tho & her intriguing labyrinth of small canals with an amazing sampan ride. Join hands with the local to make traditional noodles.
After lunch, we drive back to Saigon. Check in at the hotel and have dinner.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Accommodation: Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
Day 7: Depart Saigon ( Breakfast,Lunch )
This morning, we mass at Ky Dong Church, the church was built in 1949 and completed in 1952. The work impresses with the triangle blocks and semicircular door arches, especially the statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help – the patron saint of the church. Inside the church is simple but still exudes solemnity.
In the church’s campus, there is the rock cave of Eve Maria and the mini scene of Saint Alphonso, who founded Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. The church is said is a peaceful and sacred place. Free at leisure and transfer to Airport for your flight to home. Trip ends here.
Tour Included:
- Hotel accommodation ( 4 star hotel ) in twin or double sharing room basis with daily breakfast
- Transfer by air-conditioned bus as itinerary
- Meals as indicated: Lunch / Dinner ( $13 /1 Pax / Meal )
- Complimentary mineral water on tour (02 bottle / pax / day)
- Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions
- English speaking guide
- Travel Insurance
- International air ticket
- Personal expenses
- Compulsory tipping to guide and driver ( $4 / 1 day / 1 Pax )
- Other things are not mentioned above
Hotels in Saigon or similar 4 star hotel:
Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
www.Iconsaigonhotel.com
Hotels in Vung Tau or similar 4 star hotel:
Malibu hotel / Deluxe Queen room
www.malibuhotel.com.vn
Hotels in Can Tho or similar 4 star hotel:
TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
www.ttchospitality.vn
Icon Saigon hotel / Deluxe twin room
www.Iconsaigonhotel.com
Hotels in Vung Tau or similar 4 star hotel:
Malibu hotel / Deluxe Queen room
www.malibuhotel.com.vn
Hotels in Can Tho or similar 4 star hotel:
TTC Can Tho hotel / Deluxe River View room
www.ttchospitality.vn
