MS Europa - Singapore / Dubai

MS Europa Singapore to Dubai - courtesy of Hapag Lloyd CruisesAn 18 day / 17 night cruise itinerary.

Highlights

• A magnificent bay with a James Bond feel – a fantastic start to your journey in Thailand
• The Golden Stupa is glittering in the sun and Myanmar intoxicates your senses
• A lot of temples: an ornamental day in Bagan
• A reclining Buddha and 1,000 of his monks – an impressive sight in Bago
• And nature wins in the end: a walk along Ross Island
• Visit a tea plantation in Sri Lanka
• A world-famous declaration of love made from marble: the Taj Mahal • Old and new Delhi – two fascinating faces of an Indian city
• Enter Mumbai and be amazed: a huge city with lots of sights


Daily Itinerary 2009

  • Sat., 04/04 Singapore - - Singapore. Individual arrival.
  • Sun., 04/05 Singapore - Transfer to Embarkation on the EUROPA, departure 9:00 pm
  • Mon., 04/06 - Tue., 04/07 - Relaxation at sea
  • Wed., 04/08 Yangon (Rangoon)/Myanmar - arrival 5:00 pm, until Fri., 04/10 - departure 2:30 pm(depending on the tide, arrival and departure times may change). The landmark of this seaport glitters in the sun: experience the sights of Yangon including the Shwedagon Pagoda*. The Golden Stupa, one of the most famous pagodas in the world, is adorned with thousands of diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Marvel at this magnificent building and enjoy the peace and quiet at the royal barque. Alternatively, you can explore Bagan, the city of temples*. The historic royal city has more than 2,000 temples and pagodas, in extravagant shapes and with lavish ornaments. Your destination the next day: the lovely Bago* with its Shwemawdaw Pagoda from the year 825. One of the most beautiful lying Buddhas is the Shwethalyaung Buddha, an impressive 55 m long. An impressive sight: the 1,000 monks of the Kya Wain Kyaung monastery walk through the monastery once a day in their red robes in complete silence.

    • MS Europa itinerary map courtesy of Hapag Lloyd Cruises

  • Fri., 04/11 - Mon., 04/13 - Relax at sea
  • Tue., 04/14 Colombo - From 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
  • Wed., 04/15 - Relax at sea
  • Thurs., 04/16 Cochin/India - From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is no proof of love that is more beautiful: the marble Taj Mahal, a marvel of Islamic architecture, UNESCO world cultural heritage site and one of your overland excursion destinations Flight to Delhi, Agra including Taj Mahal*. Other exciting places: the old and the new Delhi, the red fort of Agra and the Gandhi memorial. Alternatively, enjoy the backwaters of Alleppey*. Take the boat and glide through the fascinating atmosphere of this network of water streets and lagoons, past rice fields, colourful fishing villages and temples.
  • Fri., 04/17 - Relax at sea.
  • Sat., 04/18 Mumbai (Bombay)/India from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Return to the ship from the overland excursion. What a city! The largest metropolis of western India is home to more than 11 million people, living among English colonial buildings and Indian skyscrapers. Take a city sightseeing tour* and have a look where European passenger ships once moored: the Gateway of India.
  • Sun., 04/19 - Mon., 04/20 - Relax at sea
  • Tue., 04/21 Fujairah - From 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Wed., 04/22 Dubai/United Arab Emirates - arrival 8:00 a.m. Transfer to the airport for individual departure.

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