PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION: BEST OF HO CHI MINH CITY (PHU MY PORT)

Your excursion begins at the pier where you'll meet the guide and the car/van to 1.5hrs drive to Ho Chi Minh City

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you'll visit the National History Museum of Vietnam. Their collection traces the cultural history of Vietnam with exhibits that feature stone and bronze artifacts, Champa art, ceramics and traditional costumes. At the National Museum Theater, traditional Vietnamese water puppet shows are performed. Enjoy watching a performance of this national art form.

 You'll stop for photo opportunities at Notre Dame Cathedral, the French Colonial Post Office and Reunification Hall.

Drive to famous Jade Pagoda where former US President (Obama) visited. Explore the interior of this historic pagoda before lunch.

Next, you'll head to downtown Ho Chi Minh City for a lunch where both western and Vietnamese entrees will be available. Enjoy Vietnamese food like PHO, Spring rolls (On your own budget)

After lunch, you'll stop at Minh Phuong Lacquer Factory. See the art of lacquerware-making, one of Vietnam's most popular exports. Take in a brief demonstration of the lacquering process and see a variety of lacquerware pieces, ranging from small boxes to large pieces of furniture. You'll have a brief time to shop at Dong Khoi Shopping Street or Ben Thanh Market before heading back on the return route to the pier and your cruise ship.