| Cruise Itinerary 606 |
| Fri 4 Jan-Sat 5 Jan
London - Singapore |
| Fly from London to Singapore to join Minerva. |
| Sun 6 Jan
Singapore |
| Explore the highlights of the 'Lion City' on our tour, including the National Museum, Chinatown and the Botanical Gardens. |
| Mon 7 Jan
At Sea |
| A day at sea to acquaint yourself with Minerva�s many facilities. |
| Tue 8 Jan
Kuching |
| Our morning city tour visits Fort Margherita and the excellent Sarawak museum. Alternatively see hornbills, honeybears and orang-utans at a local wildlife centre. |
| Wed 9 Jan
Miri * |
| Walk through Niah National Park, vibrant with birds and butterflies, to view the rock paintings of the Niah Caves. |
| Thu 10 Jan
Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Our city tour views the impressive Sultan's Palace and 'Kampung Ayer',
a collection of 28 villages built on stilts over water. |
| Fri 11 Jan
Kota Kinabalu |
| Discover the capital of Sabah with its excellent Museum complex or explore Mount Kinabalu National Park. |
| Sat 12 Jan
At Sea |
| Listen to a Guest Speaker's talk or take a swim in the pool. |
| Sun 13 Jan-Mon 14 Jan
Ho Chi Minh City |
| A morning sail up the Saigon River. Explore the Reunification Palace, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels or stroll through the street markets. |
| Tue 15 Jan
At Sea |
| Browse in Minerva�s well-stocked Library. |
| Wed 16 Jan
Danang |
| Visit atmospheric Hoi An, explore the caves within the Marble Mountains or discover Hue, home to the Nguyen dynasty of emperors. |
| Thu 17 Jan
Hainan * |
| Visit this Chinese island known for its natural beauty and tropical landscapes. |
| Fri 18 Jan
At Sea - Hong Kong |
| A day at sea before sailing into Hong Kong to see this vibrant city sparkling at night. |
| Sat 19 Jan
Hong Kong |
| A morning's sightseeing to explore the bustling Stanley Market, the floating village of Aberdeen Harbour and the heights of 'The Peak'. |
| Sun 20 Jan |
| 'Cruise Only' passengers arrive in London after an overnight flight. |
Cruise & Tour 606(CN)
Post-Cruise Tour - CHINA |
| Sat 19 Jan
Hong Kong - Xian |
| 'Tour & Cruise' passengers fly from Hong Kong to Xian. |
| Sun 20 Jan
Xian |
| View the unique Terracotta Army. |
| Mon 21 Jan
Xian - Beijing |
| Fly to Beijing and enjoy a morning tour of the Great Wall before visiting the Summer Palace. |
| Tue 22 Jan
Beijing |
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Sightseeing in China's capital includes the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. |
| Wed 23 Jan
Beijing - London |
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Transfer to the airport for your return flight to London. |
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| * Land by ship's boat or local tender |