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21 Days President's Cruise Tour Package
Duration: 21 Days / 20 Nights Priced From: $9,650 pp Dbl. Occ. Dates: Apr

Travel from Singapore to Dubai, in an exploration of the treasures of modern and old-world Asia. From the exotic beauty and glistening skyscrapers of Singapore to the sacred monuments of Thailand, Myanmar and India, you will be in awe of the cultural mysteries in this corner of the world. Take in the wafts of incense, spice, and jasmine as they swirl through the tropical breezes and when you reach Dubai, you’ll see how a modest port town has been transformed into a sophisticated and bustling metropolis and home to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Dubai.
Trip Highlights
- Explore the intricate interiors of Chalong Wat Temple, which remains the biggest and most beautifully decorated of Phuket's 29 Buddhist monasteries
- Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese, that contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined within
Wonder in the sights and sounds of India with stops in Cochin and Mumbai
- Haggle for gold trinkets in Dubai's souk
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Leave Home
Leave home for an overnight flight to Singapore. Meals:D Day 2 - Singapore, Asia
Arrive in the culturally rich city, of Singapore. Transfer from the airport and settle in for the night at our hotel.
Hotel: Conrad Centennial Hotel Meals: D Day 3 - Singapore, Asia
Today we experience a panoramic view of Singapore, including the famous Orchard Road, lined with western-style department stores and couturier houses. Then we return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure along with a welcome reception and dinner.
Hotel: Conrad Centennial Hotel Meals: BLD Day 4 - Singapore, Asia This morning we join a horticulturalist for a guided walk through the 129-acre Singapore Botanical Gardens where we will learn about the history of raising orchids in Southeast Asia and discover where the first rubber trees were planted. After lunch, we make our way to the pier and board our luxury ship, the Crystal Symphony, which will be our home for the next sixteen days.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 5 - Cruising the Strait of Malacca
Our first day at sea aboard this glorious five-star vessel. Spend some time getting to know the wonderful amenities, including grand lounges, full-service fitness facility, Crystal casino, Feng Shui-inspired spa, 360° teak Promenade Deck, two pools, Jacuzzi, award-winning cuisine and entertainment.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 6 - Phuket, Thailand For half of the day we will enjoy a scenic drive of Phuket. We will visit Chalong Wat Temple, one of Phuket's most venerated Buddhist temples which monastery features an interior decorated with bronze statues commemorating famous monks. During this tour we will drive past Cape Promthep and Rang Hill, while at the same time taking in the incredible views and classic colonial architecture.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 7 - Cruising the Andaman Sea
Today we are at sea cruising the Andaman Sea.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 8 - Yangon, Myanmar
Today we dock in Yangon and leave the ship to tour the city, driving to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. The pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and its golden stupa is the 'heart' of Buddhist Myanmar. On our visit we will see many Myanmar people praying and making offerings to the pagoda. On our journey along Kandawgyi Lake, where we will have opportunites to take photos of Karaweik Hall, the Shwethalyaung Buddha and the Sule Pagoda with its golden chedi, in downtown Yangon.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 9 - Yangon, Myanmar
In the early morning we get off the ship and drive out of Yangon towards Bago, where we will visit Kyaik Pun Pagoda, built by King Dhamma Zedi in 1476 A.D., and famous for its four giant Buddha images all in sitting posture facing the four cardinal points of the compass. Then, we go to the Kya Khat Waing Monastery and watch monks process into lunch. Lunch is served in Bago at Hantharwaddy Restaurant. Later we visit the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, a landmark of Bago which is over a thousand years old and the enormous 55-meters long and 15-meters high reclining Shwethalyaung Buddha which is one of the country’s most revered objects.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 10 - Yangon, Myanmar
Today we get off of the ship and drive to the Tamwe Township of Yangon to visit the Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda to see a huge reclining Buddha image that was built in 1966. We continue to Botathaung Pagoda, located close to Yangon River and that is said to contain Buddha relics. Afterwards you will spend about a hour of leisure at Scott’s Market, where you can visit art galleries, along with view interior design and antiques. There are many talented painters and artists in Myanmar, many of whom show their work in Yangon.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 11 - Cruising the Bay of Bengal
Today we are at sea cruising the Bay of Bengal. This bay resembles a triangle in shape and forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 12 - Cruising the Bay of Bengal
Today we are at sea cruising the Bay of Bengal.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 13 - Cruising the Bay of Bengal
Today we are at sea cruising the Bay of Bengal.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 14 - Cochin, India
Heralded as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin was an important spice trading centre on the Arabian Sea coast from the beginning onwards. Explore the sights of this city, through the exploration of St. Francis Church, the Indo-European Museum and Mattancheri, the old Jewish quarter. Along the way, we will visit Fort Cochin, the site of the oldest European community in India where we will see St. Francis Church, that was built in 1510; the Indo-Portuguese Museum which houses art pieces from the area's rich Portuguese heritage; and the Dutch Palace, that boasts stunning murals that illustrate the Ramayana and Puranic legends. See the Chinese Fishing Nets that were introduced in the 14th century by Chinese traders from the court of Kublai Khan and the Jewish Synagogue that dates back from 1568.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 15 - Cruising the Arabian Sea
Today we are cruising the Arabian Sea. Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD
Day 16 - Mumbai (Bombay), India
Explore the commercial and entertainment epicentre of Mumbai, during an excursion where we will stop at the Gandhi Museum, dedicated to his life and philosophy, and then the Prince of Wales Museum. We will also make a stop a the Gateway of India for some photo opportunities.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 17 - Cruising the Arabian Sea
Today we are cruising the Arabian Sea.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 18 - Cruising the Arabian Sea
Today we are cruising the Arabian Sea.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 19 - Dubai, U.A.E
After two days cruising the Arabian Sea, we arrive in Dubai where we will take full advantage in seeing their principal attractions. Our tour starts with the stunning Burj Al Arab, an all-suite hotel designed to resemble a billowing sail and rising out of the azure blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Then we will drive past a range of new projects that Dubai has undertaken to impove the lifestyle of the city – the Dubai Marina Project, Dubai Internet and Media Cities and the Emirates Hills Project. After the drive we start our tour of traditional Dubai, where we stop in the oldest part of the city, Bastakiya which has old wind tower houses, the Jumeirah Mosque, the Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House and the 150-year-old Al Fahidi Fort that houses the Dubai Museum. After the museum, we make our final stop at the brilliantly illuminated "Gold Souk", one of the world's major gold markets where more than 200 gold shops display dazzling jewelry varying from traditional to the latest designs at amazingly affordable prices.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 20 - Dubai, U.A.E; Disembark
Today we disembark in Dubai.
Ship: Crystal Symphony Meals: BLD Day 21 - Arrive Home
Meals: BLD
Tour Accommodations
Conrad Centennial Hotel, Singapore: This award-winning luxury hotel, is strategically located in the heart of Singapore, in the liveliest and largest business, historical, cultural and shopping districts of Marina Bay, near Millenia Walk and Suntec Singapore. Each of the exquisitely furnished rooms offer panoramic views of the bay and city of Singapore. Redefining the art of hospitality with opulence and elegance is what they strive for as personalized hotel. All rooms are equipped with three speakerphones with direct international dial, computer modem facilities and high-speed broadband Internet access and other luxury services are also available. Guests will experience home comforts with a touch of luxury during their stay.
Crystal Symphony
The 50,000-ton, 940-guest Crystal Symphony cruise ship is one of the most spacious and luxurious cruise ships at sea. Onboard amenities include grand lounges, a full-service fitness facility, a Caesars Palace at Sea casino, a lavish spa, expansive decks, two pools, award-winning cuisine and entertainment, in addition to exquisitely-appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs.
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