Ho Chi Minh City or commonly known with its previous name, Saigon is 68 kilometers away from the Phu My Port (Phu My port to Ho Chi Minh city: about 2 hours to transfer by car). Ho Chi Minh is the largest city by population and it is also where most of the historical sites and artifacts are located. Experience the rich culture and fascinating history of Ho Chi Minh City on this all-day guided adventure. After convenient cruise port pickup, visit important landmarks and attractions like Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan with a private guide and enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant included in the tour price.
At 8:00 AM: You’ll be picked up by our driver and guide outside of Phu My port (about 200m from the ship) in Vung Tau before transferring to Ho Chi Minh City, approximately a 1,5 hour drive for a 60km route.
10:00 am: We will start the tour at the crossing of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets, from where you can take in the views of the City Hall, the Opera House and the flower garden in front of the City Hall with the statue of Ho Chi Minh. Here you can experience the hectic daily life of the hospitable local people.
10:40 am, We will drive to the Notre Dame Cathedral, where you can visit the cathedral. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon (Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn in Vietnamese), officially Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception, occupies the bustling Paris Commune Square in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This French-built church enlivens the tourist precinct which embraces Vietnam's largest and oldest post office - Saigon Central Post Office in District 1, and is gaining popularity as a pilgrimage site among Catholic believers and foreign and local visitors.
You will make your own way to the meeting points