Toledo - Medio Día

ITINERARY: After pickup from your hotel, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the town of Cai Be, located approximately 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. On the way, stop to take photos of the beautiful landscapes and typical farmers working in the rice fields.  Upon arrival in Cai Be, hop on a motorboat with your small group and visit the Cai Be Floating Market, established in the 19th century on the Tien River. Observe locals trading fruit and other wholesale goods, hung from poles aboard boats and rafts, in the bustling floating market. Then, disembark for a short walk to a coconut candy factory and tour the facility to learn how the sweets are produced. You‟ll have the opportunity to purchase some candy before meandering with your guide around the small villages of the Mekong Delta. Visit a fruit orchard and plantation, and listen to traditional southern Vietnamese music called don ca tai tu, which combines elements from court music and folk music. Afterward, cruise along the Mekong Delta to Tan Phong Island. Here, join your small group in a half-day cooking class with your guide. You‟ll learn to prepare Vietnamese dishes from several regions as you discover the many cultural influences at play in Vietnamese cuisine. Try your hand at making savoury specialties like fried elephant-ear fish, grilled steak cooked in a bamboo cylinder, grilled fish in banana leaf and fish braised in a clay pot. Enjoy your delicious creations with your fellow food lovers before hopping on a bicycle to ride along the village path. Pass fruit orchards and a bonsai garden as you explore the neighbourhood with your guide and mingle with the local villagers. Your day trip ends with a boat ride back to Cai Be and return transport to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

Travel through the Swan Valley to New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town which is renowned for its Benedictine Abbey. Drive through the town and hear the local history before viewing the chapel and museum artefacts gifted to the monastery by Popes and Royalty of Spain. Visit the Famous Benedictine Community with a guided tour of the town and main sites including the museum and art gallery where you will find extraordinary artefacts dating back to when New Norcia was an Aboriginal mission.  Next we move on to the Abbey Church; home to one of only two large Moser organs, originally crafted in Germany, followed by a visit to St Gertrude’s College, a grand gothic style building which was originally built as a girl’s boarding school and opened in 1908. You then visit a produce shop selling olive oil, fruit, wine, New Norcia nut cake and breads before enjoying an included Fish and Chips lunch at the New Norcia Hotel. Following lunch you depart New Norcia for the iconic Swan Valley. The Swan Valley is the closest wine region to any capital city in Australia, whilst here take the opportunity to sample some of the regions famed providores offering such delights as chocolate, nougat and gourmet nuts. End the day with a gourmet personalised Australian Afternoon tea complete with wine before an early evening return to Perth.  Wildflower viewing stops are made in season. New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery A little piece of Spain comes alive in this town, full of history, art and architecture. The town’s main attraction is the museum and art gallery. In the museum you will find extraordinary artefacts dating back to when New Norcia was an Aboriginal mission, a hub for farming and a diverse town for education and culture. New Norcia Abbey Church and St Gertrude’s College The Abbey Church is home to one of only two large Moser organs, originally crafted in Germany, this organ was imported to Australia in the 1920s. Visit St Gertrude’s College, a grand gothic style building which was originally built as a girls boarding school and opened in 1908. New Norcia Hotel The New Norcia Hotel is an iconic landmark of the town filled with fascinating antique history. Whilst here enjoy a delicious fish and chips lunch with the opportunity to purchase a taster of the famous Abbey Ale. Swan Valley Wine Region The closest wine region to any capital city in Australia. The Swan Valley is world renowned for it’s long standing history in Western Australia’s wine industry, it is also commonly referred to as Perth’s Valley of Taste filled with a variety of providores offering such delights as chocolate, nougat and gourmet nuts. Wildflowers (Seasonal) Stop to view wildflowers throughout the tour whilst they are in season. Varieties include the orange flowering Christmas Tree, Kangaroo Paw, Banksia, Wattle and Everlastings.

HMS Belfast One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. HMS Belfast played a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also the Normandy Landings. In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as a unique reminder of Britain’s naval heritage. Launch! Shipbuilding Through the Ages This new family-orientated exhibition will use hands-on and computerised interactive displays and engaging film and footage to demonstrate techniques of shipbuilding, from the ‘age of sail’ to modern prefabrication methods. The exhibition will focus on the science, engineering and social history of shipbuilding in Great Britain, and the interactive elements of the exhibition will allow children of all ages to get involved and experience this history. Explore ‘What shall we give in return for so much?’ One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. Serving Britain for 32 years, she played an important role in both the Second World War and the Korean War as well as performing peacekeeping duties throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Saved from destruction in 1971, HMS Belfast is now part of the Imperial War Museum and is the first ship to be preserved for the nation since Nelson’s Victory. Through its team of staff and volunteers – many of whom are veteran crew – the Imperial War Museum is dedicated to making sure that HMS Belfast still has a role to play in reminding visitors of her unique place in Britain’s maritime heritage. History of HMS Belfast The term 'cruiser' goes back to the days of sailing ships when large frigates could be detached from the main fleet to cruise independently. The sailing cruiser, like her twentieth-century counterpart, was sufficiently powerful and fast to attack and destroy enemy commerce raiders. During the nineteenth century when sail gave way to steam and wooden ships were replaced by those built of iron, and later of steel, the cruiser evolved into a powerful warship which was used to patrol the Empire trade routes and protect friendly merchant shipping. After the First World War (1914-1918) a single category of cruiser emerged whose size was indicated by the size of its guns; thus, HMS Belfast is a 6-inch cruiser, designed for the protection of trade, for offensive action, and as a powerful support for amphibious operations. Please note: children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow 1½ - 2 hours for your visit.   Tower Bridge Exhibition Walkways & Exhibition: Visitors enter Tower Bridge Exhibition via the North Tower. They are then transported by lift to the top of the Tower (47 metres above the Thames) where they have a unique opportunity to see the Bridge’s steel skeleton from within. A short film explains the history and provenance of the Bridge and then there is the chance to admire the spectacular views – from both covered Walkways. On Monday 1st December, Tower Bridge’s East Walkway will reopen with its own GLASS FLOOR, joining the West Walkway to complete our new-look exhibition. Together with far-reaching views of East London, the walkway will be bolstered with a further 20 revered bridges in the extended popular display, ‘Great Bridges of the World’. On the east Walkway there are fantastic views of the Docklands and from the west Walkway you can see the new GLA building, the Tower of London, St Paul’s, the city, the Pool of London and Big Ben and the London Eye in the distance. Interactive computerised kiosks and graphic panels explain the significance of the views to visitors, as well as providing more information on the history and building of the Bridge. The interactive material and graphic panels are written in seven languages and an audio loop for the hard of hearing is also in place for the video show. There is another film to view in the South Tower before descending for the short walk to the historical Engine Rooms, included in your ticket price. Victorian Engine Rooms: These provide a fascinating insight into late 19th century engineering. Installed for the completion of Tower Bridge in 1894, these huge, and beautifully maintained, coal-driven engines were used to power the thousands of bascule Bridge lifts performed until 1976. Although lifts are now operated by electricity, the original steam engines are still in place. The Engine Rooms give visitors a chance to experiment with models demonstrating the technology behind the Bridge. There are also some amazing photographs of  Tower BridgeTthroughout its lifetime – including a revealing picture of the heavy steel structure of the Bridge as the stone cladding was installed over it.

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Journey around Australia on an all-Aussie animal adventure at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. Get up close to koalas, walk amongst kangaroos and wallabies and come eye-to-eye with Rex - one of the world’s biggest crocodiles! With a host of other unique and legendary animals, including the wombat, cassowary, and many more, WILD LIFE Sydney is THE Australian animal adventure, all conveniently located in the heart of Sydney city’s beautiful Darling Harbour. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium houses the world’s largest collection of all-Australian aquatic life, and takes you on a journey through 14 newly-themed areas including Tropical Bay of Rays, Discovery Rockpool, Mangrove Swamps, South Coast Shipwreck, a new ocean tunnel walk-through, Shark Valley and Shark Walk, where you can face your fear, walking over huge sharks! Along the way you'll also encounter some of the world's most incredible animals, including two of only five dugongs on display anywhere in the world, massive stingrays, majestic turtles, jellyfish, platypuses, penguins, thousands of tropical fish and much, much more. Sydney Tower Eye Get a bird’s eye view of the spectacular Sydney City from the tallest building in Sydney! Standing at 250m tall, the Sydney Tower Eye offers stunning, uninterrupted panoramic 360 degree views of Sydney and its famous landmarks. Included in admission, the new 4D Experience is a groundbreaking 3D film with spectacular in-theatre effects and a breathtaking fourth dimension that gives an amazing view of the city. Madame Tussauds Sydney The world famous Madame Tussauds attraction has come to Sydney – and it is the first fully interactive Madame Tussauds in the world! Experience the glittering world of fame for a day at Madame Tussauds Sydney by starting your journey on the red carpet and strike a pose before you arrive at the biggest celebrity party ever staged. So, who do you want to meet? With over 70 life like figures, and interactivity at every turn, from world leaders, to sports heroes, musical stars and Hollywood’s hottest plus much more. Captain Cook Cruise Flexible hop on & off 24 hour ferry ticket between - Darling Harbour - Circular Quay - Taronga Zoo - Watsons Bay - Luna Park - Manly - Fort Denison - Shark Island Includes Live Guided Commentary

Esta excursión le da la oportunidad de pasar un día en la naturaleza en un pequeño grupo (de 2 a 10 personas) y un guía privado. Primero de todo, haremos una parada en el pueblo de Alforja, donde tendrá tiempo de visitar la iglesia y tomar algo. La segunda parada se realizará en el pueblo de la Mussara, un pueblo fantasma, desierto desde 1959, desde el cual tendrá vistas panorámicas de toda la comarca del Baix Camp. A una altura de 1.000 metros podrá contemplar las ruinas del pueblo y la iglesia medio derruida.  Para finalizar la mañana, haremos una parada en la charca de agua llamada "els Gorgs" para que pueda darse un baño refrescante y descansar.​ A continuación, haremos otra parada en el pueblo de Prades donde tendrá 1:15h para pasear y sacar fotos. Podrá traer su propia comida o ir a comer a un restaurante del pueblo. Se dará cuenta de que está rodeado de roca rojiza utilizada para construir paredes, casas y la iglesia. En la "Plaça Major", verá la famosa fuente del Renacimiento, donde una vez al año es llenada con cava y los habitantes de la zona beben de ella.  Para finalizar el día, visitará el hermoso pueblo de Siurana y su pantano,  Incluye: Transporte de ida y vuelta (recogida en su hotel - zona Salou) Visita de los pueblos: Alforja, la Mussara, Prades y Siurana Parada en el embalse de Siurana Baño en la charca "els Gorgs" y en el embalse de Siurana Botella de vino de regalo ¿Por qué no combinar su excursión con otras actividades como Barranquismo en Horta o Submarinismo en la Costa Dorada?

Super Saver Offer! Visit The View from the Shard for just £15! Visit Dates: choose any date until Thursday 28th February 2019 Highlights: Unrivalled 360 degree panoramic views, stretching over 40 miles across Greater London Spot many of the city's iconic sights including St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London & the River Thames Experience Western Europe's highest viewing platform standing at 310 metres high Astonishing 'open-air' skydeck, feel the breeze and hear the subtle sounds of the city below. Informative digital telescopes taking you through the Capital's past, present  - both day and night Unlimited dwell time - enjoy the views at your own pace Ticket Includes: Instant ticket delivery. Print your voucher and show it at The View from The Shard box office. Why visit The View from The Shard? The Shard is an iconic, landmark building on the London skyline, designed by Master Architect Renzo Piano. At a height of 1,016ft (310 m), the tallest building in Western Europe, the Shard redefines London's skyline and will be a dynamic symbol of London, recognisable throughout the world. The View is situated at the top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72, and almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in London. Prepare to embark on a multi-sensory journey to 244 m (800ft) above of one of the greatest cities on earth. On arrival at Level 00, you will be drawn into the tapestry of London with glimpses of the city laid out before you. Travelling skyward in two high-speed ‘kaleidoscopic' lifts, you'll swiftly reach Level 68 - a cloudscape above the world. Then journey to Level 69 where the view is revealed and London opens out before you. Here, in the sky above London, you'll experience an astonishing 360 degree, 64 km (40 mile) view over the city and beyond where the past, present and future of London will be unfurled beneath you, brought to life in multimedia displays. For the best view in town, ascend to Level 72, at 244 m, the highest public level of The Shard. You'll be exposed to the elements with sounds of the city around you. Looking up, you'll see the shards of glass that form the top of this skyscraper as they disappear upwards into the sky. Click here to view the sunset times in London   PLEASE NOTE:
Failure to present the voucher at The Shard will result in you being denied entry. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Why not combine your visit to The Shard with other famous attractions and activities in London such as Tower Bridge or the nearby Top Horror Attraction in the World winner; London Bridge & Tombs?