Itinerary for October 06, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Tuesday, 10/06/2026Depart from Welcome to Japan and the vibrant city of Osaka. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for your three-night included stay. This evening, meet your Tour Osaka, Japan
2Wednesday, 10/07/2026We begin our morning tour of Osaka with a stroll through Shinsaibashi-suji shopping avenue, followed by Kuromon Ichiba Market, known as 'Osaka's kitchOsaka, Japan
3Thursday, 10/08/2026Drive to Asuka, birthplace of the Japanese nation and cradle of Japan's ancient culture. Wander through the Inabuchi terraced rice paddies and the anc 
4Friday, 10/09/2026Drive to the culturally-rich city of Kyoto, home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Upon arrival, glide through the ethereal Arashiyama B 
5Saturday, 10/10/2026Begin your day with an early morning visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine, iconic for its thousands of vermilion torii gates and appearance in the film ' 
6Sunday, 10/11/2026Travel by Shinkansen, or bullet train, to Hakone. Upon arrival, stroll through the Hakone Chokokuno Mori Open-Air Museum, admiring art works and sculp 
7Monday, 10/12/2026Admire the stunning views of iconic Mount Fuji during your scenic cruise of Lake Ashinoko, before driving to Tokyo. Upon arrival, explore the quaint d 
8Tuesday, 10/13/2026Soak up the spectacular views of Tokyo from above, at the top of Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower. Then learn how to make your own sushi luncTokyo, Japan
9Wednesday, 10/14/2026Visit the Imperial Shinto Meiji Shrine, before walking across the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world, in Shibuya. Enjoy your afternoon at leisurTokyo, Japan
10Thursday, 10/15/2026Say goodbye to the land of the rising sun and fly to Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. On arrival, you will be met by your Emerald Cruises representative and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
11Friday, 10/16/2026Drive away from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels, watching the city skyline fade into the distance as the road winds through rice paddies, villages Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
12Saturday, 10/17/2026After checkout, enjoy a guided city tour, visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House and Town Hall. Then, visit the Reunification Palace before tr 
13Sunday, 10/18/2026This morning, you'll cruise through the bustling Cho Gao canal, one of the major arterial canals of Vietnam connecting Tien Giang Province in the Meko 
14Monday, 10/19/2026After a short sampan ride to Sa Ðéc, enjoy a walking tour with a visit to the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, who inspired Marguerite Duras' celebrated nov 
15Tuesday, 10/20/2026Known as 'Mango Island,' Cu Lao Gieng is a small, scenic island untouched by tourism, located along the upper Mekong River. Travel by local motorcycle 
16Wednesday, 10/21/2026Embark on a sampan ride to Evergreen Island for a walk through a local village, giving you a glimpse into the lives of the local farming community. Re 
17Thursday, 10/22/2026This morning, you'll awake in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. Known as the 'Pearl of Asia,' the city was almost entirely evacuated by the Khmer Rouge Phnom Penh, Cambodia
18Friday, 10/23/2026Located north of Phnom Penh, Oudong was the former royal capital of Cambodia until it relocated to Phnom Penh in 1866. Start your day with a visit to  
19Saturday, 10/24/2026Disembark Emerald Harmony in the morning and continue by road to Siem Reap for your included three-night stay. Stay at the beautiful Shinta Mani, a de 
20Sunday, 10/25/2026Today, start with a visit to Angkor Thom, not a single temple such as the historic sites it neighbours, but rather one of the most remarkable royal ciSiem Reap, Cambodia
21Monday, 10/26/2026Witness a mesmerising sunrise over Angkor Wat. Afterwards, walk through this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, renowned for its intricateSiem Reap, Cambodia
22Tuesday, 10/27/2026Arrive at After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred to the Siem Reap airport to catch your onward or homebound flight. Rivers and waterways are subjSiem Reap, Cambodia
 

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Departing from Osaka, Japan
Departure Date 10/06/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 10/06/2026
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