Hue Holidays
Vietnam is brimming with beach retreats and cultural hubs, but if you want to delve into the country's history, the former imperial capital Hue is the ideal place to do it.
Take a walk alongside or enjoy a boat ride on Hue's enigmatically named Perfume River and picture what this winding landmark has witnessed, from imperial rulers living within protective city walls to the tragedies of the Vietnam War. Dotted all around Hue are temples, tombs, palaces and pagodas, centuries of history are here waiting to be uncovered.
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Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
A Journey Through Vietnam Tour
Guide Price £1,709 pp
Travel from north to south as you discover the unique culture and endless beauty of Vietnam Explore French and Chinese heritage, as well as cultural treasures such as Hoi An town and the Imperial Citadel of Hue. Stunning lakes can...
Rail journeys
Classic Vietnam and Cambodia Tour
Available for departures until 30th September 2019 , want to travel after this date? Later departures can be found here . With a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage sites, charming towns and undoubtedly friendly people, this comprehensive tour is a...
Escorted tours
Classic Vietnam Tour
Guide Price £1,889 pp
Available for departures up to 30th September 2019, want to travel after this date? Later departures can be found here . O ne of our signature journeys, designed for travellers keen to experience the diversity of Vietnam, but with less...
Family holidays
Vietnam in Style
This unique tour of Vietnam will appeal if your adventurous side demands that you really connect with the country, and ensures you get to touch, feel and taste this land of sublime beauty and culture. Explore the bustling streets of...
Escorted tours
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The Imperial City
Once home to Vietnam’s imperial government, the Imperial City’s moat and thick walls also once protected the Purple Forbidden City, where the Nguyen imperial family spent their days. Today, you can discover palaces, temples, pavilions and museums in the city's grounds as well as artefacts from various periods of Vietnamese history. The city has been declared a UNESCO site and many of the buildings have been painstakingly restored to their original beauty. Visit the Imperial City as part of our half day tour of Hue.
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Perfume River
The Perfume River crosses the city of Hue in central Vietnam, during the autumn flowers from orchards upriver fall into the water and give off a perfume like scent giving the river it's name.
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The Tombs of the Emperors
Spread along the Perfume River and dating back to the late 19th century, these elaborate monuments to the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty each contain dedicated tombs, temples, courtyards and pavilions. The best way to see them is to join a dedicated boat cruise, stopping along the way to explore the tombs, courtyards, temples and pavilions dedicated to each emperor.
