Extend your Asia cruise with a Monograms pre- or post-cruise tour package!
For centuries, the incredible architecture and cuisine of Asia has made it a popular tourist destination. When you book a cruise with The Cruise Web, you can supplement your vacation with a pre- or post-cruise tour of the interior of Asia. These packages, curated by Monograms, are inclusive of hotels, local guides, and sightseeing tours in each city. Call today to speak with your cruise consultant about the chance to see the elegant temples, iconic terracotta warriors, and to taste the exotic flavors of traditional Asian cuisine on a pre- or post-cruise tour of Asia with Monograms!
Asia Vacation Packages
Call 1-800-377-9383 to learn more about Asia pre- and post-cruise packages from Monograms.
Asia Pre- & Post-Cruise Packages
Sample Asia Packages
You could arrive in Hong Kong, immediately greeted by your Monograms Local Host, who will get you checked into your centrally-located hotel. The next day might be filled with the sights of Hong Kong on a guided tour of the city. Your Local Host could take you to Hong Kong Island, where you will travel by cable car to Victoria Peak for breathtaking panoramas of the bustling city below. Follow this with an included lunch of traditional Dim Sum at the Dried Seafood Market. The next day might be spent exploring the shopping districts of downtown Hong Kong prior to spending one more night at your hotel and enjoying a complimentary breakfast before the next leg of your vacation begins.
- DAY 1: Arrive in Beijing, where your Local Host will show around until a mid-afternoon check in.
- DAY 2: Enjoy a guided excursion to the Great Wall of China and spend your day exploring this engineering marvel.
- DAY 3: Today, you stay in Beijing and take another guided tour, this time stopping at highlights of the city such as Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
- DAY 4: Enjoy breakfast before flying home or continuing onto your cruise!
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Cruising Asia? Make sure you don't miss out on the best Japan has to offer with a pre- or post-cruise package from Monograms! Your first day could be spent in Tokyo with a local guide-led sightseeing tour highlighted by the Shinto monument, Samurai museum, and the Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, a botanical garden with roots in the early 1600s. After a complimentary breakfast, travel by bullet train to Kyoto and explore the historical geisha district. The Sanjusansangendo Temple is next, where 1,001 statues of the Buddhist goddess of mercy are drenched in gold. On your free day in Kyoto, your Local Host will provide a list of various temples and shrines of interest in the area.
- DAY 1: Arrive in Tokyo, where your Local Host will greet you and show you to your hotel.
- DAY 2: Explore Tokyo on a guided sightseeing tour, highlighting icons like the Meiji Shrine, the Samurai Museum and the Nakamise Shopping Arcade.
- DAY 3: Take the recommendations of your Local Host and spend the day seeing Tokyo at your own pace.
- DAY 4: Enjoy breakfast before flying home or continuing onto your cruise!
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After you arrive in Bangkok, imagine being transferred to your included hotel where a Local Host will greet you with an itinerary for the next day. Wake up, enjoy your included breakfast, and get ready for a long day of seeing the sights in Thailand's capital. The highlights of this tour are centered on the Buddhist religion and visits many historic temples. For example, you might visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, which encompasses over 1,000 images of Buddha and a 49 foot high by 151 foot long Buddha statue. One free day in Bangkok can be spent on a river cruise on the Chao Phraya, or with a trip to the Damneon Saduak market for local crafts and goods.
- DAY 1: Your Local Host will meet you when you arrive in Bangkok and handle transfers to your hotel.
- DAY 2: Start your day with a boat ride through the canals of Bangkok before embarking on a guided sightseeing tour that highlights landmarks such as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Grand Palace.
- DAY 3: Enjoy a day of free exploration on Bangkok. Your Local Host will be happy to suggest a variety of activities.
- DAY 4: Enjoy breakfast before flying home or continuing onto your cruise!
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Seeing Singapore as part of a pre- or post-cruise package with Monograms and The Cruise Web makes it easy to see one of the most diverse cities on earth. After checking in to your included hotel, you can rest easy knowing your tours tomorrow are all planned. Eat your included breakfast and meet your Local Host, who can lead you on a private guided tour to the Peranakan Museum, where you can learn all about the first people in Singapore, Chinese immigrants. Next, take a walking tour of historic Chinatown, where you can easily see how the Chinese immigrants influenced the culture and cuisine in Singapore. The next day is best spent enjoying the views offered by Sands Skypark or at Singapore's bustling shopping districts.
- DAY 1: Arrive in Singapore, where your Local Host will greet you and get you settled in to your hotel.
- DAY 2: Today consists of a guided sightseeing tour that is highlighted by the Peranakan Museum. Then, your walking tour of Singapore's Chinatown leads you to Sands Skypark, where you'll be treated to panoramic views of the city.
- DAY 3: A full day in Singapore to spend as you please, with the recommendations of your Local Host in mind, of course.
- DAY 4: Enjoy breakfast before flying home or continuing onto your cruise!
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Dubai is quickly emerging as one of the wealthiest and most desirable destinations in the world. If you're cruising in the area, you need to book a pre- or post-cruise package with Monograms. You will arrive in Dubai and be transferred, free of charge, to your included hotel where a Local Host will make sure you get settled in before your private tour of the city the next day. The guided tour consists of trips to a variety of open air markets, including the Spice Souk, known for the tantalizing aromas of exotic spices, and the Gold Souk, with glittering shop windows reminiscent of Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy. Possibly the most famous destination in Dubai, you will travel to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world at 1,918 feet. Some say when at the top, you can see the curvature of the Earth, but you'll never know unless you book a pre- or post-cruise tour in the United Arab Emirates with Monograms and The Cruise Web.
- DAY 1: Arrive in Dubai and check in to your hotel with the help of your Local Host.
- DAY 2: Start your day with a walking tour in the Bastakiya Quarter, leading to the iconic Spice and Gold Souks. Your last stop in the city is the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Included is a trip to the 124th floor observation deck.
- DAY 3: Spend your day exploring Dubai, perhaps indulging in some of the world's best shopping.
- DAY 4: Enjoy breakfast before flying home or continuing onto your cruise!
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After viewing the incomparable sights of India, like the Taj Mahal and flamboyant local bazaars, a pre- or post-cruise package could take you into the virtually untouched oasis of Nepal. Fly into Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. While here, go on a sightseeing tour to see the Hanuman Dhoka, the seat of royalty in Nepal, as well as the Temple of Kumari, the residence of the Living goddess. The next day, take another guided tour, this time to a sacred site in Tibetan Buddhism with another stop in the "City of Beauty."
- DAYS 1-7: Spend your first week enjoying the sights and culture of some of India's best cities, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, before jetting off to Kathmandu.
- DAY 8: Start your day with a guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, highlighted by the Hanuman Dhoka and the Temple of Kumari.
- DAY 9: From Kathmandu, you will take a trip to Patan, where a guided tour will visit important Buddhist religious sites, such as Bouddhanath and Durbar Square.
- DAY 10: Enjoy breakfast before flying home or continuing onto your cruise!
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Begin or end your cruise vacation with a tour of the Golden Triangle in India—the perfect way to add on to your cruise! Your first two days are spent in Delhi, attending sightseeing tours with your Local Host. In Delhi, highlights include the Red Fort, the Presidential Palace, and Humayun's Tomb. Next, take a quick ride to Agra where you can take in the beauty of the immaculate Taj Mahal on a guided sightseeing tour with your Local Host. After exploring Agra, head to the final city in India's Golden Triangle, Jaipur, also known as the Pink City. Here, you can visit the City Palace before embarking on a walking tour through a local market.
- DAY 1: Arrive in Delhi, where your Local Host will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.
- DAY 2: Today consists of a guided tour through Delhi, starting at the Red Fort and ending with a Rickshaw ride through one of Delhi's most famous bazaars.
- DAY 3: Another short tour in Delhi starts your day, highlighting Humayun's Tomb. After a nice lunch, you will transfer to Agra.
- DAY 4: A guided tour in the morning includes one of the world's most iconic memorials, the Taj Mahal. After this, you will also be treated to a guided tour of Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- DAY 5: Spend your morning visiting the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, home to nearly 400 species of bird, before continuing on to Jaipur.
- DAY 6: Spend your day in Jaipur on a guided tour that makes stops at the Amber Fort and the City Palace before a walk through a lively local market.
- DAY 7: Travel back to Delhi and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
- DAY 8: Enjoy breakfast before flying home or continuing onto your cruise.
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The rich culture and culinary delicacies in Vietnam make it a must-see in your pre- or post-cruise package. Beginning in Hanoi, spend a half day touring Hanoi landmarks like the One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. Spend another two days on a river cruise ship, which not only includes unforgettable views, but a traditional Vietnamese cooking class from the chef on board. The next morning, disembark from your cruise to a sightseeing tour in Hoi An before heading to Ho Chi Minh City. A sightseeing tour is also included here, ensuring you experience important historical sites like the Notre Dame Cathedral and Cu Chi Tunnels.
- DAY 1: Arrive in Hanoi, where your Local Host will show you to your hotel.
- DAY 2: Spend a full day enjoying a guided tour of Hanoi. Stops include One Pillar Pagoda, the Presidential Palace, and Hanoi's thousand-year-old university, Temple of Literature.
- DAY 3: Travel to the Gulf of Tonkin, where you board a ship for an overnight cruise. While on board, relax with a spa treatment or enjoy a traditional Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
- DAY 4: Wake up early to enjoy a Tai Chi class before disembarking from your overnight cruise and flying to Danang.
- DAY 5: Wake up in Hoi An, where your day is started with a tour of the city and a trip to the central market.
- DAY 6: Take a guided excursion to the Thu Bon River, where you can even take a fishing lesson from lifelong, Vietnamese fisherman.
- DAY 7: In the morning, travel to Hue, where a guided tour will highlight landmarks such as Hai Van Pass, the Imperial Citadel, and the Thien Mu Pagoda.
- DAY 8: Start your morning visiting the tombs of Nguyen Emperors before flying to Ho Chi Minh City.
- DAY 9: A walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City will begin with historic sites in Ho Chi Minh Square, before a trip to the War Remnants Museum. Conclude your day with a meal at the Ben Thanh Market.
- DAY 10: A guided excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels will take you back to a time when the Viet Cong used more than 120 miles of underground tunnels during the Vietnam War.
- DAY 11: Enjoy breakfast before flying home or continuing onto your cruise.
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Explore more of Cambodia with a pre- or post-cruise package in Siem Reap. A city dating back to the 9th century, the ruins of ancient temples are a must see for history buffs. These temples are the highlights of the sightseeing tour included with your Monograms package, featuring the Bayon Temple with 200 faces carved in 54 towers on the temple. After this tour, have an evening to yourself to enjoy the recommendations of your Local Host of course! Your last stop in Cambodia will be Ta Prohm Temple, a virtually untouched ancient ruin surrounded by lush jungles.
- DAY 1: Your Local Host will greet you as you arrive in Siem Reap, home to some of the world's oldest ruins.
- DAY 2: Spend your day being guided through the ancient temple ruins for which Siem Reap is known. Temples include Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple.
- DAY 3: Another guided tour allows you to spend your morning exploring the Angkor Temple complex before a visit to Ta Prahm, ruins that have been left virtually untouched.
- DAY 4: Fly to Bangkok to continue your land tour.
- DAYS 5-6: In Bangkok, there is a guided sightseeing tour that visits city landmarks, before you have a day to spend however you'd like.
- DAY 7: Enjoy breakfast before flying home or continuing onto your cruise!
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Call 1-800-377-9383 to book your pre- and post-cruise Asia tour from Monograms.
Asia Pre- & Post-Cruise Packages
* Rates and offers are subject to select dates and categories. All rates, offers and vacation packages are capacity controlled, based on double occupancy (two people sharing a room), subject to availability and confirmation, and may change without notice. Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation (including wait staff at included meals, hospitality staff at hotels for nights purchased through Monograms, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person) unless otherwise noted. Gratuities for your Tour Director, Local Hosts, local guides, drivers, and ship crew are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary. Additional restrictions apply. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; please confirm details at time of booking. Itinerary descriptions and photos are for sample purposes only; actual activities may vary.