The gods of the past and the spirit of the future will be revealed in the fascinating kaleidoscope of Asia - from dynamic Kuala Lumpur to the religious diversity of Rangoon and exotic India. See the contrasts between traditional and modern architecture in Kuala Lumpur before enjoying some relaxing hours on the palm-fringed beaches of Langkawi. The Shwedagon Pagoda** in Rangoon, the temples in Bagan** and the Taj Mahal** are like silent echoes from a distant era. The cosmopolitan port city of Colombo and a local spice market in Cochin will bring you back to the present, before the freedom that takes you places with the EUROPA 2 ends in Mumbai.
The cruise is fully booked.
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At anchor - If the ship anchors in open water the ferrying ashore will be done with tenders or Zodiacs.
Scheduled flight from Germany to Singapore
Singapore, transfer to a
first-class hotel, overnight stay with breakfast
Singapore
Before your cruise begins, discover Singapore or the temples of Angkor Wat on our pre-cruise programmes*.
Singapore, city tour and transfer to the embarkation point, departure 18.00 hrs
Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur)/Malaysia 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur)
The port is your starting point for some exciting discoveries in Kuala Lumpur, which has a unique atmosphere characterised by a melting pot of Indian, Malay and Chinese influences. On a city tour**, you will see the contrasts between colonial buildings and modern architecture and visit the mystical Batu Caves.
Porto Malai/Langkawi/Malaysia, 11.00 – 18.00 hrs
Porto Malai/Langkawi
This island with its palm-fringed sandy beaches is still a little-known gem and offers an opportunity to spend some time relaxing far away from everyday life, with swimming, diving and water sports. On a kayak trip through the mangroves**, you can experience the lush vegetation of the Sungai Kilim Natural Park up-close.
Relaxation at sea
Rangoon/Myanmar, arrival approx. 16.00 hrs
Rangoon
A very special experience awaits you: in the light of candles oil lamps, the famous Shwedagon Pagoda** has a golden glow at night. Just as unforgettable is the visit to Bagan**, with temples and pagodas standing as testament to the Mon architecture like a silent echo of distant times. Immerse yourself in the everyday life of Myanmar by visiting a local market in Kyauk Tan**.
Rangoon
Rangoon, departure approx. 11.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Galle/Sri Lanka , 13.00 – 22.00 hrs
Galle/Sri Lanka
Follow the trail of the old spice trade and visit the fort built by the Dutch, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a boat trip along the Madhu Ganga river**, you will be taken in open boats through the pristine mangroves.
Colombo/Sri Lanka, 6.00 – 18.00 hrs
Colombo/Sri Lanka
Hindu temples next to Buddhist places of worship, Portuguese churches in front of overgrown old fortifications: Colombo is a colourful and cosmopolitan port city. Enjoy some fascinating impressions of Sri Lanka on a journey on the nostalgic Viceroy Special and visit to the elephant orphanage** – here you can observe the impressive elephants up-close.
Cochin/India, arrival 15.00 hrs
Cochin
As well as a worthwhile detour to see the impressive fishing nets, the narrow streets and local spice market are great places for a relaxing stroll. Or take an overland excursion lasting several days to Delhi and the Taj Mahal**. Perhaps the most famous building in the world, it was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife – a legendary symbol of eternal love.
Cochin, departure 18.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Mumbai (Bombay)/India, arrival 7.00 hrs
City tour with lunch, transfer to a first-class hotel, day room and transfer to the airport
Mumbai (Bombay)
Your cruise ends in this major city after a city tour and lunch – or get a more in-depth impression of India with our post-cruise programme*.
Early morning scheduled flight to Germany
* The pre-cruise and post-cruise programmes are not included in the cruise price.
** The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to changes.
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Broaden your horizons: IMPULSE & INSPIRATION
Space for new thoughts and ideas emerges when the wind and waves define the rhythm. Our series of events with the same name offers IMPULSE & INSPIRATION on selected cruises, be it self-management, your work–life balance or societal and personal models for the future. On board you will be met by leading trend researchers and experts from the fields of politics, business, science and culture. Gain new insights into our environments from presentations, discussions and courses.
On this cruise, we will be discussing the theme "Searching for happiness".
