Vietnam has become one of the most talked-about destinations in travel right now, and for good reason. It's a country where history, geography, and food are inseparable, offering a range few places this size can match.
As chef and owner of Saigon Sisters in Chicago, I wanted to create the itinerary I would give to friends who would ask me where to eat and what to see, so they could understand Vietnamese food the way I do.
Twelve days move through the three regions that define the cuisine: Hanoi and Halong Bay in the north, Hoi An in the center, Saigon and the Mekong Delta in the south. The trip opens with a welcome dinner from a Michelin-starred chef, setting the tone for what follows. From there, the experiences are hands-on: a guided walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter street food scene, a private cooking class at a home outside Hoi An, two nights aboard a Lan Ha Bay cruise, a day on the Mekong Delta by traditional sampan. Restaurants were chosen for what they represent regionally, from a standout kitchen in Hoi An to a colonial-era villa in the delta.
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If you are traveling from the US, the flight time is around 24 hours total, typically arriving in Tbilisi in the small hours of your second day of travel (early check-in at the hotel is included), therefore your departure flight may need to be two days before the tour starts.)
DATES December 2027
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