Begin your story in Saigon with a visit to the Reunification Palace, once a symbol of the South Vietnamese Government. Then, continue to the Central Post Office, designed and constructed by the renowned architect, Gustave Eiffel, and take a moment to send a postcard! Just behind the post office is the Notre Dame Cathedral, an iconic Saigon landmark built in neo-Romanesque style by the French between 1863 and 1880. Next, stroll down Dong Khoi Street, which figured prominently in Graham Greene famous Vietnam novel, The Quiet American. Your history immersion will then lead you to the War Remnants Museum. Here, your guide will tell the story of the city darkest and most tragic hours during the Vietnam War. Your final visit will take you to a secret place, unknown to tourists, where you will learn about what daily life was like during war time, from a resident& point of view. End your day with a drink at the top of Rex Hotel.
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