DAY 1: Depart UK.

DAY 2: Hong Kong.
On arrival in Hong Kong you will be met and transferred to your hotel for one night.

DAY 3: Hong Kong.
Make your way to a central meeting point for your included half day tour of this cosmopolitan city taking in Golden Bauhinia Square, Victoria Peak with its spectacular views over Hong Kong Island, the statues of Kwum Yum and Tin Hau in Repulse Bay, and the vibrant waterfront resort of Aberdeen, where traditional fishing life still prevails. This evening, transfer to your cruise ship Costa Classica. (D)

DAY 4: At sea.
(B, L, D)

DAY 5: Manila, Philippines.
Spread across 7000 islands and known as the 'String of Pearls', the Philippines are home to beautiful tropical landscapes varying from verdant rice paddies and blossoming coconut plantations to soft, white beaches lapped by clear seas. Join the optional excursions to discover all that Manila has to offer including historic Rizal Park, the colonial walled city of Intramuros and Manila Cathedral, Manila Bay's Corregidor Fortress, or Taal, the world's smallest volcano, in the Tagaytay Highlands. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: At sea.
(B, L, D)

DAY 7: Kota Kinabalu, Borneo.
Explore Kota Kinabalu on an optional city tour and see the distinctive Sabah Foundation Building, the elegant State Mosque and the Sabah Museum before experiencing more traditional Bornean life at the Heritage Village with its Iban bamboo houses and handicraft market. Alternatively, join the optional trip through tropical, mountainous terrain to Tunku Adbul Rahman National Park, with its mangrove forests, colourful flora, vast array of wildlife and coastal area rich in vibrant coral reefs and beautiful beaches. (B, L, D)

DAY 8: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Explore the modern, bustling capital of Brunei on an optional trip. Admire the fine, gold-domed Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, set on a man-made lagoon, before heading to the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, the largest in Brunei and home to an intricate minaret and fountained terrain. Visit the ancient riverside village of Kampung Ayer, which dates back to the 7th century, to see traditional homes built on stilts over the Brunei River, before ending the day at the Sultan's Palace. (B, L, D)

DAY 9: At sea.
(B, L, D)

DAY 10: Singapore.
Today is free for you to enjoy Singapore. Explore this modern metropolis and venture into the distinctly different districts of Little India - home to the Temple of a Thousand Lights, Chinatown - including the wooden Thian Hock Keng Temple, Arab Street - for the magnificent Sultan's Mosque, and the Civic District - home to Parliament House, Empress Palace, and the legendary Raffles Hotel. (B, L, D)

DAY 11: At sea.
(B, L, D)

DAY 12: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Bustling and eclectic, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly called Saigon) is a heady mix of modern, colonial and traditional elements. Sights include French Colonial architecture, the Jade Emperor Pagoda and bustling Ben Thanh Market. Why not venture through the jungle-like landscape to the Mekong River on an optional excursion? See floating markets and traditional stilt houses before taking a sampan cruise along Tan Thach Canal. Alternatively, visit the Cu Chi tunnels, built by the Viet Cong during the Indochina and Vietnam wars. (B, L, D)

DAY 13: At sea.
(B, L, D)

DAY 14: Da Nang, Vietnam.
Formerly a French Colony, Da Nang is one of Asia's most European cities. Take an optional rickshaw ride to the Ho Chi Minh and Cham museums, visit the Han Market and see the Tam Bao Pagoda. Alternatively, join the optional trip to the lively riverside town of Hoi An, to enjoy the market, museum, temples and Cu Dai beach, or perhaps visit Hue. (B, L, D)

DAY 15: Sanya, Hainan Island.
Set just off China's south coast, Hainan Island deserves its reputation as the 'Oriental Hawaii', enjoying a great year round climate, tropical scenery and white sand beaches. Today, admire the picturesque beach resort of Sanya Bay or perhaps visit the Luhitou Park nature reserve or Nantian Hot Springs on an optional trip. (B, L, D)

DAY 16: Hong Kong.
Enjoy a day at leisure in Hong Kong. Perhaps take the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour and head up Victoria Peak for views over Hong Kong Island or visit Stanley Market and Kowloon's Mong Kok district for great shopping opportunities. There are also plenty of museums, temples and galleries to explore. (B, L, D)

DAY 17: Hong Kong - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
N.B Passengers on a late evening flight will be taken to a hotel in Hong Kong for the day before being transferred to the airport. (B)

DAY 18: Home landing in the UK.