{"id":17159,"date":"2013-10-29T12:19:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T12:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/angkor-wat-other-sacred-sites-set-for-crystals-new-complimentary-three-night-land-program-2\/"},"modified":"2013-10-29T12:19:00","modified_gmt":"2013-10-29T12:19:00","slug":"angkor-wat-other-sacred-sites-set-for-crystals-new-complimentary-three-night-land-program-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/10\/angkor-wat-other-sacred-sites-set-for-crystals-new-complimentary-three-night-land-program-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Angkor Wat &amp; Other Sacred Sites Set For Crystal\u2019s New Complimentary Three-Night Land Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QDFefgekON4\/Um-n10CSsZI\/AAAAAAAAArw\/dZQ3Sb2iv40\/s1600\/download+(2).jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QDFefgekON4\/Um-n10CSsZI\/AAAAAAAAArw\/dZQ3Sb2iv40\/s1600\/download+(2).jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><span><span>Crystal Cruises is offering a brand new, complimentary inclusive three-night Extended Land Program to Thailand and Cambodia with its March Asia-toAfrica World Cruise segment.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>Prior to sailing from Singapore to Cape Town aboard Crystal Serenity, guests will embark on an exotic overland journey, first exploring Bangkok\u2019s energetic markets, nightlife, and heavenward temple spires, and then flying to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where they will visit some of the world\u2019s most awe-inspiring spiritual monuments and landmarks, such as:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span><b><span data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Angkor Wat<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The world\u2019s largest religious monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 12<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b><span data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Grand Palace<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 A vast complex of buildings, pavilions and gardens, the palace has been the primary residence and official ceremonial site for Kings of Siam since 1782.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b><span data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Temples of the Emerald, Golden and Reclining Buddhas<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The most sacred temple in Thailand, the world\u2019s largest solid gold statue (nearly six tons!), and one of the largest overall Buddha statues in the world, respectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b><span data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Angkor Night Market<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Open until at least midnight with more than 100 shops and merchants, the market sets the perfect scene for post-dinner shopping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b><span data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Khmer Ruins<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 An array of ancient Cambodian architectural masterpieces, from\u00a0<b>Bayon Temple<\/b>, known for its forest of heads and maze of dark rooms and galleries, to\u00a0<b>Ta Prohm<\/b>, an Indiana Jones-like lost temple in the jungle, entwined in massive tree roots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><b><span data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Apsara Dance Performance<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Prima ballerinas from the Royal Ballet of Cambodia will perform this elaborate traditional dance, exclusively for Crystal guests.<span data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span>Included for guests sailing on the single \u201cTemples &#038; Safaris\u201d itinerary (the fourth segment of Crystal\u2019s 2014 World Cruise), the land program begins on March 7 and features meals, inter-Asia transportation, and a night at fellow\u00a0<i>Travel + Leisure<\/i>\u00a0World\u2019s Best honoree Peninsula Bangkok, followed by two nights at the five-star Sokha Angkor Wat Resort.\u00a0 The cruise voyage begins March 10 with an onboard overnight in Singapore, then sails to Jakarta, Indonesia; Mauritius\/Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius; and Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, South Africa (overnight).<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\u201cTogether, this land\/cruise program offers the best of all bucket lists: a fully hosted immersion into the ancient, artistic and spiritual history of Thai and Cambodian cultures, a choice of several optional safaris in Africa, a mix of unusual destinations, and a substantial piece of Crystal\u2019s coveted World Cruise, filled with glorious days at sea,\u201d says Thomas Mazloum, Crystal\u2019s senior vice president, operations.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>With US$700 in savings if booked by October 31, 21-day land\/cruise fares begin at US$7,520\/person.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Crystal\u2019s passion for creating exclusive, eye-opening luxury shore-side experiences are cornerstones of its Crystal Adventures program, helping earn the line top ratings for two decades.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>For additional information or booking, please contact Miramar Express at +852 3960 0388 or email\u00a0<span data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a data-mce-href=\"mailto:mecruises@miramarexpress.hk\" href=\"mailto:mecruises@miramarexpress.hk\">mecruises@miramarexpress.hk<\/a><\/span>; 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