The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
You won’t have failed to notice that Burma (Myanmar) has been in the news over recent months. The country has held its first free elections with Aung San Suu Kyi’s party winning several seats in the new parliament. This new political freedom, plus the ensuing visits from a number of the world’s leading politicians, has triggered a huge increase in interest in the country from both tourists and investors.
Staying on board
The country has huge potential, and is facing an unprecedented tourism boom. Inevitably, the pace of change means that visitors could face problems as the country’s infrastructure struggles to keep up – not least in the issue of finding enough quality hotel rooms. Aegean Odyssey provides an ideal solution to these problems on her inaugural 2012/3 Orient season starting this December by staying on board ship, but still with direct access to the very centre of the city.
Exploring on shore
Aegean Odyssey’s size allows us to sail right up the Yangon River itself and to berth in the heart of Yangon (formerly Rangoon). Here, you’ll spend three days and two nights, allowing time to explore on your own, as well as enjoy the included sightseeing tours. These include the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda and further inland to the former capital, Bago.
Take advantage of our optional tours to Bagan or Mandalay
There are also two optional full day air tours to visit legendary Mandalay or Bagan, with its spectacular 2000 temples dating back to between 1100-1300AD. Bear in mind the full-day optional tours need to be booked in advance, so take advantage and contact us as soon as you reserve your place.
As usual, all our Orient Voyages to Antiquity are accompanied by top-class lecturers and guest speakers and indeed for our 5th December, Singapore to Burma departure, we are delighted to welcome on board Martin Bell, the former Member of UK Parliament and BBC foreign correspondent, as well as Dr Richard Cooler, Director of the Centre for Burma Studies at Northern Illinois University, US.
Learning more
The winter months are the best time to visit Burma with the climate perfect for touring. We have some amazing itineraries as well as great-value prices. So don’t miss the opportunity to experience Burma at the beginning of a new wave of change and development.
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