Vietnamese culture and history: 09:00 – 12:00

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a day of exploration: Temple of Literature, built in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, it became Vietnam's first university; Hoa Lo museum, known widely by the nickname Hanoi Hilton given to it by the Americans during the Second Indochina War; Hoa Lo Prison was originally established by the French colonial government in 1896 for the purpose of detaining political prisoners and formed part of a northern network of unjust and cruel prisons.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Hanoi Arts & Home Cocktail with Suzanne Lecht: 13:30 – 16:30

This afternoon we discover the fascinating world Vietnamese Arts. Visit the Green Palm Gallery, one of the most famous and prestigious institutes for Fine Arts in the country.

Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole ★★★★★

Room: Premium

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch