Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel for check-in. At 1:30 PM, begin your exploration of Hanoi with your guide.

Start with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, founded in the 11th century. This revered site is dedicated to Confucius and honors his four most outstanding disciples. Walking through its tranquil courtyards and ancient architecture offers a rare glimpse into Vietnam’s scholarly traditions and early education system.

Continue to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, an insightful museum showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups through traditional costumes, dwellings, tools, and rituals.

The final stop of the day is the Ngoc Son Temple, nestled on a tiny island in the heart of Hoan Kiem Lake. Surrounded by water and shaded by trees, the temple is steeped in legend—telling the tale of an emperor, a magical sword, and the mythical turtle that gave the lake and temple their enduring names. Return to your hotel for the evening at leisure.