23 ASIA Join us and (re)discover Asia, the melting pot destination that defies definition. Colours, flavours, people and places fuse together at every turn in this continent. Make this incredible melting pot destination your next stop aboard Silver Nova. Glass walls and transparent balconies add depth to your destination when onboard, while an immersive excursion programme makes sure you see plenty more on shore. REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS • Explore Japan during Sakura, the famous cherry blossom season, or in the autumn to witness its magnificent fall foliage. • Immerse yourself in the flavours and culinary traditions of your destinations onboard Silver Nova, with our renowned S.A.L.T. programme LAND ADVENTURES & SHORE EXCURSIONS KOBE BEEF LUNCH & SAKE BREWERY Selected shore excursion Home to waterfalls and revolving restaurants, Kobe is perhaps best known for its world-renowned cuisine. On this excursion, you’ll begin by first visiting the Nada District, Japan’s top sake -producing region, along with one of the world’s most well-known sake museums. Here, you’ll get a feel for how this splendid beverage is made, with a tasting and tour of the production facility included. Afterwards, enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant featuring world-famous Kobe beef. THE ANCIENT CAPITAL: KYOTO 2 nights pre cruise Travel back in time and experience Japan’s spiritual heart. Kyoto was once the ancient capital of Japan, and vestiges of the past can be seen everywhere around this charming city. Enjoy a day of sightseeing with stops at the Kinkakuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, before taking in a traditional tea ceremony, an evening Geisha performance, and a rickshaw ride down the narrow streets of Higashiyama. • Enjoy longer stays and overnights in some of Asia’s most iconic cities, including Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Tokyo and Hong Kong
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