Your day in Hue starts with a morning pickup from your hotel, whisking you to a dragon boat for a relaxed Perfume River cruise past charming villages and lush hills—your guide tell river stories along the way.

You’ll stop at the seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda, then roam the 19th-century Imperial Citadel’s palaces and temples.

After a quick lunch of spicy bun bo at a local joint, you’ll wander Dong Ba Market’s lively stalls of crafts and fabrics, before marveling at the emperors’ royal tombs.

A peek at artisans shaping conical hats and incense in a nearby village wraps it up, leaving you back at your hotel with Hue’s magic lingering.