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15 Days Truly Malaysia Tour
15 Days Truly Malaysia Tour
15 Days Truly Malaysia Tour
15 Days Truly Malaysia Tour
15 Days Truly Malaysia Tour

15 Days Truly Malaysia Tour

By Elephant Shadow Travel & Tours (M) Sdn Bhd
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Price is RM 16,301 per adult
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Overview

Experience the Truly Malaysia with this 15-days Private Car or Van tour with round-trip travel from Peninsular Malaysia to Borneo Malaysia.Make stops in Seven incredible destinations, including Kota Kinabalu, Cameron Highlands, Penang and Historical Melaka Discover the beauty, culture, Nature and history along with your informative Chauffeur Guide. Tour a tea plantation, visit the Islamic Civilization Park and tour a tea plantation as part of this epic journey. Your tour also includes a ride around the UNESCO World Heritage site of Georgetown in a traditional trishaw. Round-trip hotel transport is included Airport Transfers in All destinations with 5* Hotel Accommodations. (Pls Note - This Tour to Proceed Min 2 Pax and Above)

Activity location

  • Kuala lumpur Private airport/city transfer
    • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kuala lumpur Private airport/city transfer
    • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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15 Days Truly Malaysia Tour
  • Activity duration is 15 days15d15d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 16,301.25 x 1 AdultRM 16,301.25

Total
Price is RM 16,301.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedPenang tour with Admission tickets to Komtar Observation Deck, Penang Hill Train
  • What's includedWhat's includedNabalu Market/Kundasang/Kinabalu National Park/Poring Hot Springs/ Canopy Walkway Admission tickets
  • What's includedWhat's includedCameron Highland tour with admission tickets to Cactus vally, Butterfly Park
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedHistorical Melaka tour with admission to Museums,Rickshaw ride,Melaka River Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedKota Kinabalu City tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedKL Tower Atmosphere 360 Restaurant Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedKuala Lumpur Country and City tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedFair Flies Tour with boat Pass
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny Domestic Air Tickets (Penang - Kota Kinabalu - KL)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny tips to Drivers

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Kuala Lumpur - Culture show with dinner
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight Stay at Grand Millennium Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Kuala lumpur Private airport/city transfer
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Arrival KLIA Arrival in Kuala Lumpur International Airport port Meet & Greet Transfer to Hotel in KL
Petaling Street Market
  • 30m
China Town The Petaling Street (Chinatown) in Kuala Lumpur is like the Bukit Bintang of the older part of Kuala Lumpur. It is a place where the hustling and bustling never comes to an end. Day or night, visitors keep coming to Petaling Street to either dine on the famous street foods here or to get some good bargains on things sold here. Petaling Street is the shoppers' paradise if you want to bargain your way to some cheap things. There is almost everything here from clothes, souvenirs to electronic items to fabrics. Other than cheap stuff, Petaling Street is renowned for selling imitation goods like handbags, wallets, watches and shoes from brands like Adidas, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Nike and so on. Food here is also aplenty.
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
  • 15m
Sri Maha Sakthi Mohambigai Amman Temple The Sri Maha Sakthi Mohambigai Amman Temple is really a unique sight. Who would have expected to see a humble temple in the midst of all the gargantuan buildings around it? It is said that this temple is the most revered Hindu shrines in the whole of Malaysia. Many visitors come to the Sri Maha Mohambigai Amman temple for its intricate statues of Hindu gods and spiritual masters. Just the work of art of the interior and exterior of the temple makes the shrine worth a visit.
Central Market Kuala Lumpur
  • 30m
Central Market Kuala Lumpur Central Market started off as a humble wet market in the heart of the city center back in the 1940s. It has evolved a great deal since then and now it stands firm as the landmark which symbolizes all the culture and heritage of our multi-racial country. You will immediately notice that the theme of the market is based solely on the various cultures in Malaysia. The shops here are divided based on the groups of races. Representing each of the races in Malaysia are the Straits Chinese, the Lorong Melayu and Lorong India. There is also a street which represents the Baba and Nyonya community in the state of Malacca. The Central Market is full of stalls which sell handicrafts which are all locally made. You can purchase batik, songket, wood carvings, souvenirs, accessories and much more here.
Matic Cultural Dance Show
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The Love at Matic (Malaysian Culture Dance show with Dinner) Complete the adventure with a sumptuous buffet at a traditional Malay restaurant and watch a stunning cultural performance taking you on a tour of Malaysia's customs and traditions.
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur City tour & Country Tour
  • 7 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Grand Millennium Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Batu Caves
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Batu Caves The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples.
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
  • 1h
Selangor Pewter Founded in 1885 by Yong Koon in his little shop called Ngeok Foh (Jade Peace), Yong Koon handcrafted pewter objects mainly for ceremonial use, such as joss stick holders, incense burners and candle holders for altars of Chinese homes and temples.
KL Tower XD Theater
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Lunch KL Tower at about 282 meters above sea level. Enjoy great cuisine with different view every minute. It takes about one hour to enjoy 360-degree view of Kuala Lumpur.
Petronas Twin Towers
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Malaysia icon Twin Towers Petronas Twin Towers were once the tallest buildings in the world. Now the world’s tallest twin structures, the 88-storey buildings were designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates with both towers joined at the 41st and 42nd floors (175m above street level) by a 58 meter-long, double-decker Sky Bridge. Standing 452 meters tall, the Petronas Twin Towers retained its world-title claim to fame until 2004 when Taipei's 101 was built, measuring 508 meters tall. Today, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (opened in 2010) retains the spot as the world’s tallest building. Located in the KL city Centre, the Petronas Twin Towers’ architecture is Islamic-inspired and the buildings primarily house the corporate headquarters of the Petronas Company and other offices.
Istana Negara
  • 15m
Istana Negara (Kings Palace) The Istana Negara is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Segambut, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur.
National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
  • 45m
National Mosque Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the striking National Mosque outside of prayer time. This modern mosque was completed in 1965 and can accommodate 15,000 people. Robes are kindly lent to visitors who are inappropriately dressed.
Merdeka Square
  • 30m
Merdeka Square Merdeka Square is undoubtedly KL’s best known landmark. Also called Dataran Merdeka, it is set in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building (the former State Secretariat). Directly in front is the Royal Selangor Club and to the north is St. Mary’s Church, one of Malaysia’s oldest Anglican churches. Within the colonial core of Kuala Lumpur, where the remnants of the British empire are especially evident, Merdeka Square seems to be nothing more than a giant field with perfectly manicured green lawns and a centrepiece of the tallest flagpole in the world (95m) proudly displaying the Jalur Gemilang (Malaysian flag). At the corner of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Raja Laut, Merdeka Square is made up of a padang (field) that was once the Selangor Club cricket pitch.
Day 3: Kuala Selangor Fir Flies & Hot Spring Tour
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Grand Millennium Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Selangor
  • 6h
 After Breakfast at the Hotel  Free at Leisure.  15:30 Pick up and transfer to Kuala Selangor  Selayang Hot Spring is located on the left-hand side of the trunk road as you travel from Jalan Ipoh towards the town of Rawang. Locals believed that this spring water is able to cure them of skin diseases and other ailments.  Visit Sri Shakti Temple in Bukit Rotan, Kuala Selangor was constructed strictly in accordance with our ancient scriptures such as the Vedas, Agamas and Sirpa (architectural) Sastras. It is recognized as an outstanding example of Hindu Sirpa Sastras (architectural scriptures). The temple was built by the finest craftsmen from India and features a 13-foot decorated wall and a five-tier, 74-foot tall Rajagopuram. This temple incorporates all the structures that constitute a proper Devi Temple according to our Agamas. Other unique elements include a strikingly conceived island, which has adopted a rare sculptural technique known as Thundu Pattirippu Pathroba Pathram.  Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor, Bukit Melawati is a popular tourist attraction.The hill overlooks the Strait of Malacca and has a lighthouse as well as the remains of the Kota Melawati fort.The fort was built in the late 1700s by Sultan Ibrahim of Selangor to protect against Dutch invaders but the Dutch captured it a renamed it Fort Altingburg. Sultan Ibrahim recaptured the fort in 1785 but it was eventually destroyed during the Selangor Civil War.The Altingsburgh Lighthouse was built by the Dutch in 1794  Fireflies (KELIP-KELIP) You will be having early dinner at the river side restaurant and around 7:30 Pm start Boat to Fair flies. Enjoy a 30 minutes non-motorized boat ride to view dazzling fireflies lighting up the sky like “The Xmas Tree.
Day 4: Kuala Lumpur – Cameron Highland
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Strawberry Park Resort Cameron Highland
Lata Iskandar
  • 30m
Lata Iskandar Water Falls Along the way, we will short stop at aborigine’s village and Lata Iskandar waterfall Lata Iskandar is a waterfall along the trunk road from Tapah to Cameron Highlands the waterfall cascades over several tiers of granite slopes, with the last drop at 25 meters high flowing into a small pool. Nestled along the main road facing Lata Iskandar, provide shopping opportunities for ethnic souvenirs, tribal handicrafts, strange herbs, tropical fruits and even aphrodisiacs.
Tapah
  • 1h
Lunch @ Local Malay Foods
Day 5: Explore Cameron Highland
  • 9 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Strawberry Park Resort Cameron Highland
Ringlet
  • 45m
Ringlet Is the southernmost town of the Cameron Highlands. It is a hub of Malaysia's vegetable farming and international flower farming sector. On the way short stop to see Orange Asli's (Aborigine's) lifestyle and culture! For those who are interested to know more about the 'Semai' tribe, who practices 'shifting cultivation. Try the Blowpipe and get to know more about their tools, food, musical instruments etc.
Cameron Tringkap Bee Farm
  • 20m
Honey Bee Farm stands as one of the main attractions in Cameron Highlands. Banking on experience, the bee keepers have been well trained and very knowledgeable about honeys and bee keeping. Tourists are always welcome to this place and each bee keeper will always give you a tip or two if you are interested in bees. It's one of the most interesting activities in Pahang. In this farm you'll be able to see more than just honey.
Boh Tea Estate
  • 1h
Heritage Boah Tea Factory BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd (doing business as Boh) is the largest black tea manufacturer in Malaysia, with both domestic and international distribution owned by BOH Plantations Sdn Bhd. The BOH Tea Plantation, which is located at Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, is also the largest tea plantation in Malaysia. BOH Plantations was founded in 1929 by J. A. Russell, a British-born British-educated businessman during the British colonial era in Malaya. Russell arrived in Kuala Lumpur at age seven, in 1890; the primary export was then tin. Prior to BOH, Russell had worked in the Straits Trading Company, learning to speak several Chinese dialects (along with Malay) and made contacts with wealthy Chinese tin miners. Besides investing in tin, Russell and his brothers (Philip, Donald, and Robert) invested in the nascent rubber industry in 1908. J. A. and Philip also invested in railway-related construction, including the new when Kuala Lumpur railway station.
Cameron Valley Tea House
  • 30m
Tea Center - Traveler able to enjoy the beautiful Tea Plantation Garden where traveler able to take photos and walk around the plantation and Enjoy fresh Malaysian tea (own Expenses)
Cactus Valley
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Cactus Valley Is a botanical show garden nestled on a hill slope overlooking Brinchang town center, featuring a large collection of cacti, flowers and ornamental plants of various shapes, colours and sizes. The park can be reached quicky on foot from anywhere in Brinchang town.
Big Red Strawberry Farm
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Big Red Strawberry Farm Also known as Taman Agro Tourism Cameron Highlands offers one-stop garden and farm centre to relax and unwind. It is located in Brinchang town, right beside Cactus Valley at the new town of Brinchang. If you are staying in Brinchang, ask the receptionist at your hotel and they can guide you on how to reach there.
Sam Poh Temple
  • 30m
Sam Poh Temple Visitors have the option to take the short trip to the Sam Poh Temple at Cameron Highlands. Sam Poh Buddhist Temple located in Brinchang. It built high on a hill overlooking Brinchang town. Due to its location, the temple has a good view of Brinchang town and the houses that dot the little hills surrounding Brinchang. Sam Poh Temple built in 1972, is is the 4th largest Buddhist temple in the country. Amongst others, it houses a large statue of Lord Buddha
Cameron highland orchid and rose garden
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Rose Garden Traveler who love flowers able to see beautiful roses and variety different flowers and vegetable. If have chance able to see cute little humming bird that sucking the sap from the flowers.
Kea Farm Market
  • 30m
Kea Farm Market Traveler able to see local market where they sell various vegetable, flower, fruits and street food.
Day 6: Cameron Highland - Penang Island
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Park Royal Beach Resort Penang
Kuala Kangsar Heritage Trail
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Take off in the early morning to Penang. Stop at the royal town of Kuala Kangsar to see the exteriors of the Ubudiah Mosque, the Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan which was built without a single nail. Discover the artisan crafts of the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar and embark on a river cruise with live narration. Disembark to see the unique process of keris (dagger) making, a status symbol for Malay royalty and dignitaries, and watch a demonstration of tekat making, where gold threads are intricately embroidered into velvet cushions. Then visit the Labu Sayong Center, where unique shaped pots are made. The cool water from the pots is believed to have healing properties.
Penang Bridge
Penang Bridge Cross over to Penang, better known as the 'Pearl of the Orient' via one of the longest Bridge in the world.
Day 7: Explore Penang
  • 10 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Park Royal Beach Resort Penang
Komtar
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Komtar Enjoy the feeling of being on The Top Town’s highest point, grab the thrilling experience of walking on air, 816 feet above sea level from Heritage George Town and a stunning seamless view of George Town with a 360-degree panoramic view. Observatory Deck (10am-6pm only) at Level 65 also features a glass walkway that lets you watch the world go by below. It offers a stunning 360° view of Georgetown and beyond.
Chew Jetty
  • 30m
Chew Jetty The Clan Jetties of George Town only came about in the late 19th century. Part of the heritage trail, the clan jetties are a unique sight to witness as you walk through a wooden path on stilts with wooden houses beside you that are still inhabited by the locals till today. After the construction of the Quay in 1882, the waterfront was developed with short public landing stages or jetties. Settlements grew on these foundations and they were used for the loading and unloading of goods and for the mooring of sampans (boats). Gradually, each jetty became identified and dominated by certain clans and over time more huts sprung up. Be awed by the experience of going through a village atmosphere in the heart of the city. Walk through this quaint village made of wooden houses built on top of wooden stilts. Since Penang lost its free port status, most inhabitants here now dwell in many different trades.
Sri Mariamman Temple
  • 30m
Sri Mahamariamman Temple Built in 1833, the Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple in George Town is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade. It is located at Queen Street, George Town. It is also known as Mariamman Temple or Queen Street Indian Temple.
Fort Cornwallis
  • 15m
Fort Cornwallis (Photo Stop Only) The 18th-century fort was built by the British East India Company, and while its cannons are still trained on the water, Fort Cornwallis has never engaged in battle.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
  • 20m
Kapitan Keling Mosque The Kapitan Keling Mosque is a mosque built in the 19th century by Indian Muslim traders in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is situated on the corner of Buckingham Street and Pitt Street.
Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)
  • 20m
Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng) The Goddess of Mercy Temple is a Chinese temple in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Situated at Pitt Street, it was first built in 1728, making it Penang's oldest Taoist temple. The temple is dedicated to the Taoist Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin.
Little Village Penang Hill
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Penang Hill by Train Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks on Penang Island, Malaysia. It is located in Air Itam, 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) west of the city Centre of George Town. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which actually refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak. Penang Hill covers a number of hills, with the highest point at Western Hill which is 833 meters (2,733 ft) above sea level. The hill stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested area. It was used as a retreat during the British colonial period, and is now a popular tourist destination in Penang. The top of the hill is accessible via the Penang Hill Railway from its base station at Jalan Bukit Bendera, Air Itam. To date, this funicular railway system is the only one of its kind in Malaysia, transporting over a million visitors to the peak of Penang Hill as of 2014.
Chowrasta Market
  • 30m
Chowrasta Market Chowrasta Market is one of Penang’s oldest, dating back to the mid-19th century, and still one of its liveliest morning markets. Located in George Town’s picturesque old downtown, the market is still very accessible to visitors whilst retaining its very local characteristics. Have the opportunity to grab a small bite of some local delicacies.
Kek Lok Si Temple
  • 30m
Kek Lok Si Temple The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, and is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. The entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890–1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-story Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 36.57 metres (120.0 ft) tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism and traditional Chinese rituals blend into a harmonious whole, both in the temple architecture and artwork as well as in the daily activities of worshippers.
Gurney Drive
  • 1h
Gurney Drive Is a deluge of hawker delights and exciting restaurants that come alive at nighttime, giving the unique experience of dining by the sea. Gurney Drive was named after Sir Henry Gurney, a Malayan High Commissioner who was assassinated by the guerrillas of the Malayan Communist Party during the Emergency period in the early 1950s.Gurney Plaza If time permits, you will go to Gurney Plaza to shop around for some souvenirs.
Day 8: Free at Leisure at Penang Beach
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Park Royal Beach Resort Penang
Penang Island
  • 1d
Free at Leisure on the beach or Pool
Day 9: Free at Leisure at Penang Beach
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Park Royal Beach Resort Penang
Penang Island
  • 1d
Free at Leisure on the beach or Pool
Day 10: Penang to Kota Kinabalu
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
  • 3h
Transfer to Langkawi Airport – Kota Kinabalu by flight KK Airport. Meet and greet at Kota Kinabalu Airport.
Kota Kinabalu
  • 2h
Proceed with KK City Tour. Visit Sabah's highest building Yayasan Sabah (now known as Menara Tun Mustapha), KK City Mosque, Chinese Temple, Heritage Village, Sabah State Museum.
Day 11: Nabalu Market/Kundasang/Kinabalu National Park/Poring Hot Springs/ Canopy Walkway (
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
  • 8h
Kundasang. Enjoy scenic view of the quaint countryside, the majestic Mount Kinabalu, dreamy valleys and colorful roadside farmer markets as you drive along the Crocker Range. Short stop at Nabalu Market for photo opportunity and to explore the local marketplace. Proceed to Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Botanical Garden for a chance to see the collection of rare plants and flowers. Proceed to Poring Hot Springs. Trek through the rainforest trail to the canopy walkway. 3 circuits of suspension bridge zigzag through the crowns of the tallest and strongest rainforest trees with a total length of 373.6 meters and height up to 41 meters above ground offer good opportunity to observe canopy-dwelling rainforest inhabitants such as butterflies, insects, tree shrews, squirrels and birds. If time permits, dip in the open-air Hot Springs tub. Its therapeutic properties are reputed to ease aching muscles. Return to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Day 12: Kota Kinabalu- Kuala Lumpur
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Casa del Rio Hotel Melaka
Kota Kinabalu
  • 4h
After Breakfast at the hotel Check-out by noon and transfer to the airport for your departure flight to KL
Kuala Lumpur
  • 3h
Arrival Kuala Lumpur and transfer to Melaka & Checking the hotel
Day 13: Explore Historical Melaka
  • 11 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Casa del Rio Hotel Melaka
Christ Church
  • 30m
Christ Church was created in the eighteenth century to replace the aging Portuguese church, and remains one of the most iconic buildings from the Dutch Colonial era in Melaka. Originally white, this building was painted red in the early 1900’s, and this color has become an indicator of most of the buildings from the Dutch era. The inside of the church is inlaid with a number of tombstones, written in Dutch, English, Portuguese and Armenian. Often long-winded, these tombstones give an interesting snapshot of life in colonial times.
Stadthuys
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Stadthuys This old Dutch city hall is painted the same red as Christ Church and most of the other remaining Dutch Colonial buildings in Melaka. It went from the offices of the Dutch governor and deputy governor under Dutch rule to a free English school under British rule. Today it is home to the History and Ethnography museum, believed to be one of the premier museums in the region. It includes traditional costumes and artifacts that showcase the many different periods in Melakan history.
Melaka
  • 30m
St. Paul's Church Originally built by a Portuguese captain in 1521 as a simple chapel, St. Paul’s Church offers views over Melaka from the summit of Bukit St Paul. St. Francis Xavier, one of the founders of the Jesuit order, used the church as his base for his missionary journeys to China and Japan. In one of those journeys, Xavier fell sick and eventually died in China in 1552. His body was temporarily interred here for nine months before being transferred to Goa, where it remains today. Visitors can look into his ancient tomb inside the church, and a marble statue of the saint gazing over the city.
A Famosa Fort
  • 30m
A Famosa The remains of this Portuguese fortress are among the oldest remaining European structures in all of Asia. A Famosa (Porta de Santiago) was built on a seaside hilltop in the early 1500s to protect the newly conquered land from returning to a sultanate or being invaded by other European nations. The hope was to create another Portuguese friendly port along the Spice Route to ease trade for merchant ships delivering between Asia and Europe. It later fell into Dutch hands, and was given to Britain to avoid being conquered by Napoleonic France. Britain feared its power if it were conquered, so chose to destroy it instead of fortifying it further. A single small gate was preserved at the request of Sir Raffles, the founder of Singapore.
Melaka State
  • 1h
Lunch Chicken Rice Ball Is one of the must eat food in Melaka. Together chili sauce, the plate of steamed chicken is served together with the soft rice balls. I must say they offer one of the best rice balls in town. Despite the fragrance, it comes with a moist and slightly sticky texture – perfect in mouth. For the steamed chicken, the meat is very tender and juicy. Poured with the soy-based sauce, it offers a delicately salty taste too. Best to pair with the chilli sauce. Cendol This is Famous Desserts in Melaka Cendol is an iced sweet dessert that contains droplets of green rice flour jelly, coconut milk and palm sugar syrup. It is commonly found in Southeast Asia and is popular in Melaka. Next to the green jelly, additional toppings might be added, including diced jackfruit, sweetened red azuki beans, or durian.
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
  • 20m
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Dating from 1646, the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the oldest functioning temple in Malaysia. It practices the three traditional Chinese doctrines of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The temple is located along Harmony street, home to many other mosques and temples, and greets visitors with an ornate gate bedecked with Chinese lions. The temple itself is made up of several prayer halls, the main one dedicated to Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy. Smaller halls honor the gods of wealth, propagation and prosperity, as well as providing a home for ancestral tablets.
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Baba and Nyonya House Museum Created from a mansion on millionaire’s row, this museum was established by Chan Kim Lay, a fourth-generation inhabitant of this home to celebrate the complex and wonderful combination of Chinese and Malay culture, also known as Baba Nyonya. The museum features a number of crafts and handiwork, including woodworking pieces, porcelain and furniture. Large, painted tapestries hang on walls with elaborately carved frames and a story of Chinese and Western cultures blending into a Malay world is told through the pieces in this traditional home.
Melaka Straits Mosque
  • 20m
Masjid Selat (Malacca Straits Mosque) was created in the early 20th century with a mix of Middle Eastern and Malay architectural styles. Built on manmade Malacca island, it is designed to appear as if it is floating when water levels are high. In traditional Moorish style, much of the outside is white with accents of vibrant color. In this case, large stained-glass archways of yellow and green are one of the main showpieces that accent the mosque. The building is particularly beautiful at night, when a series of colored lights make it one of the most beautiful sights in all of Melaka. The mosque serves as an active and popular place of worship, but also allows public tours.
Jonker Street
  • 1h
Jonker Street Walk This street is the center of Chinatown of Melaka. It began in Dutch Colonial times as the home to many of the servants of Dutch nobility. However, after the Dutch left, it became the home of the nobles themselves. Many seventeenth-century manors remain here, along with a large number of shops, restaurants and other amenities. When the large Chinese presence moved in, decorative accents like a large Chinese-style archway were added. The street is blocked off every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening to become a pedestrian-only night market.
Melaka River Cruise Jeti Taman Rempah
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Melaka River Cruise The Malacca River (Sungai Melaka) cuts across the city of the same name, now most commonly spelled Melaka, and is also known as the Melaka River. In recent years, the river has been revitalized into a top destination, with both Malaysians and international visitors coming to soak in its history and marvel at the diverse architecture from the city’s Portuguese, Dutch, and British heritage.
Melaka
  • 30m
Rickshaw ride This varied background is displayed by the colorful trishaws, a form of bicycle-powered rickshaw, that cruise around town. Each driver decorates their trishaw with bright flowers, flashing lights, flags and souvenirs.
Day 14: Free at Leisure in Melaka
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Casa del Rio hotel Melaka
Melaka
  • 1d
Free at Leisure in Melaka on your own
Day 15: Departure drop to KL International Airport
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Kuala Lumpur
  • 4h
Check out from hotel. Transfer from Melaka - KL Airport. Arrival KL airport and departure flight to “home sweet home”

Location

Activity location

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