Malaysia & Singapore Tour 6N/7D

Day 1: KUALA LUMPUR

Meet at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticketing and baggage procedures, depart to Kuala Lumpur via Doha with Qatar Airways.

Day 2: KUALA LUMPUR

Arrival at Kuala Lumpur Airport. After baggage and passport control, meet the bus. Then proceed to Putrajaya, Malaysia’s future capital. Putrajaya is carefully designed and is planned to completely replace Kuala Lumpur as the capital in the future. At the start of the city tour, observe symbolic bridges imported from different countries decorating the city, and stop at one for photos. As the Malaysian Minister of Tourism said, it’s enough to come to this city to see all the world’s special symbolic bridges. Next, ascend to PICC for a panoramic view of the city. Then visit Putrajaya Mosque, known for its predominant pink color in interior and exterior architecture, resembling a blooming flower and also called the Pink Mosque. After the mosque visit, head to Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor state. Visit Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, opened in 1988, known for its four minarets and the second largest mosque in Southeast Asia after the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul). The mosque’s blue dome earned it the nickname "Blue Mosque." Along the river, see local and historic Malay houses. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Overnight stay.

Day 3: KUALA LUMPUR – BATU CAVES

After breakfast, the first stop is the city’s symbol, the Petronas Twin Towers. Guests can take photos in front of the towers and spend time at Suria KLCC Shopping Center, enjoying seasonal discounts. Next, proceed to Merdeka (Independence) Square. Visit the National Museum, Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Library of Islamic Art Books, and the Islamic Arts Museum which hosts over 7,000 artifacts. Highlights include reproductions of famous buildings such as the Taj Mahal (India), Masjid al-Haram (Mecca), and Amir Timur’s Mausoleum (Uzbekistan) in the Islamic Architecture Gallery. After enjoying Merdeka Square, visit Masjid Negara (National Mosque), a symbol of Malaysian independence, where midday prayers are performed. Afterwards, visit Batu Caves, a Hindu pilgrimage site featuring the giant statue of Lord Murugan and temple caves reached by climbing about 400 steps. Later, visit Central Market to buy traditional Malay handmade souvenirs. Guests may also choose to visit Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown. Return to hotel in Kuala Lumpur for overnight stay.

Day 4: KUALA LUMPUR

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Colmar Tropicale French Village, about 1 hour from the city center in Pahang state. This themed village, inspired by 17th-century French towns, offers colorful buildings and cobblestone streets creating a European atmosphere. After free time there, visit the nearby Japanese Village (built in the 1990s), featuring traditional Japanese gardens, tea houses, and bamboo groves, reflecting Japanese culture. Enjoy a walk and experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Next, visit Genting Highlands, developed since 1965 into a large hotel complex 1800 meters above sea level and a popular gambling destination. The Chin Swee Buddhist Temple at 1600 meters attracts many visitors. Transportation to both sites is by road and cable car. After free time shopping at Genting Premium Outlet, take the cable car to Chin Swee Temple to learn about Buddhist worship and the origin of Buddhism from the guide. Enjoy the fresh air of the highlands before returning to Kuala Lumpur city center. Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur hotel.

Day 5: KUALA LUMPUR – SINGAPORE

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the earliest flight to Singapore (approx. 1 hour). After passport and baggage control, depart from Singapore Changi Airport, repeatedly voted the world’s best airport and featuring an indoor waterfall. Begin a panoramic city tour visiting the Orchid Gardens inside the Botanic Gardens, Chinatown, and the famous shopping street Orchard Road. End the city tour at Masjid Sultan, Singapore’s grandest mosque, built starting in 1824 by Sultan Hussein, Singapore’s first sultan, and restored in 1932 by the oldest Singaporean architecture firm Denis Santry. After prayers at Masjid Sultan, transfer to Sentosa Island for free time in the afternoon. Guests may take the cable car, visit Universal Studios theme park, or enjoy the beach (showers and cabins available). Around 19:30, depart Sentosa and cross back to Malaysia by road. The border crossing is done on foot. After customs and passport formalities, check in at the hotel in Johor Bahru for overnight stay.

Day 6: JOHOR BAHRU

After breakfast, depart for Mersing, located in the southeast part of the Malaya Peninsula belonging to Johor Bahru. From the port, take a boat tour along the southeast coast where you can snorkel among coral reefs. The first stop is Sribuat Island for snorkeling and climbing activities before returning to the boat. Next, stop at Raja Island for snorkeling and beach time. The next stop is Harimau Island, where guests can swim among coral reefs and, depending on water level, jump into the sea from a high point. Afterwards, transfer to Hujung Island for lunch and free time, with swimming opportunities available. After lunch, visit Tengah Island, a small lush island perfect for photos and optional swimming. The final island visit is Besar Island, one of the largest with beautiful beaches, perfect for relaxation or snorkeling. Return by boat to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Melaka.

Day 7: MELAKA

After breakfast, begin the tour of historic Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The first stop is Melaka Mosque, situated strategically on the Strait of Malacca, a vital historical trading route in the Far East. At A’Famosa Fortress, learn from the guide about Melaka’s history of successive colonization by Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, and British powers and their cultural influences. Visit Stadthuys and St. Paul’s Church to explore colonial heritage. Guests may opt for a short trishaw ride around the town, enjoying traditional Malay music (extra fee applies). Melaka has a strong Chinese presence, and Nyonya (Peranakan) culture is prominent. Visit the Baba & Nyonya Museum to learn about this culture, then stroll through Jonkers Walk, a historic Chinese neighborhood. Optionally, visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, one of the few temples combining Taoism and Confucianism principles. Also visit the Nyonya One Finger Shoe shop, which produces traditional single-toe shoes worn by Chinese women in old times. Continue the tour with a boat ride on the Melaka River, passing historic Malay houses. After a pleasant tour, overnight stay at Melaka hotel.

Day 8: MELAKA – KUALA LUMPUR – DOHA – ISTANBUL

After an early breakfast (may be provided as a breakfast box), transfer to the airport for the return flight. After passport control and check-in, depart for Istanbul via Doha with Qatar Airways. End of a pleasant tour.

Day 2: KUALA LUMPUR

Arrival at Kuala Lumpur Airport. After baggage and passport control, meet the bus. Then proceed to Putrajaya, Malaysia’s future capital. Putrajaya is carefully designed and is planned to completely replace Kuala Lumpur as the capital in the future. At the start of the city tour, observe symbolic bridges imported from different countries decorating the city, and stop at one for photos. As the Malaysian Minister of Tourism said, it’s enough to come to this city to see all the world’s special symbolic bridges. Next, ascend to PICC for a panoramic view of the city. Then visit Putrajaya Mosque, known for its predominant pink color in interior and exterior architecture, resembling a blooming flower and also called the Pink Mosque. After the mosque visit, head to Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor state. Visit Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, opened in 1988, known for its four minarets and the second largest mosque in Southeast Asia after the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul). The mosque’s blue dome earned it the nickname "Blue Mosque." Along the river, see local and historic Malay houses. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Overnight stay.

Day 3: KUALA LUMPUR – BATU CAVES

After breakfast, the first stop is the city’s symbol, the Petronas Twin Towers. Guests can take photos in front of the towers and spend time at Suria KLCC Shopping Center, enjoying seasonal discounts. Next, proceed to Merdeka (Independence) Square. Visit the National Museum, Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Library of Islamic Art Books, and the Islamic Arts Museum which hosts over 7,000 artifacts. Highlights include reproductions of famous buildings such as the Taj Mahal (India), Masjid al-Haram (Mecca), and Amir Timur’s Mausoleum (Uzbekistan) in the Islamic Architecture Gallery. After enjoying Merdeka Square, visit Masjid Negara (National Mosque), a symbol of Malaysian independence, where midday prayers are performed. Afterwards, visit Batu Caves, a Hindu pilgrimage site featuring the giant statue of Lord Murugan and temple caves reached by climbing about 400 steps. Later, visit Central Market to buy traditional Malay handmade souvenirs. Guests may also choose to visit Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown. Return to hotel in Kuala Lumpur for overnight stay.

Day 4: KUALA LUMPUR

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Colmar Tropicale French Village, about 1 hour from the city center in Pahang state. This themed village, inspired by 17th-century French towns, offers colorful buildings and cobblestone streets creating a European atmosphere. After free time there, visit the nearby Japanese Village (built in the 1990s), featuring traditional Japanese gardens, tea houses, and bamboo groves, reflecting Japanese culture. Enjoy a walk and experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Next, visit Genting Highlands, developed since 1965 into a large hotel complex 1800 meters above sea level and a popular gambling destination. The Chin Swee Buddhist Temple at 1600 meters attracts many visitors. Transportation to both sites is by road and cable car. After free time shopping at Genting Premium Outlet, take the cable car to Chin Swee Temple to learn about Buddhist worship and the origin of Buddhism from the guide. Enjoy the fresh air of the highlands before returning to Kuala Lumpur city center. Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur hotel.

Day 5: KUALA LUMPUR – SINGAPORE

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the earliest flight to Singapore (approx. 1 hour). After passport and baggage control, depart from Singapore Changi Airport, repeatedly voted the world’s best airport and featuring an indoor waterfall. Begin a panoramic city tour visiting the Orchid Gardens inside the Botanic Gardens, Chinatown, and the famous shopping street Orchard Road. End the city tour at Masjid Sultan, Singapore’s grandest mosque, built starting in 1824 by Sultan Hussein, Singapore’s first sultan, and restored in 1932 by the oldest Singaporean architecture firm Denis Santry. After prayers at Masjid Sultan, transfer to Sentosa Island for free time in the afternoon. Guests may take the cable car, visit Universal Studios theme park, or enjoy the beach (showers and cabins available). Around 19:30, depart Sentosa and cross back to Malaysia by road. The border crossing is done on foot. After customs and passport formalities, check in at the hotel in Johor Bahru for overnight stay.

Day 6: JOHOR BAHRU

After breakfast, depart for Mersing, located in the southeast part of the Malaya Peninsula belonging to Johor Bahru. From the port, take a boat tour along the southeast coast where you can snorkel among coral reefs. The first stop is Sribuat Island for snorkeling and climbing activities before returning to the boat. Next, stop at Raja Island for snorkeling and beach time. The next stop is Harimau Island, where guests can swim among coral reefs and, depending on water level, jump into the sea from a high point. Afterwards, transfer to Hujung Island for lunch and free time, with swimming opportunities available. After lunch, visit Tengah Island, a small lush island perfect for photos and optional swimming. The final island visit is Besar Island, one of the largest with beautiful beaches, perfect for relaxation or snorkeling. Return by boat to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Melaka.

Day 7: MELAKA

After breakfast, begin the tour of historic Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The first stop is Melaka Mosque, situated strategically on the Strait of Malacca, a vital historical trading route in the Far East. At A’Famosa Fortress, learn from the guide about Melaka’s history of successive colonization by Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, and British powers and their cultural influences. Visit Stadthuys and St. Paul’s Church to explore colonial heritage. Guests may opt for a short trishaw ride around the town, enjoying traditional Malay music (extra fee applies). Melaka has a strong Chinese presence, and Nyonya (Peranakan) culture is prominent. Visit the Baba & Nyonya Museum to learn about this culture, then stroll through Jonkers Walk, a historic Chinese neighborhood. Optionally, visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, one of the few temples combining Taoism and Confucianism principles. Also visit the Nyonya One Finger Shoe shop, which produces traditional single-toe shoes worn by Chinese women in old times. Continue the tour with a boat ride on the Melaka River, passing historic Malay houses. After a pleasant tour, overnight stay at Melaka hotel.

Day 8: MELAKA – KUALA LUMPUR – DOHA – ISTANBUL

After an early breakfast (may be provided as a breakfast box), transfer to the airport for the return flight. After passport control and check-in, depart for Istanbul via Doha with Qatar Airways. End of a pleasant tour.