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Grand Tour of Asia

£3,226.00

Snapping the sweeping skyline views of Singapore from the top of the iconic Marina Bay Sands.

This ‘Asia grand tour’ is an ideal introduction to the Far East. You’ll travel to four powerhouse cities – Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bangkok – each with a profound British influence in their history and character. It’s not all about sightseeing, shopping and skyscrapers, though. You’ll also slow the pace down as you explore historic Malacca and spend time learning more about Thai culture at the eco-friendly Patom Organic Village.

  • 12 excursions & visits
  • 19 meals
  • Easy going pace
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Your itinerary

Day 1 – In flight

Our door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Hong Kong.

In flight

Day 2 – Hong Kong

On our arrival in Hong Kong, we transfer to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Royal Pacific Hotel, Hong Kong (4-star)

Hong Kong city skyline at sunrise from the Victoria peak

Day 3 – Hong Kong

A fusion of western and eastern life fuels Hong Kong. Ascend Victoria Peak for breathtaking views of the glittering city skyline and Victoria Harbour. Visit the Aberdeen floating fishing village. Admire the fine white sands of Repulse Bay. And shop to your heart’s delight at Stanley Market. After an afternoon of relaxation, we’ll follow dinner with a cruise on the harbour and an unforgettable night-time spectacle – the ‘Symphony of Lights’ illuminates Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline.

Royal Pacific Hotel, Hong Kong (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: City tour of Hong Kong (morning)Harbour cruise to witness the ‘Symphony of Lights’ (evening)

Breakfast and Dinner

Hong Kong skyline from Victoria Harbour, illuminated in the evening

Day 4 – Hong Kong

A day at leisure to make your own explorations.

Royal Pacific Hotel, Hong Kong (4-star)

Today includes…

Breakfast

Free time

Repulse Bay beach, Hong Kong

Day 5 – Hong Kong – Kuala Lumpur

Following a free morning we fly to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s dazzling capital city.

Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5-star)

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Breakfast

Cityscape of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during sunrise, Malaysia tour

Day 6 – Kuala Lumpur

Today we drive through the Lake Gardens, stop at the National Mosque and Independence Square, the Masjid Jamek, Central Market, and the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers. This evening we&ll enjoy a Kuala Lumpur night tour, visiting Chinatown, the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple and Alor Street – KL&s food street – to whet our appetite for our traditional Malay dinner in a local restaurant.

Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre (5-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: City tour of Kuala Lumpur (morning)Kuala Lumpur night tour (evening)

Breakfast and Dinner

Free time

Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Day 7 – Kuala Lumpur – Malacca

We continue to Malacca, a historic town showcasing a medley of Portuguese, Dutch, Islamic and Chinese architecture. Enjoy a cruise along Malacca River and visit a typical Peranakan house. We then spend a cultural afternoon at Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese temple, the oldest in Malaysia, Kampung Kling Mosque, and Bukit Cina, where over 12,000 Chinese graves are located, some dating back to the Ming dynasty.

Holiday Inn Melaka (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Malacca river cruise (morning)Visit the Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese Temple (afternoon)

Breakfast and Lunch

Boats sailing along river in Malacca city, Malaysia

Day 8 – Malacca – Singapore

Beyond vast fields is the border with Singapore. On crossing into this sensational city-state, we head to our hotel, superbly situated on Orchard Road.

Concorde Hotel Singapore (4-star)

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Breakfast

Marina bay, Singapore

Day 9 – Singapore

The National Orchid Garden, set within the UNESCO-listed Botanic Gardens, makes for a tranquil start to our exploration of Singapore. Our morning tour also includes a stop at the Merlion statue, Chinatown and Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck, offering breathtaking views of Singapore.

Concorde Hotel Singapore (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: City tour of Singapore (morning)Visit Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck (morning)

Breakfast

The National Orchid Garden, Singapore

Day 10 – Singapore

A day at leisure to unwind or hunt for bargains amongst Singapore’s innumerable shops.

Concorde Hotel Singapore (4-star)

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Breakfast

Free time

Singapore downtown skyline bay area at sunset

Day 11 – Singapore – Kanchanaburi

The Kranji War Memorial is a hillside cemetery that honours the men and women of the Commonwealth who died in the line of duty during World War II. After a morning visit, we head to the airport for our flight to Bangkok and onward transfer to Kanchanaburi, where we’ll stay for two nights.

Mida Resort, Kanchanaburi (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Visit the Kranji War Memorial (morning)

Breakfast

The Kranji War Memorial, Singapore

Day 12 – River Kwai

We’ll visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, a museum dedicated to the history of the Thai-Burma ‘Death Railway’, and on to the War Cemetery, the final resting place for over 6,000 allied prisoners of war. We then take a train ride on the notorious Bridge over the River Kwai. The original wooden version of the bridge was bombed several times and no longer exists, but the adjacent steel bridge, also the subject of numerous raids, was rebuilt after the war. Our coach returns us to our hotel for lunch and a free afternoon.

Mida Resort, Kanchanaburi (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, War Cemetery and Death Railway train journey (morning)

Breakfast and Lunch

Free time

Aerial view of River Kwai Bridge, Thailand

Day 13 – Kanchanaburi – Bangkok

We leave our hotel this morning and head to the community of Ban Nong Khao, a perfect place to learn about Thai culture. We&&ll drive through rural rice fields to have a go at weaving, learn how to make the local sugar palm cake, as well as traditional crispy rice. This afternoon, we’ll make our way to Bangkok.

Rembrandt Hotel & Suites Bangkok (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Cultural activities at Ban Nong Khao (morning)

Breakfast and Lunch

Beautiful carved fruit, Thailand

Day 14 – Bangkok

No visit to Bangkok would be complete without a visit to the Grand Palace complex and the sacred Temple of the Emerald Buddha, housing a fabulous Buddha image carved from a single piece of jade. We return to our hotel for a relaxing afternoon, before a memorable dinner cruise on Bangkok’s ‘River of Kings’.

Rembrandt Hotel & Suites Bangkok (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Visit the Grand Palace (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

Free time

Grand Palace complex, Bangkok, Thailand

Day 15 – Bangkok – Departure

We transfer to the airport for our overnight flight back. Upon arrival, our vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

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Breakfast