follow an expert local guide through the famed Little and King’s Palace and Independence Square. We will later check in at the Chinatown, wander through the halls at Museum. We will New Garden Hotel - 4 Star. After a short rest, you can join the tour also visit the Thai, Wat Chayamankalaram temple, where you’ll be leader on a familiarization walk. amazed by the giant reclining Buddha and finish the city tour at € from the Burmese, Dhammikarama Temple. After the city tour we go to Tue 03 Dec After a buffet breakfast, we have a full day tour 15 2,270 explore the Penang National Park* where you immerse yourself in around the capital city of , Kuala Lampur. Despite the the beauty of a protected natural habitat. The Penang National Park growing skyline of a modern metropolis, has always days per person is an abundance of lush, natural beauty with a diverse ecosystem, been charming and full of character. On this tour, we will take you containing over 500 flora and fauna species, lake, mangrove to see the contrast between the old Indo-Moorish architecture and swamps, mudflat areas, coral reefs and nesting areas for some the ultra-modern edifices. With the local guide, we will drive along 23 November - 07 December endangered turtle species. Little India (Brickfields) and admire the colourful community of local shops and quaint restaurants. We will visit the National Monument, * The national park trial walk will take around 1 hour and is subject Asian Sculpture Garden, National Museum, National Mosque, and to cancellation in case of bad weather conditions. If this will be the the Railway Station and then we will stop for the group photo next landmark structure located in the heart of City in the Red case, an alternative location will be offered. to the Petronas Twin Towers, which are still the tallest twin-towers Square. Then take in a panoramic view of Malacca City and the in the world. We will conclude our tour by visiting & surrounding region from the top of St. Paul’s Hill, which features Sat 30 Nov Today we will experience the beauty of the “Pearl Temple, which is one of Malaysia’s most sacred destinations for ruins of the historic St. Paul’s Church, the oldest church building in of the Orient” on this Penang Island Discovery Tour, and venture . On arrival, we will see the world’s tallest statue of Murugan, Malaysia and . Then we follow the guide to Jonker to the sandy shores and picturesque countryside as we make our a Hindu deity. Here, we will watch monkeys roaming freely and climb Street, the centre street of Chinatown. Once renowned for its way through some of the island’s most incredible sites. We will visit the steps to the top of this famed destination. In the evening, we are antique shops, Jonker Street now features clothing and craft outlets a traditional batik factory, visit the famous , and visit offering you buffet dinner and multinational Cultural Show (extra). as well as restaurants. Finally, we visit the fortress, which , which is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate For about one hour, the dancers will present a selection of Asia’s is among the oldest surviving European architectural remains in and highly ornamented architecture. We will also see a number of rich cultural heritage, with contemporary and cultural performances, Southeast Asia, and stop at Cheng Hoon Teng, a Chinese temple Malay Kampung, which are typical Malaysian villages. We will also which includes Minangkabau, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese dances. practicing the Three Doctrinal Systems of , Confucianism and discover the local fruits and the spices of Penang. This tour hits all The dance medley depicts the different races, creeds, traditions, . The tour ends with a return trip to Kuala Lumpur. In the the highlights and assures that you’ll leave Penang having seen the cultures and religions that although diverse, demonstrate the evening, you can join the tour leader to visit the Kuala Lumpur Night best of the best. In the evening, you can join the tour leader to visit respect that prevails amongst all communities in Malaysia. Market. a Night Market. Wed 04 Dec Today we will visit the historical city of Malacca, the Thu 05 Dec Today, we will leave the busy city and visit the Sun 01 Dec After Breakfast we leave Penang and head for capital of the Malaysian state of Malacca. We begin this guided, Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary. This conservation centre is run by the Cameron Highlands on mainland Malaysia. On our way, we will visit full-day sightseeing tour with a visit to The , a historical nation’s Wildlife Society and is tucked away amid tropical forests less the Kuala Sepetang fishing village and discover the wooden houses than two hours from the capital. In the Elephant Sanctuary you will built on stilts which line both side of the river banks. Here, we will also have the opportunity to bathe a baby elephant (there will be no see the water-way bustling with trawlers transporting fish, cockles bathing when water levels are high.) On our way back to the capital, and mangrove logs. We also visit a very interesting charcoal factory we will be making a stop at the Deer Land Park Sanctuary. After a and the Mangrove plantation. After lunch, we will continue to our memorable day getting up close to nature, we will drive you back hotel in Cameron Highland. Once we arrive at Cameron Highlands, to Kuala Lumpur with memories (and pictures) to last a lifetime. In we will visit the Butterfly Farm and later check in at the Strawberry the evening, you can join the tour leader and visit the HUGE Berjaya Park Resort – 4 Star Times Square shopping mall. Mon 02 Dec We check-out from our hotel and start the tour Fri 06 Dec This is a day dedicated for shopping and individual of Cameron Highlands. Our adventure starts by visiting the tea sightseeing. At 20:00 we check out from our rooms and at 21:00 we plantation and tea factory. If the weather permits, we will go on a will transfer to Kuala Lampur Airport guided tracking expedition by Land Rover and later on foot and visit Mossy Forest. After lunch, we will start to make our way to Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia but on our way we will also Sat 07 Dec 01:10 we fly by EK 343 and arrive Dubai at 04:30. Fly back to Malta visit the popular Lata Iskandar Waterfall. Once we arrive in Kuala at 07:45 by EK 109 and arrive in Malta at 13:25. 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