Simply Singapore
6 days
6 days
Multi-faceted Singapore is a melting pot of cultures - Chinese, Malay, Indian and Indonesian to name a few. Experience how this world-class city comes alive in a profusion of sights, sounds, colors, and mouth-watering cuisines on this 6-day program. A visit to Chinatown affords the opportunity for a glimpse into Singapore's Chinese heritage, while colorful Kampong Glam retains its ties to the ethnic Malay and Muslim communities. Learn of Singapore's Peranakans, the predominantly Chinese-Malay traders who have lived for generations along the straights of Malacca, and take in the city's "must-see" sights with visits to Orchard Road, Thian Hock Kheng Temple, and Merlion Park. There is also free time to enjoy the city on your own. Stroll along Orchard Road, Singapore's famous shopping street, visit the colonial-style Raffles Hotel for a refreshing Singapore Sling, or head over to Boat Quay or Clarke Quay for al fresco dining along the Singapore River. These experiences and much more await the visitor to lively Singapore.
Private tour itinerary
Day 1: Singapore. Arrive at Changi Airport and transfer by sedan to your hotel in Singapore.
Day 2: Singapore. Explore the sights and sounds of Singapore this morning. You will visit the National Orchid Enclosure to see one of the largest collections of orchids in the world. Some of the species and hybrids can only be found in Singapore. Driving down fashionable Orchard Road will bring you to the civic district, where you will be able to see some of the city's landmark buildings, such as the Supreme Court, City Hall, and the Old Cricket Club. Have a photo stop at Merlion Park for a picture with the Singapore icon, and enjoy views of Marina Bay. Finish with a visit to Singapore's oldest Chinese temple, "Thian Hock Kheng," before returning to your hotel. (breakfast).
Day 3: Singapore. Discover Singapore's Chinese Heritage with a visit to Chinatown this morning. During the tour you will experience how to appreciate Chinese tea; and visit a Chinese Calligraphy Shop for a hands on experience of this traditional art. Also visit the Chinese Heritage Centre, dedicated to promoting the awareness and understanding of Chinese culture through its collection and display of artworks and objects. The Heritage Centre's building, with its unique architecture, was built in 1953 and is now designated a National Monument. Finish with a traditional Chinese dim sum lunch; the popular and tasty dishes of steamed buns, dumplings, noodles, and veggies. The afternoon is free to enjoy the city on your own. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 4: Singapore. Visit colorful Kampong Glam, once home to the Malay aristocracy, and the Arab Street area on a private tour this morning. This ethnic quarter is very unique in its own way as the architecture reflects both eastern and western influences. See the Sultan's Mosque, Kampong Glam's most prominent landmark, constructed next to the Sultan's Palace between 1824-1826. The Sultan's Palace itself has now been converted into the Malay Heritage Centre. Arab Street is well-known for its textile trade, with batiks, laces, carpets, and baskets on display. Also included is a visit to a Middle-Eastern Perfumery, where you can try your hand and mixing and creating your own, alcohol-free, perfume. Finish the tour relaxing over a delicious traditional Malay lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the city on your own. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 5: Singapore. Discover Singapore's Peranakan Heritage on a half-day tour with specialist guide. Singapore is known as a melting pot of east and west, where everyone lives harmoniously in a multi-racial society. In this atmosphere evolved a new culture known as the Peranakans. Descendants of late 15th and 16-century Chinese immigrants, and usually traders, the Peranakan culture is a mix of Malay and Chinese, with cross cultures found in the food, clothing, jewelry, lifestyle, and music. Begin the tour with a visit to the Peranakan Museum, followed by a short walk through Emerald Hill Road to admire some of the beautiful Peranakan influenced homes. A visit to a traditional Peranakan shop affords the opportunity to see the influence on goods such as batiks and beaded shoes, and even in the taste of some of their desserts. Conclude the tour with a delicious, traditional Peranakan lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the city on your own. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 6: Depart Singapore. Transfer to Changi Airport. (breakfast).
Meals: breakfast daily (5), and three lunches.
Cost per person, double occupancy from $2,520.
Day 1: Singapore. Arrive at Changi Airport and transfer by sedan to your hotel in Singapore.
Day 2: Singapore. Explore the sights and sounds of Singapore this morning. You will visit the National Orchid Enclosure to see one of the largest collections of orchids in the world. Some of the species and hybrids can only be found in Singapore. Driving down fashionable Orchard Road will bring you to the civic district, where you will be able to see some of the city's landmark buildings, such as the Supreme Court, City Hall, and the Old Cricket Club. Have a photo stop at Merlion Park for a picture with the Singapore icon, and enjoy views of Marina Bay. Finish with a visit to Singapore's oldest Chinese temple, "Thian Hock Kheng," before returning to your hotel. (breakfast).
Day 3: Singapore. Discover Singapore's Chinese Heritage with a visit to Chinatown this morning. During the tour you will experience how to appreciate Chinese tea; and visit a Chinese Calligraphy Shop for a hands on experience of this traditional art. Also visit the Chinese Heritage Centre, dedicated to promoting the awareness and understanding of Chinese culture through its collection and display of artworks and objects. The Heritage Centre's building, with its unique architecture, was built in 1953 and is now designated a National Monument. Finish with a traditional Chinese dim sum lunch; the popular and tasty dishes of steamed buns, dumplings, noodles, and veggies. The afternoon is free to enjoy the city on your own. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 4: Singapore. Visit colorful Kampong Glam, once home to the Malay aristocracy, and the Arab Street area on a private tour this morning. This ethnic quarter is very unique in its own way as the architecture reflects both eastern and western influences. See the Sultan's Mosque, Kampong Glam's most prominent landmark, constructed next to the Sultan's Palace between 1824-1826. The Sultan's Palace itself has now been converted into the Malay Heritage Centre. Arab Street is well-known for its textile trade, with batiks, laces, carpets, and baskets on display. Also included is a visit to a Middle-Eastern Perfumery, where you can try your hand and mixing and creating your own, alcohol-free, perfume. Finish the tour relaxing over a delicious traditional Malay lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the city on your own. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 5: Singapore. Discover Singapore's Peranakan Heritage on a half-day tour with specialist guide. Singapore is known as a melting pot of east and west, where everyone lives harmoniously in a multi-racial society. In this atmosphere evolved a new culture known as the Peranakans. Descendants of late 15th and 16-century Chinese immigrants, and usually traders, the Peranakan culture is a mix of Malay and Chinese, with cross cultures found in the food, clothing, jewelry, lifestyle, and music. Begin the tour with a visit to the Peranakan Museum, followed by a short walk through Emerald Hill Road to admire some of the beautiful Peranakan influenced homes. A visit to a traditional Peranakan shop affords the opportunity to see the influence on goods such as batiks and beaded shoes, and even in the taste of some of their desserts. Conclude the tour with a delicious, traditional Peranakan lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the city on your own. (breakfast, lunch).
Day 6: Depart Singapore. Transfer to Changi Airport. (breakfast).
Meals: breakfast daily (5), and three lunches.
Cost per person, double occupancy from $2,520.
Our deluxe Singapore tours are carefully designed to provide a unique experience in the destination, promote cultural understanding and exchange, flow smoothly from place to place, allow time for relaxation and exploration on your own, provide maximum value, and very importantly to be enjoyable. The itinerary can be modified to suit your tastes, time frame, budget, and special interests.
