Malaysia - Singapore Tour

Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticket and baggage procedures, depart for Kuala Lumpur via Doha on Qatar Airways flight.

Arrival at Kuala Lumpur airport. After baggage and passport control, we meet with our bus. Then we head towards Putrajaya, the future capital of Malaysia. Putrajaya is Malaysia's most orderly city, carefully designed with architecture that will eventually become the country's capital, replacing Kuala Lumpur. At the start of our city tour, we observe iconic bridges from different countries adorning the city, stopping at one to take photos. As stated by the Malaysian Minister of Tourism, visiting this city alone is sufficient to see special symbolic bridges from around the world. Next, we ascend PICC for a panoramic view of the city. Our next stop is Putrajaya Mosque. Predominantly pink in both its interior and exterior architecture, this mosque resembles an open flower and is also known as the Pink Mosque. After visiting Putrajaya Mosque, we proceed to Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor State. We visit Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, opened in 1988, which captivates visitors with its four minarets. It is Malaysia's largest mosque and the second-largest in Southeast Asia. Due to its blue dome, it is affectionately called 'Blue Mosque' by tourists, similar to Istanbul's Sultanahmet Mosque. Throughout the tour, we view local and historic Malay houses located along the riverbank. After our Shah Alam tour, we head to our hotel. Overnight stay at our Kuala Lumpur hotel.

After breakfast, our first stop is the Petronas Twin Towers, the symbol of the city. Guests can take photos in front of the Twin Towers, spend time at Suria KLCC Shopping Mall, and enjoy affordable shopping at stores offering discounts throughout the year. Then we proceed to Kuala Lumpur Merdeka (Freedom) Square. We visit the National Museum, Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Library housing Islamic Art Books, and the Islamic Arts Museum, which houses over 7,000 artifacts. Among the highlights, you will be amazed by the Islamic Architecture Gallery, where reproductions of famous buildings such as the Taj Mahal in India, the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, and the Tomb of Emir Timur in Uzbekistan are displayed. After enjoying our time at Merdeka Square, we head to Mesjid Negara (National Mosque), the symbol of Malaysia's independence. This is the first mosque built with Malaysia's unique architecture, where we perform our noon prayer. Following our prayer break, we travel to Batu Caves, a pilgrimage site for Hindus. Here, we will see the giant statue of Lord Murugan and, at the top of a staircase with nearly 400 steps, encounter temples and figures depicting the story of Lord Murugan. Afterwards, we go to Central Market, where we can find souvenirs and purchase symbolic handmade products representing Malay culture. At this point, guests who wish may also visit Petaling Street, also known as Chinatown. Overnight stay at our Kuala Lumpur hotel.

After our breakfast at our hotel, our first stop is Colmar Tropicale French Village, located in the Pahang state approximately 1 hour from the city center. Inspired by 17th-century French towns, this thematic village allows us to spend free time admiring impressive examples of French architecture. With its colorful buildings and stone pathways, it offers a European atmosphere. Next, we head to the Japanese Village, located about 10 minutes from Colmar Tropicale. Built in the 1990s, the Japanese Village features traditional Japanese gardens, tea houses, and bamboo forests, creating an atmosphere that reflects Japanese culture. Here, you can take a walk to feel the tranquility of nature and experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. After visiting these beautiful natural landscapes and villages, we proceed to our final stop, Genting Highlands. Construction began after 1965 with the establishment of a hotel, and today it has transformed into a massive complex of hotels at an altitude of 1800 meters, attracting visitors from all over the world, especially Chinese tourists who come primarily to gamble. Also located at 1600 meters, the Chin Swee Buddhist Temple has largely attracted tourists' interest. Access to both sites is available via road and cable car. We then enjoy some free shopping time at Genting Premium Outlet, where the cable car begins, before taking the cable car to Chin Swee Temple. There, our guide will explain how Buddhists worship and the origins of Buddhism. Afterward, we breathe in the clean air of the highlands and return to the city center. Overnight stay at our Kuala Lumpur hotel.

After breakfast, we depart for the airport to take the earliest flight to Singapore. Upon arrival in Singapore after a 1-hour flight, we complete passport and baggage procedures, then depart from Singapore Changi Airport, which has been voted the world's most beautiful airport multiple times and features an indoor waterfall, beginning our panoramic city tour. Among the places to visit are the Orchid Gardens within the Botanic Gardens, Chinatown, and the famous shopping street Orchard Road. At the end of our city tour, we proceed to Masjid Sultan, Singapore's most magnificent mosque. Construction of the mosque began in 1824 by Sultan Huseyin, Singapore's first sultan; it was restored in 1932 by Denis Santry, Singapore's oldest architecture firm, and attained its current grandeur. After performing prayers at Masjid Sultan, we head to Sentosa Island. In the afternoon, you have free time on the island. Guests who wish may ride the cable car, enter Universal Studios Theme Park, or swim in the sea. (Shower facilities are available.) Around 7:30 PM, we bid farewell to Singapore. Following the full-day Singapore city tour, we return to Malaysia by vehicle. We proceed to the border, where crossing will be done on foot. After completing the necessary customs and passport procedures, we check into our hotel in Johor Bahru and settle in for the night.

After our breakfast at the hotel, we depart from our hotel to Mersing district, which belongs to Johor Bahru in the southeastern region of the Malaya Peninsula. We set sail by boat from the port. Throughout the tour, you can observe the corals located in the southeastern part of this peninsula while snorkeling. Our first stop is Sribuat Island. On this island, we go climbing and snorkeling before returning to the boats. Then, we arrive at our second stop, Raja Island. Here, you also have the opportunity to snorkel and find time to swim on the beach. Our next stop is Harimau Island; on this island, you can swim inside the caves and, depending on the water level, jump into the sea from a high point of the island. Afterwards, we head to Hujung Island for lunch. Guests who wish may also swim here. After lunch and free time, we proceed to Tengah Island, one of the small yet lush green islands in this area. We take photos here, and guests who wish can also swim on this island. Subsequently, we reach Besar Island, the last island of the day. Besar Island is one of the large islands in this region with a beautiful beach. You can enjoy your time on its shore, and if you wish, you can go snorkeling. Afterward, we board our boat and set off towards our hotel. After dinner, we check in at our hotel. Accommodation is in Melaka.

After having breakfast at our hotel, we begin our tour of the historic city of Malacca, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Our first stop will be the magnificent Malacca Mosque. This mosque is located on the banks of the Malacca Strait, a historically strategic region for trade in the Far East. During our tour, our guide will explain how Malaysia successively came under Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial rule at A'Famosa Fort, how these nations fought each other to take control of Malaysia, and we will visit Stadhuys and St. Paul's Church to see the distinct cultural traces left by each of these powers that sought dominance over the region. Guests who wish may take a short city tour via Trishaw, a decorated local rickshaw-style vehicle, for a small fee while listening to Malay music. Due to the significant Chinese population in Melaka, Nyonya (Baba) culture prevails. To experience this culture up close, we visit the Baba & Nyonya Museum and then proceed to Jonkers Walt, where the Chinese community resides. Those who wish can also visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, one of the rare temples in the world that honors both Taoist and Confucian principles, located very near Jonkers Walt. Additionally, you may visit the Nyonya One Finger Shoe shop, where families have preserved the traditional craft of making single-toed shoes, once worn by Chinese women for beauty, and continue to produce them today. Our Malacca tour continues with a short boat ride along the river, where we view local and historic Malay houses situated on its banks. After our enjoyable tour, we return to our accommodation at the Melaka hotel.

After taking our early breakfast at the hotel (which may be in a breakfast box format), we will transfer to the airport for our return. Following passport and check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul via Doha with Qatar Airways. The end of our enjoyable tour.