Singapore and Malaysia: gardens, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur and Penang

Day by day

1. Day 1Arrive at Changi, private transfer to your hotel; an evening walk around Marina Bay.
2. Day 2Gardens by the Bay and the Cloud Forest; Chinatown and a hawker-centre tasting with a guide.
3. Day 3Little India, Kampong Glam and the Peranakan houses of Katong.
4. Day 4By private car across the causeway to Malacca (about four to five hours, depending on the border crossing); an evening by the river.
5. Day 5Malacca: Dutch Square and the Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, then drive to Kuala Lumpur (about two hours).
6. Day 6Kuala Lumpur: the Batu Caves early, before the heat, then the Petronas Towers and Merdeka Square; the Islamic Arts Museum if you still have the energy.
7. Day 7Fly to Penang (about one hour); Penang Hill by funicular for the late-afternoon views.
8. Day 8George Town with a guide: clan houses, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and the street art; a farewell hawker dinner.
9. Day 9Private transfer to Penang airport for your flight home.

These are suggested itineraries showing how a journey can be shaped, not trips taken by specific clients. Prices and availability depend on your dates and choices.