Trafalgar : Singapore Explorer - Fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan cultures

from 

£995

per person
 
Duration: 4 Days
Destination: Asia
Tour Provider: Trafalgar
Deal Code: DT1D10ZC

 

 

Description

Travel highlights

A stylish stopover in a city that boasts an effortless fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan cultures that have infused the local cuisine and traditions.

Book with Confidence

  • FREE 3 day booking hold
  • FREE cancellation within 30 days*
  • FREE booking changes*
  • From £100 risk-free deposit*

What's included

  • 3 Nights Accommodation
  • Meals : 3 breakfast
  • Transport : All transport shown. VIP private door-to-door UK airport transfers included. *This service is excluded from UK-based trips.

The Trafalgar difference :  

DIVE INTO CULTURE

  • Visit Chinatown to learn about Chinese immigrants' history. (Day 2)
  • Visit Little India to have an insight of Indian culture and tradition. (Day 2)
  • Sample famous Singaporean dishes during a heritage food trail tour. (Day 3)

Sightseeing highlights

  • EXPLORE Singapore
  • VISIT Chinatown, Little India and the Singapore Botanic Gardens
  • SEE the Parliament House, the Victoria Theatre and the Old Supreme Court Building

Travel highlights

  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
  • Handcrafted Highlights

 

Itinerary Overview

Day 1

Welcome to Singapore

Embark on an exotic sojourn to the stylish island nation of Singapore - a multi-cultural business hub and ever-expanding green city. On arrival at Singapore Changi Airport you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel.

Hotel - Swissotel Merchant Court

Day 2

See the Sights of Singapore

Launch your city tour at the Raffles Landing Site, where Sir Stamford Raffles is believed to have first stepped ashore in 1819 in search of a new trading port for the British East India Company. Stroll through the heart of Singapore, admiring the landmarks that reveal the city's colonial heritage, including the former Parliament House, the Victoria Theatre, originally built as the Town Hall in 1862, and the Old Supreme Court Building. 'Dive Into Culture' next with visits to Chinatown and Little India, delving into their rich traditions and savouring the exotic smells, sights and sound that emanate from its bustling streets and shopfronts. Your final stop today will be to the UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens where you'll enjoy a leisurely walk through the National Orchid Garden featuring a sprawling display of 60,000 orchids. This evening perhaps consider joining our Optional Night Safari.

Included Meals - Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Night Safari - Group Trip by Coach

The world’s first Night Safari, explore the mystery and drama of the 40 hectares of tropical jungle after dusk with stunning effects. See a myriad of nocturnal animals, from fierce predators to timid forest dwellers, in their natural habitat under subtle moon glow lighting. Explore the park in the complete safety and comfort of an open-air tram. The ride covers different terrain designed specifically to replicate the natural environment from the rocky Himalayan foothills to the grassy plains of the Equatorial Africa. Roam the jungle with any of the three walking trails where you will be able to view some animals at closer quarters. If time permits there will also be an opportunity to catch either the Thumbuakar performance of fire-eating skills or a 20 minute animal extravaganza at the Creatures of the Night Show, featuring the natural abilities of otters, hyenas, civets and more. The price shown is in Singapore Dollars.

Adult Price: S$73.00*

* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Night Safari – With Private Vehicle And Guide

The world’s first Night Safari, explore the mystery and drama of the 40 hectares of tropical jungle after dusk with stunning effects. See a myriad of nocturnal animals, from fierce predators to timid forest dwellers, in their natural habitat under subtle moon glow lighting. Explore the park in the complete safety and comfort of an open-air tram. The ride covers different terrain designed specifically to replicate the natural environment from the rocky Himalayan foothills to the grassy plains of the Equatorial Africa. Roam the jungle with any of the three walking trails where you will be able to view some animals at closer quarters. If time permits there will also be an opportunity to catch either the Thumbuakar performance of fire-eating skills or a 20 minute animal extravaganza at the Creatures of the Night Show, featuring the natural abilities of otters, hyenas, civets and more. The price shown is in Singapore Dollars.

Adult Price: S$216.00*

* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Day 3

A Day to Explore Singapore

There are few things more important to the local Singaporeans than food and you'll discover this as you 'Dive Into Culture' and spend the morning sampling the city's culinary delights that reflect its multi-cultural influences, including Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan. Rub shoulders with the locals at Geylang Serai market, which lies at the heart of the Malay community. Here you can indulge in all-time Singaporean favourites like Roti Prata and Thosai taken with a frothy glass of Teh Tarik. Continue to the Joo Chiat and Katong enclave where you will visit a Peranakan-style shophouse showcasing a display of local delicacies as well as artefacts, nyonya attire, bags and beaded slippers. The shop is run by family members who are committed to preserving the Peranakan heritage through their culinary and handicraft skills. Food sampling of Peranakan delicacies with Chinese tea will be provided. This evening consider joining our 'Night Out at Marina Bay' Optional Experience to enjoy the Rhapsody of Lights Show at Gardens by the Bay and views of Singapore from the Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck.

Included Meals - Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Night Out at The Marina - Group Trip by Coach

The tour starts with a visit to Gardens by the Bay, Singapore’s vision of creating a City in a Garden. This multi-award-winning horticultural marvel offers breath-taking waterfront views spanning over 101 hectares of reclaimed land. As dusk falls, the Marina Bay skyline emerges and the iconic tree-like vertical gardens - Supertree Grove, design with large canopies that provide shade in the day, comes alive with a display of light and sound in their Garden Rhapsody Show. Later visit the Marina Sands Skypark Observation Deck and enjoy a birds-eye view of the city below. It is a roof like no other, perched 200 metres in the air with the observation deck in the clouds. No better way to end the evening than cruising the Singapore River on a bumboat, passing historical bridges and buildings built more than a century ago. The price shown is in Singapore Dollars.

Adult Price: S$73.00*

* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Night Out at The Marina - With Private Vehicle and Guide

The tour starts with a visit to Gardens by the Bay, Singapore’s vision of creating a City in a Garden. This multi-award-winning horticultural marvel offers breath-taking waterfront views spanning over 101 hectares of reclaimed land. As dusk falls, the Marina Bay skyline emerges and the iconic tree-like vertical gardens - Supertree Grove, design with large canopies that provide shade in the day, comes alive with a display of light and sound in their Garden Rhapsody Show. Later visit the Marina Sands Skypark Observation Deck and enjoy a birds-eye view of the city below. It is a roof like no other, perched 200 metres in the air with the observation deck in the clouds. No better way to end the evening than cruising the Singapore River on a bumboat, passing historical bridges and buildings built more than a century ago. The price shown is in Singapore Dollars.

Adult Price: S$214.00*

* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Day 4

Farewell Singapore

Your brief encounter with Singapore at its end, take a transfer to Singapore Changi Airport for your onward flight.

 Included Meals - Breakfast

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Prices listed are per person in Great British Pound, based on twin occupancy, rates for single occupancy may differ, Rates offered are including all discounts unless otherwise stated. All bookings are subject to availability. Other travel periods may be available. Some block out dates may apply. Rates may alter depending upon the dates requested and surcharges if applicable. Final booking confirmation only provided once payment has been processed. Contact our travel team for more details. Our Holiday Centre reserves the right to withdraw this promotion without notice at any time. Flights are not included. Pricing correct as at 4th Jan 2022