| Eastern & Oriental Express and Colonial Malaysia | ||
| Day 1 Tue. |
Depart Hong Kong by air
Arrive Singapore
Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Hotel: ORIENTAL |
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| Day 2 Wed. |
Transfer to the railway station. |
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| The train is a celebration
of Asian tradition. Its shimmering interiors were produced by master craftsmen
whose ancient skills have been applied to traditional lacquer-work, silks
and bronze. |
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| Depart Singapore
(Keppel) by Eastern &
Oriental Express
Cross to Malaysia via the causeway over the Straits of Johor. |
1100
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| Proceed to the Restaurant for
luncheon where talented chefs conjure a fragrant cuisine fusing the best
of East and West. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon. At any time you can stroll,
glass in hand, to the open Observation Lounge. Afternoon tea is served
in your compartment. |
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| Arrive Kuala Lumpur | 1800 |
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Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Hotel: CARCOSA SERI NEGARA |
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| Day 3
Thu.
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At leisure in Kuala Lumpur |
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| Day 4 Fri. |
Take delivery of
a self-drive car and proceed to the popular hill resort, Cameron Highlands. Cool, crisp air, tea plantations and a beautiful 18 hole golf course. Stay at a perfect replica of an English Inn. Hotel: YE OLDE SMOKEHOUSE |
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| Day 5 Sat. |
At leisure for jungle walks, butterfly catching, or a game of golf. |
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| Day 6 | Continue by
self-drive car to Georgetown, Penang. Drive across the longest bridge
in Sun.
South-East Asia.
Hotel: EASTERN & ORIENTAL |
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| Day7 Mon. and Day 8 Tue |
Penang has a rich history as a natural trading and defence post for the
British. Fort Cornwallis, built in 1810, marks the spot where Captain Francis Light
landed to set up a
settlement in 1786. Penang Hill, with its funicular railway was
an attractive hill resort for.
both residents of Penang and planters from the mainland. |
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| Day 9 Wed. |
Surrender the self-drive
car at the airport. |
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This is a suggested
itinerary only, which can be varied to suit individual requirements.
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