Itinerary
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Pass By: Singapore, Singapore
Begin with an early morning pickup at your Singapore hotel.
Our trained driver will meet you at the hotel driveway to check your documents before escorting you through immigration via the drive-through border (no standing-in-line).
After clearing immigration, our English-speaking guide will settle you into the comfortable seats of your air-conditioned vehicle to enjoy the 4-hour chauffeured drive to Malacca - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the country’s busiest trading port.
Stop At: Melaka River Cruise Jeti Taman Rempah, Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia
Upon arrival in Malacca, you will hop onboard a scenic river cruise that will sail you into the heart of UNESCO Malacca. Spanning 10-kilometer, Malacca river was once dubbed the "Venice of the East" by European seafarers as it was a prominent port of entry for traders from Europe and Asia during the late 16th century.
Note: In the event that the river cruise is closed (ie: weather/safety reasons etc), a 30-min Melaka Riverside drive + 15-min Melaka Trishaw ride will be offered as a replacement.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: St. Francis Xavier Church, 12 Jalan Banda Kaba, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
During the river cruise, you will see this twin-spired neo-gothic leaning structure that was built in 1849, in honour of St. Francis Xavier, a prominent 16th-century Catholic missionary also known as the "Apostle of the East".
Stop At: Red Square (Dutch Square), Melaka Malaysia
Next, you will be first be brought to Dutch Square. Dutch Square is distinguished by a group of bright, terracotta-red colonial Dutch buildings, built between 1650 and 1750, with louvered windows and chunky doors with wrought iron hinges.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Christ Church, Jalan Kota, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
Christ Church was built as a place of worship by the Dutch in 1753, about a century after they took over Malacca from the Portuguese. When the British occupied Malacca, it was turned into an Anglican church with a weathercock and bell added to show the direction of the wind.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Queen Victoria's Fountain, Jalan Gereja Bandar Hilir, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
Queen Victoria's Fountain is an ornate Victorian marble addition, erected in 1904 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Melaka Clock Tower, Jalan Gereja, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
Tan Beng Swee Clock Tower was built by a wealthy Straits Chinese family in 1886 in honour of Tan Beng Swee, a rich Chinese merchant.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: The Stadthuys, Banda Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia
Stadthuys was built by the Dutch in 1650 as the office of the Dutch Governor and Deputy Governor.
Stop At: St. Paul's Hill & Church (Bukit St. Paul), Jalan Kota, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
At the top of St. Paul's Hill sits the iconic statue of St. Francis Xavier next to the famous St. Paul’s Church. Plenty of engraved Dutch tombstones are laid against the walls of this roofless church, originally built in 1521. From the church, you can take in breathtaking views of the Straits Of Malacca.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Straits of Malacca
From a vantage point, you will have a good view of the Straits Of Malacca. The Straits of Malacca is 800km long, and it connects the Pacific Ocean to the east with the Indian Ocean to the west. It is also one of the most important shipping lanes in the world, with over 94,000 vessels passing through each year, carrying about 25% of the world's traded goods.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: British Graveyard, Batu Linggi, Melaka Malaysia
A short walk down from St. Paul's Church leads to the overgrown remains of the Dutch Graveyard. It was originally used as a Dutch graveyard in the late 17th-century when the VOC (Dutch East India Company) was still in control. The graveyard was also used by British while they were in Malacca.
Stop At: A Famosa Fort, Jalan Parameswara Bandar Hilir, 2 Min Walk from St Paul's Church, Melaka 78000 Malaysia
Walking down from the Dutch graveyard, you will arrive at A Famosa Fort, which is the oldest surviving structure in South East Asia. It was built in 1511 using laterite stones by Alfonso de Albuquerque, the man who led the Portuguese invasion into Malacca. The fort used to surround the whole St. Paul's Hill. However, what remains of the fort now is just a gate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Malacca Sultanate Palace, Jalan Kota, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
From A Famosa Fort, you will have a vantage view of a replica of the old Malacca Sultanate Palace. The building is a modern reconstruction of the palace of the Malacca Sultanate, which was founded by King Parameswara in the 1400s.
Pass By: Proclamation of Independence Memorial, Memorial Pengisytiharan Kemerdekaan, Jln Parameswara, Banda Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia
From A Famosa Fort, you will have a vantage view of Proclamation Of Independence Memorial. The building used to house the Malacca Club - a meeting place for members of the British colonial society to socialise. The building was later converted into a memorial in 1985 to commemorate Malaysia's independence from the British.
Pass By: Middleburg Bastion, Jalan Merdeka, Melaka Malaysia
A short walk from A Famosa Fort, you will see a replica of the old Middleburg Bastion. After conquering Malacca in 1641, the Dutch constructed the bastion which is strategically located at the mouth of Malacca River to strengthen the existing city defence left behind by the Portuguese.
Pass By: Flora de la Mar Maritime Museum, Jalan Quayside, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
Flora De La Mar can be translated as Flower Of The Sea in English. Situated near the mouth of the Malacca River, this is the site of a replica of the Portuguese ship that sank off the coast of Malacca on its return trip to Portugal in late 1511, carrying with it treasures from Malacca.
Stop At: Hang Jebat Mausoleum, Jalan Kampung Kuli, Melaka 75200 Malaysia
A short walk from Flora De La Mar is Hang Jebat Mausoleum, dedicated to a warrior felled by misplaced loyalty and tragic circumstances. Hang Jebat began his career as one of Malacca’s most legendary warriors during the 15th century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jonker Street, Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka Malaysia
Next, you will visit Jonker Street, which is flanked on both sides by souvenir and snack shops. You will be spoilt for choice to buy something to remember this tour of Malacca.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chinatown - Melaka, Melaka Malaysia
Next, you will arrive at Malacca's Chinatown, where you can try Malacca's famous Cendol dessert.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Peranakan Place, Singapore Singapore
Peranakan culture is characterized by its unique hybridization of ancient Chinese culture with the local Malay culture - the result of a centuries-long history of transculturation and interracial marriages. The male is known as Baba, and the female is known as Nyonya. Within Peranakan Place Nyonya Dessert House, you will find a wide selection of pastries showcasing the sleekest Nyonya culinary skills.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nyonya Art Studio 娘惹摄影馆, 15, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia
Upon request, your guide can bring you to the renowned Baba & Nyonya Art Studio located along Jonker Street. The Nyonya Art Studio offers some of the finest Nyonya Kebaya traditional outfits for sale. You may also rent a Nyonya Kebaya outfit here to take personal photos with.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museum of Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Jalan Merdeka Bandar Hilir, Melaka 75000 Malaysia
Melaka Port Customs Museum was originally built as a warehouse in the 1890s and used to store imported commodities such as rice, sugar, textiles pending determination and payment of customs duties. It was converted into a museum in 2006 by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
Note: In the event that the Melaka Port Customs Museum is closed (ie: Mondays/operational reasons etc), a visit to the Melaka Villa Sentosa Heritage Museum will be offered as a replacement.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Arulmiku Poyyatha Vinayaga Moorthy Temple, No: 5 to 11, Jalan Tukang Emas, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Hinduism is practised by 6% of the Malaysia's population. Built in 1781, Malacca's Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple is the oldest functioning Hindu temple in Malaysia.
Stop At: Kampung Kling Mosque, Jalan Tukang Emas, Melaka 75200 Malaysia
Islam is practised by 64% of the Malaysia's population. The Kampung Kling Mosque is originally built in 1748, and it has an unique mix of Sumatran, Chinese, and Malay architecture. The minaret also resembles a pagoda.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, No. 25, Jalan To_kong, Melaka 75200 Malaysia
Buddhism is practised by 19% of the Malaysia's population. The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple was originally built during the Dutch era, and it is also the oldest functioning temple in Malaysia.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hard Rock Cafe, 126 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3712
Finally, guests who collect Hard Rock souvenirs from across the world, will be able to stop briefly at the Rock Shop here in Malacca.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Genting Plantation Berhad @Johor, 1213-1215, Jalan Kasturi 36/45 Indahpura, Johor, Taman Johor Jaya, 81000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
After visiting Malacca in the afternoon, you will brought back to your air-conditioned vehicle to return to Singapore border.
En-route, listen to the deforestation commentary by your English-speaking guide as you pass by the massive palm oil plantations along the toll highway. You may also take the opportunity to use the bathrooms near here.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Singapore, Singapore
After 4 hours, you will arrive at the Singapore border, where you will again be escorted by our driver through immigration via the drive-through border (no standing-in-line), before your tour finishes with a drop-off at your Singapore hotel.