Tour to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore - published

 

Tour to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore

Tour to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore  -  

From 09-Dec-2023 to 18-Dec-2023 for 10 days :

Thailand - Bangkok- Pattaya (2N)  Bangkok (2N)

Malaysia- Kuala Lumpur (1N) Genting Highlands Kuala Lumpur (1N)

Singapore- Singapore (3N)

Mumbai to Mumbai tour we all met at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai as per the scheduled flight departure time and proceed to Bangkok.

Day 1 Bangkok – Pattaya

Upon arrival we proceed to Pattaya – city on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast

known for its beaches, lined with resort hotels, high-rise condos, shopping malls, cabaret bars and 24-hour clubs.

A visit to Pattaya is a wonderful way to explore the beaches along the Gulf of Thailand. Relaxed and family-friendly Jomtien Beach is a hot spot for watersports and seaside massages. The giant Buddha of Wat Khao Phra Bat keeps watch over the city, and the wooden Wang Boran Sanctuary of Truth pays homage to Buddhist and Hindu art and architecture. At night, tons of bars and strip clubs attract an adults-only crowd.

Pattaya City is one for travelers in search of fun and adventure. Found on Thailand’s eastern gulf coast, it is renowned for its beaches, natural parks, family-friendly attractions, and temples. Nature fanatics are free to try out water activities in Pattaya Beach, while party animals can head to Beach Road for clubbing. 

Pattaya is a top vacation spot, thanks to the wide range of activities one can do while on holiday here! This city is best known for its nightlife - you can watch a cabaret show at Alcazar Cabaret or simply head to Walking Street and explore the neon-lit street filled with clubs, bars, and pubs.

En route we visit Pattaya Tower – the first highest seaside tower in Thailand with an observation deck on the 55th floor offering panoramic view of the coastline and the City.  We saw people enjoying Speed Shuttle / Sky Shuttle / Tower Jump.  In the evening we enjoy the famous cabaret show – Alcazar Show.

Day 2 Pattaya

Today we visit Coral Island.   we enjoy parasailing (paragliding) and Speed boat ride. The paragliding flight lasts 15 minutes. This time is quite enough to enjoy the flight and experience unforgettable emotions in the air.  We shall enjoyed the colourful underwater life from the Glass Bottom Boat. We also get a chance to enjoy the various water sports like Banana Boat, water scooter, underwater sea walk etc. on your own. Later we visit Nong Nooch Village – the biggest and the most beautiful botanical garden.  Here we enjoy Pottery Garden, the famous Elephant show and Thai cultural show. In the evening we relax ourselves with Scientific Thai massage.    Thai massage is a traditional massage technique that combines deep tissue pressure, muscle and joint stretching, and gentle manipulations of the body. Research has shown Thai massage to beneficial for pain relief and for easing symptoms of depression and anxiety.    In most forms of massage, the practitioner uses their hands and sometimes other objects to relax and manipulate your muscles. You lie on a massage table, switching between face-down and face-up. In Thai massage, however, you lie on a mat on the floor.  You can leave your clothes on for a Thai massage. It's important to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is easy to move in.  For all of us, they provided their own Cloth for the message.

Day 3  Pattaya – Bangkok 

Today we proceed back to Bangkok. En- route we visited the famous and the world’s biggest Gems Gallery where we enjoy shopping precious stones and witness a spectacular light and sound presentation of the glittering world of gems. Upon arrival at Bangkok we enjoy the city orientation tour which  – the temple of the reclining Buddha.  In the evening we enjoy shopping at Indra Square.  

Day 4 Bangkok

Today we visit Safari World.  an open zoo where visitors can marvel at the animals living in their natural habitat. At Marine Park, there are a variety of exotic marine animals and shows like Orang tang Monkey Kick Boxing Show, Cowboy Stunt Show, Sea Lion Show, and Dolphin Show. We get an opportunity to have the closest encounter with the rare and endangered species of the animal kingdom. In the evening we enjoy the dining experience along the Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise.  It is located on Ramintra Road Km 9. It is the kingdom of many strange and interesting animals from around the world, rare animals, and many cute animal shows. As such, it has received a lot of attention from tourists of all ages. Safari World Open Zoo is therefore a retreat for families and has been with the Thai people for a long time.  

This zoo has an area of more than 177 acres. The interior is divided into 3 sections:

Section 1: Safari Park: Visitors will be able to sit in a vehicle to closely observe the lives of animals in a natural context. This invites them to be amazed with a wide variety of animals, e.g., giraffe, zebra, ostrich, camel, crested crane, lion, tiger, antelope, Canadian bear, etc.

Section 2: Marine Park or Water Park is full of aquatic life and various shows, e.g., performances by orangutans, sea lions, dolphins and white whale, espionage war show, birds, and elephants. There are also many kinds of bird gardens, crocodile park, polar bears and many others.

Section 3: Jungle Walk, which is an area for feeding different animals and the Sun Conure Parrots exhibition area, a Russian walrus show, and many other kinds of strange and rare animals, e.g., Victoria crested pigeon, Amazon snakehead, Capybara giant rat, ring tailed lemur, large macaw parrot cage, and five-coloured lemur.

Day 5 Bangkok – Kuala Lumpur :

On 5^th day of the tour, we took a flight to Kuala Lumpur – the capital city of Malaysia. Upon arrival, we explore Putrajaya – a planned city, which serves as the Federal Administrative Centre of Malaysia. Later we explore Kuala Lumpur city, we see the King's Palace, Dataran Merdeka Square, National Mosque, Cricket Field and High Court Building. In the evening we visit the Observatory Deck of the K. L. Tower, which gives a marvellous view of the city.

One of the most famous attractions in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Tower, or KL Tower, offers a lot of exciting things to do, both in and around it, and of course, great views. The tower is also known as the Menara KL, Menara Tower, or Menara KL Tower. Have you ever wondered how tall is the Menara KL Tower? The KL Tower is a six-storey, 421-metre-tall telecommunication tower located in the heart of Malaysia’s capital. The roof of the pod is at 335-metre tall, but it features an antenna that increases its height to 421 metres.  There are quite a few fun KL Tower activities visitors can indulge in. Here, you can experience a breath-taking walk at the top of the tower, or enjoy a panoramic view of the entire KL City skyline at the Sky Deck and Menara KL Observation Deck.

Day 6 Kuala Lumpur – Genting Highlands – Kuala Lumpur

Today we take a photo stop at the backdrop of Malaysia’s famous landmark – Petronas Twin Towers located above Suria KLCC Centre. Later we proceed to Genting Highlands by one of the longest and fastest Cable Cars of South East Asia. Upon arrival, we explore this world famous entertainment capital. Here we visit Genting SkyWorlds Outdoor Theme Park – Southeast Asia’s most anticipated theme park. 18 years of age is prohibited in casinos)

Explore a sprawling 26-acre wonderland at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, where nine captivating theme worlds await your discovery

Travel back in time to the Ice Age, where you can join your favorite prehistoric characters on thrilling adventures and icy escapades

Join epic missions, board high-tech spaceships, and explore otherworldly landscapes at the amazing Andromeda Base

Enter the whimsical world of Robots Rivet Town, a charming and interactive zone where robotic characters come to life

Experience the vibrant energy of Rio, where the spirit of carnival comes alive with lively parades, infectious rhythms, and authentic Brazilian culture

Grab your Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park entry and get your heart racing with a wide array of exhilarating rides & pulse-pounding roller coasters

Day 7 Kuala Lumpur – Singapore 

On 7th day of the journey, we started our journey to Singapore by AC Coach. Upon arrival we explore Singapore city, we see Suntec City, Fountain of Wealth, City Hall, Orchard Road, Swissotel The Stamford – the tallest hotel in Singapore, Parliament House, The  Esplanade and take a photo stop at Merlion – Symbol of Singapore, followed by a Bum Boat ride in Singapore River which gives us breath-taking views of contemporary architecture and iconic skylines. In the evening, we take Night Safari to experience a close encounter with the wild animals. We take a Tram ride which takes us through the 7 geographical zones. Later we enjoy dinner amidst the natural environment of Night Safari.

Night Safari, the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park, is where night comes alive in Singapore, with close to 900 animals from approximately 100 species (almost 41% of which are threatened), calling this sprawling 35-hectare park home. Over here, night owls can admire exotic creatures such as Malayan tigers, Asian elephants, fishing cats, red dholes, anoas, markhors, bantengs, Malayan tapirs, and Asian lions, among others.

Day 8 Singapore

Today we enjoy a Cable Car ride from Mt. Faber to Sentosa Island. Here we enjoy a ride in the highest open air gondola called the SkyHelix.  We also visit Images of Singapore, Madame Tussauds wax museum and 4D Marvel show. Then we visit Observation deck of Marina Bay Sands Sky Park which gives us panoramic views of the Singapore city, followed by a visit to Gardens by the bay – Flower dome - the largest glass green house in the world. Get ready to witness a sound & light show (subject to operation) as the supertree grove lights up.

Madame Tussauds Singapore is conveniently located on Sentosa Island at Imbiah Lookout.  Marie Tussauds, the founder of Madame Tussauds, wax museums, of which there are 24 located throughout the world. The original one is located in London, and was opened in 1835. Originally the name was Madame Tussaud's, but the apostrophe was dropped.  Madame Tussauds Singapore is a wax museum and tourist attraction at the Imbiah Lookout of Sentosa Island in Singapore. It officially opened on 25 October 2014 as the seventh Asian branch of the Madame Tussauds chain of wax attractions worldwide. 

These light shows in Singapore include the stunning OCBC Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay, Spectra at Marina Bay Sands and the majestic Crane Dance at Sentosa. All are worth seeing if you are nearby, and given the proximity of Marina Bay Sands to Gardens by the Bay, you could even see 2 in a row.

With so many great backdrops it isn’t surprising that on any night of the week you will find somewhere in Singapore lit up in a dazzling display of multi-coloured lights to the sound of well-known tunes or original compositions. From incredible laser shows that light up the Marina Bay 7 nights a week, to huge manmade trees that shine brightly across the city for miles, all these Singapore light shows are free for all to watch and make great entertainment for all the family.

Day 9 Singapore – Universal Studios – Singapore

Today we visit Universal Studios which offers excitement, thrills and unlimited entertainment. Experience thrilling shows and attractions like 

Light Camera Action, 

Transformer, 

Accelerator ride, 

Revenge of the Mummy, 

Water world, Jurassic Park, Madagascar - 

Crate Adventure, 

Donkey Live, 

Shrek 4D adventure, 

Flying Dragon, etc.

Later we visit Asia’s biggest SEA Aquarium which houses the rare species of the marine world. Then we take a mono-rail ride. 

In the evening we get entertained by a spectacular light and water show - 'Wings of Time'. 

Day 10 Singapore – Departure to Hometown

En-route, we visited "The Victoria Memorial Hall" : 

The grande dames of Singapore's performing arts scene, home to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), didn’t start off as a purpose-built theatre. Instead, it was completed in 1862 as a Town Hall with a theatre, but became too small for either function.  In 1901, it was decided that a memorial hall was to be built to commemorate Queen Victoria, who passed away in January that year, and that the Town Hall would be incorporated into the design of the memorial hall. The Victoria Memorial Hall was built next to the Town Hall, the facades were unified in the Palladian architectural style and a clock tower erected to join the two buildings together. The Town Hall was renamed Victoria Theatre. Today, it stands as an iconic landmark in Singapore’s city centre.

"little India" near to which we had an hotel for lunch- Spice Grill Restaurant, 94 Rangoon Rd

Europe Tour 25062023 to 08072023 - published

 

Europe Tour 25062023 to 08072023

• England
• London (1N)
• France
• Paris (3N)
• Belgium
• Brussels
• Netherlands
• Amsterdam (1N)
• Germany
• Cologne (1N)
• Titisee
• Switzerland
• Schaffhausen
• Zurich
• Lucerne (1N)
• Engelberg
• Lucerne (1N)
• Liechtenstein
• Vaduz
• Austria
• Wattens
• Innsbruck (1N)
• Italy
• Venice
• Padola
• Padova
• Pisa
• Florence
• Rome (1N)
• Rome
• Vatican
• Vatican City

Day 1st : 

We reported at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai as per the scheduled flight departure time and proceed to London – the capital city of England and United Kingdom situated on the banks of river Thames. It is also world’s most visited, powerful, favourite global city. Upon arrival, will get the guide for airport formalities and proceed to the city. On 1^st day at Landon, we enjoyed panoramic views of the city through London Eye – Europe’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.

Day 2ns, London – Paris :

On 2^nd day at London, we visited Tower of London Museum – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Powerful  symbols of the Monarchy. Here we see St Edward's Crown, The Imperial State Crown, and Koh-I-Noor Diamond- which adorns the front of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’s Crown.   The British Royal family has been in possession of the Kohinoor since 1849 CE, ever since a 10-year-old boy King, Maharaja Duleep Singh was forced to sign the Treaty of Lahore in 1849.

Later we see Tower Bridge – Victorian Gothic style two tower suspension bridge on river Thames, Piccadilly Circus – a busy square in the heart of London also known as Times Square of London, Westminster Abbey – a place of worship, celebration, ceremony and a coronation Church since 1066, Big Ben – Iconic clock tower famous for its accuracy and the massive bell, River Thames – 346 kms longest river in  England, Trafalgar Square – most attractive public square in the city of Westminster.   Tower Bridge is probably the most iconic bridge in London, famous worldwide for its striking design and neo-Gothic architecture. It's not the oldest bridge in the Capital, but it is a modern-day symbol of it.

Further we pass by Buckingham  Palace – royal residence and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom, Hyde Park – a huge Royal Park stretching from Kensington palace to Buckingham Palace famous for its speaker corner for free speech and demonstration.   Occupied Royal Palaces, such as Buckingham Palace, are not the private property of The Queen. They are occupied by the Sovereign and held in trust by Crown Estates for future generations. The Queen privately owns two properties, Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House, which are not publicly funded.

Followed by this, to photograph with the world’s famous personalities at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. In the evening we board the Eurostar Train from London and travel to Paris – City.

St.Paul's Cathedral

                                        Landon Eye - Jubilee Garden

                                    Landon Lampton

london bridge

Tower of Landon

                                                            Vax musium

Vax Museum

                                            Buckinham palace

                                              Buckinham palace

3rd Day 3 - Paris:

On 3^rd day, we enjoyed the amazing view of Paris city from the Top level of the Eiffel Tower. Later we seen Champs Elysees – the most famous avenue in the world. Champs-Elysées means ‘Elysian Fields’ which indicates that someone thought this street was heaven on earth, Place de la Concorde - one of the major public squares in Paris. It was the site of many notable public executions during the French Revolution, L’Arc De Triomphe - one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz. In the evening, we enjoy the Seine river cruise.

                                                            Seine river cruise

                                                    Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.

                                         Eiffel Tower

4th Day - Paris – Versailles – Paris :

On 4th day, we visited the Versailles palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose origins date back to the seventeenth century, was successively a hunting lodge, a seat of power and from the nineteenth century, a museum. Here we see the State apartments and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors. Later we passed by Louvre Museum.

                                                            versailles palace

    

        

                                                                Statue de marselle

                                                            Hotel Moxy

5th Day - Paris – Brussels – Amsterdam

On 5^th day, we proceeded to Brussels – capital city of Belgium. Upon arrival, we explore Brussels city, we have seen Grand Place – the central square, Town Hall, Guild Houses – Gothic building from the middle ages, Monument of Everard Serclaes – the hero who liberated the city during 14th century war and Belgium’s favourite Manneken Pis Statue – a small bronze statue of a little peeing boy. Later we take a photo stop at Atomium – a structure constructed for the first post-war universal world exhibition (EXPO 58) to represent the faith in nuclear power. In the afternoon we proceeded to Amsterdam – the capital city of Netherlands with more number of canals than roads, also known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses.

                                                            photo stop at Atomium -  Brussels

6th Day - Amsterdam /Rotterdam – Cologne :

Today we visited miniature park of Holland – Madurodam and enjoy interactive miniature models and replicas of famous Dutch buildings, landmarks, historical sites, canal houses, Rotterdam port, Schiphol airport, Tulip fields, windmills, etc.  Or Keukenhof tulip gardens – the most beautiful spring garden in the world. This garden of Europe has a theme for 2020 as ‘World of Colours’. Enjoy photography at various flower shows, statues, pavilions, beautiful ponds and fields (From 23rd March 2023 – 14th May 2023). Later we pass by Holland’s famous Windmills, followed by Canal cruise tour through Amsterdam waterways, which provides stunning views of century’s old architecture, charming houses and beautiful monuments. In the afternoon we proceed to Cologne- a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany. Upon arrival we take a photo stop at Cologne Cathedral- a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture.

miniature park of holland – madurodam netherlands

                                                                Rhine River in western Germany

7th Day - Cologne – Titisee – Rhine Falls – Zurich – Lucerne 

On 7th day, we drived through the Black forest region- a mountainous region in Germany, known for its dense evergreen  forests and picturesque villages. Here we visit Cuckoo clock factory at Titisee. After a scenic journey through black forest region we visit yet another natural beauty at Schaffhausen (Neuhausen), Rhine Falls - the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Here we enjoyed Boat ride for a spectacular view of the falls. In the evening we proceed to Lucerne – a beautiful city in the heartland of Switzerland. En-route we pass by Zurich Lake- the focal point of Zurich and a favourite shore for tourists and locals. The entire lake side is lined with promenades and parks, where local residents catch the sun, jog, picnic, and swim in the lake.

8^th Day - Lucerne – Mt Titlis – Lucerne

On 8^th day, we proceeded to Engel berg- the largest winter and summer holiday destination. From here we do half day excursion to Mt Titlis – Central Switzerland’s highest peak. We take ‘Titlis Rotair’- the first cable car with revolving gondolas in the world to the summit Station, enjoying panoramic views of the Swiss Alps along the way. Upon arrival at the summit, we visited Ice Grotto, enjoy thrilling Ice Flyer ride and Snow sliding. In the afternoon we proceed to Lucerne. Upon arrival we explore Lucerne city, we see Lion Monument - a giant dying lion carved out of a wall of sandstone rock, which commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, Kappelbrucke Wooden Bridge - world's oldest covered wooden bridge spanning the River Reuss. In the evening we enjoy Lake Lucerne Cruise with Swiss Folklore music.

Flyer ride

Mt Titlis

Kappelbrucke Wooden Bridge

 Lake Lucerne Cruise

9^th Day - Lucerne – Vaduz – Wattens – Innsbruck

On 9^th day, we proceeded to Vaduz – the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein which is Europe’s fourth-smallest country. Upon arrival at Vaduz we enjoy a City Tram ride which takes us through historical part of old city. In the afternoon we visit Swarovski crystal world and Museum at Wattens. Further we proceed to Innsbruck – Europe's most picture-perfect Old Towns, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks. Upon arrival we also explored Innsbruck city, we walk through the bridge over Inns River, Golden roof- Innsbruck's most famous landmark shines in the heart of the historic old town. The splendid alcove balcony with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles that adorn the roof, Maria Theresien Strasse- named after Empress Maria Theresia, which dates back to the first city expansion in the 13th century. Today it is one of the busiest streets in the city.

Swarovski Crystal Museum

10^th Day - Innsbruck – Venice – Padova

On 10 day of the tour, we proceeded to Venice- built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads but just canals. Upon arrival we enjoy Vaporetto water bus ride to Venice Island and the Gondola ride in the famous canals of Venice. Later we walk through Venice city, we seen the Bridge of Sighs – an enclosed limestone bridge in baroque style which passes over the Rio di Palazzo, and connects the New Prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace, Doge’s Palace - a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and was the residence of the Doge of Venice, Bell Tower – also known as St Mark's Campanile, is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica which is 98.6 metres (323 ft) tall, St. Mark's Square - principal public square of Venice and St Mark's Basilica – also known as The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Italian-Byzantine architecture. In the evening we proceed to Padova.

11^th Day - Padova – Pisa – Florence – Rome

On 11^th day, we proceeded to Pisa - a city in Italy's Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Upon arrival we explore Pisa city, we see Square of Miracles – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an important centre of European medieval art and one of the finest architectural complexes in the world which is dominated by four great religious edifices: the Pisa Baptistry, Pisa Cathedral, the Leaning tower of Pisa, and the Monumental Cemetery. Baptistery – a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical building in Pisa, Pisa Cathedral - a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and is a notable example of Romanesque architecture and Leaning tower of Pisa – a freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. After city tour we enjoy some shopping at Pisa. In the afternoon we proceeded to Florence – the birthplace of the Renaissance. Upon arrival we took a photo stop at Piazzale Michelangelo Point – also known as Square of Michelangelo which offers a beautiful panoramic view of Florence and the Statue of David - Michelangelo’s famed Renaissance-era marble sculpture depicting the Biblical hero David. In the evening we proceed to Rome – capital of Italy, is one of the oldest cities in the world.

 

12^th Day - Rome – Vatican – Rome

On 12^th day of the tour,  we do a half day excursion to Vatican City – world’s smallest country where the Pope lives and is often called Holy See. Upon arrival we visit St. Peter's Basilica - an Italian Renaissance church and an important pilgrimage site. It is the largest church in the world. Further we drive through the amazing historical sights of Rome, we have seen Tiber River – third longest river in Italy, Roman Forum - a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the centre of the city of Rome, Circus Maximus - an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue, Piazza Venezia - the central hub of Rome, Colosseum - Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is listed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Trevi Fountain - the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world.