Kuala Lumpur, Twin Towers , Batu Caves & Pewter

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Overview

This fabulous day will whiz by so fast with a great combination of stops.

This is a day with no regrets. You will have seen the highlights in and outside of the city, from below and from above. It's perfect!

This interesting tour is a must for first time visitors to Kuala Lumpur. During your day the magic of this city will be unveiled to you, showing you the beauty and charm of the old and new Kuala Lumpur, also called the Garden City of Light. Malaysia's biggest city, is also relatively young as it evolved from a small town in the mid-1800s to a center for financial and commercial business.

From the port you will take a drive into the Klang Valley, where the city sits protected. The attractions and highlights are many and some warrant a photo stop, others such as the National Monument, the National Museum, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the Tudor styled Cricket Club will be part of your view while listening to the history as you pass. At the King's Palace and the National Mosque, stop and take in the views as well as some photos.

Now you have become familiar with this bustling city and its history, your guide will take you to the world renowned Petronas Twin Towers. The ride up and the walk across the Skybridge & visit the Observation deck is one of the biggest draws of the city. The towers soar to a height of 1,483 ft and is 88 stories. It is internationally recognized symbol of modern Malaysia and designed by the famous architect Cesar Pelli. You will see the city in its entirety from here as you walk the glass walkway across.

Catch your breathe at a local restaurant for some lunch before visiting the Royal Selangor Pewter Factory. This is the largest pewter manufacturer in the world. Enjoy a brief tour around the factory in which you will not only learn about its history, but you will also be given a demonstration of some of the many processes of a pewter product such as casting, filling, polishing and hammering. A chance to bring home a wonderful souvenir should be a consideration.

Another beautiful craft that is prevalent in this area of the world is batik. We will make a brief stop at the Batik Centre, were you will discover how the popular Malaysian fabric is designed and printed. It is fascinating to see this wax and dye process and the items created with the finished fabric.

The last part of the tour will be the most exciting, as you will then proceed to the Batu Caves. This world famous limestone outcrop houses a Hindu temple and is visited by thousands of pilgrims and tourists every year. Before climbing up the 272 stairs in order to reach the main cave temple, you will have a chance to admire the impressive golden structure of the 140 feet tall statue of Hindu God Lord Murugan located at the entrance. Once reached the top you will not only be greeted by several cheeky monkeys, but you will also have a great view of the beautiful skyline of Kuala Lumpur.

Dinner at Old China Café before returning to the Port.

- Shorts, short pants or short skirts are not permitted in the Batu Caves.
- We suggest you wear lightweight, comfortable clothing, and flat, closed-toe shoes.

- This tour requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.2 miles (about two kilometres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, 272 steps up and again down at the Batu Cave and approximately 28 steps at the other sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests who are claustrophobic, guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair.
- We strongly advise you to leave valuable items (money, passport, credit cards, jewelry) in your hotel or ship safe. Personal belongings, especially money and valuables, should NEVER be left on your tour vehicle, even during short breaks.

Days offered: 7 days a week

Departures:

• 09:00 AM, duration: 9 hours