In a nutshell

The city of Singapore is a melting pot of different cultures. Let us discover three different co-existing traditions

the Chinese, the Malaysian and the Indian
as well as the vestiges of the British colonial domination. We end the excursion with a boat tour with panoramic views where old merges with modern in a unique skyline.

Main stops

The programme

We start our excursion with a panoramic tour of Chinatown, Singapore's cultural centre with its temples, decorated balconies and lively streets which gives us a glimpse of what life was like in the past.
We visit the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, the magnificent Sri Mariamman, a tall tower studded with coloured statues of gods that stands out against the sky surrounded by modern skyscrapers.
We go for a walk through Little India, a lively and colourful neighbourhood full of small shops where we can browse around looking for spices, coloured silks, glittering jewellery, fresh flowers and other exotic items.
We ride along Arab Street and pass in front of the Sultan Mosque, a Muslim place of worship and emblem of Singapore.
The mosque, built in 1928 and boasting a spectacular golden dome, is the distinctive symbol of this quarter.
We stop for a legendary "Singapore Sling", a cocktail that was created in 1915.
The excursion ends with a river cruise on one of the colourful boats that transit in Singapore's waterways.
A kaleidoscope of images appears before our eyes: historic river workshops and shops, the six bridges built by the British and the grand palaces on the old waterfront that contrast with the skyline of the new business centre.
We end the river cruise at the picturesque Clarke Quay, with its colours, lights and sounds and return to the ship.

Good to know

We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.
You may be requested to take off the shoes during the visits to the Temple.
Guests with mobility problems will not be able to take part in the river cruise.
The boat is not air conditioned.
The excursion is reserved for guests who do not disembark in Singapore.