EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Explore the relentless beauty and splendor of George Town, Penang’s capital and largest city. On this culturally enriching tour, you’ll see the sacred reclining Golden Buddha statue before visiting Fort Cornwallis, where you’ll explore the 17th century British fortification. Afterward, discover the waterfront Clan Jetty homes and the Street of Harmony. This George Town tour is ideal for those looking to experience a wonderful array of cultural venues for a low price.
George Town has been labeled a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architectural and cultural townscape unparalleled in East Asia. Your guided tour begins with a visit to a Burmese and Thai temple, where you’ll want to take photographs of the incredibly decorative and colorful entrances. Inside the Thai temple, witness the grandeur of a gold-plated reclining Buddha measuring over one-hundred feet in length.
Your tour continues to Fort Cornwallis, a British-built fortification from the late 1700’s with cannons decorating the grounds. Pass by the clock tower and proceed to the waterfront, where you’ll experience another highlight of your George Town tour at the Clan Jetty. At this gorgeous waterfront society, small homes rest on wooden stilts over water, and the century-old water village provides captivating views of the Penang Bridge, the second largest bridge in Malaysia.
Your guide then takes you on a slow scenic drive through various popular cultural spots. See Little India, home to the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, and Chinatown, a bustling street full of distinctive stalls and shops.
Then, arrive at one of the most beautiful places in Malaysia, The Street of Harmony. This picturesque street draws together the town’s four main religions and provides quick insight into the different communities on the island. You’ll see the First Anglican church built in Southeast Asia. Right down the street is the Goddess of Mercy Temple, a Hindu temple, one of Penang’s oldest surviving buildings showcasing a decorative tower with thirty-eight impressive statues. You’ll also see the Kapitan Keling Mosque, a strikingly elegant building mixing Colonial and Moorish architecture.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
