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AUD $3,899 per person twin share
(single supplement add $500)
Included in price:
8 nights in 5 star luxury hotels
Private vehicle including transfers to the airport
22x main meals per person
Cooking class
Coffee Demonstration
Tours
Sightseeing
All activities specified in the itinerary, including entry fees and local guides where appropriate.
Personal services of restaurateurs Adrienne Lim & Joey Piazza.
Tuesday Arrive Malaysia, Penang
We meet at G-Hotel Kelawai Penang for a 2pm Check-in.
Our welcome dinner is at one of Penang’s best and grandest Cantonese fine dining restaurants, a chance to meet our fellow travelers and chat about what’s in store for the week.
INCLUDES DINNER
Wednesday Penang
Today we visit Penang Hill, known as the first colonial hill station in Peninsular Malaysia. Set 821 metre's above Georgetown, we ride the funicular runway to the top for breathtaking views of the city and to visit some different historic sites.
We make the short trip back to town to taste of some of Penang’s classics for lunch at New World Park Food City.
In the afternoon we visit a unique food museum in the heart of Penang featuring an in-depth understanding of the multicultural foods of Malaysia.
Dinner tonight will be a Michelin Guide experience.
INCLUDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Thursday Penang
Today we embark on a food tour around Penang before visiting the famous Chew Jetty. Chew Jetty was built in 1888 as part of the clan jetties. it has withstood the test of time and is the most lively jetty in Penang with its stalls selling souvenirs and and snacks.
High tea at the famous Eastern & Oriental Hotel in the afternoon is followed by dinner and desserts at the Gurney Night Market.
INCLUDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Friday Ipoh/Kuala Lumpur
Today we depart for Kuala Lumpar stopping at Ipoh on the way. We stop at one of Ipoh’s restaurants for chicken rice, Restaurant Sam Ma, a favourite for many locals.
We visit the Cave of Ultimate Bliss
We check in to our hotel, ParkRoyal Bukit Bintang in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. This evening is a free night for you to explore Kuala Lumpur. You are welcome to join Adrienne and Joey for supper. Supper is a popular tradition done by so many in this vibrant city. Jalan Alor night market is located within the Bukit Bintang area. Perhaps try a coconut icy treat for dessert or ais kacang with gula melaka, a syrup made from palm sugar that has a browned toffee flavour.
INCLUDES BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Saturday Kuala Lumpur
Today we go to the markets and cook up a storm with Kingston & Patricia at Daun Senja Kitchen, a 3 course lunch of local delights.
We visit Adrienne’s cousins' café, AH Gong House. The family residence was converted into a café and roastery. Here we witness a hand brewed coffee demonstration. Coffee houses are a huge part of the Malaysian culture.
This evening it’s dinner at Fuiyoh! Its Uncle Roger
INCLUDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Sunday Kuala Lumpur
Today we depart early to visit the world renowned Batu Caves, a lime formation of caves in the hills of Gombak, a beautiful natural landscape and place of worship, before we get a real temperature drop with our visit to Genting Highlands.
Lunch will be in Gohtong Jaya at the much revered Loong Kee, famous for their crispy pork belly in a sweet sauce.
In the afternoon we visit Chin Swe Caves Temple and then we are off for a shopping experience at the Genting Premium Outlets.
Tonight’s dinner will be an authentic Malaysian Indian experience at one of Kuala Lumpur’s most popular restaurants. This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and is characterised by its creative and unique food.
INCLUDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Monday Malacca
Today we leave early for our day trip to Malacca.
We take a river cruise down the “Venice of the East” and witness the magic of the fireflies, this area has one of the biggest firefly colonies in the world.
Of course there is delicious food in Malacca as well. You can’t go to Malacca and miss out on visiting Jonker Street.
A walking tour that includes the history of Malacca as well as local delicacies headlines the day in Malacca.
Malacca has many European influences including Dutch, Portuguese & Spanish.
This evening we meet Maria & Breogan, owners of Malacca's famous Spanish restaurant called Salud Tapas, recently Certified by the Spanish Government as a 'Restaurant from Spain' a certification reserved for few restaurants around the World.
INCLUDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Tuesday Kuala Lumpur
Today Kicks off with open top bus tour of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, highlighting 17 sights across the city with an English speaking Tour Guide.
Lunch is at the beautiful setting of Damascus, a visual and sensory feast in elegant surroundings.
In the evening we have a fine dining experience for our farewell dinner. After Dinner we finish off with a tour of the Petronas Twin Towers, an amazing photo opportunity and a chance to enjoy the KLCC Lake Symphony Water Fountain Show.
INCLUDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Wednesday Kuala Lumpur
Our tour concludes, check out is at Midday, with time to do your last minute shopping.
We will transfer to KL Sentral for a fast train to KLIA.
INCLUDES BREAKFAST
Food Adventure
Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur & Malacca.
This is definitely a food adventure with a total deluge of flavours on the senses. Bustling cities influenced by so many diverse cultures.
Come and Experience!
Malay, Chinese, Indian and Nyonya traditions with influences from the Portuguese, British and Dutch creating a complex range of exotic flavours.
Vibrant markets, street food, abundance of flavours, skyscrapers, temples and hospitable people. Come and see what Malaysia has to offer.
A NOTE FROM ADRIENNE & JOEY
(the organisers of this event)
We are honoured to be hosting this food adventure in Malaysia. Adrienne was born in Malaysia and together with Joey have travelled right throughout South East Asia's most diverse foodie nation, and we are really excited to show you what it's all about.
Let’s travel through this bubbling melting pot with the locals, there is no better way to truly discover another country and immerse yourself into their culture.
Adrienne & Joeyxx
