Port: Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang)
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Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang)
Spend the day discovering this cosmopolitan city and its many cultural levels, from the soaring Petronas Towers to a Royal Palace, Gothic churches, stolid Colonial remnants and a restored Malay timber house, once the residence of a local headman in a lovely Heritage Center. Browse in the markets and shops.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.
Explore the diverse cultures of Kuala Lumpur during an informative, full-day tour of this picturesque city.
Depart the pier for the drive along the modern highway to Kuala Lumpur. En route, a refreshment stop will be made at the Rest & Relax Highway. Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, you will take an orientation tour of the city. Along the way, you will pass by the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, one of the country's most beautiful structures. Frequently referred to as the Blue Mosque, its 470-foot minarets are the world's tallest. A photo stop will then be made at the King's Palace, or Istana Negara.
Next, you will visit to the National Museum, the country's principal museum. The unique design of this palatial building is based upon classic Malay architecture. Your guided tour of the museum's diverse galleries offers interesting insights into the nation's history, politics, culture, economy, arts, and flora and fauna. From here, you will proceed to the National Monument. Designed by acclaimed sculptor Felix De Weldon, this 50-foot-tall bronze monument was constructed in 1966.
A visit will then be made to the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, the centerpiece of Kuala Lumpur's city center. Petronas is currently home to the world's tallest pair of freestanding towers, which rise 1,482 feet above the skyline. Your next stop is the Jame Mosque. Built in 1909, it is the oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur, and features graceful arches and domes that are reminiscent of Moorish architecture. At Independence Square, you will see the 328-foot flagpole marking the spot where the Malaysian flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 to commemorate the country's independence from British rule.
After a buffet lunch served at the Sheraton Hotel (or similar), your visit to Kuala Lumpur will conclude with a stroll through what was once a busy wet market. The many shops housed in this heritage building will enchant you with their offerings of antique clocks, jewelry, gems, woodcarvings, batik, and pewter. Following your visit, you will rejoin your coach for the return drive to the pier.
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Terms & Conditions:
Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the 
above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.