Gardens by the Bay, heritage quarters and hawker food, in a short and easy city break.
A compact introduction to Singapore, combining its futuristic waterfront with the heritage neighbourhoods of Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India.
Days are built around the city’s gardens and its food, with time to try the hawker centres that are a central part of local life.
Day by day
Day 1Arrival & Marina Bay
Transfer from Changi Airport to your hotel. In the evening, walk through Gardens by the Bay for the Supertree light show.
Day 2Heritage quarters
A guided day through Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India, including the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple and Sultan Mosque, with lunch at a hawker centre.
Day 3Botanic Gardens & the river
Morning at the UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden, then an evening cruise along the Singapore River.
Day 4Departure
Transfer to Changi Airport, with time to see the indoor waterfall at Jewel if your flight allows.
Practical information
Singapore is hot and humid all year, with sudden showers, so light clothing and a small umbrella are useful. Visitors must complete the SG Arrival Card online before arrival; please check current entry requirements for your nationality. Shoulders and knees should be covered in temples and mosques.