Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Naples, Italy
Follow age-old spice routes Singapore is a city of many layers, one of colourful temples, a stately grandeur epitomised by Raffles Hotel, the style of Orchard Road’s boutiques and the tranquillity of the botanical gardens. In Kuala Lumpur, the twin landmarks of the Petronas Towers and the Menara KL Tower are to be admired – and perhaps even ascended if you have a head for heights. Nearby, the Batu Caves is a fabulous complex of Hindu shrines, where monkeys mingle with visitors. Over on Penang, you can visit the slightly bizarre Snake Temple, or set eyes on the world’s fourth largest reclining Buddha. Reaching Sri Lanka, visit the gorgeous city of Kandy, with its sacred Buddhist Temple of the Tooth, and visit the Pinnewala elephant orphanage to watch the playful giants wash and frolic in the local river. Mumbai is a city where worlds collide. Colonial landmarks of the Gateway to India arch and the Victoria Terminus stand testament to another age, and the colourful whirl of daily life plays out, not least in the city’s ghats, the sprawl of open-air stone laundries, festooned with bright, freshly washed garments.
Circle the fascinating Arabian Peninsula As you reach the Indian Ocean’s western edge, Abu Dhabi greets you. Among its many attractions, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world, is a breathtaking white marble creation. The next day, let Dubai astound you. It’s hard to imagine that as recently as half a century ago, this was a humble pearl trading centre. It has now become a symbol of extravagant projects, such as man-made islands shaped like palms and the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The ‘lost’ city of Petra is equally dramatic, many of its buildings carved into the solid cliff face. Closer to home, Sharm El Sheikh will reveal the underwater wonders of the Red Sea, as shoals of iridescent fish shimmer with every hue of the rainbow. Sokhna is your passage into Cairo, and the enigmatic pyramids whose silent grandeur has captured the imagination for thousands of years; you may even combine your visit with a cruise along the Nile.
Timeless lands and enduring legends The Suez Canal then leads you 120 miles from the Red Sea into the
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Mediterranean’s waters and a few more fascinating stepping stones line your homeward route. Naples invites you to explore Pompeii. Here a moment of daily Roman life was forever frozen in time by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius. It remains both a fascinating and moving sight. On the island of Mallorca, Palma is dominated by its magnificent cathedral, surrounded by atmospheric café-lined streets. Your last call is lovely Lisbon. As you stand before the evocative Monument to the Discoveries in Belem, you may contemplate your own experiences that have brought you full circle around the globe.
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