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Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday

Malaysia Discovery & Dubai

Dubai, Singapore, and Malaysia by Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train

Illustration of Malaysia Discovery & Dubai

Marvellous Escapes offers a 10-day tailor-made journey that weaves Dubai's modern energy, Singapore's cosmopolitan character, and Malaysia's natural beauty into a single voyage. The trip begins with three days of leisure in Dubai, where you explore the city's architecture, shopping, and desert landscapes at your own pace. After flying to Singapore for two days of city discovery, you board the legendary Eastern & Oriental Express at Woodlands Station for three nights of travel through Malaysia's rainforests and historic regions. Aboard the train, you settle into an elegant cabin and enjoy fine dining while landscapes of jungles, plantations, and coastal areas pass your window. Day 7 offers a choice of immersive off-train experiences in Perlis Geopark and Georgetown, from bicycle tours and beach wellness to cultural workshops in batik-making. Your journey concludes with a return to Singapore for final exploration before your overnight flight home. This package suits luxury seekers and repeat rail travellers who value refined accommodation, onboard elegance, and curated cultural encounters alongside unstructured time in vibrant cities.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package price from £5,299 is for the rail and hotel components; confirm with Marvellous Escapes whether the advertised price is all-inclusive or if additional costs apply beyond what is listed.
  • Days 1-3 in Dubai and days 4-5 in Singapore are largely unguided leisure time; the structured rail experience concentrates on days 6-8 aboard the train.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Dubai

    Dubai

    Depart the UK on your flight to Dubai and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.

  2. Day 2overnight: Dubai

    Dubai

    Enjoy a full day at leisure in Dubai. Whether you choose to explore the city's modern landmarks, shop in traditional souks or relax at your hotel, the day is yours to enjoy.

  3. Day 3overnight: Dubai

    Dubai

    Enjoy another full day to experience Dubai at your own pace, with time to discover its contrasting neighbourhoods, world-class dining and desert landscapes.

  4. Day 4overnight: Singapore

    Singapore

    After a private transfer to the airport, fly from Dubai to Singapore. On arrival, you'll be met and transferred privately to your hotel for an overnight stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Singapore

    Singapore

    Enjoy a full day to experience Singapore at your own pace.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Eastern & Oriental Express

    Eastern & Oriental Express: Singapore - Kuala Lumpur

    Transfer to Singapore's Woodlands Station to board the Eastern & Oriental Express. Settle into your elegant cabin as the train begins its journey through southern Malaysia. Enjoy afternoon tea as the incredible views appear outside your window, followed by fine evening dining and entertainment as landscapes of jungles, plantations and small villages roll by.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Eastern & Oriental Express

    Eastern & Oriental Express: Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi

    After breakfast in your cabin, choose from a range of immersive experiences: relax on a pristine Langkawi beach with wellness activities and a cruise through Kilim Geoforest Park, enjoy an active exploration of Perlis Geopark by bike, or discover local traditions with a cultural tour including batik-making and a visit to a traditional coffee shop. Return to the train for dinner and evening entertainment as the E&O stables in Butterworth.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Eastern & Oriental Express

    Eastern & Oriental Express: West Coast Line - Butterworth

    Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant car as the train travels through Johor, Malaysia's southernmost state of beaches and rainforest. Soon after, the E&O crosses the strait into Singapore, where you disembark and conclude your unforgettable journey.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Singapore

    Eastern & Oriental Express: Johor - Singapore

    Arrive back into Singapore Woodlands and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city's food scene, gardens or waterfront districts at your leisure.

  10. Day 10

    Return home

    Take a private transfer to Singapore Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 6Board the Eastern & Oriental Express at Singapore's Woodlands Station and settle into your cabin as the train departs through southern Malaysia, with afternoon tea and views of jungles, plantations and villages.
  • Day 7Choose from immersive excursions: relax on a pristine Langkawi beach with wellness activities, explore Perlis Geopark by bicycle, or join a cultural tour in Georgetown including batik-making and a visit to a traditional coffee shop.
  • Day 8Breakfast in the restaurant car as the train travels through Johor's beaches and rainforest, then crosses the strait back into Singapore where you disembark.

Included

  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Dubai with breakfast included
  • 3-nights accommodation aboard Eastern & Oriental Express with meals included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Singapore with breakfast included
  • Flights from UK to Dubai and return from Singapore
  • Journey aboard Eastern & Oriental Express
  • Excursions and wellness experiences in Perlis Geopark
  • Visit to Penang Island
  • Cultural visit to Georgetown

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes your journey aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express with all meals and onboard experiences from Singapore to Langkawi and back to Singapore.
Which trains are used?
The Eastern & Oriental Express operates all rail segments: Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi via Butterworth on the West Coast Line, and Johor back to Singapore.
Do I sleep on the train?
Yes. You spend three nights in elegant cabins aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express (days 6, 7, and 8), with meals and evening entertainment included.
What hotels are included?
Marvellous Escapes includes three nights in Dubai with breakfast, two nights in Singapore with breakfast, and three nights aboard the train. Hotel names are not specified in the package description.
What excursions are offered?
On day 7 in Langkawi and Perlis, you choose from beach wellness activities and a Kilim Geoforest Park cruise, active exploration by bicycle, or a cultural tour including batik-making in Georgetown.
When does this trip run?
Marvellous Escapes describes this as a tailor-made holiday; no fixed departure dates are listed. Contact the operator to confirm availability.

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