Itinerary Singapore

July is an excellent season to visit Singapore: it’s hot and humid year-round, but July sees major festivals (like Hari Raya Aidilfitri and the Singapore Food Festival), vibrant nightlife, and plentiful shopping sales. Expect brief afternoon rain showers, but overall, perfect for exploring both indoors and outdoors in this luxury metropolis.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	2200 USD
🏨 Accommodations	1900 USD
🧳 Gear	100 USD
🗺️ On-site	650 USD
Total	4850 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇸🇬 Singapore - 4 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏙️ Marina Bay Sands SkyPark ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Unparalleled city views from this iconic rooftop. Arrive at sunset for amazing photos.
• [ ] 🌳 Gardens by the Bay ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Explore the futuristic Supertree Grove, Flower Dome, and Cloud Forest. Light and sound show after dusk.
• [ ] 🛕 Chinatown & Buddha Tooth Relic Temple ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Walk heritage streets, visit vibrant markets, and marvel at ornate temples.
• [ ] 🏛️ National Gallery Singapore ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Southeast Asian art housed in stunning colonial buildings. Reserve guided tours for deeper insights.
• [ ] 🌳 Singapore Botanic Gardens ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • UNESCO Heritage site; orchids, sculptures, lakes. Early morning for fewer crowds.
• [ ] 🏙️ Orchard Road ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)
  • Asia’s premier shopping street — luxury brands, tech, food courts, pop-up experiences.
• [ ] 🏞️ Sentosa Island ⭐⭐ (~4h)
  • Beach clubs, Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, spa resorts—customize to taste.
• [ ] 🏛️ Asian Civilisations Museum ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Fascinating civillizational history, diverse cultural relics.
• [ ] 🛕 Little India & Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Colourful lanes, spice shops, heritage murals, intricate temples.
• [ ] 🎨 ArtScience Museum ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Interactive digital art shows in a lotus-shaped building.
• [ ] 🏞️ Singapore River & Boat Quay ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Riverside strolls, lively bars and restaurants, river cruise recommended.
• [ ] 🚕 Kampong Glam & Sultan Mosque ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Malay-Arab quarter, striking golden mosque, indie boutiques, and murals.
• [ ] 🌳 MacRitchie Treetop Walk ⭐ (~2h)
  • Panoramic canopy bridge hike — early start for cooler weather.
• [ ] 🛍️ Haji Lane ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Boutique shopping, local designers, graffiti art, vibrant cafés.
• [ ] 🛕 Thian Hock Keng Temple ⭐ (~1h)
  • One of Singapore’s oldest Chinese temples.
• [ ] 🛍️ Clarke Quay ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Trendy shops, riverside dining, and nightlife—a lively hub.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Ce La Vi SkyBar (Marina Bay Sands) ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Luxe rooftop lounge; cocktails with breathtaking skyline. Dress smart.
• [ ] 🥢 Lantern Rooftop Bar @ Fullerton Bay ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Glamorous cocktails, panoramic Marina Bay views. Sunset happy hours.
• [ ] 🏮 Maxwell Food Centre ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Essential hawker experience; try late-night chili crab or Tian Tian Hainanese chicken rice.
• [ ] 🎇 Spectra – Marina Bay Light & Water Show ⭐⭐⭐ (~0.5h)
  • Dazzling nightly outdoor performance, view from Events Plaza at Marina Bay Sands.
• [ ] 🥢 Lau Pa Sat Festival Market ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Historic night market for satay, seafood, live music.
• [ ] 🎡 Singapore Flyer (Ferris Wheel) ⭐ (~1h)
  • Illuminated city views at night, optional luxury “flight” dining pods.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍛 Odette (National Gallery) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Michelin 3-star French-Asian fusion, artful tasting menus (200-400 USD per person).
• [ ] 🍜 Hawker Chan ⭐⭐
  • World’s cheapest Michelin star—soy sauce chicken rice (5-10 USD).
• [ ] 🦀 Long Beach Seafood Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐
  • Legendary black pepper crab (130+ USD for 2).
• [ ] 🍣 Shinji by Kanesaka ⭐⭐
  • Exquisite omakase sushi experience (220+ USD pp).
• [ ] 🥢 Candlenut ⭐⭐
  • Michelin-starred Peranakan cuisine (60-100 USD pp).
• [ ] 🍲 Tiong Bahru Market Hawker Centre ⭐
  • Try chwee kueh, lor mee, and kopi breakfast (5-10 USD).

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Joo Chiat & Katong district (~2h)
  • Heritage shophouses, Peranakan boutiques, local bakeries.
• [ ] 🏞️ Pulau Ubin (~3h)
  • Rustic local island with bicycles, wetlands, old kampong vibes—unique contrast.
• [ ] 🏛️ Red Dot Design Museum (~1h)
  • Fascinating innovation exhibits; easy stop near downtown.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇸🇬 Singapore

• [ ] 🎬 Crazy Rich Asians (2018) — ⭐ 6.9
  Glitzy rom-com capturing Singapore’s extravagant lifestyle & cityscapes — Amazon Prime
• [ ] 🎬 Saint Jack (1979) — ⭐ 7.0
  Classic with vivid 1970s Singapore atmosphere — Criterion
• [ ] 📺 Food Lore (2019) — ⭐ 7.0
  Anthology featuring Singaporean food culture — HBO Asia
• [ ] 📺 The Little Nyonya (2008) — ⭐ 7.6
  Long-running drama diving into Peranakan heritage — meWATCH

🍜 Local specialties

🇸🇬 Singapore

• [ ] Chili Crab
• [ ] Hainanese Chicken Rice
• [ ] Laksa
• [ ] Satay
• [ ] Kaya Toast
• [ ] Char Kway Teow
• [ ] Peranakan (Nonya) Cuisine
• [ ] Black Pepper Crab

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇸🇬 Singapore

1. 🌤️ Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
2. 🌙 Ce La Vi SkyBar
3. 🛍️ Ion Orchard (Orchard Road)
4. 🏨 Raffles Hotel Singapore
5. 🍽️ Odette (National Gallery)

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Singapore
• [ ] ✈️ Singapore → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Singapore	4	Raffles Hotel / The Fullerton Bay / Marina Bay Sands	1900 USD
Total	4		1900 USD