39 days in Kuala Lumpur & Melaka Itinerary

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Your day by day itinerary now includes LaZat Malaysian Cooking Class, Chinatown and Guided Eco Ride Malaysia. Explore Kuala Lumpur's surroundings by going to Raja Haji Fisabilillah Mosque (in Cyberjaya), Subang Jaya (Empire Shopping Gallery & SS15 Courtyard) and Putrajaya (Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin (Masjid Besi), Putrajaya Challenge Park, &more). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 12th (Fri) at Sunway Lagoon. There's much more to do: Head underground at Batu Caves, explore the world behind art at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, enjoy breathtaking views from Menara Kuala Lumpur, and get your game on at Laser Battle.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Kuala Lumpur driving holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Kuala Lumpur. In June, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Melaka.

Known as the "Historical City," Melaka boasts an eclectic blend of colonial, Peranakan Chinese, and traditional Malay architecture.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Windmill Dutch Square Melaka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca., get engrossed in the history at Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, then contemplate the waterfront views at Malacca River, and finally don't miss a visit to The Huskitory. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Stadthuys, contemplate the long history of A Famosa Fort, then make a trip to St Paul's Church, and finally examine the collection at House of Museums Malacca.

To see more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Melaka trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Melaka are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. On the 13th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.