Bangkok- Ayutthaya: Ancient Capital of Thailand

Duration

9 hours

Language

English

Guests

4-15

Explore Ayutthaya - ancient capital of Thailand. Visit ancient temples and palaces and admire local Thai villages from aboard the cruise boat. You will go to Ayutthaya by bus and return by cruise boat.

Highlights:

Explore Ayutthaya - the UNESCO world heritage ancient city
Step back into the history while visiting ancient palaces and temples
Admire local villages from aboard the cruise boat
Enjoy buffet lunch

Includes:

Guide
Transfer from Bangkok by bus
Transfer to Bangkok by cruise boat
Entrance fee for all temples
Lunch on board
Insurance under Thai law

Excludes:

All other expenses not mentioned in the program
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel

Please note: Minimum 4 people. Less than 4, please, inquire about the price (extra fee will be taken). Infant 1-3 years old: free of charge (sitting with parent); children 3-10 years old: child rate; children 11++: same price as an adult.

On this tour you'll explore Ayutthaya - ancient capital of Thailand. Founded around 1350, Ayutthaya became the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. Throughout the centuries, the ideal location between China, India and the Malay Archipelago made Ayutthaya the trading capital of Asia and even the world. You'll also visit Bang Pa-in Palace, Wat Yai Chaimongkol Temple, Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Mahathat or the Monastery of the Great Relic.

Itinerary:

07:00 - Check in at River City Shopping Complex Sipraya Pier
07:30 - Depart from Bangkok by air-conditioned coach to Ayutthaya province
09:15 - Arrive Ayutthaya the world heritage ancient city
Take your time to visit ancient temples

Place to visit in Ayutthaya:

WAT PHUTTHAISAWAN - The royal monastery where the white prang (Khmer-style pagoda), located in the middle of the ancient compound. This temple was built by King U-thong who was founder of Ayutthaya Kingdom. Located at the site where he first settled before establishing Ayutthaya as the capital city in 1350.
WAT MAHATHAT- One of the most amazing Buddhas head in the root of the Bodhi tree, also it was the royal monastery and served as the residence of the supreme monk in the early Ayutthaya period.
WAT PHRA SRI SANPHET - The largest and the most important temple with in the Royal palace compound in Ayutthaya, and also it is the prototype of the Grand palace and temple of the emerald Buddha in Bangkok
VIHARA PHRA MONGKHON BOPHIT - There is a large bronze Buddha image which was originally enshrined in the open area outside the royal monastery and later covered by this chapel.

13:15 - Welcome on board to Grand Pearl Cruiser at WAT CHONG LOM (Pathum Thani province) for cruising back to Bangkok along the Chao Praya river. Superb buffet lunch which includes a delight variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served. The cruise passes through Nonthaburi pier, Koh Kret (Mons community) and local Thai villages
15:00 - Coffee break will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the river banks such as the Royal barges house, Thammasart University, The Royal Grand Palace, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
16:00 - Arrive at the River City Pier Shopping Complex