Bangkok Trip Overview
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Visit the highlights of Bangkok and Ayutthaya in 1 day. Pick up from hotel in Bangkok at 8:00 a.m. transfer by private vehicle to Grand Palace and Temple of Emerald Buddha. Then visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), the landmark of Bangkok.
Continue to Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha), the school of traditional Thai massage which has the most beautiful Reclining Buddha image in Thailand with 46 m long. Optional lunch at local restaurant.
Drive to Ayutthaya (about 2 hrs), UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. Visit the famous temples “Wat Mahathat”, “Wat Phra Sri Sanphet” and “Viharn Mongkolbophit”. Enjoy shopping local souvenirs or desserts at the local market before return to hotel in Bangkok around 18:00 p.m.
Note : Grand Palace and Temple of Emerald Buddha could be closed without prior notice for royal ceremonies. Tour will be cancelled & travellers will receive full refund.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
*We were certified and operate tour on Amazing Thailand Safety & Health Administration (SHA Plus) standard*
Visit the highlights of Bangkok and Ayutthaya in 1 day. Pick up from hotel in Bangkok at 8:00 a.m. transfer by private vehicle to Grand Palace and Temple of Emerald Buddha. Then visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), the landmark of Bangkok.
Continue to Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha), the school of traditional Thai massage which has the most beautiful Reclining Buddha image in Thailand with 46 m long. Optional lunch at local restaurant.
Drive to Ayutthaya (about 2 hrs), UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. Visit the famous temples “Wat Mahathat”, “Wat Phra Sri Sanphet” and “Viharn Mongkolbophit”. Enjoy shopping local souvenirs or desserts at the local market before return to hotel in Bangkok around 18:00 p.m.
Note : Grand Palace and Temple of Emerald Buddha could be closed without prior notice for royal ceremonies. Tour will be cancelled & travellers will receive full refund.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, Bangkok Thailand
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of Emerald Buddha), the highlight of Bangkok. Grand Palace used to be the residence of Thai Kings, first constructed in 1782 A.D. consists of 3 areas (Inner court : residence area, Central court : Throne halls area and Outer Court : Royal Chapel.
Wat Phra Kaew is the royal chapel inside the Grand Palace, enshrine the most respectful “Emerald Buddha image” in Thailand which built in 1782 A.D. Please dress properly when visit this location
Important note : Grand Palace and Temple of Emerald Buddha could be closed without prior notice for royal ceremonies. Tour will be cancelled and travelers will receive full refund.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
Wat Arun (the landmark of Bangkok), the temple existed since the 17th century. While its distinctive prang (spire) which is the highlight of the temple was built in the early 19th century during the reigns of King Rama II and Rama III. This temple regarded the 1st class royal temple in Thailand and the private temple of King Rama 2.
Please dress properly when visit this location.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School, 2 Sanamchai Road Wat Po, Tatian, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha) is one of the first class royal temple regarded the private temple of King Rama 1. The temple was believed first built in Ayutthaya period (2nd capital city of Thailand 1350 – 1767 A.D.). Then King Rama 1 reconstructed the temple after Grand Palace was built.
The temple famous for the Reclining Buddha which considered the most beautiful and longest reclining Buddha image in Bangkok (The 3rd in Thailand) and also the school of Traditional Thai Massage
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya Province
Drive about 1.5 – 2 hours from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, the 2nd capital city of Thailand. Have an optional lunch at the local restaurant. Travelers can also choose to have an optional lunch in Bangkok.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Mahathat, temple of the great holy relics of Ayutthaya. The temple is one of the oldest temples in Ayutthaya Historical park, built since the late 14th century.
The highlights of the temple is to see the head of Buddha image inside the tree root which is the symbol picture and the highlight of Ayutthaya province. Travelers can also see the beautiful architecture remains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the ancient palace. The residence and the royal chapel of Ayutthaya’s kings from 1350 – 1767 A.D.
Ayutthaya was founded in year 1350, became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. During the peak, Ayutthaya was home of more than 1,000,000 people and was the largest city in the world.
The city of Ayutthaya was destroyed in year 1767 by the Burmese army. It is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1991.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Mongkolbophit Ayutthaya, 9H35+P4G, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Viharn Phra Mongkolbophit (Mongkolbophit Assembly hall) in Ayutthaya is where the large bronze seated Buddha image (Phra Mongkhon Bophit) was enshrined.
There is a local market beside the hall where travelers can also enjoy shopping for the souvenirs and taste local desserts before return to hotel in Bangkok.
Duration: 15 minutes
