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Over and out to the UNESCO World’s Heritage Site of Ayutthaya the Historic City. A complete day packed with the best of Ayutthaya, which will give you an overview of this ancient city plus a scenic cruise along the Ayutthaya Rivers with Thai Lunch. Plus the convenient transport with air-conditioned Van and live-commentary from your friendly private guide.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Over and out to the UNESCO World’s Heritage Site of Ayutthaya the Historic City. A complete day packed with the best of Ayutthaya, which will give you an overview of this ancient city plus a scenic cruise along the Ayutthaya Rivers with Thai Lunch. Plus the convenient transport with air-conditioned Van and live-commentary from your friendly private guide.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, U-thong Road, Pranakorn Sri ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Make merits at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, or the Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory. The temple features a large chedi surrounded by an elegant gallery of smaller Buddha statues. Walk around the temple to see different Buddhas statues located inside including Phra Putta Chaiya Mongkhon.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Ratchaburana (Temple of the Royal Restoration), Pratuchai Phra Nakhon Tha Wa Su Kri, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Wat Ratchaburana was built in the early Ayutthaya period with a Khmer-style pagoda as the main structure. Treasures and artifacts were kept in the vault beneath the temple and were looted as soon as its existence is known to the public. Most items discovered from the vault are now displayed in the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Continue to the nearby Wat Mahathat which is famous for the Buddha’s head entwined in the roots of Bodhi Tree. Renown as the Monastery of the Great Relic, Wat Mahathat was one of the most temple complexes on Ayutthaya Island being the Royal Temple that serves as the religious center and enshrining the relics of the Buddha. It is also where the supreme patriarch of the city lived.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Historic City of Ayutthaya, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
After the long walk, we will board the cruise (not private cruise) for our Thai lunch and ride along the Ayutthaya rivers. Enjoy the scenic view of Ayutthaya Island as you try delicious dishes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
An impressive temple located by the side of Ayutthaya rivers, the Khmer style Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a Royal temple that was used by the King and other members of the Royal family.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam), Phratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
The temple house the massive Reclining Buddha rival only to the famous one in Bangkok.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Wat Worachettharam, 9H43+Q7X, Tha Wasukri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Visit the significant ruins with many ancient structures, including the giant bell shape stupa which was built with traditional Ayutthaya style.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
The last two temples are located near one another. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the signature temple of Ayutthaya Historical Park featuring the three Bell shape Stupa on the elevated platform. It was a royal temple without any resident monk and considered as the most important temple in Ayutthaya.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Before our return, visit Wihan Mongkhon Bophit. The active temple with huge gilded Buddha statue measuring almost 17 meters high.
Duration: 20 minutes
