Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Trip Overview
Get a comprehensive tour of Ayutthaya, the UNESCO World Heritage. In 1767, Burma invaded Ayutthaya by totally destroying it, the ruins of the historic city of Ayutthaya and “associated historic towns” in the Ayutthaya historical park have been listed by the UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Learn about Ayutthaya with the visit to ancient palaces, monument and ruins such as Wat Phu Khao Thong, Wat Lokayasutharam, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Viharn Mongkolbopit, and Wat Mahathat. Ayutthaya has an extensive history follow by guided commentary during your visit.
– Round trip transportation from Bangkok in air conditioned convenience.
– Entrance fees to all elegant temples.
– Pick up and drop off from Central Bangkok.
– English-speaking Tour guide.
– Breathtaking ruins and undiminished temples.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Get a comprehensive tour of Ayutthaya, the UNESCO World Heritage. In 1767, Burma invaded Ayutthaya by totally destroying it, the ruins of the historic city of Ayutthaya and “associated historic towns” in the Ayutthaya historical park have been listed by the UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Learn about Ayutthaya with the visit to ancient palaces, monument and ruins such as Wat Phu Khao Thong, Wat Lokayasutharam, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Viharn Mongkolbopit, and Wat Mahathat. Ayutthaya has an extensive history follow by guided commentary during your visit.
– Round trip transportation from Bangkok in air conditioned convenience.
– Entrance fees to all elegant temples.
– Pick up and drop off from Central Bangkok.
– English-speaking Tour guide.
– Breathtaking ruins and undiminished temples.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bangkok, Bangkok
Itinerary :
06:00 : Pick up from hotel or meeting point
07:30 : Depart Bangkok for Ayutthaya (76 Kilometer)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bang Pa In Palace, Ban Len, Bang Pa-in 13160 Thailand
08:30 : Arrive Bang Pa-in Palace.Orginally, there was riverine island, when Prasat Thong became the Ayuttha King (1630 – 1655)
The palace contains five important building as follow
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, U-thong Road, Pranakorn Sri ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
10:00 : Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol, This temple is also called “Wat Chao Phraya Thai”. The central pagoda built under King Naresuan at the end of the 16th century was tall enough to outshine the Burmese-built Phu Khao Thong temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
It was built by King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation : Wat Phra Sisanphet. This monastery was the most important temple of Ayutthaya and situated within the Grand Palace grounds. It served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam), Phratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
11:00 : Phaa Noon (Reclining Buddha wat Lokayasutharam).
Wat Lokayasutharam had Phra Noon (Reclining Buddha) the important feature is a huge reclining Buddha image. The other two ancient temple, as well as the ruined site also surround the compound area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
12:00- Wat Maha That: Also known as “Monastery of Great Relic “.It was the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom Burmese put it on fire. A Buddha head entwined within the roots of a tree is one of the most recognizable image in temple. Wat Na Phra Men or “The Monastery in Front of the Funeral Pyre”. The crowned Buddha the most important Buddha image. The crowned image sits in the Subduing Mara posture and measures 6 m high and 4.50 m in width across the lap. The image was cast of metal and covered with gold leaf. The peculiars of Phra Buddha are that the image is attired in royal dress complete with crown, earrings, necklace, chest and arm ornament.
14:30-Depart from Ayutthaya.
16:00- Arrive Bangkok and transfer you back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
