Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience

4.8 (9 reviews) Bangkok, Thailand
Duration8h 30m
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LanguagesThai, English
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Begin your full-day journey north of Bangkok to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of a 14th-century Siamese kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Start your exploration at the royal monastery, home to a striking white prang in the heart of the ancient complex. Next, visit the iconic Wat Mahathat, where the Buddha's serene face is famously entwined within the roots of a tree. Continue to the sacred Wat Na Phra Men, housing a magnificent golden seated Buddha statue.

Your knowledgeable guide will share the captivating history of Ayutthaya. Your journey through Ayutthaya's heritage continues at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, once the holiest temple of the city.

Around midday, board a riverboat for a scenic cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch as you gently drift past lush landscapes and riverside villages. Return to Bangkok, arriving at River City by approximately 4:00 pm, after a day filled with culture, history, and relaxation.

What's included

  • Cruise back to Bangkok
  • Admission fees
  • Live tour commentary provided in English
  • Guided tour of Ayutthaya
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Transportation hotel to/from River City

What to expect

  1. River City Bangkok
    30m
    07.30am - Check in at River City Shopping Complex

    08.00am - Depart from Bangkok by air - conditioned coach to Ayutthaya province.
  2. Historic City of Ayutthaya
    3h
    09.15am - Arrive Ayutthaya the world heritage ancient city. Former capital of Thailand (B.E.1350 - 1767). Ayutthaya was declared a UNESCO world heritage sitei n 1991, December 13.

    WAT MAHATHAT, One of the most amazing Buddha's head in the root of the Bodhi tree, also it was the royal monastery and served as the residence of the supreme monk.

    WATPHRA SRI SANPHET, The largest and the most important temple with in the Royal palace compound.
    WAT PHRA SRI SANPHET. 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.
    WAT LOKAYASUTHARAM is believed to be built in the middle phase of Ayutthaya Era. It is also believed that there had been a pantheon built to shelter the Buddha image but the pantheon was destroyed. The Buddha image has been renovated many times, especially in A.D. 1954 and A.D. 1989, until the Buddha image looks completely beautiful.
  3. Pass by
    13.00pm 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 (Mon's community) and local Thai villages.

    15.00pm Coffee break will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the river banks such as the Royal bargeshouse, Thammasart University, The Royal Grand Palace, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) etc

    16.00pm Arrive at the River City Pier Shopping Complex.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

07:30 am. Check in at River City Shopping Complex – Sipraya Pier with your voucher and ID

End point

07:30 am. Check in at River City Shopping Complex – Sipraya Pier with your voucher and ID

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Proper attire to enter a temple (No dresses above the knee. No short pants or three quarter pants. Modest shirt. No see through garments. No sports-wear. No footwear inside temple.).

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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