2 Day Combo Bangkok City Highlight Boat Ride and Ayutthaya UNESCO

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Classic Bangkok Temples & Canal Boat Ride
7 stops
1
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
Temple of the Emerald Buddha & Grand Palace The glittering Grand Palace in Bangkok is an architectural wonder that was once home to the kings of the Chakri Dynasty. A visit to the ornate and historic Grand Palace, and the adjacent Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is a highlight of any visit to the Kingdom.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Wat Pho, Temple Of The Reclining Buddha
Marvel at the 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha and the birthsite of traditional Thai massage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Chao Phraya River (Pass by)
Enjoy beautiful, shimmering views of Wat Arun from the river as we cross over to the Thonburi side.
3
Wat Arun
Admire the iconic 82-meter-high Khmer-style tower decorated with intricate Chinese porcelain mosaics.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Khlong Luang
Enjoy a long-tail boat cruise through Khlong Bang Luang, where you can admire the traditional canalside community and experience the local way of life.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Khlong Bang Luang Artist House
Experience the nostalgic charm of Bangkok’s waterfront at Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House), a 200-year-old wooden house tucked along Khlong Bang Luang. iscover traditional Thai puppet shows, local craft workshops, and authentic canal-side lifestyle away from the city crowds.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen (Pass by)
As we cruise through the canals of Thonburi, we pass by Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, a historic temple founded during the mid-Ayutthaya period. (Note: Viewing and photos from the boat only; no disembarkation).
Day 2
Historic City of Ayutthaya
6 stops
6
Bang Pa In Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings. A number of impressive buildings can be found in the palace complex, built in very different architectural styles, some in classical Thai, some Chinese and some European design.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was founded in the second half of the 14th century during the reign of King U Thong, first ruler of Ayutthaya. Highlight of the monastery is its very large imposing prang dominating the area. century. During the Burmese invasion of 1767 the temple was largely destroyed.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat, also known as the Monastery of the Great Relic, is believed to have been built around the 14th century and was once residence to the Supreme Patriarch leader of the Thai Buddhist monks. The most popular tourist attraction of Wat Mahathat is a tree whose roots have grown around the head of the Buddha statue.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
This famous temple is situated on the south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Its large bronze seated Buddha image or Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand with its measures of 9.5 meters across the lap and a height of 12.5 meters. During the fall of Ayutthaya, the building and the image were badly destroyed by fire. The present Vihara and Buddha image have been reconstructed and renovated in the reign of King Rama V.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Used mainly for ceremonies that served to authenticate the king’s spiritual and moral authority, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the official royal temple. No monks lived here and only people within the royal circle were allowed to enter. Destroying Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Royal Palace was a priority of the invading Burmese. They melted down 160 kilos of gold from the Phra Buddha Chai Sri Sanphet image and set fire to everything else. The distinctive pagodas of Wat Phra Si Sanphet are one of the most famous sights in Ayutthaya.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong during the later period of Ayutthaya. It was built to commemorate his mother's hometown and to celebrate his coronation. The main prang is surrounded by many lesser prangs and towers in eight directions. Wat Chaiwatthanaram was a royal monastery. The King and its descendants would perform religious rites here. It was also a cremation site for members of the Royal family. With its Khmer-style buildings, Wat Chaiwatthanaram is one of the most impressive ancient temples in Ayutthaya.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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