Ayutthaya Ancient Temples Tour from Bangkok by Road (SHA Plus)

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Escape Bangkok for the day and journey to the Ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Visit UNESCO-listed temples which contains important artifacts from the kingdom's 417-year history.
- Take a daytrip to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand
- Visit the remarkable Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
- Explore ancient ruins of monasteries, Buddhist temples and palaces
- Marvel at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and the royal palace grounds
- Journey to Wat Mahathat, one of the oldest and most significant temples

What's Included

Entrance fees to the temples
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop off
Personal expenses
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING PIONTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, Phaya Thai Plaza Buidling, Phaya Thai Road, Bangkok-101400 An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

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Meeting point
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    10:00 : Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol, This temple is also called "Wat Chao Phraya Thai". It was built by King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation. 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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    10:00 : Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol, This temple is also called "Wat Chao Phraya Thai". It was built by King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation. 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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Wat Phra Sri Sanphet 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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    11:00 : 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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
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