Journey Through Time: Grand Tours with professional photographers

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Preah Khan

  First, you will visit Preah Khan temple or the Royal Sword Temple which was built in the early 12th century by king Jayvarman VII to honor his father. This temple used to be a huge centre of a substantial organization, with almost 100,000 officials and servants.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Neak Pean

  After that, you will continue to Neak Pean, nearby Preah Khan and this is an artificial island and a Buddhist temple. The temple was also constructed by King Jayavarman VII in the centre of the Preah Khan Baray (Jayatataka). It was originally designed for medical purposes where ancient people believed that going into the pool would cure all illness.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Ta Som

  Next, we will take you to Ta Som, a King Jayavarman VII built temple at the end of 12th century. The king constructed this temple to dedicate to his father. Like Ta Prohm temple, Ta Som remains largely unrestored with numerous trees and other vegetation growing among the ruins.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Pre Rup

  And then, you will continue to visit Pre Rup, a Hindu mountain temple constructed by the Khmer King Rajendravarman in 961 or early 962. The name of the temple in modern Khmer means “turn the body”. Cambodians believe that funerals were conducted at the temple.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Eastern Mebon

  Finally, you will go to Mebon, a 10th century temple, built by King Rajendravarman to dedicated to the Hindu God Vishu and honors the King’s parents. The temple used to be an artificial island at the centre of a now dry East Baray.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Banteay Srei

  Banteay Srei Temple: The Jewel of Khmer Artistry Tucked away in the Cambodian countryside about 25 kilometers northeast of the Angkor Archaeological Park, Banteay Srei Temple may be smaller in size than its famous neighbor Angkor Wat — but what it lacks in scale, it more than makes up for in beauty, detail, and enchantment. Often called the "Jewel of Khmer Art", Banteay Srei is one of the most beloved and distinctive temples in all of Cambodia. So what makes it the main attraction for travelers seeking something truly special?Unique Hindu Mythology and Symbolism Unlike many other Angkor temples that blend Buddhist and Hindu elements, Banteay Srei is a pure Hindu temple, dedicated to Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. Highlights include: A stunning depiction of Ravana shaking Mount Kailash, home of Shiva Elegant images of Indra, the rain god, on his three-headed elephant Airavata Symbolic guardian statues of lions and monkeys flanking doorways

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

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