Day 1: Arrival Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Bangkok (-/L/-)
Upon arrival at the Klong Toei Port and after clearing immigration and customs, meet with your guide with a sign marked “customer name” and transfer to Ayutthaya, the Siam Ancient City . Visit the ruins, temples and the Royal Palace.
Ayutthaya had consecutively been a prosperous kingdom for 417 years. There had been 33 kings who reigned the kingdom over that period, beginning with King Uthong in 1893 B.E. The kingdom glorious time ended when it succumbed to Burmese troops on 7th April 1767., concluding 5 dynasties that used to reign the kingdom of Ayutthaya. In 1991, Ayutthaya was announced as the World Heritage.
Then, travel to Ayutthaya to visit Wat Sri Sanphet (three outstanding Ceylonese style pagodas were built during the 15th century to enshrine the ashes of three Ayutthaya kings), Viharn Phra Mongkolbophit (housing a large bronze cast Buddha image was originally enshrined in the open area outside the Grand Palace and later covered by a building in the reign of king Songtham) and Wat Chai Wattanaram (built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong, a replica of Angkor Wat with a huge prang surrounded by smaller ones, symbolizing Mount Meru, the residence of the heavenly gods).
After that, transfer you to hotel in Bangkok.
Accommodation in Bangkok hotel Booked by customer or cruise at Klong Toey
Day 2: Departure Bangkok (-/L/-)
After breakfast, pick up at your hotel, then drive to visit the 24 hours flower market, Pak Klong Talad, where is the wholesale of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Then visit to the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple – Wat Phra Kaeo. Walk in to enjoy the beauty of the temple of The Emerald Buddha. Visit the most sacred Buddha statue of Thailand, held by all Thais as also the symbol of national independence. Get into the second court where the major imposing buildings are located. Visit the Throne Halls – and enjoy the story and Thai history. Before lunch time, visit Reclining Buddha temple or Wat Pho, the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city. Also, it was the first open university of Thailand which offered courses in several branches of knowledge like literature, astrology, medicine and massage. It’s well known for its huge Reclining Buddha,46 m. long and 15 m. high.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, take a long-tailed boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to see Thai lifestyle, the contrast between luxurious condominiums and ruined houses along both sides of the canal. Pass the Grand Palace. Disembark at Wat Arun – the temple of Dawn to visit the tallest prang in Thailand. It was built on the concept of Mount Meru, the resident of God located on the center of the Universe. Then transfer to the hotel.
Then transfer back to your cruise at the Klong Toey port.
Accommodation in Bangkok hotel Booked by customer or cruise ship
Bangkok Tour Package : End of Service
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