New & Ancient capital of Thailand
Bangkok - Ayutthaya
Overview This amazing tour offers you have a panoramic view of Thailand from past to present. Start from the current capital of Bangkok and then head to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. You will have chance to visit the historical sites in two capital such as Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun,… Continue reading New & Ancient capital of Thailand
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Country: 5
Code: TCT02
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Overview
This amazing tour offers you have a panoramic view of Thailand from past to present. Start from the current capital of Bangkok and then head to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. You will have chance to visit the historical sites in two capital such as Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Wat Traimit, Jim Thompson House in Bangkok and Ayutthaya Historical Park, Wat Phu Khao Thong, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Lokaya Sutha, Royal Summer Palace in Ayutthaya. Come to Thailand and get a deep insight into history of this country with our tour.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the ancient and modern beauty of the capital Bangkok by yourself
- Visit the famous temples in Bangkok
- Discover Thailand’s ancient capital of Ayutthaya with its historical sites.
Itinerary in brief:
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival
Day 2: Bangkok City Tour (B)
Day 3: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Bangkok (B)
Day 4: Bangkok Departure (B)
Itinerary
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Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meal : Not available
The first destination is the Grand Palace, which includes 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, most of national significant events takes place there.
Wat Phra Kaew is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue.
Nearby Grand Palace is Wat Pho - the oldest and biggest pagoda in Bangkok with more than 1000 Buddha statues and the huge one sit-back Buddha in gold.
We will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by. On route, we stop at Wat Arun, the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas.
After having lunch, we visit the last destination of the day: Wat Traimit. This pagoda is famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue.
Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Bangkok by night.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok.
Meal : Breakfast
Wat Phu Khao Thong is a massive pagoda towering in the middle of paddy fields. There is a high golden plated chedi on the top, which makes the pagoda outstanding.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was twas the most important temple of Ayutthaya with 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style.
Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit is the pagoda in which the bronze Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara is situated. This is one of the biggest Buddha statue in Thailand.
Wat Lokaya Sutha is considered as the sacred place for pilgrims since it’s famous for the reclining Buddha statue. It is also the most important relics in most of those in Wat Lokaya Sutha.
Heading back to Bangkok. En route, we visit the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in district.
Being a favorite resort of royal, the Royal Summer palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles.
The rest time of day is on your own.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meal : Breakfast
Accommodation: Not available
Meal : Breakfast
| Standard class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
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| Bangkok | Chaydon Sathorn Hotel | Superior | |
| Superior class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Bangkok | Silom Serene Hotel | Deluxe | |
| Deluxe class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Bangkok | Hotel Muse Bangkok | Deluxe | |
| First class class | |||
| Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
| Bangkok | Aetas Bangkok Hotel | Superior |
Tour includes:
- Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Meal as specified in the itinerary
- Ferry, boat, cruise in the itinerary (if any)
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
- NOTES: The price is except for peak season during 20 Dec 2018 – 15 Jan 2019
Tour excludes:
- Thailand Visa stamp fee
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
- Surcharged for festival: Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Compulsory Gala Dinner, Chinese New Year, Songkran Festival
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
- Gratuities/ Tipping
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
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