| Duration: | 8 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
The Ancient City was the former Thai capital for 417 years. The city used to prosper being the head of a dominant empire and the centre of trade between the East and European countries, such as Britain, France, and Holland.
Recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic Ayutthaya temples are scattered throughout this once magnificent city and along the surrounding rivers. River Sun Cruise has selected the highlights of the site for your visit, including Wat Maha That, Wat Lokayasutharam, and Wat Na Phra Mane.
Tour Itinerary :
• 07.30 hrs: Check-in at the River City Shopping Complex, Si Phraya
• 08.00 hrs: Depart by coach from the River City Shopping Complex
• 09.30 hrs: Arrive at the Bang Pa-in Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace is beautifully decorated in both traditional Chinese and European style. The Royal Palace at Bang Pa-in has a history dating back to the 17th century.
The palace is perfectly decorated in harmony with traditional Chinese and European Style, and is still in use as a holiday destination for the Royal Family during the hot season.
• 10.30 hrs: Arrive at Ayutthaya, the Ancient City, which was the former Thai capital for over 400 years. Nowadays, the glory and the beauty of the grand palace and Temples in the past have vanished, leaving merely a glimpse of ruins; despite this, it is a good reflection of the past. River Sun brings you a combination of both the ruins and the remaining historical attractions.
- Wat Maha That: Over 600 years old, Wat Maha That was the heart and soul of the Ayutthaya people. It was almost destroyed by the Burmese during the Thai-Burmese War.
- Wat Na Phra Mane: Remains in perfect condition, as it was used as the Burmese headquarters. The splendid Golden Buddha, dressed in regal attire, was placed in the temple along with the three-thousand-year-old green stone carved Buddha. Both are considered extremely valuable national relics.
- Wat Lokayasutharam has a mysterious past, whereby its origins are unknown. The temple enshrines the Largest Reclining Buddha Image, which was built during The Early Period of the Ayutthaya Region. The other two ancient temples, as well as the ruined site, also surround the compound area.
• 12.30 hrs. : Depart from Wat Lokayasutharam to the River Sun Cruise at Wat Chong Lom Pier in Nonthaburi Province.
Buffet Lunch: "Delicious Meals served in the luxurious surroundings of the cruise boat".
- A full menu of Thai and European cuisines, desserts, seasonal fruits, coffee, and tea.
- Coffee Break
Throughout the journey, you can watch the Chao Phraya River banks scenery from the River Sun Cruise, either on deck in the fresh, cool tropical air or from the refreshing air-conditioned passenger room. Either view, you get an amazing ling clear view of the life of the inhabitants that dwell along the river and the unforgettable scenery of children as they greet the visitors going by, making it an altogether worthwhile experience.
- Arriving at the city, pass the Royal Grand Palace, and pass by Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn). The temple was the former palace when the Thai capital of Ayutthaya was replaced by Thonburi.
• 15.30 hrs: Arrive at the River City Complex Pier, Si Phraya, and send back to the hotel.
