• Bangkok - After being picked up from your hotel, you’ll head north from Bangkok to Ayutthaya Historical Park, located about 53 miles (85 km) away. Ayutthaya, once the capital of Thailand and known as the Kingdom of Siam from 1350 to 1767, was largely destroyed by the Burmese. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring well-preserved temples, monasteries, palace ruins, and statues of beheaded Buddhas.

06:00 – 07:15 hrs.
Your day starts with a hotel pickup and transfer to the River City Shopping Complex at Siphraya, next to the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.

Morning Bus Departure:

08:00 hrs.
Board the Grand Pearl luxury air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide for your departure from Bangkok.

• Historic City of Ayutthaya - 09:30 AM - Upon arriving in Ayutthaya, you’ll enter a World Heritage City, the historic capital of Thailand from 1350 to 1767 A.D. Known as one of the most fascinating historical sites in the country, Ayutthaya invites visitors to explore its famous Buddhist temples and rich cultural heritage.
• Wat Mahathat - Also called the “Monastery of Great Relic,” it was the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom until the Burmese set it on fire. A Buddha’s head entwined within the roots of a tree is one of the temple’s most iconic images. Wat Na Phra Men, or “The Monastery in Front of the Funeral Pyre,” houses the crowned Buddha, the most important Buddha image. The crowned image, sitting in the Subduing Mara posture, is 6 meters high and 4.50 meters wide across the lap. Made of metal and covered with gold leaf, the image is adorned in royal attire, complete with a crown, earrings, necklace, chest, and arm ornaments.
• Wat Phra Sri Sanphet - Located within the Grand Palace grounds, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple in Ayutthaya and served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.
• Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit - Initially, the large bronze Buddha image at Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit stood in an open area next to the grand palace. Later, a structure called Wihan was built to enclose it.
• Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam) - Wat Lokayasutharam is known for its massive reclining Buddha image, Phra Noon. The site also includes two other ancient temples and surrounding ruins, adding to its historical significance.
• 13 Charoen Nakhon Rd - Afternoon by Cruise
  01:15 PM - Board the Grand Pearl Cruise Liner at Wat Chong-lom Pier in Nonthaburi. Enjoy a buffet lunch with a variety of oriental and western dishes as you relax and take in the scenic views along the River of Kings. The cruise will head towards Nonthaburi, passing Koh Kred and the Monn community, before arriving in Bangkok.
• 780/488 Charoen Krung Road - 3 PM - Enjoy coffee while admiring the sights along the riverbanks, including the Royal Barges House, Thammasat University, Siriraj Hospital, the Royal Grand Palace, and the Temple of Dawn with its 79-meter spire. You’ll also pass by Wat Kallayanamitr, one of the most famous temples, enhancing the journey’s charm.
• Royal Barges National Museum - Royal Barges National Museum
• Thammasat University - Tha Phra Chan Campus - Pass by Thammasat University
• Siriraj Medical Museum - See Siriraj Hospital.
• The Grand Palace - The cruise passes by the beautiful Grand Palace.
• Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) - The cruise passes by the elegant Temple of Dawn.
• Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan - See Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan
• River City Bangkok - 04:00 PM - Arrival and disembarkation at the River City Shopping Complex Pier. You’ll then be transferred back to your hotel in an air-conditioned van.

• Entry/Admission for all Temples & Grand Pearl Cruise
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Return cruise from Ayutthaya
• Hotel pickup and drop off

• Gratuities
• Dinner

Experience luxury and relaxation on a cruise to Ayutthaya. Explore the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, Wat Phrasrisanphet, and Wat Chai Wattanaram, renowned as one of Ayutthaya’s most beautiful temples. In the afternoon, sail along the Chao Phraya River back to Bangkok. Take in the fascinating sights along the riverbanks, including the magnificent Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo (The Emerald Buddha Temple), and the graceful Wat Arun.

Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Ayutthaya in a single day from Bangkok, with round-trip transportation provided. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, eliminating the need to rent a car. On the return journey, relax on a scenic river cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Highlights of the tour include visits to Chai Wattanaram, Wat Phrasrisanphet, the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, and stunning riverside sights in Bangkok.

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