Departure:
Every Day
Duration: Full Day
Tour Code: BKKTour-13-ATOUR ITINERARY:
| Pick
up at your hotel from 06:15 to 07:15 a.m. in the
morning depending upon the hotel location. Transfer
to the River Shopping Complex for the
Air-conditioned coach. |
| 08:00 |
Depart
Bangkok to Ayuthaya, passing through many main parts
of the Angel City. Along the way, you will see an
agricultural country |
| 09:30 |
Arrive
at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the
Ayuthaya era. The palace is beautifully decorated in
both traditional Chinese and European style. See the
beautiful Aisawanthipaya- Art Pavillion, the unique
Chinese-style hall with a vast collection of Thai,
Chinese, and European artifacts, as well as many
other outstanding monuments. The palace itself is a
pretty garden with plenty of rare flowers. |
| 10:30 |
Arrive
at the Ayuthaya, the Ancient city, which was the
former Thai capital for over 400 years. The
prosperous city used to dominate trade in Asia as
well as being the center of trade between Thailand
and many European countries, including Britain,
France and Holland.
Nowadays the glory
and the beauty of the grand palace and Temples in
the past 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 Ayuthaya people. It was almost
completely destroyed by the Burmese during
Thai-Burmese war.
- Wat Na Phra
Mane: Remains in perfect conditions, as it was used
as the Burmese headquarters. The splendid Golden
Buddha, dressed in regal attire, was place in the
temple a long with the three thousand year old green
stone carved Buddha. Both are considered as
extremely valuable national relics.
- Wat
Lokayasutharam ha a mysterious past, hereby its
origins are unknown. The temple enshrines a Largest
Reclining Buddha Image which was built during the
Early period of the Ayuthaya Region. The other two
ancient temple, as well as the ruined site also
surround the compound area.
|
| 12:30 |
Depart
Wat Lokayasutharam for the River Sun Cruise, at the
river sun Traditional Thai style pier at Wat Pho
Taeng Nua.
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 are able to watch the Chao Phraya River
banks scenery from the river sun Cruise, ether 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 great
the visitors going by, making it an altogether
worthwhile experience.
- Arrive at the
city, the atmosphere and scenery shifts dramatically
from the Thai-Style housed decorated with colorful
flowers to the modern structures of downtown
Bangkok.
- Pass the Royal
Grand Palace. The golden gild reflects the
shimmering light from the Chao Phraya River, giving
a unique impression unobtainable from land.
- Pass by Wat Arun
(The temple of Dawn). The glorious Wat Arun stands
with serenity and charm, the light reflecting off
the Chinese porcelain creates an astonishing view
from the river. The temple was the former palace
when the Thai capital of Ayuthaya was replaced by
Thonburi.
|
| 16:30 |
Arrive
Bangkok and disembark at the RIVER CITY SHOPPING
COMPLEX, and transfer you back to your hotel. |
|
Throughout
the trip, expert guides explain the history and
legends of the respective sights, insuring a
priceless visit for the tourist. The various sights
have been carefully chosen for the visitor to make a
comparative study of the past, the present and the
natural beauty of Thailand's Countryside, making the
visit an unforgettable experience. It is undoubtedly
a complete program that combines what visitors want
to know, touch and record in memory not only
pictures of Thailand's beauty but by experience,
while at the same time being able to unwind. |
From Now until 31 Oct 08
|
No. of person
|
Adult
|
Child
|
| Price |
1,650 |
1,150 |
Include:
* Pick up at the hotel in
Bangkok downtown
* Sightseeing as described with transportation
* Lunch
* English-speaking guide
* Boat Trip
* Entrance fees
Reversed
Trip: Departing by Boat and returning by Coach.
Remarks:
-
Exact Pick
up time will be informed at the time of reservation.
-
Pick up at
hotels located outside center heart of Bangkok will be
charged extra for 200 bahts per person.
-
e.g.
- Bangna Trad Rd.
- Ratchadapisek Rd.
- Rama IX Rd.
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