Bang Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya Temples & Local Boat Cruise

Description

Itinerary

• 07:00 AM – Pick up from hotel (Bangkok)
• Depart from your hotel by private air-conditioned car with your licensed guide.
• 08:30 AM – Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
• Visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a peaceful riverside retreat of Thai kings with beautiful gardens, lakes, and architectural styles blending Thai, Chinese, and European influences.
• 10:00 AM – Wat Phanan Choeng & Local Boat Ride around Ayutthaya Island
• Visit Wat Phanan Choeng, one of Ayutthaya’s oldest temples housing a magnificent golden Buddha image.
• Then board a local wooden boat for a scenic cruise around Ayutthaya Island, passing riverside temples, traditional wooden houses, and scenes of daily life along the riverbanks.
• 12:00 PM – Local Thai Lunch
• Enjoy a Thai lunch at a local restaurant by the river, featuring authentic flavors of Ayutthaya cuisine.
• 01:30 PM – Wat Chaiwatthanaram
• Explore the beautiful Wat Chaiwatthanaram, one of the city’s most impressive temples with Khmer-style architecture on the riverbank.
• 02:30 PM – Wat Phra Si Sanphet
• Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the former royal temple of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, known for its three large chedis symbolizing Ayutthaya’s glory.
• 03:00 PM – Wat Mahathat
• See the famous Buddha Head entwined in tree roots, one of Thailand’s most iconic images, and wander among the ancient ruins in the historical park.
• 04:30 PM – Roti Sai Mai Stop
• Before returning, stop to taste Roti Sai Mai, the soft candy floss wrapped in roti — a must-try local specialty of Ayutthaya.
• 06:00 PM – Return to Bangkok
• Arrive back at your hotel with wonderful memories of Thailand’s ancient capital.