Thailand
Discovery day trip from Bangkok. We first visit the ancient Bang Pa-in Royal Palace located north of Bangkok. After visiting the palace, we travel by traditional boat on the Chao Praya River to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam.
A gigantic open-air museum with its palaces, temples, monasteries, and large Buddha statues, Ayutthaya plunges us inevitably into the history of Thailand. Its rich cultural heritage has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Day 1Ayutthaya, ancient capital of the kingdom
Day 1Ayutthaya, ancient capital of the kingdom
At 8:30 a.m., our driver and english-speaking guide will pick us up at the hotel.
We will set off to discover the Bang Pa-in Palace, built in the 17th century and abandoned after the destruction of Ayutthaya. The palace was restored and expanded in the mid-19th century by the King, who made it his summer residence.
From the palace, we will travel to Ayutthaya by traditional boat on the river. Along the way, we will discover the Thai way of life along the water, the wooden stilt houses, the rice barge convoys towed to Bangkok warehouses, and the temple spires pointing towards the sky. We will arrive in Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam.
After lunch, we'll explore the historic center of the city, including Wat Mahathat , dating back to the late 14th century. We'll then continue to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, which once served as the royal temple and is the largest in the city and Wat Chai Watthanaram, where we can appreciate the sunset over its ruins.
We will return to Bangkok in the early evening, between 7 and 8 p.m.
The afternoon in Ayutthaya will be guided by an English-speaking guide.
