Bangkok Ayutthaya Cruise - Full day trip to ancient ayutthaya  Ayutthaya Full Day Tour by White Orchid River Cruise
Depart by Coach and Return trip by White Orchid River Cruise
Tour Code: WO 2 / Round Trip
7.30 Check-in at the River City Shopping Complex, Si Phraya.
8.00 Depart by coach from the River City Shopping Complex.
9.00 Arrive at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace is beautifully decorated in both traditional Chinese and European styles.
10.30 Arrive at the 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 has vanished, leaving merely a glimpse of ruins, despite this it is a good reflection of the past. White Orchid brings you a combination of both the ruins and the remaining historical attractions.
- Wat Phra Maha That: Over 600 years old, Wat Phra Maha That was the heart and soul of the Ayutthaya people. It was almost completely destroyed by the Burmese during Thai-Burmese war.
- Wat Phra Sri Sanphet : Built in the 14 century, Wat Phra Sri San Phet is the largest temple in Ayutthaya and was once served as the Royal Palace by several kings of Siam in the past.
- Viharn Phra Mongkon Bopit :The principal Buddha image is one of Thailand’s largest bronze images (gold images at the present). Viharn was destroyed when the Burmese sacked Ayutthaya in 1767 and was rebuilt in 1956 its original style.
- Wat Nah Pramane: 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 a long with the three thousand-year-old green stone carved Buddha. Both are considered as extremely valuable national relics.
12.30 Depart Wat Nah Pramane for the White Orchid River Cruise, at the 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 are able to watch the Chao Phraya River banks scenery from the White Orchid River Cruise, either on deck in the fresh cool tropical air or from the refreshing air-conditioned passenger room. Either view you get an amazing 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, Pass by Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn). The temple was the former palace when the Thai capital of Ayutthaya was replaced by Thonburi.
15.45 (approx) Arrive at the River City Shopping Complex Pier, Si Phraya.
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