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Ayutthaya Highlights (LC3)

Description

  • 08:30 Pickup from your cruise ship at Laem Chabang Port and travel 2.5 hours to Ayutthaya city. The first temple in Ayuthhaya to be visited is Wat Niwet Thammaprawat. Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is a Gothic style Buddhist temple that was originally constructed in 1878. Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is located on an island in the Chao Phraya River and you will ride in a Thai style cable car across the Chao Phraya River to gain access to this beautiful temple.
  • After Wat Niwet Thammaprawat you will travel to Wat Chaiwatthanaram which is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River to the west of Ayutthaya City. Wat Chaiwatthanaram was ordered to be built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother and features the architectural style influenced by the Angkor temples in Cambodia. A feature unique to Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a large, central prang (Khmer-style pagoda) surrounded by smaller prangs which symbolize Mount Sumeru which is the god’s mountain according to Hindu belief.
  • Lunch at local restaurant.
  • After lunch you will travel to Wat Mahathat which is located next to Pa Than Bridge. This temple is believed to be one of Ayutthaya’s oldest temples, possibly built by King Boromaraja I (1370-88). Wat Mahathat is located in the area of the Ayutthaya Historical Park and here you will find the remains of important old buildings such as pagodas, octagonal pagodas, a royal hall, small temples, murals under a Bodhi tree and the famous sand-stone Ayutthaya-style head of the Buddha image in a tree’s root.
  • After Wat Mahathat you will travel to the Ayothaya Floating Market which is designed to replicate the traditional floating markets that were once common in Thailand’s history. At the Ayothaya Floating Market you can experience the charm of a bygone era with vendors selling various items and local delicacies from their boats on the canal. In addition to the food stalls, Ayothaya Floating Market also offers handicrafts and souvenirs and provides a glimpse into the local way of life and the rich heritage of Ayutthaya.
  • 18:30 Return to your cruise ship at Laem Chabang Port.

** Guide times are approximate depending upon local traffic and weather conditions and can also be adjusted to suit your own personal requirements **

Tour includes

  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking local tour guide
  • All applicable entrance fees
  • Wat Niwet Thammaprawat
  • Wat Chaiwatthanaram
  • Lunch
  • Wat Mahathat
  • Ayothaya Floating Market
  • Travel insurance