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Ayutthaya Temples and Afternoon River Cruise (AY6)

Beautiful old temple structures of Wat Chaiwatthanaram in Ayutthaya.
Thai fruits and desserts in the Grand Pearl River Cruise buffet lunch on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand.
Grand Pearl River Cruise sumptuous buffet lunch on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand.
Grand Pearl Ayutthaya program

Description

  • 07:30 Pickup from your hotel in Bangkok and travel to Wat Mahathat which is located next to Pa Than Bridge in Ayutthaya Historical Park. 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 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.
  • From Wat Chaiwatthanaram you will then travel 1 hour to Wat Chong Lom Pier in Nonthaburi where you will board the Grand Pearl River Cruise Liner (shared with other travelers). Once welcomed aboard the Grand Pearl River Cruise Liner you can then enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch featuring a mix of Thai and western cuisines as the cruise begins its journey down the Chao Phraya River.
  • You will pass by Koh Kret (Mon community) and enjoy the views of local temples, traditional houses and river scenery along the Chao Phraya River. Notable sights include Rama 8 Bridge, Grand Palace, Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), Royal Barges Museum, Siriraj Hospital and Wat Kalayanamitr as you peacefully pass by along the Chao Phraya River on the Grand Pearl River Cruise Liner.
  • 16:00 You will arrive and disembark from the Grand Pearl River Cruise Liner at the River City Shopping Complex Pier in Bangkok.
  • 17:00 Return to your hotel.

** 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 Mahathat
  • Wat Chaiwatthanaram
  • Grand Pearl River Cruise (shared with other travelers)
  • Buffet Lunch on the Grand Pearl River Cruise Liner
  • Travel insurance
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