From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch
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Visit Ayutthaya, the UNESCO's Heritage City which has been capital city of Thai people for more than 400 years. This trip will bring you to famous temples built by ancient Ayutthaya kings. The tour is suits for photographer and ones who interest in history of Thailand.
Your experience
Stop 1
Visit five top temples at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in this historical park.
Stop 2
Visit Wat Lokayasutharam to see the giant Reclining Buddha with 37 meters length and 8 meters high. The Buddha was made from brick and cement in Middle Ayutthaya art style.
Stop 3
Built by King U-Thong (the first king of Ayutthaya) in 1357 AD, Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon was the meditation site for monks returning from pilgrimages to Sri Lanka. The great chedi was built in 1592 by King Naresuan The Great to commemorate his victory over Burma (Now Myanmar) in the same year.
Stop 4
Famous for the "Bhuddha head in tree roots", Wat Mahathat was one of the most important monasteries of Ayutthaya Kingdom not only because it was the religious center and enshrined relics of the Buddha but also because it was a royal monastery.
Stop 5
"The holiest temple of the ancient Ayutthaya". Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the grandest and most beautiful temple in the capital and it served as a model for Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the emerald Buddha) in Bangkok.
Stop 6
Built in 1569 by the Bayinnaung the great of Hantawaddy (now part of Myanmar) to commemorate his victory over Ayutthaya, Wat Phu Khao Thong is one of the favorite landmark of the ancient city. Visitors can climb up the chedi to see the beauty of surrounding paddy fields and the town of Ayutthaya.
What’s included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
Not included
- Bottled water
- Admission fees
Meeting and pickup
7:00 am In front of Rocco Club
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour will proceed despite the bad weather as long as it is still safe to do the activities.
Cancellation policy
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