Unseen Bangkok tour
Best places to visit: Bangkok Canal – Royal Grand Palace – National Museum – Vimanmek Teak Mansion - The Golden Buddha Temple – The Reclining Buddha Temple – The Marble Temple – Ayutthaya the old capital city of Thailand
5 days
Daily Tour
20 people
English, Cezch
Itinerary :
Day 01: Unseen Bangkok tour: Upon arrival Bangkok.
Upon arrival, meet & greet at the airport and then transfer to hotel for check in and free at leisure.
Overnight in Bangkok
Day 02: Unseen Bangkok tour: Canal Tour – Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha – Siam Niramit. (B, L, D)
This morning after breakfast, sightseeing to Canals tour or Thai call Khlong tour, travel by long tailed boat on the picturesque Chao Phraya River and Canals to see the serene family homes and temples along the water ways which gives this city the name “Venice of the East”.
As well on the way return journey stop to visit Royal Barge Museum and the temple of dawn (Wat Arun) whose 79 m spire silhouette has became so identified with Bangkok Lunch at local restaurant. After that, visit to the Royal Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of an Ancient Siamese Court or known as Grand Palace. It used to be the residence of Kings of Chakri Dynasty.
There you see the beautiful mansions which were used for the different occasion; the Funeral Palace, the Coronation Hall, the Reception building, the Royal Guest House and the beautiful Temple namely Emerald Buddha Temple where the Jade Buddha is enshrined so far.
In the evening welcome enjoy dinner and the best show in Bangkok named is “Siam Niramit” (Siam – the Enchanted Kingdom) is a grandiose tour through Thai culture and history taking its audience back in time to mystical bygone eras. Quite rightly billed as a ‘World Class Spectacular Show”, and after that transfer back to hotel and free at leisure.
Overnight in Bangkok
Day 03: Unseen Bangkok tour: City Temple Tour – National Museum -Vimanmek Teak Mansion. (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel and then we discover Bangkok again by visit to Wat Trimitre or known as Temple of Golden Buddha Image weight 5.5 Tan which is found when the port of Bangkok was being expanded and dating back more than 200 years. And then we drive to visit Wat Pho or known as the temple of Reclining Lord Buddha Image.
Inside consist of Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn, a group of four Hugh pagodas surrounded by white wall with Thai-Chinese style sheltered gates decorated with color-glazed tiles and Chinese rockeries guardians. Later, proceed to Thai Traditional Medical Science School and Body Massage nearby before transfer to floating restaurant for lunch.
Then, continue to visit to Bangkok National Museum; is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. The museum was established and opened in 1874 by King Rama Vto exhibit relics from the rule of King Rama IV’s rule. Today the galleries contain exhibits covering Thai History back to Neolithic times.
After that we will visit to Vimanmek Teak Mansion; is the largest golden teakwood palace in the world. This Western0-style manor served as the residence of the King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) at the turn of the century. Now housing as impressive collection of photographs, porcelain, antique furniture, jewelry and artwork, it allows a rare glimpse into the life of the Royal family at that time.
And then if time permit we would visit to Wat Benchamaborphit or The Marble Temple as known to foreigners is most satisfactory architecturally with its symmetry and lovely proportions. The Uposatha Hall (Bot or Ordination Hall) was constructed from Carrara marble from Italy and showing distinct European neo-classical influence, and has been reckoned for its architectural and decorative arts of finest Thai craftsmanship, say, second to none in the world. After that, dinner at local restaurant, then back to hotel and free at leisure.
Overnight in Bangkok
Day 04: Unseen Bangkok tour: Ayutthaya Return by Cruise. (B, L)
After breakfast, then we pick you up at the hotel and then drive to Ayutthaya where the former capital city of Thailand is. The first places you visit is Bang Pa-In Summer Palace one of the most beautiful Summer Palace of Thailand then follow by Wat Yai Chaimongkhol where you have a chance to sacred one of the biggest Reclining Buddha Image as well and the ruins of the old Royal Grand Palace & Temples.
At noon, transfer to the Pier for Cruising down the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok. Certainly, along the River you will have impress & enjoy the rural Thai life along the River. Lunch on board with many varieties of Thai / Inter delicious Buffet. At around 4 pm. you will be picked up and transfer to hotel for leisure time.
Overnight in Bangkok
Day 05: Unseen Bangkok tour: Bangkok – Departure. (B)
After breakfast, free at leisure until the time transfer to the Airport for flight departure to the next destination.
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Price Included:
- Accommodations based on twin/double sharing
- Tours and transfer as private air-con vehicle.
- Meals as mentioned (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Entry fee as tours stated
- English Speaking Guide
- Service charge & Government tax
Price Excluded:
- Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/out Bangkok, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.