Ayutthaya Tour by White Orchid River Cruise Tour

Trip Description : Historic Ayutthaya temples are scattered throughout this once magnificient city and along the surrounding rivers. White Orchid River Cruise has selected the highlights of the site for your visit including Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit and Wat Nah Pramane.

Destination	:	Thailand (Ayutthaya)
Start City	:	Bangkok
End City	:	Bangkok
Tour Type	:	Join-In
Duration	:	Full Day
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Tour Grade	:	Easy Moderate Strenuous
Operated by	:	White Orchid River Cruise Co Ltd

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For your comfort and interest the Ayutthaya Cruise is provided for you with the White Orchid River Cruise and air conditioned coach. Along the enchanting Chao Phraya River, you will experience the simple living of people, their homes and some of the historic buildings. You will see the lush green paddy fields contrasting with the growing industrial areas.

ITINERARY

07:30 hrs	Check-in at River City Shopping Complex (Si Phraya).
08:00 hrs	Depart by air-conditionaed coach from Riverr City Shopping Complex.
09:00 hrs	Arrive at Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, was first used by the royal court as a summer retreat in the 17th century. However, the Palace was destroyed with the fall of Kingdom of Ayutthaya and was restored by King Rama IV in the mid-19th century. Most of the buildings that exist today date from the reign of King Rama V, who regularly spent his summers there. The structures represent a variety of architectural styles, set in a large park around ponds and waterways. The only royal residence open to the public is the Chiness-style Wehat Chamroon Palace, constructed entirely of materials imported from China. In addition, there is an Italian-style palace, a circular pavilion with steps leading down to a pool, the graceful Thai-style Aisawan Tippaya Asna Pavilion in the middle of a lake, and, across one of the waterways, a Buddhist chapel in the neo-Gothic style with stained-glass windows. Scattered around the extensive gardens are European statues as well as monuments ordered to be built by King Rama V in memory of members of his family, one of them a much-loved Queen who drowned in a boating accident.
10:30 hrs	Visit to Visit to Wat Mahathat is perhaps the most striking of all of the temples in Ayutthaya and is located the very heart of the city.Wat Mahathat is typical of the Ayutthaya ruins: large crumbling stupas surrounded by low laterite walls and rows of headless Buddhas. One Buddha-head is in a tree trunk. Visit to Wat Phra Si Sanphet In 1491, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was located inside the compound of the Grand Palace-the foundations of which are still visible-and served as the royal chapel, as Wat Phra Kaeo does in Bangkok. This Wang Lung Palace (Royal Palace) was built by King U-Thong upon the founding of the city. Used as a residential palace, it became a monastery in the reign of King Ramathibodi I. When King Borom Trai Lokanat commanded the construction of new living quarters, this residential palace was transformed into a temple,and the establishment of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. In Ayutthaya’s heyday, this was the largest temple in the city. The three main chedis which have been restored contain the ashes of three Ayutthaya kings. The temple is situated at the northern end of Si Sanphet Road. The royal chapel does not have any monks and novice inhabitants. Visit to Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit. Phra Mongkhon Bophit, a large bronze cast Buddha image was originally enshrined in the open area outside the Grand Palace and later covered by a building in the reign of king Songtham. During the fall of Ayutthaya, the building was badly destroyed by fire. The one currently seen was reconstructed, but does not have as beautiful craftmanship as the previous one. The open area east of the sanctuary was where the royal cremation ceremonies took place. Visit to 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 hrs	Depart from Wat Nah Pramane to White Orchid River Cruise at Wat Chong Lom Pier, Nonthanburi province. Buffet Lunch; "Delicious meals serve in all full menu of Thai and European cuisines, desserts, season fruits, coffee and tea".
15:00 hrs	Coffee Break: will be served
15:45 hrs	(Approx.) Arrive at the River City Shopping Complex Pier, Si Phraya and return transfer to your hotel.

RATES [Valid 01-NOV-2011 - 31-OCT-2012]

Service Type	Prices per person in Thai Baht
Service Type	1 pax	2 pax	3-4 pax	5-8 pax
Join Tour	1,950	1,950	1,950	1,950

Inclusions:

Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver [join-a-group-basis]

English speaking licensed guide

All admission fees as mentioned in the program

International buffet lunch onboard River Sun Cruise

Exclusions:

Items of a personal nature

Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver

Child Policy:

For children under 3 years old will be Free of charge

For children 4-12 years old we charge 70% of adult price

For children over 13 years old we charge normal price

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