The Day Out to Ayutthaya with Return Grand Pearl River Cruise is a captivating full-day tour that combines rich historical exploration with a relaxing cruise along the scenic Chao Phraya River. Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the ancient capital of Thailand, offers visitors a glimpse into the kingdom's glorious past, while the return journey on the luxurious Grand Pearl Cruise allows for a peaceful and picturesque voyage back to Bangkok.
Make your own way to River City Shopping Complex by 7.30am (easy to locate right next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel) for general formalities before departure at 8.00am by air-conditioned coach headed for Ayutthaya Province.
07.30am - Check in at River City Shopping Complex
08.00am - Depart from Bangkok by air-conditioned coach to Ayutthaya province.
09.15am - Arrive in Ayutthaya the world heritage ancient city. Former capital of Thailand (B.E.1350 - 1767). Ayutthaya was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991, December 13.
WATMAHATHAT, One of the most amazing Buddha's heads at the root of the Bodhi tree, also it was the royal monastery and served as the residence of the supreme monk in the early Ayutthaya period.
WATPHRA SRI SANPHET, The largest and the most important temple in the Royal Palace compound. Ayutthaya is the prototype of the Grand Palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.
WAT PHRA SRI SANPHET. There is a large bronze Buddha image which was originally enshrined in the open area outside the royal monastery and later covered by this chapel.
WAT LOKAYASUTHARAM is believed to have been built in the middle phase of the Ayutthaya Era. It is also believed that there had been a pantheon built to shelter the Buddha image but the pantheon was destroyed. The Buddha image has been renovated many times, especially in A.D. 1954 and A.D. 1989, until the Buddha image looks completely beautiful.
13.00pm Welcome on board to Grand Pearl Cruiser at WAT CHONG LOM (Pathum Thani province) for cruising back to Bangkok along the Chao Praya River. A superb buffet lunch which includes a delightful variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served.
15.00pm Coffee break will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the river banks such as the Royal Bargeshouse, Thammasart University, The Royal Grand Palace, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) etc.
16.00pm Arrive at the River City Pier
