Ayutthaya temples tour from Bangkok with lunch and optional pick-up
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On this day trip, you'll travel from Bangkok in an air-conditioned vehicle and begin the tour in Ayutthaya at Wat Lokayasutha, home to the reclining Buddha and one of the few structures in the area that has remained largely intact.The visit continues to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, located within the former royal palace complex and once used by the monarchy for ceremonies. This temple is considered the most significant in Ayutthaya.You'll then head to Wat Mahathat, one of the city's oldest and most historically important temples, formerly home to the Buddha's holy relic. Here, you'll see the well-known Buddha head entwined in the roots of a Bodhi tree.After the temple visits, you'll enjoy lunch at a local Thai restaurant, where your guide will introduce you to a selection of regional dishes.The last stop is Wat Chaiwatthanaram. As you explore its spacious grounds, you'll have time to observe its distinctive architectural style, inspired by the Angkor Wat complex in Cambodia.
Highlights
- You'll depart from Bangkok by air-conditioned vehicle and head to Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- There's time to discover Wat Lokayasutha, home to the reclining Buddha, and the Wat Phra Sri Sanphet temple
- The tour includes Wat Mahathat, where you'll see the well-known Buddha head entwined in the roots of a Bodhi tree
- Your lunch at a local Thai restaurant features a selection of regional dishes introduced by your guide
- The last stop is Wat Chaiwatthanaram, with time to observe its architecture inspired by the Angkor Wat complex
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
7 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Personal expenses
Where you'll meet
Tour (without pick-up): meet your guide at the River City Pier in Bangkok, located at Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok. Tour with pick-up: the service is available from hotels in Khaosan, Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, and the Sukhumvit area from Soi 1 to 39 (odd numbers) and Soi 2 to 24 (even numbers). You'll indicate your pick-up address at checkout. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
Operated by
IAsia Thailand
Important information
Accessibility:
* This activity is not wheelchair accessible
Not allowed:
* No dresses above the knee, no short pants or three‑quarter pants, no see‑through garments, no sportswear, no footwear inside the temples. A dress code is required to enter places of worship
Know in advance:
* If you select the option with hotel pick‑up, the drop‑off point will be River City or MRT Hua Lamphong
* Hotel pick‑up may take place up to 30 minutes before the tour start time, depending on hotel location
* The tour is free for children under 2 years old
Remember to bring:
* Your booking confirmation or a photo ID