Ayutthaya Cruise Tour

Ayutthaya Cruise Tour
Leave Bangkok by motor coach for Ayutthaya, the ancient Siamese capital for 420 years. Today, Ayutthaya has some of Thailand's most important historical landmarks, located 80 km north of Bangkok. Continue to the nearby Bang-Pa-In, the summer residence of early Chakri Kings. King Rama V spents a great deal of time here and built a collection of objects d'art. The Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace consists of buildings in Gothic, Renaissance, Chinese and Thai architecture. The province is a treasure throve of evocative ruins of once magnificent palaces, temples and fortresses. Here you will see Wat Mahathat, Wat Na Phra Mane and Wat Lokayasutharam. Cruise back to Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River, aboard the deluxe River Sun Cruiser, en route observe the scenic river life as you enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch.
Type : Full Day Tour Tour Time : 6:00-17:30

INITERARY
Morning	Pick up from various hotel in Bangkok. (06:00 - 07:00)
	Depart Bangkok by air-conditioned coach to Ayutthaya. Our journey takes you past lush green paddy fields and areas of industrial expansion. Upon arrival, you will come face to face with bygone glories and grandeur of our former capital. Despite the ravages of time and human destruction, the ruins of the palaces, temples and pagodas still offer a glimpse of their splendid past :
	Arrival Ayutthaya to visit *Summer Palace* at Bang Pa-In see the enchanting beautiful *Aisawanthiphaya-Art Pavilion* the unique Chinese style hall with a vast collection of Thai, Chinese and European artifacts, as well as many other outstanding monuments, The palace itself is a pretty garden with plenty of rare flowers.
	Visit Wat Mahathat This temple is over 600 years old and its pagoda once contained a holy relic of the Lord Buddha.The Relic of The Buddha inside a Golden Casket was found in 1956 during an excavation.
	Visit Wat Nah Phra Mane . A fine example of early Ayutthaya architechural design. Inside the monastery, there stands a rare Buddha image adorned in royal attire. Another Buddha figure of green stone is more than 1000 years old. This temple was twice selected as commanding headquarters by the intruding Burmese army when they attacked Ayutthaya. Thus preserving most of the artifacts from destruction.
	Visit Wat Lokayasutharam The origins of this Wat are unknown. The temple holds one of the Largest Reclining Buddha Images which was built during The Early Period of the Ayutthaya Region.
Afternoon	Cruise back to Bangkok via the mighty Chao Phraya River onboard the air-conditionaed River Sun boat; taking in scenes of everyday Bangkok life as well as significant Thai landmarks. A delicious Thai buffet lunch will be served for you to enjoy at your leisure, followed by tea and coffee. All along the enchanting Chao Phraya River, you will experience the sights of some of Bangkok's people, their homes, their work and their general daily lives. Throughout your tour with River Sun, you will encounter endless fascinating aspects of Thai life – past and present. It is our hope that your experiences remain with you long after you leave Thailand.
16:30 hrs	Arrive at the River City Complex Pier. (approx)
17:30 hrs	Arrive Bangkok Hotel. (approx)