Ayutthaya Temples Tour By Road From Bangkok (Private Tour)

Itinerary

Escape Bangkok for the day and journey to the Ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Visit UNESCO-listed temples which contain important artifacts from the kingdom's rich 417-year history. Take a day trip to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand, and visit the remarkable Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Explore ancient ruins of monasteries, Buddhist temples, and palaces. Marvel at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and the royal palace grounds. Journey to Wat Mahathat, one of the oldest and most significant temples.

Itinerary

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Stop At: Sunleisure World, Phayathai Road, Thung Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Phayathai Plaza No. 128/183 room 128/86 17th Floor., Bangkok 10400 Thailand

06:00 - Pick up from Hotel

07:30 - Depart Bangkok for Ayutthaya (76 Kilometer)

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bang Pa-In Palace, Ban Len, Bang Pa-in 13160 Thailand

08:30 - Arrive at Bang Pa-in Palace. Originally, there was a riverine island, when Prasat Thong became the Ayutthaya King (1630 - 1655). The palace contains five important building as follow

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Historic City of Ayutthaya, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

Proceed to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital in the period of 1350-1767 A.D. The most interesting historical sites in the country, to visit a few famous Buddhist Temples

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, U-thong Road, Pranakorn Sri ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

10:00 - Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol, This temple is also called "Wat Chao Phraya Thai". It was built by King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation. The central pagoda built under King Naresuan at the end of the 16th century was tall enough to outshine the Burmese-built Phu Khao Thong temple

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

Wat Phra Sri Sanphet This monastery was the most important temple of Ayutthaya and was situated within the Grand Palace grounds. It served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam), Phratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

11:00 - Wat Lokayasutharam had Phra Noon (Reclining Buddha) the important feature is a huge reclining Buddha image. The other two ancient temples, as well as the ruined site also surround the compound area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

Noon - Wat Maha That: Also known as “Monastery of Great Relic “.It was the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom Burmese put it on fire. A Buddha head entwined within the roots of a tree is one of the most recognizable images in the temple. Wat Na Phra Men or “The Monastery in Front of the Funeral Pyre”. The crowned Buddha the most important Buddha image. The crowned image sits in the Subduing Mara posture and measures 6 m high and 4.50 m in width across the lap. The image was cast of metal and covered with gold leaf. The peculiarities of Phra Buddha are that the image is attired in royal dress complete with crown, earrings, necklace, chest, and arm ornament.

14:30 - Depart from Ayutthaya.

16:00 - Arrive in Bangkok and transfer you back to your hotel.

Duration: 30 minutes