Private Tour: Ayutthaya Temples, Ruins and Lunch on River Cruise

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About this activity

Over and out to the UNESCO World's Heritage Site of Ayutthaya the Historic City. A complete day packed with the best of Ayutthaya, which will give you an overview of this ancient city plus a scenic cruise along the Ayutthaya Rivers with Thai Lunch. Plus the convenient transport with air-conditioned Van and live-commentary from your friendly private guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Idaytrip

Ages: Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Entrance Fees
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional Guide
Included: Lunch on River Cruise(Join)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Any personal expenses

Itinerary

Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol

45 min Admission included

Make merits at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, or the Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory. The temple features a large chedi surrounded by an elegant gallery of smaller Buddha statues. Walk around the temple to see different Buddhas statues located inside including Phra Putta Chaiya Mongkhon.
Wat Ratchaburana (Temple of the Royal Restoration)

25 min Admission included

Wat Ratchaburana was built in the early Ayutthaya period with a Khmer-style pagoda as the main structure. Treasures and artifacts were kept in the vault beneath the temple and were looted as soon as its existence is known to the public. Most items discovered from the vault are now displayed in the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum.
Wat Mahathat

40 min Admission included

Continue to the nearby Wat Mahathat which is famous for the Buddha's head entwined in the roots of Bodhi Tree. Renown as the Monastery of the Great Relic, Wat Mahathat was one of the most temple complexes on Ayutthaya Island being the Royal Temple that serves as the religious center and enshrining the relics of the Buddha. It is also where the supreme patriarch of the city lived.
Historic City of Ayutthaya

one hour Admission included

After the long walk, we will board the cruise (not private cruise) for our Thai lunch and ride along the Ayutthaya rivers. Enjoy the scenic view of Ayutthaya Island as you try delicious dishes.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet

40 min Admission included

The last two temples are located near one another. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the signature temple of Ayutthaya Historical Park featuring the three Bell shape Stupa on the elevated platform. It was a royal temple without any resident monk and considered as the most important temple in Ayutthaya.
Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit

20 min Admission included

Before our return, visit Wihan Mongkhon Bophit. The active temple with huge gilded Buddha statue measuring almost 17 meters high.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram

25 min Admission included

An impressive temple located by the side of Ayutthaya rivers, the Khmer style Wat Chaiwattanaram is a Royal temple that was used by the King and other members of the Royal family.