Ayutthaya UNESCO Temples Group Tour with Lunch

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Highlights

Wat Lokayasutha's giant reclining Buddha
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet royal temple
Wat Mahathat's Buddha head in tree roots
Lunch at a local restaurant
All entrance fees and pickup included

Travel from Bangkok in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle or begin your journey at your first stop in Ayutthaya, Wat Lokayasutha, home to the giant reclining Buddha, one of the few intact structures remaining in the area.

Next, visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, an important temple within the royal palace complex, where the monarchy once performed rituals. It is considered the most significant temple in Ayutthaya.

Continue to Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya, one of the oldest and most historically significant temples, once housing the Buddha’s holy relic. Don’t miss the famous Buddha head, entwined in the roots of a Bodhi tree.

Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Thai restaurant, where your guide will introduce you to popular culinary specialties.

Finally, conclude your tour at Wat Chaiwattanaram, whose Khmer-influenced prang towers and symmetrical galleries draw direct inspiration from the Angkor Wat complex in Cambodia.

Itinerary

1

Visit Wat Lokaya Sutharam to see the 42-meter-long reclining white Buddha.

2

Make your first stop at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet which was for a long time considered to be the spiritual center of Thailand. Situated within the royal palace grounds, the temple is the royal monastery and is a model of the royal temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.

3

Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya which is one of the oldest and most significant temples in the history of Ayutthaya as it housed the Buddha's holy relic. The temple is most famous for the Buddha head situated in a Bodhi tree root

4

Finish the trip at Wat Chaiwattanaram which rests on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. Learn about how the temple was ordered to built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother featuring the architectural style influenced by the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia

Included

All entrance fees
Pick up from your (selected) Bangkok hotels (if Option chosen)
Live tour commentary provided in English
One dish at Local Restaurant
Guided tour of Ayutthaya by Bus

Not Included

Personal Expenses

Meeting point & area

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Meeting point: River City Mall (outside entrance) Address: 23 Charoen Krung Rd, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100 Directions: The River City Shopping Mall is beside the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel

Good to know

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which temples are visited?

Wat Lokayasutha (reclining Buddha), Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Wat Mahathat (with the Buddha head in Bodhi tree roots).

Is lunch included?

Yes — one dish at a local Thai restaurant with guide commentary on regional specialties. Personal expenses beyond lunch are extra.

Where do I meet?

River City Mall outside entrance, 23 Charoen Krung Road, beside the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel. Hotel pickup from selected Bangkok hotels is an option.

Is commentary in English?

Yes — live commentary is in English, with Thai also available. All entrance fees are included, and the tour runs by bus as a group.