Begin your adventure in the morning with a comfortable minivan ride from your hotel in Bangkok to Ayutthaya.

Our first stop is the elegant Bang Pa-In Royal Summer Palace. As we walk through its peaceful gardens, discover how Siamese kings once spent their summers here, welcoming foreign guests and members of the royal court among graceful pavilions and tranquil lakes.

One of the first temple visits is Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, one of Ayutthaya’s most impressive temple complexes. Its towering bell-shaped stupa was built to celebrate a legendary royal victory in an elephant battle, while rows of saffron-robed Buddha statues line the temple grounds. At the rear of the complex, a large reclining Buddha rests peacefully among the temple ruins, adding another memorable highlight to this remarkable site.

Enjoy a delicious riverside lunch at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Thai flavors while taking in the tranquil views.

You will also see the royal temple marked by three iconic chedis that once held the ashes of ancient kings (Wat Phra Sri Sanphet), along with the impressive former royal palace grounds that once stood at the center of the kingdom’s power.

One of the highlights is the temple home to one of Thailand’s most famous sights: the mysterious Buddha head entwined within the roots of a sacred Bodhi tree (Wat Mahathat).

In the afternoon, board a traditional river boat and cruise along the Chao Phraya River around the island. From the water you’ll see Ayutthaya from a different perspective, passing historic monasteries and the magnificent riverside temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram before returning to Bangkok in the late afternoon.

The tour finished, our driver will take care you back to your hotel in Bangkok.