Explore historic temples commissioned by King Chulalongkorn, including the iconic Wat Niwet Thammaprawat. Delve into Ayutthaya's past with a visit to renowned sites like Wat Chaiwatthanaram and Wat Mahathat, home to intriguing relics and ancient ruins.
Meet your guide at your hotel lobby in the Bangkok area and head to Wat Niwet Thammaprawat. Then, visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya Historical Park. It is one of Ayutthaya's best-known temples and a major tourist attraction.
Next, discover Wat Lokkayasutha with an enormous reclining Buddha statue, set among centuries-old ruins. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious lunch and prepare for more exploration. Roam around the Historical Park of Ayutthaya by visiting two prominent sites. Start with Wat Phra Si Sanphet, a restored temple ruin located on Ayutthaya's city island inside the Historical Park, and then proceed to Wat Mahathat, one of the oldest and most significant temples in Ayutthaya's history, known for housing the Buddha's holy relic. Move on to Wat Phanan Choeng, an ancient temple built in 1324, 26 years before Ayutthaya was founded, which houses an enormous 19-metre-tall and 14-metre-wide Buddha image.
