Embark on a temple exploration in Bangkok’s Grand Palace, visiting iconic sites like Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Trimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit. Discover the city’s rich Buddhist heritage and gain insight into the role of monks in Thai daily life.
Embark on a temple exploration in Bangkok’s Grand Palace, visiting iconic sites like Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Trimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit. Discover the city’s rich Buddhist heritage and gain insight into the role of monks in Thai daily life.
- Bangkok - 8:30 AM - Begin the tour with a pick-up from the hotel or designated meeting point.
- Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) - Itinerary:
- Start the day with a hotel pick-up. Visit the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Trimit), home to the world’s largest gold Buddha statue, over 700 years old, and a significant treasure of Thailand and…
- Bangkok - 8:30 AM - Begin the tour with a pick-up from the hotel or designated meeting point.
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Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) - Itinerary:
- Start the day with a hotel pick-up. Visit the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Trimit), home to the world’s largest gold Buddha statue, over 700 years old, and a significant treasure of Thailand and Buddhism.
- Wat Phra Chetuphon - Continue to Wat Pho, also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon, renowned for its enormous ‘Reclining Buddha’. This gold-plated statue is 46 meters long and 15 meters high, representing Buddha’s transition into Nirvana. It is a truly magnificent sight, with the Buddha’s eyes and feet adorned with mother-of-pearl, and the feet featuring carvings of the ‘108’ characteristics of Buddha.
- Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple) - Visit the Marble Temple, Wat Benchamabophit, once considered the most modern example of Thai religious architecture. This temple is famous for its main chapel constructed from white Italian marble.
- The Grand Palace - Proceed to The Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaew), one of Thailand’s most visited tourist sites. To the north of the royal residence, connected by a gateway, is the royal monastery of the Emerald Buddha.
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) - The Emerald Buddha is a figure carved from green jade, first discovered in 1437 in a stupa in Chiang Rai. Initially, it was covered in plaster and mistaken for a regular Buddha statue.
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup & drop off
- Admission fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup & drop off
- Admission fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Head into the heart of Bangkok with a private guide as you explore the temples and royal buildings scattered around the Grand Palace. Learn about the extravagant construction of Buddhist places of worship, and get an insiders look around the city’s bustling center.
- Royal temple complex of Wat Pho with famed Reclining Buddha
- Wondering at the…
Head into the heart of Bangkok with a private guide as you explore the temples and royal buildings scattered around the Grand Palace. Learn about the extravagant construction of Buddhist places of worship, and get an insiders look around the city’s bustling center.
- Royal temple complex of Wat Pho with famed Reclining Buddha
- Wondering at the architectural structure of the Grand Palace
- Marble courtyard & ornate architecture of Wat Benchamabophit
- Visiting the most sacred temple in the city, Wat Phra Kaew
- Insight into role of monks & monasteries in Thai daily life
- Please note: Sleeveless shirt, short top, see-through, short pants, tight pants and mini skirt are not allowed to enter Grand Palace & all Temples in Thailand.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
