Day 1 – BANGKOK – AYUTHYA – LOPBURI - KORAT

Early departure from your hotel to the ruins of Ayuthaya, located at approximately 86 Km. from Bangkok. Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, the temple constructed in 1357 AD. by King U Thong. Then visit Wat Mahathat, constructed during XIV century, almost completely destroyed by the Burmese invaders.  Then proceed to visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet which was the biggest temple of Ayuthaya, constructed during XIV century, the compound once contained a 16-meters standing Buddha covered with 250 Kg. of pure gold, which was melted down by the Burmese conquerors.  It is mainly known for the Chedis erected in the quintessential Ayuthya style.  Ending the visit at Wat Mongkol Bopit, with many interesting ruins which showed how important was this great city, the capital of Thailand during 1350-1767 AD.  We continue to Lopburi, stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Then visit San Phrakan, the temple of Monkeys, the pagoda of Prank Sam Yod and the Royal Palace of King Narai.  Continue to Korat via Saraburi to visit the temple Phra Buddha Bath (15 Km. from Lopburi) to see the footprints of the Lord Buddha.  We pass near by Lam Ta Kong artificial lake before arriving at Korat.  Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Sima Thani or similar.

Day 2 – KORAT – PHIMAI – BANGKOK

American breakfast at the hotel, we start the day early and visit Korats’ main nearby attractions, created 10 centuries ago by Khmer Architects.  The ruins of Phimai the main tourist attraction of the northeast likes the shrines at Angkor, it revealed the worship to the simulacrum of Shiva and Vishnu in Hinduism and Buddhism during the pass period.  The monuments endure in stone were constructed during XII century by Jayavarman VII and were never inhabited.  Shops, shelters, libraries and houses were built of wood and have long since disintegrated.  The old city gate, probably the main entrance to the sanctuary, still stands at the end of Phimai’s present main street.  Continue to Dan Kwian, the village where you can find the most variety of earthenware products used for decoration in Thai houses and gardens.  Lunch at a local restaurant and transfer to Bangkok.

End of the program

The package includes

The accommodation is based on sharing twin bedroom at

KORAT:  Sima Thani Hotel or similar  **** 

All transfers, excursions, visits, admission fees and meals as stated in the program.

The package tour is based on private basis with the services of a foreign speaking guide.

Not included:

Air tickets

Personal expenditure and whatever not specified in the program.