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Half Day
Grand Palace and Wat Pho in Style
Half DayTour
Overview
Gain a deeper insight into Thailand’s Buddhist culture. Start the morning at Wat Pho, hearing the serene chants of the monks before exploring the temple’s impressive collection of religious treasures. Then take a short stroll to the Grand Palace and visit the country’s most sacred Buddha image.
Itinerary
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Grand Palace and Wat Pho in Style
- Half Day
You will be picked up at 08:00. Go behind the scenes for a closer look at Buddhist culture. Start the morning with a trip to Wat Pho which is one of Bangkok’s most enchanting temples. Arrive just as the resident monks gather for their morning chants. Witness this deeply spiritual ritual and gain a better sense of Thailand’s Buddhist heritage.
After the chants, take a walk around Wat Pho and see the vast collection of religious treasures on display. Admire the famed reclining Buddha image, which stretches 45-metres in length. Learn about the symbolism of the Buddha’s intricate footprint and witness devotees making offerings to this revered image.
The tour then continues to the nearby Grand Palace, which has served as the seat of Thailand's revered Royal Family for more than two centuries. Take a walk around the vast grounds, stopping in to explore the various temples, throne halls and museums within the compound. Visit the Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddhist image in Thailand, and hear about its mysterious origins.
Following the tour of these iconic Bangkok monuments, return to the hotel.
After the chants, take a walk around Wat Pho and see the vast collection of religious treasures on display. Admire the famed reclining Buddha image, which stretches 45-metres in length. Learn about the symbolism of the Buddha’s intricate footprint and witness devotees making offerings to this revered image.
The tour then continues to the nearby Grand Palace, which has served as the seat of Thailand's revered Royal Family for more than two centuries. Take a walk around the vast grounds, stopping in to explore the various temples, throne halls and museums within the compound. Visit the Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddhist image in Thailand, and hear about its mysterious origins.
Following the tour of these iconic Bangkok monuments, return to the hotel.
Important Information
Services
Notes
Our services include:
– Transportation with driver in an Air
-Conditioned VIP vehicle (Ventury only with maximum of 5 persons per van)
– Luxury service of English
-speaking guide
– Entrance fees to Wat Pho and the Grand Palace
– Monk chanting experience
– Drinking water
– Tips for driver
Our services do not include:
– Meals
– Other services than mentioned
– Gratuities, personal expenses, drinks and other itemsSupplement charge Transportation with driver in an air
-conditioned VIP Benz Vito or Volk vehicle (maximum of 4 personsper van)
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