Departure from the hotel lobby in the early afternoon for one of Bangkok's most iconic cultural visits. The itinerary combines two of the city's greatest landmarks: the magnificent Grand Palace complex, symbol of the Thai Royal Family and seat of political power for over two centuries, and the nearby Wat Pho, home to one of the largest reclining Buddha statues in the world. A journey through Thai history, religion and architecture in just a few hours.
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Explore a vast complex covering over 218,000 sqm, enclosed by nearly 2 km of walls.
Admire the architecture of the four royal residence buildings, no longer open to the public but extraordinary to behold.
Visit Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha — the most sacred place of worship in Thailand — with its golden mosaics, traditional frescoes and exceptional decorative detail.
Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
One of Bangkok's oldest and most important temples, with elegant chedis, prangs and ornate courtyards in classic Thai style.
See the magnificent Reclining Buddha statue, over 46 metres long and 15 metres high, with mother-of-pearl inlay on the soles of the feet depicting the 108 symbols of prosperity.
Discover Wat Pho's role as a historic centre of traditional Thai medicine and the birthplace of classical Thai massage.
Admire the four large chedis decorated with coloured ceramics, Buddhist mythology scenes, and an extensive collection of Buddha statues, many dating back to the Ayutthaya period.
Comfortable walking shoes, Modest clothing for temple visits (long pants/ long skirt & top covering shoulders and upper arms), hat and sunglasses, a small backpack, a copy of passport.
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