9 Days Splendid Thailand

Welcome to Thailand! Meet and greet at Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfer to check in at the hotel and free at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok. Overnight Hotel: Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel;

On the first day of Bangkok, discover the amazing Golden Buddha statue at Wat Traimit in Chinatown. Then proceed to visit Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram (known as the marble temple) – a Buddhist temple in the Dusit District of Bangkok that typifies Bangkok's ornate style of high gables, stepped-out roofs, and is one of Bangkok's best-known temples and a major tourist attraction. The afternoon is at your own leisure, or: Join the optional tour($59/pp) to Bangkok’s most famous landmarks including the Grand Palace, which was built in the 18th century as a royal residence for the king and his court. Afterward visit Wat Phra Kaew, which is home to the iconic Emerald Buddha, with its brightly colored buildings, golden spires and gorgeous mosaics. You'll see the distinct contrast in style between the Thai-inspired Wat Phra Kaew and the European design of the Grand Palace. Later, we take a boat ride along the famous Chao Phraya River with its many historical attractions, temples, and architecture, pass landmarks of Bangkok such as Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn). Overnight in Bangkok. Overnight Hotel: Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel

This morning, enjoy the journey to Ayutthaya, home to the UNESCO-listed ruins of the medieval capital of Siam. Stop at the Gems Gallery, where you can see how traditional Thailand precious items are produced for sale and purchase some as souvenirs for friends and families. See the restored chedi of the once crumbled Wat Phra Mahathat which was built in 1374. It was an impressive temple originally constructed to house Buddha relics that mysteriously appeared to an early Ayutthayan king. The temple is famed for Buddha images that have tree roots grown around them for startling effect. Afterwards, visit the Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, one of the landmarks of Ayutthaya. This evening, take a short flight to Phuket, the biggest of Thailand’s islands. Measuring 30 miles long and 13 miles wide, this island in the Andaman Sea is famed for its white sands, crystal-clear seas and lush rainforests. Overnight Hotel:The Nature Phuket