Central Thailand - Sukhothai Travel - Departure on Monday, Thursday

Jour 1: Sukhothai

BANGKOK - AYUTTHAYA - PHITSANULOK - SUKHOTHAI (Lunch)
Departure to reach the Bang Pa In Summer Palace, a lovely site used by the Royal Family to escape the summer heat of Bangkok, retiring in a lovely compound made of pleasant gardens, lotus ponds and delicate-looking villas, featuring a blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles. After visiting some residences we proceed to nearby Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam, founded in 1350. We visit the most important temples of the Historical Park: Wat Mahathat, Wat Phrasrisanphet and Wat Mongkolbophit. Departure for Sukhothai. Lunch in a typical restaurant along the way. In the afternoon we arrive in Phitsanulok and we stop to visit Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, a very important Buddhist temple, home of one of the most revered and iconic images of the Buddha. This image, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, is the best example of the artistic style of the Sukhothai period. Arrival in Sukhothai and transfer to the hotel.

Jour 2:

SUKHOTHAI (Breakfast)
Early morning visit to the Historical Park of old Sukhothai, Siam's first capital and today an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit Wat Srisawai, Wat Maha Dhat and Wat Sra Sri. Afterwards we travel another hour to visit the ancient Wat Phrasriratanamahathat Chaliang, one of the most famous pre Angkorian sites, dating from the period of Angkor Thom. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Bangkok.