GRAND PALACE + TEMPLES AND CITY TOUR Trip Description : This tour combines two very popular Bangkok half-day tours. The excursion includes Wat Trimit, the temple of the Golden Buddha - the statue of Buddha is made from solid gold weighting 5.5 tons; Wat Pho, the temple of the Reclining Buddha - the largest and oldest in Bangkok and the Grand Palace including Wat Phra Kaew-Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Type: Half day tour Tour rating Pick up time: 08:00 Tour commences: 08:30 Related web site: http://www.palaces.thai.net   http://www.wattrimit.com   http://www.watpho.com

ITINERARY 08:30 hrs Meet your private English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby.   Depart from hotel to Rattanakosin Island, the original area of Bangkok when it was first established as the capital over 200 years ago.       Visit Wat Trimit, known for its famous Golden Buddha. The beautiful image of solid gold is three metres high and weighs five and a half tons. Continue the tour by passing through beautiful city scenery of the colorful flower market and Chinatown. The bustling business area of Chinatown is especially known for its gold jewellery shops. The atmosphere is totally changed at night - hordes of food stalls line the streets. Visit Wat Pho or Temple of the Reclining Buddha, founded in the 16th century, the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city. Wat Pho was the first open university of Thailand which offered courses in several branches of knowledge like literature, astrology, medicine and massage. It's well known for its huge Reclining Buddha, 46 m. long and 15 m. high.     10:30 hrs   Visit The Grand Palace has an area of 218,400 sq. metres and is surrounded by walls built in 1782. The length of the four walls is 1,900 metres. Within these walls are situated government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences. Wat Phra Kaeo, the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is so richly and intricately decorated that, once entering the temple, you will feel as if you are in a real "city of angels". 12:30 hrs   City-sightseeing tour along Ratchadumnoen Rd.(The Royal's Way). En route you can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings, including the City Pillar Shrine, National Museum, Democracy Monument, Golden Mountain, Thai Boxing Stadium, Anantasamakhom Palace, Parliament House, Dusit Zoo and Chitlada Palace King's Residence. 13:00 hrs Arrive your hotel.

SERVICE RATE [Valid from now till 31 Oct'06]

Group size 1 pax 2 pax 3-4 pax 5-8 pax Join Tour x x x x Private Tour 2,500 1,500 1,200 900 Remark The rates are nett per 1 person in Thai Baht ($$$ Currency converter)

Inclusions : >> Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver [view] >> English-speaking guide >> All admission fees as mentioned in the program. >> Transfer from / to hotel. Exclusions : >> Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, insurance, etc. >> Meals. >> All Optional Tour. >> Other services not mentioned in the program Child Policy : >> For children under 2 years will be "Free" of charge >> For children 3-8 years old we charge 70% of adult price >> For children over 8 years old we charge normal price Remark : • Wat Phra Kaew is Thailand's most sacred temple, so please do not wear shorts, or sandals. • Certain buildings in the Palace grounds are closed on Saturdays and Sundays