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Day 1 : ARRIVAL
in PHNOM PENH
Morning arrival at
Phnom Penh Airport. Transfer to your hotel (room may not
be ready until begining afternoon). With your professional guide
and prived car we start to visit Phnom Penh . Situated
at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers, the Cambodia's
capital city look like a big village- town where French colonial
influences can still be seen in old buildings restored. We will
first go to see Wat Phnom Temple.
Then we will visit the Royal Palace and the Silver
Pagoda . The Palace is a magnificent example of Khmer architecture,
it was built in 1866. You will see the Throne Hall and the Napoleon
III Pavilion. Silver Pagoda is one of the richest shrines
in the world . The floor is made of 5.000 silver tiles.
Afternoon, visit of the National Museum, a Khmer red pavilion,
which is dedicated to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority are
from the Angkor period (9th to 15th century), and some from the
4th century. If you would like to see, you will visit Tuol
Sleng Genocide Museum and we will enjoy a boat cruise
on the Mekong River to see Phnom Penh from the river, and
watching the sunset over Phnom Penh. overnight in hotel
Day 2 : PHNOM
PENH /SIEM REAP
Transfer to the the harbor at 6 AM
transfer to the speed boat to Siem Reap-Angkor. (about
5 hours boat) . Landscape and scenic views of the Cambodian
rural life along the riverbank (optional by air, extra 45 dollars). at
arrival in Siem reap , transfer to your hotel . Siem Reap is
the nearest town to the famous complex of Angkor.From
the 9th to 15th century, Angkor was the heart of a sophisticated
civilisation. We will see massive stone monuments. We will start
visit with professional guide and private car by Angkor Wat.
Afternoon dedicated to visit the most famous temple magnificent
Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed
in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares.
Beautifull carved bas- reliefs on the outer walls and corridors,
depicting mythological scenes of Ramayana and day to day life
at the time of Angkor's building. late afternoon we will visit
Bakheng Temple on the top of a hill with spectacular views
over Angkor Wat and watch sunset on all Angkor site. overnight
in hotel
Day 3 : ANGKOR
(Siem Reap)
We start morning by visit with professional guide and private
car, the "Great City" of Angkor Thom Visits
include the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple
within the Royal Palace enclosure , Baphuon Temple,
the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the
Leper King.
Afternoon will include the visits of Thommanon, Takeo,
one of Angkor's great mountains temple, Ta Prohm who become
part of the jungle, Banteay Kdei with attractive carvings,
Srah Srang, Prasat Kravan unique brick sculptures. We
will visit Les Chantiers Ecole, a handicraft center located
in the center of Siem Reap. Les Chantiers Ecole was founded
in 1992 and its aim is to revive that ancient Khmer art. This
organization gives young people the opportunity to learn the
art of stone and wood carving, and silk weaving .
Day 4: VISIT BANTEAY
SREI / ROLUOS
Morning we will visit
the enchanting Banteay Srei. It appears that the temple
was designed to leave no space undecorated, and the fine carvings
in pink sandstone are quite unique. The second visit will be
to Banteay Samre, with elaborate architecture and exceptional
carvings, and we will visit of a local village. Afternoon,
we will visit the earliest temples of Angkor area a the Roluos
group. The three Roluos temples have been in years 877 to
889. They are the Bakong Temple Mountain with beautiful
carvings on the false doors and lintels, the funerary temple
of Preah Ko, and Lolei Temple.
Day 5: SIEM
REAP (ANGKOR) / DEPARTURE
Free at your own (or additional sightseeing on demand) until
your transfer for departure flight |