Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh (L,D)
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport, welcome and transfer to hotel
Visit the Victory Monument and the National Museum , the Royal Palace , built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town, and Silver Pagoda, which is located within the Royal Palace grounds.
You will then end your tour with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple , Phnom Penh 's namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of the city during sunset
Accommodation at hotel
Day 2: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B,L,-)
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for departure to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meets and transfers to hotel.
Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex cover 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing . Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond.
Sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat.
Accommodation at hotel
Day 3: Siem Reap Tour (B,L,-)
Breakfast at hotel
In the morning, you will continue your temple visits. Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang ("The Royal Boths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the "Mountain Temple " of Pre Rup.
In the afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and continue the temple tour. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Then, visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples. Accommodation at hotel.
Day 4: Siem Reap Tour(B,L,-)
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning, drive to Kbal Spean. Walk 45 minutes through the forest to the top of the hill to reach Kbal Spean, the " Thousand Linga River ." Discover the 10th-12th century sculptures chiseled into the rocky riverbed, the Royal Bath and the waterfall.
Then continue to the enchanting temple of the Banteay Srei, nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative feminine carvings.
In the afternoon, visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to the "anastylosis" restoration method being used. The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people that inhabited the region at the base of Phnom Kulen and were probably related to the Khmers. No inscriptions have been found at this temple, but the style of most of the architecture is of the classic art of the middle period, similar to Angkor Wat. The proportions of Banteay Samre are splendid. A unique feature is an interior moat with laterite paving, which when filled with water must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple.
Return to Siem Reap at the end of the afternoon.
Accommodations at hotel.
Day 5: Siem Reap Departure (B,-,-)
Breakfast at hotel
Visit the floating village of the Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat for a ride on the Tonle Sap, the " Great Lake " of Cambodia and the largest in Asia . Visit "Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecoles" of Siem Reap and enjoy leisure time at the local market (if time permits).
Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to the next destination
Remark:
P = Person, B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Sgl Sup = Single room supplement (if required)
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