Highlights
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Day 1: Marriott Resort- Wat Arun- Royal Barges- Wat Pathum Khong Ka
10.00 am. Deparute from the Manohra Cruises Pier located in front of
the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. Once on board you ll meet your
Manohra Dream Chief Stewrd and the crew who will be looking after you on
your trip. Cold lemon grass scented towels and a chiled fresh fruit
cocktail will be waiting for you.
10:50 am. Arrive at The Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun as it is otherwise
known. This is one of the best known temples in Bangkok and dates back
to the ancient Ayutthaya period. The tall, elongated central Khmer-Style
tower is surrounded by four minor towers, wich symbolise Mount Meru,
the earthly representation of the thirty-three heavens. Here you ll find
pavillions containing statues of the Buddha at the most important
stages of life. The beautiful architecure and fine craftsmanship mark
Wat Arun as one of the most remarkable temples in Thailand. We ll stop
here for a short guided tour and depart at 11:30 am. There also a chance
to have your fortune told here also.
10:50 am. Arrive at the Royal Barges national Museum. This is one of
Bangkok s most fascinating sights and something you will not see
anywhere else in the world. The museum is home to an incredible
colection of gided and ornately decorated boats with magnificently
carved prows. His Majesty the King s personal barge, Suphannahongse, can
be seen here. Built in 1911 to resemble a mythica swan, the boat is 46
meters llong and was carved from a sigle tree. All the barges are unique
and incredible works of craftsmanship.
12:45 pm. Lunch underway enjoy our Thai cuisine prepared by your
personal on-board chef. Shortly after your lunch, the Manohra song will
pass the island of Koh Kret in Nonthaburi Province, an island which was
man-made in the last 100 years when a canal was buil to shorten the
journey around a circuitous bend in the river. The island is populated
by Mon people, one of Thailand s many ethnic minority groups, who use
the river s fine clay to produse earthenware pots. Spend the afternoon
relaxing on board, watching the vignettes of river life unfold as they
float by. At 4 pm we ll serve a traditional English afternoon tea of
finger sandwiches, sconed and dainties, with selection of teas.
16:30 pm. A quick stp at Wat Pathum Khong Ka to feed the fish - a
simple way of gaining merit and good luck. This promotes the Buddhist
cycle of life by feeding the fish so they in turn can produce life. Some
of them carp fish are giants !
17:30 pm. Arrive at Wat Bang Nam where we cam watch the sunset and then
moor for the night. Wat Bang Na was constructed in 1777 by a mon family
who moved from Ayutthaya. One of the more curious sights within the
compound of this temple is the body of the 4th chief monk of this temple
who died in 1988 but whose mummified body remains in excellent
condition and is today housed in a glass enclosure.
19:30 pm. Relax and freshen up in your private ensuite staterroom and then return to the deck for aperitifs and Thai canapes.
20:00 pm. With Wat Bang Na, as a dramatic backdrop, a dinner of Thail
traditional dishes will be served. Relax on deck with a glass of wine or
digestif before retiring to your staterroom for your night on the
river.
Day 2: Wat Bang Na- Ayutthaya
07:30 am. An early start and chance to makes of Wat Bang Na and tour
the temple. Thai Buddhists believe that by making merit, they earn
happiness, peace in life and the chance to proress in their next life.
Making merit with the Monks is a wonderfully harmonious way to start the
day.
08:00 am. We ll get underway for the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya.
09:00 am. Freshly prepared continental breakfast served. A morning of
gentle cruising up Chao Phraya , through the Thai countryside. Recline
on a deck lounger and watch he river life float past.
01:00 pm. An Italian luncheon of pasta and salad served underway.
14:00 pm. Arrive at Wat Pananchoeng to begin your tour Wat Pananchoeng
is an old monastery housing Thailand s largest ancient Buddha image.
This image, known as Luang Po To was made in 1344. The Chinese revere
this image as their God Protector since much of the sailing done ten was
by the Chinese.
A waiting limousine with guide will then transfer you to Ayutthaya, a
UNESCO World Heritage site. The ancient was founded in 1350 by king
U-Thong and it was from here that the Siamese ruled their Kingdom for
417 years.
You ll spend the afternoon exploring Ayutthaya in the company of our
expert guide. There ll even be a chance for you to experience riding on
the back of an elephant. As Ayutthaya is such a large area, the
limousine driver will wait for you and take you on a tour of several
areas of the ancient city.
17:30 pm. From Ayutthaya, you ll transfer by limousine to Bang Pa In,
one of the 16 districts of Ayutthaya where you ll rejoin the Manohra
Song. Along the way, you may wish to buy a bag of fish or a cage of
small birds for you to release back to nature This is a wonderful
gesture and makes merit.
Across from Bang Pa In is Wat Nivat-one of the more intriguing Bugghist
temples and this is where we ll moor for the night. Wat Nivat was
constructed at the command of King Rama V in 1878, in the style of an
English Gothic church. The Temple s stained glass windows and unusual
architecture make it one of the most distinctive Buddhist temples
anywhere in Thailand.
18:30 pm. Relax and freshen up in your private ensuite stateroom and
then return to the deck for aperitifs and Asian-inspired canapes.
20:00 pm. For your second night on the river, we ll serve an Ayutthaya-inspired Thai dinner.
Day 3: Wat Nivat- Bang Sai- Bangkok
08:00 am. Wake up to the taste a full English breakfast, freshly prepared to your order from the Manohra Song kitchecn.
09:00 am. Guided tour of Wat Nivat.
09:30 am. From Wat Nivat it is a short walk to the Bang Pa In Summer
Palace The original Bang Pa In Palace was built by King Thong on the
island and was used as a country residence for the later kings of the
Ayutthaya period. However, after the capital moved to Bangkok, Bang Pa
In was abandoned for 80 years, to be revived by King Rama V. He
commanded the construction of additional buildings-theatres, temples and
monuments in a mixture of European, Chiness and Thai styles.
We ll explore the palace grounds by electric carts although the site can be easily walked.
10:30 am. Get underway for Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center.
12:00 pm. A short cruise downriver from Bang Pa In is the Bang Sai
village, which enjoys the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. Here you
can see a variety of Thai houses in regional styles and see how Thailand
s rural people make handicrafts such as fern basketry, silk dyeing,
wood carving, miniature hand-modeled dolls and traditional furniture. A
great place to shop for Thai handicrafts. After a short guided tour, we
will depart at around 13:00 pm.
13:30 pm. Light Thai luncheon underway.
16:00 pm. Light afternoon tea served on board as we head back towards Bangkok.
06:30 pm. Arrive at the Manohra Cruises Pier and disembark. Try dinner at one of the Resort s many restarants.
The Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa has the longest river front terrace in Bangkok and at the open-air Riverside Terrace restaurant there is a nightly show of Thai dancing and music set against the backdrop of the river. The restaurant s show kitchens serve everything from a la minute pasta, seafood, BBQ, Teppanyaki and Thai dishes to Indian and Chinese delicacies, delicacies, Japanese sushi and sashimi, all freshly prepared at live stations. Alternatively head to one of the resort s other restaurants - award - winning Benihana, The Rice Mill or Trader Vic s (dinner costs on the third night re not included in the cruise)
Departure from Manohra Cruises pier, Oriental pier or Taksin pier.
Manorha Cruise reserves the right to change any
program, according to any circumstance along the river such as high
tide, any special events on the river by Thai government without any
priority notice
Beverage : Charge per consumption to master bill / to clients on board,
Alcoholic beverage : Corkage charge at Baht 500 - 1,200 / bottle.
Please do not brink Beer on board
Choices of itinerary "Thousand Golden Temples Tour to Ayutthaya" or Mystic River tour to Angtong"
Full ground tours programs (as outlined in selected itinerary),
with private multi-lingual speaking guide admission charges at
designated places. Private limousine transfers to visit sites on the
second. Welcome Champagne Toast on board. Two nights accommodation for
up to four persons in two luxurious signature suite staterooms.
Stateroom accommodation are beautifully furnished with appointments of
Teak and rare woods. Thai fabrics, antiques, art and include
air-conditioning, in suite bathroom, deluxe amenities with choice of
herbal soaps, plush robes and slippers, vanity and make-up mirror,
personal safe and hairdryer. Complete dinning service on board during
journey: including American breakfast on main deck, executive breakfast
on second day, lunch, afternoon tea, evening cocktails with hors d
oeuvres and candle-lit dinners. Non Alcoholic beverages are included and
Full bar with a selection of premium beverages during the cruise
available. Special Jin Thompson cruise remembrance gift.
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