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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.
Day 2 : PHNOM PENH /SIEM
REAP
Morning transfer to
Phnom Penh Airport. Departure by flight from Phnom Penh to Siem
Reap. 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 start by
visit 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.
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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.
Day 3 : ANGKOR (Siem Reap)
We will visit on the
morning, a selection of temples, including the Royal City
of Preah Khan with carved stone lanterns and impressive sculptures,
Neak Pean a shrine built on a small circular island, Ta
Som, East Mebon with false doors decoration and lintels and
Preah Rup.
Afternoon will include 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,
and Bakheng Temple on the top of a hill with spectacular
views over Angkor Wat and sunset on all Angkor site.
Day 4 : TRANSFER AIRPORT
Transfer to airport
after breakfast, 2 hours before time of your flight departure.
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Phnom Penh Royal Palace |
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