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Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple Tour
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Trip Description : This is the perfect introduction to Thailand, the Buddhist faith, regal splendor and tradition. Though no longer the royal residence, it remains, the symbol of the kingdom. You’ll visit the key attractions around the Grand Palace including Wat Phra Kaew Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Royal Pantheon, Coronation Throne Hall, Royal Reception Hall, and Royal Funeral Hall.
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Thailand (Bangkok) |
| Start City | : | Bangkok |
| End City | : | Bangkok |
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Private & Join-In  |
| Duration |
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Half Day |
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| Tour Grade |
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 Easy  Moderate Strenuous |
| Operated by |
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Oriental Escape Ltd. |
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ITINERARY
| 09:00 hrs | Meet your 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. | |
| 09:30 hrs | Visit 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’.
Visit The Grand Palace, 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.
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| 12:00 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. | |
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RATES [Valid 01-NOV-2009 - 31-OCT-2010]
| Service Type | Prices per person in Thai Baht |
| 1 pax |
2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5-8 pax |
| Private Tour |
2,000 |
1,250 |
1,050 |
950 |
| Join Tour |
900 |
900 |
900 |
900 |
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Inclusions:
>> Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
>> English speaking licensed guide
>> All admission fees as mentioned in the program
Exclusions:
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Meals
>> Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver
Child Policy:
>> For children under 3 years old will be Free of charge
>> For children 4-12 years old we charge 70% of adult price
>> For children over 13 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.
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