Take a magical journey with this great 5-day package that lets you experience the essentials of these two amazing cities. From exploring an ancient kingdom to the home of a king this is a great escape to the unique country of Cambodia. Starting with a visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda which remains home to the Royal family is part of your time in this bustling city as well as the inspirational Wat Phnom temple complex. Contrasting this is a visit to the Genocide Museum which reflects on the brutal Khmer Rouge period. Continue to Siem Reap home of the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, you will discover an ancient culture in a place that is one of the wonders of the world.
5-day Phnom Penh & Siem Reap with Angkor Complex
About This Tour
Inclusions
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation in Double/Twin shared with daily breakfast
English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
Water during transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
International / Internal flight from or to Vietnam
Tour Plan
Phnom Penh arrival
Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk
Visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom
Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver
Independence Monument, or Vimean Ekareach as it is referred to in Khmer, is a majestic structure that dominates Phnom Penh city centre. Independence Monument was primarily erected to mark the liberation of the country from the French, who ruled Cambodia for almost a century from 1863 to 1953.
the National museum; a beautiful Khmer architecture building contains more than 5000 art antiques made by bronze, wood, gold, silver, copper, sandstone and others
Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays
Central Market, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial design and layouts are from French architect Louis Chauchon
Overnight at Cardamon Hotel (3-star) or similar
Phnom Penh – city tour – Flight / Express Bus to REP
Tuol Sleng prison now is Genocide Museum, the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime. It’s also called S-21 (abbreviated for Security Office 21), a Khmer Rouge's premier security camp, specifically designed for the interrogation and extermination of anti-Angkor elements
Free time for go shopping around Russian market, enjoy the bustling daily activities of the locals
Welcome to Cambodia - Siem Reap, the treasures of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Overnight at Cardamon Hotel (3-star hotel)
Full day Angkor Tour
Explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire
The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century
Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid
Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings
visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction
Overnight at Kouprey Hotel (3-star)
Full day Angkor Tour
Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centurie
Prasat Kravan was originally constructed by noblemen rather than a king
Banteay Kdei was built in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly. However, there remain some very beautiful lintels and pediments
Srah Srang is a royal pool was the King's bathing pond, where he washed with his many concubines each day
Takeo - King Suryavarman I commissioned this temple in the 10th Century, but it was never completed so has no elaborate decoration like its contemporaries. It is a pyramid on 5 levels and is dedicated to Shiva
Thommanon - small attractive temple in very good condition, built at the same time as Angkor Wat
Chau Say Tevoda built during the second quarter of the 12th century opposite of Thommanon, it was dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu
Preah Khan - meaning The Sacred Sword, this temple was also built by Jayawarman VII and is famous for its immensely long cruciform corridors and delicate carvings
Neak Pean - This temple is a delicate highlight of Khmer art. Built by Jayavarman VII, this temple is the perfect representation of the heavens on earth
Ta Som was a small classic Bayon style monastic complex consisting of a relatively flat enclosure
East Mebon was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman; this temple was situated on a small island in the middle of the Oriental, or Eastern, Baray
Pre Rup was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman and we will have lovely sunset view from there
Overnight at Kouprey Hotel (3-star)
Siemreap Departure
Straight to Siemreap airport for your departure flight
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Public transportation nearby
- Passport required
Please Note
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
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