Phetchaburi Tour

Phetchaburi is a charming historic town on the main road to southern Thailand, with temples closely tied to the old capital of Ayutthaya and a royal palace on a hilltop above the town.

Some of the best examples of Ayutthaya-style mural painting are found here. The palace, now a national museum, is a breathtaking place to visit.

What the day looks like

1. Our tour of one of Thailand's oldest provinces starts at the fresh market, where you can see the ingredients of Thai cooking and many fresh fruits.
2. In the centre of town we visit Wat Mahathat and its unmistakable prang, a Khmer-style tower influenced by the Ayutthaya period. The towering central prang rises from a cloister lined with Buddha images and is surrounded by smaller prangs, each with a small chapel.
3. At Phra Nakhon Khiri we take the cable car up to the beautiful summer palace of King Rama IV, the king portrayed in The King and I. We see the royal heritage in the palace museum and admire the view from the observatory.
4. We continue to Khao Luang Cave, which houses no fewer than 170 Buddha images.
5. We visit a temple decorated with stucco art.
6. We have lunch before the drive back to your hotel.

Good to know

Departure	08:30 from Hua Hin or Cha-Am
Return	15:00
Included	Minivan, entrance fee, English-speaking guide, lunch