Historic Treasures of Cambodia

Tour at a glance:

Cambodia, located in the centre of Southeast Asia, covers itself much of mysteries and friendliness with Phnom Penh Capital over 500 years old with many ancient pagodas and glorious palaces which is typical for Khmer culture and history. Cambodia is also famous for Angkor Archeological site, a prime example for the development of Khmer Kingdom

Duration: 3 days/ 2 nights
Transport: car, plane
Destination: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Angkor

Itinerary in details:

Day 1: Phnom Penh – Arrival (-/L/D)

Tour guide and driver will pick up at Phnom Penh Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Discover Phnom Penh city in the afternoon. Visit the Victory Monument, and the National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. Visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. End your afternoon with the visit of the Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh's namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of the city during sunset.

Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 2: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Angkor temples (B/L/D)

After breakfast, transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport to take a short flight to Siem Reap. Arrival at Siem Reap International Airport and transfer to the hotel (rooms may not ready until the afternoon).

Visit Preah Khan built by the King Jayavarman VII and, the temple of Preah Khan, Neak Pean, the temple of Ta Som, as well as the unique brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan.

Lunch at local restaurant. Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon. Enjoy the sunset at Pre Rup before drive back to the hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

Day 3: Siem Reap – Angkor temples – Departure (B/L/-)

Breakfast at hotel and then visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.

After lunch, visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Visit also Chau Say Tevoda and Thomanon, back to hotel or Siem Riep airport for departure.