Phnompenh, the capital of Cambodia-AngkorVat, the soul of the country
Day 01: PHNOMPENH
Welcome to Phnom Penh. Capital of Cambodia , the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial style with French villas and long tree-lined boulevards. You will visit the architectural complex of Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom predecessors, whose style is the most characteristic and the most impressive of the Royal Cambodian architecture. In front of the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), with magnificent statues of Buddha decorated with precious stones or plates of gold and silver. We stop at the Independence Monument and the National Museum, a beautiful building of Khmer architecture that contains more than 5000 art objects made from sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood and others. You walk up the sacred hill of Phnom Penh Daun, to visit a pagoda that has the same name as the capital. Visit the Russian market In the afternoon, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, ancientTuol Sleng High School. In 1975, during the Khmer Rouge regime, it was used as a prison and a torture center, known as S-21. Thousands of Cambodians and a number of foreigners were imprisoned and tortured.. Dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 03: PHNOMPENH - SIEMREAP
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap.
Welcome by ourguide to Siem Reap, the treasure of Cambodia Kingdom. Then, we go to the Angkor site, Unesco world heritage, starting with the visit of Angkor Wat. The founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who ruled Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu God. Lunch at Angkor site.
Afternoon we explore the South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor city 3km2 walled and moated, and was the last capital of the Angkorian kingdom. The famous Bayon temple has a architectural construction with several style over the time , we can say that, because this construction was during over more than a century which the style changed gradually as the years passed. The Terrace of the Elephants in front of Baphuon - the sacred mountain at the center of Angkor Thom - is impressive with its wall of 1.50m-2m high and 300 meters long, decorated with sculptures of elephants. The majestic palace Phimeanakas and sandstone pyramid. The Leper King terrace, located in the north of the Elephant one, with its walls carved different patterns ò demons and other mythological creatures. It is time to see a beautiful sunset from Bakheng Hill. Dinner with show oftraditional Khmer dance and and theater. Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 04: SIEMREAP
We continue to explore the sacred temple of Ta Prohm covered by the roots of giant trees. It was here that have turned the main stages of the movie Tomb Raider heroine which is played by the famous Angelina Jolie. We continue to Kravan Prasat with its unique brick sculptures. Srah Srang - "The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing. We visit Banteay Kdei, surrounded by four concentric walls and the temples ofThommanon Chaosay Tevorda.
In the afternoon, we continue to make the Grand Tour, starting with the temple of Preah Khan - which means "sacred sword", built by Jayawarman VII, its long corridors is adorned with subtle carving. The Temple Neak Pean is the best reflects of the subtleties in Khmer art, built by Jayavarman VII, this temple is the perfect representation of heaven on earth. Ta Som is a small monastic complex in classic Bayon style consisting of a relatively flat enclosure. Pre Rup and Mebon temples were built in the 10th century by Rajendravarman, this last one is located on a small island in the eastern part of this great complex. Visit to Angkor Night Market. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 5: SIEMREAP
We start our day with a visit to Banteay Srei, a temple that has retained its remarkable sculptures. We stop at Banteay Samre, with its sandstone walls decorated with beautiful sculptures. In the afternoon, cruise to explore the Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia. Enjoy the vibrant life of the local population in the floating villages with their schools, restaurants and even their floating hospital. We will stop at one of the oldest temples - Wat Bo and the local market. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap!
Day 6: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE
Breakfast. In the morning, if time permits, visit Puok, the actual location of the original and traditional silk Angkor, where you can see the entire process of production ..... otherwise, direct to the airport in Siem Reap the return flight
Welcome to Phnom Penh. Capital of Cambodia , the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial style with French villas and long tree-lined boulevards. You will visit the architectural complex of Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom predecessors, whose style is the most characteristic and the most impressive of the Royal Cambodian architecture. In front of the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), with magnificent statues of Buddha decorated with precious stones or plates of gold and silver. We stop at the Independence Monument and the National Museum, a beautiful building of Khmer architecture that contains more than 5000 art objects made from sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood and others. You walk up the sacred hill of Phnom Penh Daun, to visit a pagoda that has the same name as the capital. Visit the Russian market In the afternoon, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, ancientTuol Sleng High School. In 1975, during the Khmer Rouge regime, it was used as a prison and a torture center, known as S-21. Thousands of Cambodians and a number of foreigners were imprisoned and tortured.. Dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 02: PHNOMPENH - TONLEFRAME - PHNOMPENH
Breakfast at hotel, visit the lacTonlée Bati known as Mini Angkor, much frequented by the people of the city for picnics. Visit two Angkorian temples - Ta Prohm and Yeay Peau. The two temples were build in the reign of Jayavarman VII at late 12th century, in the same period of the construction of temples Bayon and Angkor Thom in Siem Reap. Back to Phnom Penh for lunch. Visit the Central Market of Phnom Penh.
In the afternoon we will visit the Choeung Ek, the plain of the dead where the Khmer Rouge killed thousands of people and buried them in 86 collective graves. Dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Breakfast at hotel, visit the lacTonlée Bati known as Mini Angkor, much frequented by the people of the city for picnics. Visit two Angkorian temples - Ta Prohm and Yeay Peau. The two temples were build in the reign of Jayavarman VII at late 12th century, in the same period of the construction of temples Bayon and Angkor Thom in Siem Reap. Back to Phnom Penh for lunch. Visit the Central Market of Phnom Penh.
Day 03: PHNOMPENH - SIEMREAP
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap.
Welcome by ourguide to Siem Reap, the treasure of Cambodia Kingdom. Then, we go to the Angkor site, Unesco world heritage, starting with the visit of Angkor Wat. The founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who ruled Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu God. Lunch at Angkor site.
Afternoon we explore the South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor city 3km2 walled and moated, and was the last capital of the Angkorian kingdom. The famous Bayon temple has a architectural construction with several style over the time , we can say that, because this construction was during over more than a century which the style changed gradually as the years passed. The Terrace of the Elephants in front of Baphuon - the sacred mountain at the center of Angkor Thom - is impressive with its wall of 1.50m-2m high and 300 meters long, decorated with sculptures of elephants. The majestic palace Phimeanakas and sandstone pyramid. The Leper King terrace, located in the north of the Elephant one, with its walls carved different patterns ò demons and other mythological creatures. It is time to see a beautiful sunset from Bakheng Hill. Dinner with show oftraditional Khmer dance and and theater. Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 04: SIEMREAP
We continue to explore the sacred temple of Ta Prohm covered by the roots of giant trees. It was here that have turned the main stages of the movie Tomb Raider heroine which is played by the famous Angelina Jolie. We continue to Kravan Prasat with its unique brick sculptures. Srah Srang - "The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing. We visit Banteay Kdei, surrounded by four concentric walls and the temples ofThommanon Chaosay Tevorda.
In the afternoon, we continue to make the Grand Tour, starting with the temple of Preah Khan - which means "sacred sword", built by Jayawarman VII, its long corridors is adorned with subtle carving. The Temple Neak Pean is the best reflects of the subtleties in Khmer art, built by Jayavarman VII, this temple is the perfect representation of heaven on earth. Ta Som is a small monastic complex in classic Bayon style consisting of a relatively flat enclosure. Pre Rup and Mebon temples were built in the 10th century by Rajendravarman, this last one is located on a small island in the eastern part of this great complex. Visit to Angkor Night Market. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 5: SIEMREAP
We start our day with a visit to Banteay Srei, a temple that has retained its remarkable sculptures. We stop at Banteay Samre, with its sandstone walls decorated with beautiful sculptures. In the afternoon, cruise to explore the Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia. Enjoy the vibrant life of the local population in the floating villages with their schools, restaurants and even their floating hospital. We will stop at one of the oldest temples - Wat Bo and the local market. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap!
Day 6: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE
Breakfast. In the morning, if time permits, visit Puok, the actual location of the original and traditional silk Angkor, where you can see the entire process of production ..... otherwise, direct to the airport in Siem Reap the return flight
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