Drive through beautiful scenery to the north of Bangkok and onto the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam. Containing UNESCO-listed temples and stupas, Ayutthaya was the Thai capital for 417 years and is one of Thailand’s major tourist attractions. Many ancient ruins can be seen in the city, which was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong.

A total of 33 kings of five dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Visit Wat Mahatat, the royal monastery, which served as the residence of the supreme monk in ancient times, Wat Phrasrisanphet, the largest and most important temple, once used as a royal palace and Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit, the large bronze Buddha image. Also included is a visit to Wat Lokaya-Sutharam with its impressive reclining Buddha at 42m in length and 8m high.

Return to Bangkok by boat and enjoy lunch on board whilst cruising down the Chao Phaya River and watching life on the river pass by at a sleepy pace.