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Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is a vibrant mix of ornate temples, bustling markets, incredible street food and modern city life. This 5-day itinerary combines iconic landmarks such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho with colourful neighbourhoods, local markets and time to experience the energy of Thailand's capital.

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Bangkok, Thailand

5-Day Bangkok Itinerary: Temples, Street Food & City Life

Day 1 - Arrival in Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok, check in to your accommodation and take some time to settle in. Spend the afternoon exploring the area around your hotel or head to the Chao Phraya River for your first glimpse of the city. If time allows, take a riverboat ride and admire Bangkok's skyline from the water. In the evening, explore a local night market, sample some Thai street food and enjoy your first taste of the city's lively atmosphere.
Day 2 - Bangkok's Grand Palace & Historic Temples
Breakfast, start your day exploring Bangkok's historic heart. Visit the Grand Palace, one of Thailand's most important landmarks, and admire the beautiful architecture and intricate decorations of Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha. Continue to Wat Pho, famous for its enormous Reclining Buddha and traditional Thai massage school. After lunch, cross the river to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, and admire its distinctive porcelain-decorated towers. Spend the evening enjoying dinner by the river or discovering the restaurants and street food stalls around Chinatown.
Day 3 - Floating Markets & Local Experiences
Breakfast, take a day trip outside central Bangkok to discover one of the region's traditional floating markets. Browse the market stalls, sample local snacks and enjoy the experience of seeing vendors selling food and goods along the waterways. Return to Bangkok in the afternoon and spend the evening exploring a night market or relaxing at your hotel.
Day 4 - Ayutthaya
Breakfast, take a day trip to Ayutthaya, explore the ancient temples and ruins, enjoy lunch and return to Bangkok in the evening.
Day 5 - Bangkok & Departure
Breakfast, check out and leave your luggage at the hotel, enjoy a final morning in Bangkok, have lunch. Head towards Siam to discover Bangkok's modern shopping districts, from large shopping centres to smaller boutiques. Later, explore Yaowarat Road in Chinatown, famous for its bustling atmosphere and excellent street food. and depart for your next destination.

5 days, planned start to finish

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