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Day 1: UK to Bangkok Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Bangkok. Day 2: Bangkok D On arrival into Bangkok you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. The day will be at leisure to settle in and explore your new surroundings. Originally a small harbour village, Thailand’s vibrant capital infuses grand Buddhist architecture within an ultramodern metropolis interspersed by aromatic food markets and waterways that unite this Venice of the East. In the evening, relax and experience an enchanting dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River on Grand Pearl. You will enjoy various Thai classical dances and live music on board with sumptuous buffet dinner of Thai and International cuisine. Day 3: Bangkok B/L Today’s full day city tour takes you through Chinatown to Pak Khlong Talat – the city’s colourful flower market. Visit Wat Pho, home to one of the country’s longest reclining Buddha images, before visiting the Grand Palace, the ceremonial residence of the Kings of Thailand. In the afternoon, board a traditional long-tail boat to navigate Bangkok’s khlongs. Pass the abundance of temples along the river including Wat Arun, which translates to Temple of the Dawn in Vietnamese before returning to your hotel. Day 4: Bangkok to Ayutthaya B/L/D This morning, visit the famous floating market of Damnoen Saduak and observe local traders paddling their fragile boats whilst preparing fragrant dishes within teetering woks. Continue west to Kanchanaburi to visit the war cemetery and nearby Thailand-Burma railway museum. Enjoy lunch at a floating restaurant near the infamous bridge over the River Kwai. Later, transfer to Ayutthaya for dinner. Day 5: Ayutthaya to Sukhothai B/L/D Start the day at Ayutthaya’s UNESCO Historical Park, once capital of the Kingdom of Siam, and a prosperous international trading port. Wander the Summer Palace, then visit the ancient Royal monastery of Wat Yai Chaimongkhol. Departing Ayutthaya, journey through rural Thailand and end your day in Sukhothai. Day 6: Sukhothai to Chiang Mai B/L/D Today, visit the impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sukhothai Historical Park, capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, where you can leisurely explore the palace and many temples. Continue to Si Satchanalai and cross the river to a local fishing village to soak up Setting off from the neon lights of bustling Bangkok, this comprehensive tour travels up through the ancient Siamese kingdoms of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai to the jungle landscapes of northern Thailand. Enjoy the magnificent Grand Palace in the capital and scale the stupa-studded mountain of Chiang Mai. Discover hidden gems including the reclusive hill tribes as you travel this truly unique country. Classic Thailand Chiang Rai What you’ll see  Witness the famous floating market of Damnoen Saduak  Explore Ayutthaya and Sukhothai Historical Parks  Marvel at the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai  Meet the residents of the Kanta Elephant Sanctuary  Visit Wat Rongkhun and learn about its art installations and amazing architecture  Learn about delicious Thai food with two cooking lessons  Relax on a traditional long-tail boat along the Kok River  Climb Doi Sutherp mountain for breathtaking views over the tropical plains at sunset  Experience the hustle and bustle of Bangkok’s vibrant flower market in Chinatown THIS TOUR EXPLORE 58  East Asia & Oceania Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk