Cambodia - Exploring and Relaxation - 9 Days - CCT04

Upon arrive in Siem Reap, you will be welcomed by our guide and transfer to the hotel. Your room is availble after 14:00 p.m. Free time to explore charming city. Overnight  at the hotel  in Siem Reap

After having breakfast at hotel,  visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece 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.Lunch at a local restaurant.  In the afternoon, visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara).  Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Morning visit to the “Petit Circuit” group of temples including: Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees. This is one of Jayavarman VII's first major temple projects dedicated to his mother, Thommanon built at the same time with Angkor Wat and Chau Say Tevoda temple, Banteay Kdei – surrounded by four concentric walls, Srah Srang – “The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing and Ta Keo known as “ The mountain with golden peaks” dedicated to Hindu God Shiva.The afternoon spent for visiting the “Grand Circuit” including: Pre Rup- a temple-mountain with beautiful bas reliefs and excellent views of the surrounding countryside, East Mebon- a large temple – mountain dedicated to Shiva in honor of the king’s parents, Tasom- the most distant temple of the Grand Circuit, Neak pean a small island temple originally dedicated to Buddha and the Preah Khan dedicated to Jayavarman VII's father. Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at hotel. Then you will take short flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, check in hotel and then visit the Victory Monument, and the National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. Then visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda. Next, visit the Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh'snamesake. Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh

Breakfast at hotel. Then drive around 04 hours to the beautiful beach Sihanoukville (230km from Phom Penh). Upon arrival, check in hotel and free & easy. Overnight at the hotel in Sihanoukville

Breakfast at hotel. Today you are free to enjoy the beach with  white sand and crystal water. Overnight at the hotel in Sihanoukville

Breakfast at hotel. Today you are free to enjoy the beach with  white sand and crystal water. Overnight at the hotel in Sihanoukville

You are free & easy until take the car back to Phnom Penh and pass through the spectacular rural landscape.  Overnight at the hotel in Phnom Penh

Breakfast at hotel and then transferring to the airport for the flight back your home country or to next destination. End of services