Temple Trail Heritage
Bangkok → Ayutthaya → Sukhothai
Trip Overview
Journey through Thailand's ancient capitals, exploring UNESCO World Heritage temples and the evolution of Thai civilization.
Highlights
Regions Covered
Estimated Costs
*Estimates per person, excluding international flights
Best Season
November - February
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 Days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangkok Temples
Bangkok
Morning
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Afternoon
Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
Evening
Chinatown street food tour
Bangkok Culture
Bangkok
Morning
Wat Arun at sunrise, canal boat tour
Afternoon
Jim Thompson House, National Museum
Evening
Traditional Thai dance show
Day Trip to Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya
Morning
Train to Ayutthaya (1.5 hrs)
Afternoon
Rent bicycle, explore temples
Evening
Return to Bangkok by boat cruise
Journey to Sukhothai
Sukhothai
Morning
Fly or drive to Sukhothai
Afternoon
Check in, Old Town exploration
Evening
Night market dinner
Sukhothai Historical Park
Sukhothai
Morning
Sunrise at Wat Mahathat
Afternoon
Cycle through the central zone temples
Evening
Light and sound show (if available)
Si Satchanalai
Si Satchanalai
Morning
Day trip to Si Satchanalai Historical Park
Afternoon
Ceramic village, ancient kilns
Evening
Return to Sukhothai
Departure
Return
Morning
Final temple visits
Afternoon
Return to Bangkok or continue north
Evening
Depart
Packing Tips
- Modest clothing for temples
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Camera with good zoom
Pro Tips
- Visit Grand Palace at opening time (8:30am)
- Ayutthaya is best explored by bicycle
- Sukhothai sunrise is spectacular
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