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FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION DENOTES DEPARTURE FROM LAEM CHABANG, HOWEVER THE TOUR MAY ALSO OPERATE FROM BANGKOK’S KLONG TOEY PORT. TIMING BREAKDOWNS FOR BOTH OPTIONS ARE PROVIDED BELOW.

Lovers of art will especially enjoy this visit to the Prasart Museum, a private family gallery and garden that highlights the artistic splendour of Thai culture. The complex is made up of two exquisite teak houses, built in the traditional Thai style, which display a wealth of Thai handicrafts. There is also a mansion in the style of 19th century France that exhibits an extensive collection of objets d'art from both Europe and the Thai royal family’s personal collection. The beauty of the galleries is complemented by the lush grounds planted with hundreds of tropical plants and trees, many native to the forests of Thailand.

Enjoy a traditional a la carte Thai lunch at a local restaurant before you journey to the grounds of the Royal Palace, where you enter a magical world. Founded by King Rama I in 1782, the palace is the epicentre of Thai history, tradition and culture, providing a window into the city's past as well as a basis for understanding its present. The spectacular Grand Palace complex is an eccentric blend of English Victorian, French, colonial and traditional Thai architecture. Commissioned by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), the first Thai monarch to visit Europe, the palace was designed by a British architect as a purely Victorian edifice but when the king's councilors strenuously objected to its western facade, a Thai roof was added. Also within this compound is the magnificent royal chapel, Wat Pra Keo, where the most sacred Buddha image in Thailand is enshrined - the Emerald Buddha, carved entirely from a single piece of jade.

After the visit, return by coach to your ship.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
The Prasart Museum is a private family gallery and garden that highlights the artistic splendour of Thai culture. Two exquisite Thai teak houses and a 19th century mansion display a wealth of Thai handicrafts and European objets d’art. Then enjoy a Thai lunch, followed by a visit to the magical Grand Palace, epicentre of Thai history, tradition and culture.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN FROM LAEM CHABANG PORT
00:00 – 00:20 Disembark and board on the air conditioned coach
00:20 – 01:50 Drive overland from Laem Chabang Port into Bangkok
01:50 – 03:20 Prasart Museum
03:20 – 04:20 Lunch at local restaurant
04:20 – 05:50 Grand Palace / Emerald Buddha tour
05:50 – 7:50 Transfer back to Laem Chabang Port
07:50 Arrive at Laem Chabang Port

Approximate duration: 7¾ hours
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN FROM KLONG TOEY PORT
00:00 – 00:20 Disembark and board air-conditioned coach
00:20 – 00.50 Drive from Klong Toey Port to Prasart Musuem
00:50 – 02:20 Prasart Museum
02:20 – 03:20 Lunch at local restaurant
03:20 – 04:50 Grand Palace / Emerald Buddha Tour
04:50 – 05:20 Transfer back to Klong Toey Port
05:20 Arrive at Klong Toey Port

Approximate duration: 5¼ hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- PLEASE NOTE: WHEN VISITING THE GRAND PALACE, APPROPRIATE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED. NO SHORTS, SHORT SKIRTS OR SLEEVELESS ATTIRE PERMITTED
- Sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle and boat with local English speaking guide
- Bottled water & wet towel during sightseeing
- Set lunch at a local restaurant with coffee/tea, local bottled water, soft drinks and beer

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