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CAMBODIA CLASSIC
Featuring: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat
The majestic temples of Angkor (World Heritage), in north-west Cambodia belong to the classic period of Khmer art and civilisation. They were the creation of a succession of Khmer kings who presided over an empire that dominated the region from 800 to 1430, reaching its peak in the 12th Century. From the 15th Century, the temples were abandoned and forgotten by the world until their rediscovery in 1861 by French naturalist Henri Mouhot. Today, many of the temples remain in surprisingly good condition while others are under restoration. The ruins, covering an area of 400 sq. kms. in the province of Siem Reap, contain more than 100 monuments, including two dozen major temples: some even merit repeat visits at different times of the day as the reflections on their walls are transformed by the light. Most of the temples are a short distance from the small town of Siem Reap where a choice of medium-grade or deluxe class accommodation is now available.
Day 1 - Phnom Penh
Upon arrival transfer to hotel. P.M. city tour including Victory Monument, Wat Phnom, National Museum, Fine Arts School, Wat Ounalom and Silver Pagoda.
Accommodation options: Amanjaya or Juliana Hotel or Raffles Hotel Le Royal or The Sunway hotelDay 2 - Siem Reap
Depart by air for Siem Reap and Angkor, the main archaeological site in south-east Asia. Stretching over some 200 sq kilometres overrun by forest, Angkor contains the splendid remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 11th to the 15th Centuries, including the famous temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculpted decorations. Upon arrival visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Elephants Terrace, The Terrace of the Leper King and the Royal Enclosure. Visit Angkor Wat and Phnom Ba Kheng.
Accommodation options: Shinta Mani or The Day Inn Angkor Resort or Angkor Village Hotel or La Residence d'Angkor or Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
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