Phnom Penh Tour 2 Days: Highlights Exploration

Explore the vibrant culture and history of Phnom Penh with our Phnom Penh Tour 2 Days: Highlights Exploration. Visit significant sites like the Genocide Museum, Killing Fields, Royal Palace, and Silver Pagoda, and immerse yourself in Cambodia’s rich heritage

2 days 1 night

Cambodia

Classic Highlights

Attractions

Phnom Penh

Duration

2 days 1 night

Code

SE-C016

Type of tour

Private tour

Overview

Embark on the Phnom Penh Tour 2 Days: Highlights Exploration and explore the captivating sights and history of Cambodia's bustling capital. Over two enriching days, you'll visit the majestic Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, a symbol of Cambodia's royal heritage. Wander through the serene Wat Ounalom and climb to the top of Wat Phnom for a panoramic view of the city.

Highlights:

Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
Explore Wat Ounalom and Wat Phnom
Tour the Genocide Museum (S-21) and Killing Fields
Participate in a Cleansing Ceremony to honor the victims
Enjoy a performance of the traditional Apsara Dance

This Phnom Penh Tour 2 Days: Highlights Exploration offers an unforgettable experience of Phnom Penh's history, culture, and resilience, making it a must for any traveler interested in understanding Cambodia's past and present.

Itinerary

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To make the most of your day, it's best to start by 10:30 am from your hotel or the airport. Your guide will take you to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, still home to the king. Then, visit Wat Ounalom, one of Phnom Penh’s oldest monasteries.

Travel by Cyclo to Wat Phnom, the tallest religious site in the city, and pass through Riverside, admiring French colonial architecture. Next, explore the Central Market, a vibrant place for shopping and haggling.

End the day with a mesmerizing Apsara dance performance.

Overnight: Phnom Penh.

Today, guests will experience the emotional and unforgettable "Tour of Remembrance," learning about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. We begin at the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), where over 15,000 people were tortured.

Next, we visit Choeung Ek, the Killing Fields, a peaceful yet haunting place where many victims were taken after torture. We conclude the day with a cleansing ceremony at a local temple, making offerings to the souls lost during this dark period.

On the way back, we'll pass the Independence Monument, built in 1958 to honor Cambodia's independence from France in 1953, and the statue of the beloved King Norodom Sihanouk.

Depending on your departure time, you may choose to explore more of Phnom Penh, with its markets, shops, and hidden temples, or simply relax before your transfer to the airport for your next journey.

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in the room category indicated in the program or similar (subject to availability)
Meals as mentioned in the program
Transfer from and to the airports by private /shared vehicle with A/C.
All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Local English-speaking guides as mentioned in the program
All transfers as mentioned in the program
Mineral water
Government taxes & service charge.

Tour excludes:

International flight, domestic
Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, beverages other than those included with meals.
Telephone call charges.
Laundry and dry cleaning.
Travel insurance (mandatory).
Personal purchases such as souvenirs, cigarettes, etc.
Tips to guides, drivers, luggage handlers.
Visa