Phnom Penh Highlights Day Tour from River Cruise Port
Discover the great palaces and pagodas of Phnom Penh on a private day tour pick-up and drop-off from Phnom Penh Cruise Port, then visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia, see the 5,329 silver tiles of the Silver Pagoda, and infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Admire Khmer era architecture, and learn about the notorious Killing Fields and Get stunning views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong on from the River Side before heading back to your hotel.
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Stop At: Royal Palace, Sothearos between Street 240 & 184, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Today, your friendly professional English Speaking Guide will pick you up from Phnom Penh Tourist Cruise Port that arrives from Vietnam or other destinations, so the pickup time is at your choice in the booking and after pick up, your tour guide will take you to the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by the French after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong. Located on the western banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River, the palace complex features stunning Khmer architecture, divided into 4 main compounds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The grounds of the Palace are also home to the Silver Pagoda, which received its name because its floor is made of 5,329 silver tiles. Learn about the Khmer kings, resident at all times, with the exception of the period when the Khmer Rouge took control in 1975. See gold and jeweled Buddha statues in the Silver Pagoda, and the Angkor Wat style Bell Tower.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, សង្កាត់បឹងកេងកង៣ ខណ្ឌចំការមន, រាជធានី, St 113, Phnom Penh 12304, Cambodia
Then, learn about the turbulent years of the Khmer Rouge at the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Located in a former high school that was used as the notorious Security Prison 21, the Genocide Museum traces the story of the Killing Fields and the torture and executions that took place from 1975-79. See exhibits that tell the stories of some of the estimated 20,000 prisoners that were killed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Roluos Village, Sangkat Cheung Aek, Phnom Penh Cambodia
The peaceful stretch of green fields of Cheung Ek may not indicate what kinds of horrors have taken place there. Situated 17km from Phnom Penh town, Cheung Ek was made famous by the movie “The Killing Fields”. Nowadays, a large memorial has been built to commemorate the 17,000 victims who died here under the reign of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot. The remnants inside the memorial and the mass graves that dot the area remind you of the suffering of the victims. This journey into Cambodia’s past will provide you with a background on the cruelty of the Khmer Rouge regime. It will also give you an appreciation of the struggle that Cambodian people have faced and their tremendous courage to move on and rebuild their nation.
Return to the city center and get stunning views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River Side before tour ends.
This tour concludes with return transfer to your hotel or any requested drop off point within the city center.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for children to visit S-21 & Killing Fields"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 6 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from River Cruise Port in Phnom Penh, Cruise arrives from Vietnam, Cruise arrives from Siem Reap
Return point:
• We drop off Your Cruise at Phnom Penh Autonomous Port, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Ports- Phnom Penh Autonomous Port, #649, Preah Sisowath Street, Sras Chork Commune, Phnom Penh 12201, Cambodia
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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