Ayutthaya 2-Day Itinerary

A curated 2-day trip plan for Ayutthaya, Thailand — featuring Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana, Chao Sam Phraya National Museum.

Day 1

Eastern temples and riverside ruins

9:00 AMWat Mahathat1.5 hours
Explore the iconic temple with the Buddha head entwined in tree roots, one of Ayutthaya's most haunting and photographed sites.
10:45 AMWat Ratchaburana1 hour
Climb the steep central prang for panoramic views and discover underground chambers with restored murals.
12:00 PMChao Sam Phraya National Museum1.5 hours
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum is a national museum in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand. It opened in 1961 and was created to house treasures discovered in the crypts of Wat Ratchaburana and Wat Mahathat, including Buddhist relics, jewellery, gold objects, and votive tablets, alongside a broader collection of sculpture and other artworks from historic sites in Ayutthaya.
1:45 PMWiharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit45 minutes
Visit this covered ordination hall sheltering one of Thailand's largest bronze Buddha images, set in a serene courtyard atmosphere.

Western temples and riverside grandeur

9:00 AMWat Phra Si Sanphet1.5 hours
Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the holiest temple on the site of the old Royal Palace in Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya until the city was completely destroyed by the Burmese in 1767, during the Burmese–Siamese War.
10:45 AMWat Chaiwatthanaram2 hours
Explore this riverside masterpiece with its striking central prang and satellite structures, most beautiful in late afternoon light.

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