Cambodia is a country steeped in an ancient history based around the Khmer Empire, once the largest empire in South East Asia. Angkor was the region of Cambodia that served as the seat of the empire during its heyday (approximately the 9th century to the 15th century A.D.). The temples of the Angkor area numbered over 1000, and today many of them still remain, but in wide range of scales and forms. When you explore them, you’ll come across everything from piles of rocks and brick overrun by huge tree roots to the world's largest single religious monument - Angkor Wat. Together these temples comprise the most significant example of Khmer architecture and ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

When you visit Cambodia and Angkor, you’ll feel like you’re stepping into a mystical world of the past. After a day in Phnom Penh to see the National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom, it’s off to Siem Reap, the starting point for any exploration of Angkor and its amazing temples. Your journey will take you to Angkor Thom, a giant walled and moated royal city that was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. With its 37 towers featuring carved faces that stare down at you from every angle, Bayon is one of the most recognizable places in the ancient kingdom. The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also impressive.

Ta Prohm, a former Buddhist monastery, was one of Jayavarman VII's first major temple projects. Of course, Angkor Wat is the centerpiece of any visit to this ancient kingdom and you will be astonished by its scale and immense beauty. The remainder of the trip focuses around a floating village and other interesting shopping and cultural excursions that will perfectly compliment the entire Angkor experience.

Cambodia in Style - Tour Map

It's time to start exploring Cambodia! Upon your arrival in Phnom Penh, take a boat trip along the Tonle and Mekong Rivers for a first glimpse of the city. Continue by cyclo to the National Museum, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda complex where your guide will explain the cultural and historic heritage of the city. As the sun begins to set, visit the hilltop pagoda of Wat Phnom.

Overnight at The Raffles Hotel in Phnom Penh 

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred overland to Siem Reap, the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor and the ancient capital of the Khmer empire.  Stare in wonder at the intricate carvings of Angkor Wat and then take a microlight flight for an aerial view of the temple and its surroundings.  During sunset time, Angkor Wat is less visited, and the Apsaras will shine in the most beautiful light. A good occasion to cheer with a glass of Champagne!

Dinner will be served at Abacus, a restaurant with an delicious menu of New Asian Cuisine.

Overnight at The Hotel de la Paix in Siem Reap.

This morning is spent touring more highlights of the Angkor Archeological Park by tuk tuk, beginning with the evocative, jungle-covered Ta Phrom Temple.  Continue to Bayon, filled with mysterious smiling faces, and the tranquil Banteay Kdei temple.  Enjoy an elephant ride through the temple park before returning to town for an afternoon at leisure.

This evening enjoy dinner accompanied by a mesmerizing performance of traditional Apsara dance.

Overnight at The Hotel de la Paix in Siem Reap. 

This morning begins with an excursion to Kampong Phluck, a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, where after a boat trip along the water you will enjoy a picnic lunch in one of the floating houses. Continue to the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srey, home to some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art, and enjoy sunset at the Pre Rup temple. Upon returning to Siem Reap, dine on delicious cuisine at renowned Meric Restaurant.

Overnight at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa

This morning, travel out to the countryside where you can spot water buffalos in swampy ponds, kids in school uniforms on their bicycles and oxcarts. Visit a silk farm where you can witness the entire process of silk creation from growing and harvesting mulberry as food for the silk worms, the breeding process and life cycle of the silk worm to the spinning the silk, the dying process. Enjoy a farewell lunch before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.