Located at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, Phnom Penh is a city full of tree lined boulevards, majestic colonial era buildings and fascinating temples. Begin your tour of Phnom Penh with a relaxing sightseeing excursion around the city, visiting famous temples such as Wat Phnom and the Royal Palace located on the riverfront. You will also head to the Silver Pagoda, named for the 5000 shining silver tiles that cover its floors. Next stop is the National Museum, home to the world's foremost collection of ancient Khmer artistic, archaeological and religious artifacts from the 4^th to 14^th centuries.

Your tour of Phnom Penh continues with a river cruise through the city to see the riverside entertainment and admire an atmospheric Cambodian sunset. To learn about the countries turbulent past we visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum run by the Khmer Rouge and used as a torture center. We also visit the killing fields of Choeung Ek to understand the historical atrocities experienced in Cambodia. From here it's a short transfer to the humanitarian organization Pour un Sourire d'Enfant, that provides education and job training to street children. As a guest you will dine at the center and meet the many children who receive support.

We then head to a colorful market where an assortment of souvenirs, jewelry, clothing and food is sold before spending an evening at the Sovanna Phoum Theatre & Art Gallery for a Shadow puppet theatre performance. Spend your last full day visiting Wat Botum in the morning and then taking part in a hands-on cooking course under the guidance of a chef. Learn about local ingredients before creating your own masterpiece. In the afternoon we head to Oudong on a scenic journey and take a cow cart ride through glorious rice fields, finally returning to Phnom Penh in the evening.

You will be greeted by a driver who will take you on a tour of the city by cyclo, a traditional means of transport and an exciting way to explore the city. Visit Wat Phnom temple, then continue to the Royal Palace that houses the Silver Pagoda followed by a trip to the National Museum. In the evening enjoy a sunset river cruise.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

In the morning visit Tuol Sleng genocide museum and killing fields of Choeung Ek to better understand Cambodia's turbulent history. From here we visit Pour un Sourire d'Enfant that provides education and job training to street children. Spend the remainder of the afternoon browsing the colorful markets of Phnom Penh and some famous landmarks. In the evening we visit the Sovanna Phoum Theatre & Art Gallery for a shadow puppet performance.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Head to Wat Botum, one Phnom Penh's original wats. Here Buddhist monks will celebrate a private blessing ceremony for you. Take part in a Khmer cooking course with a visit to a local food market where your chef will explain the fruits, vegetables and spices used. Travel to Oudong by scenic backroads and take a cow cart ride through the rice fields, stopping to visit a family producing palm sugar.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Enjoy the day at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your individual departure flight.