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Description: Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, after clearing all customs procedures please proceed to the exit gate where your guide will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore on your own.
Description: Breakfast at your hotel. Full Day Phnom Penh City Tour Nestled on the Banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers, Phnom Penh, with its 1.5 million residents, stands as Cambodia's enduring capital, a legacy of French colonial influence. In its heyday, this city earned the moniker ‘Pearl of Asia’, celebrated as one of the most enchanting French-built urban centres in Indochina. As the sun bathes the streets in soft morning light, embark on a full day's journey to uncover the rich tapestry of this city, a harmonious blend of Khmer heritage and colonial elegance. Begin your day at Wat Phnom, where the legend of Lady Penh, the city's visionary founder, comes to life. Next, venture into the Royal Palace, a regal testament to Khmer architecture and the Silver Pagoda, adorned with treasures like the renowned Emerald Buddha and a life sized Golden Buddha, encrusted with over 2,000 diamonds. Dive into Cambodia's past at the National Museum, an architectural jewel with roots in Khmer design, designed by a French archaeologist and painter in 1917. Here, the annals of Khmer art and sculptures across different epochs of Cambodian history await your discovery. After a morning of cultural immersion, savour a delightful lunch at a local eatery. In the afternoon, delve into the darker chapters of Cambodia's history, a sombre journey through the Khmer Rouge era. Your first stop is Tuol Sleng, a former high school turned into a harrowing interrogation prison, bearing the grim moniker S-21 during the Khmer Rouge reign. Now a poignant Genocide Museum, its chilling corridors whisper the stories of countless souls who suffered within these walls. A short drive takes you to Cheung Ek, a sprawling memorial that commemorates the 17,000 victims of Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot, immortalised in the film ‘The Killing Fields’. Though these visits serve as haunting reminders of a harrowing past, they also shed light on the indomitable spirit of the Cambodian people as they persevered and rebuilt their nation.
Description: After breakfast at your hotel, you will be met and transferred to the Airport for your onward journey or departure flight home. • Optional Extras (Pricing on Request) Nocturnal Foody Feast (Day 1) In the evening, hop aboard a tuk tuk and embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the city, where culinary delights await you at four cozy local restaurants and a charming craft beer and cocktail bar. This adventure is not just a feast for your taste buds; it's a voyage through Cambodian culinary history and a dive into the profound influence of Cambodian cuisine within the tapestry of Southeast Asian culture.. • Travel Information Visa Requirements: A tourist visa should be obtained in advance. It is not possible to get Visa upon arrival. Please ensure your passport is valid more than 6 months from the date of return for every country you are visiting. Please also ensure there is sufficient space in your passport to allow for all immigration procedures, taking note that some South East Asian countries take up a full page for the visa sticker and need yet more space on a separate page for entry and exit stamps. Please contact Europe Holidays for any visa service or guidance. Please note the following general information is subject to change concerning visas. Trip and Travel Insurance: The tour price does not include personal insurance. Travellers are highly recommended to purchase Travel Insurance upon commitment of the booking. Europe Holidays can assist with all your travel requirements. Travel Advice for New Year: The dates of travel for this booking fall during Chaul Chnam Thmey, the Cambodian New Year (Apr 13 – 17, 2026). In Cambodia, many shops, restaurants and businesses are closed during this period or may operate on a limited schedule. Departing Phnom Penh or Siem Reap by road may be difficult during this period since many locals will travel over the holiday as well. Flying between cities should be fine, although please allow for some delays and more traffic than usual. Local attractions in the countryside in and around Phnom Penh will be crowded with domestic visitors, who usually travel with their entire family. It is recommended that during the Khmer New Year period, smaller local attractions like streams, waterfalls and parks are avoided as they will be very overcrowded with locals on holiday.
