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Overview

Embark on a full-day journey from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, discovering Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage and significant history. Explore the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, enjoy a taste of authentic Khmer cuisine at a local restaurant, and gain deeper insight into the country’s past with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. If time permits, enjoy a little shopping at the vibrant Russian Market before returning to Sihanoukville. A rewarding excursion offering a glimpse into Cambodia’s royal heritage, culinary traditions, and history.

About this activity: Royal Palace & Cambodia’s Past
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  • Sihanoukville-Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

    You will experience the cultural heart of Cambodia on a full-day journey from the coast to the capital. This fast-paced yet rewarding excursion showcases the elegance of the Royal Palace Phnom Penh, the rich heritage of the National Museum of Cambodia, and a curated Khmer cuisine at Aura Restaurant or similar. 

    Our English-speaking local guide & vehicle will come close to the ship for greeting and pick you up for the tour today.   

    Passengers need to request booking at least 1 week prior to arrival.

    06:30 – 07:00 | Port Pick-Up passenger from the ship directly 

    Meet your English-speaking guide at the cruise terminal in Sihanoukville. After a short welcome briefing, depart immediately for Phnom Penh via the expressway (Approx. 213Km, Est. 3:30 hrs drive, including one stop for break 10 mins). 

    10:30 – 11:45 | Visit Royal Palace

    Upon arrival, you will first head, you will visit Royal Palace built in 1866, being the official residence of the King. It is an excellent example of Khmer architecture with an element of French influence. Inside, you visit Throne Hall is where the king's general and official ceremonies and Silver Pagoda house many national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues and inlaid with more than 5,000 silver tiles covering its floors.

    12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch at Aura Restaurant

    Lunch will be served featuring Khmer culinary at Aura Restaurant, a casual rooftop venue offering both indoor and outdoor seating. (Excluded drink).

    13:20 – 14:20 | Visit Toul Sleng Genocide Museum

    Continue to discover Cambodia’s dark history and the horror of Phnom Penh’s past in its city. You will visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former high school that was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime. A grim visit, but it is an important site that will allow you to gain insight into Cambodian history.

    Would you like go browsing through the colorful Russian Market? It is the place to shop for discounted brand-name clothing, also the best place in the city for wooden and stone carvings, jewelry and silk souvenirs.

    14:30 – 18:30 | Return to Sihanoukville (Approx. 4 hrs, through express way)

    Depart Phnom Penh and return directly to the port. We will drop you off at the ship directly and say goodbye

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