Tuesday 21 March 1967
Tour #67: Bangkok
3 days by Plane, Automobile & Motor Launch
SINGAPORE - BANGKOK
On the second day of the Caronia's stay in Singapore, fly (1½ hours) to Bangkok.
In the afternoon, visit four of Bangkok's most unusual temples:
- Wat Suthas, with its two chapels and Giant Swing;
- Wat Rajpradit and its Khmer Tower;
- Wat Indra, graced by the tallest standing Buddha in the world;
- and Wat Traimit, whose solid gold Buddha weighs a reputed 7½ tons.
Two nights' accommodations at the Oriental Hotel.
Wednesday, 22 March 1967
BANGKOK
In the morning, visit the Royal Palace Grounds with its remarkable architectural treasures: the Golden Chedi, Pantheon of Kings, Tower of Nine Planets, and Temple of the Emerald Buddha. (Rules of dress are strict within the Palace Grounds: gentlemen must wear jacket and tie, and ladies will not be permitted in shorts or slacks.) Afternoon sightseeing features the National Museum, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and the Marble Temple with its unique Buddha gallery.
Thursday, 23 March 1967
BANGKOK
An early morning cruise by motor launch through the “klongs” (canals) of Bangkok includes the Floating Markets, the Royal Barge House, and the Temple of the Dawn.
In the afternoon, a special programme of Thai Classical Dances has been arranged exclusively for Tour Members. There will be a brief time for shopping before boarding a river steamer to rejoin the Caronia in the late evening.
Membership limited.
- Fare A: Sharing twin-bedded room, with bath $235
- Fare B: Single room, with bath $250
Members of Tour 67 may also purchase Tour 60 or Tour 61 (Singapore City) and Tour 62 (A Malayan Night).
SPECIAL VISAS FOR TOURS 64, 65, 66, 67, AND 68
Each member of Tours 64, 65, 66, 67, and 68, who is not a citizen of the United States, will require a visa for Thailand. Four passport-size photographs are required.
Visas for residents of the United States, regardless of nationality, will be applied for by Cook's; the costs are included in the tour fare.
Visa application forms, which will be provided, must be completed and submitted to reach Thos. Cook & Son, Cruise Department, 587 Fifth Avenue, New York 10017, before Monday, December 19, 1966.
Visas for non-residents of the United States should be secured through the Office or Agent through whom the tour was purchased prior to sailing from New York or Port Everglades.