15 Two-Day Temple Trips Around the World Worth Flying For

1.Angkor Wat 2-Day Tour with Sunrise and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,429 reviews · 2 days · from $34Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Vone, Pheap, or Sok for two full days among Angkor’s major temples. You’ll see sunrise at Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Preah Khan, Ta Som, and more, with air-conditioned transport, cold water, and time for photos.

“A fantastic and intense two days. The first day started with a disappointing sunrise - trust nature - but our tour guide, Saying ensured we had an informative and interesting day visiting the more well known (and crowded) temples. We arrived back at 1.30, exhausted but very happy. For me, day two was the better day, visiting the quieter temples. Sam was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable and with a great sense of fun. It was great having some temples almost to ourselves. The day concluded with a beautiful sunset and a 7pm arrival back. I would thoroughly recommend the trip for a great way to see most of the…”

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2.Angkor 2-Day Sunset & Sunrise Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,567 reviews · from $49Top rated

Spend two full days at Angkor with guides such as Pal, Sak, Sokpee, or Chhay, depending on assignment. Visit Angkor Wat at sunrise, see Ta Prohm and Bayon, travel to Banteay Srei, and cool off between temples in an air-conditioned vehicle with cold water and towels.

“The sunset was marred by the heavy smog which made viewing less than ideal. The incline up to the pinnacle for viewing was problematic for anyone with breathing issues or asthma due to the heat and pollution. As far as the sunrise portion, be advised that we made our way there at 4:30am via iPhone flashlights and sat on the ground for 1.5 hours until the sun came up. In hindsight we should have opted for the sunrise and skipped the sunset since seeing Angkor Wat in shadow as the sun began to rise was worth it. Overall our guide was knowledgeable and personable and he made the 2 days…”

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3.2 Days Exclusive Temple Highlights with Sunset and Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,157 reviews · from $49

See Angkor Wat at sunrise, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, Bayon, and more over two well-planned days. English-speaking guides such as Pal, Chhay, Sokpee, and Saruon lead the visits, while air-conditioned transport, water, and cold towels keep the heat manageable.

“This experience was incredible. We loved the temple choices and schedules, and the lunch and breakfast spot. Pickup and drop off was easy and convenient. We loved that the bus had cool towels and always had water. The tour was so sRead more”

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4.Angkor Sunrise 1- or 2-Day Guided Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,132 reviews · 8 hours - 2 days · from $19

Choose a sunrise day or two-day temple tour with Journey Cambodia. You’ll see Angkor Wat before breakfast, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, and more. Guides such as Sak, Pal Saruon, Sokpee, and Pi add clear history, local stories, and useful photo tips.

“This tour was amazing! There’s so much history and so much to explore and our guide, Pal Saruon did a great job in telling us the story of Angkor Wat and all the temples. He even knew all the bets spots and angles for taking amazing photos. Our driver, Vichet was also great. He was always there to greet us with cold water and cold towels after leaving each temple site. Much needed in the Cambodian heat! Highly recommend them and this tour company for your visit to Angkor Wat!”

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5.2 Days Guided Historical Tour in Angkor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $35

Start at 4:30 a.m. for Angkor Wat’s sunrise, then visit Bayon, Ta Prohm, and other major temples with guides such as Sam, Sok, Vone, and Heang. Day two covers quieter sites including Ta Som, Neak Pean, and Preah Khan before sunset at Phnom Bakheng. Transport, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“unforgettable, we visited over 2 days with 2 different guides (Pheap and Sam) great. we visited this wonder at 4:30 in the morning (provide a flashlight) being French , we had difficulty understanding, maybe plan a Francophone guide , there were some French with usAuto-translated”

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6.2-Day Angkor Wat With Small, Big Circuit and Banteay Srei Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $158

Spend two private days exploring Angkor’s Small and Big Circuits with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Jimmy, Chay, or Thean. Expect sunrise at Angkor Wat, sunset at Phnom Bakheng, pink sandstone at Banteay Srei, air-conditioned transport, and cold towels after long temple walks.

“Guide Jimmy and driver Leung (?) were excellent. Guide assisted us up stairs and over steps. Even found lost cellphone.”

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7.2-Day Temple Highlights Sunrise and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 445 reviews · 2 days · from $46

Spend two days visiting Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, and smaller temples with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Sak, Pi, Chhay, and Pal add history, humor, photo help, and local insight. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and cool towels are included.

“Chhay was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable, attentive, very well organised and kind. Our driver made us feel safe and looked after, always with a smile. We had a fantastic time and fully recommend doing this tour. Many thanks to both Chhay and our driver”

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8.Angkor Wat 2-Day complex Sun rise & Sun set with Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 439 reviews · 2 days · from $30

Spend two full days exploring Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, and seven more temples with English-speaking guides such as Sam, Sayon, John, or Nick. The tour pairs a 4:30 am sunrise with a sunset at Phnom Bakheng, using small-group transport for up to 13 people.

“Our activity with Sayon was fantastic. He's was very patient and informative. We'd definitely recommend it to anyone coming to Siem Reap”

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9.2-Day Meteora Monasteries/Caves Tour and Hotel Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 216 reviews · 2 days · from $141

Travel from Athens to Kalambaka for a sunset tour of Meteora’s monasteries, hermit caves, old town, and panoramic viewpoints. Stay one night in a 3 or 4-star hotel, then choose a morning sightseeing tour or an 8-kilometer hidden-trails hike. Guides such as Maria, Nicolas, and Katrina bring local stories to life.

“Both tour guides were great and made the days super fun! the company treated us like royalty! highly recommend 2 days versus 1 !”

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10.2-Days Angkor Wat with Sunrise Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 213 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $16Best value

See Angkor Wat before dawn, then explore Ta Prohm, Bayon, Banteay Srei and lesser-visited temples with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Pal, Bun and Sak are known for clear history, good photo spots, and free time to wander. Air conditioning, cold water, and towels help in the heat.

“We love our tour guide Mr.Pal and the driver Mr. Daor, Pal is super chill and well trained, we’ve been most temple in 2 days but it’s not intense, especially you got car with AC under heat weather in between visiting every temple, recommend to friend and families whom are coming to Angor Wat.”

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11.2-Day Angkor Wat Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 206 reviews · from $390

Travel privately from Bangkok, Pattaya, or Koh Chang to Siem Reap, crossing at Poi Pet with border assistance. Visit Chong Kneas floating village, then explore Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm with guides such as Bunrong, Yuth, or Vithyea. Hotel, breakfast, transport, boat trip, and temple tickets are included.

“We wanted to see Angkor Wat while visiting Thailand though didn’t have much time. This trip was exactly what we needed to make it work. We have a large van for family of family of 5 which was way more than needed though made the trip much more comfortable. The land crossing into Cambodia was a tad chaotic, though, the tour group made the process easier and walked us through each step. The amount of time spent at Angkor Wat was perfect, getting to see the main sites. Tour guides, drivers and help at the border were all great. The hotel was very nice with a great Buffett breakfast. Fully…”

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12.Most Popular 2-Day Guided Tour of Ajanta & Ellora Caves with Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $47

Spend one full day at Ajanta and another at Ellora, traveling in a private air-conditioned car for up to five people. Add local guides such as Deepak or Siraj for detailed explanations, or book transport only. Bibi Ka Maqbara is included on day two.

“This was a great experience! Having a driver made the whole trip to Ellora and Ajanta smooth and easy, and my driver (S S Patel) was very accommodating and flexible. I didn’t request a guide but am sure it would have been a great choice as well. I would definitely use this company again in the future. And of course the caves were incredible”

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13.Private 2 Days Tour: Ajanta Ellora Caves and Aurangabad City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews

You get two days of private, air-conditioned transport from Aurangabad to Ajanta, Ellora, Daulatabad Fort, and Bibi-Ka-Maqbara. Guide hire is optional, meals and entrance fees cost extra, and drivers such as Habeeb and Shabaz can help adjust the schedule.

“Exploring both Ellora and Ajanta were great, however the in the March Inidian heat was a struggle - both worth it! Habeeb our driver wasn't too sure what the tour involved on the 2nd day and we had to tell him where we were meant to be going, which was a little unsettling.”

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14.2 days Private tour of Hampi world heritage site from Bangalore by car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $330

You’ll leave Bangalore early in a private car for Hampi, covering about 350 km with a professional guide. Visit Ugra Narasimha, Virupaksha Temple, the Vijaya Vittala stone chariot, Royal Enclosures, and Anegundi caves. One hotel night, breakfast, admissions, and pickup are included.

“This is an excellent tour. Hampi is a wonderfully historical site. It would be easy to spend several days there. This tour provides a great introduction and covers all of the most important sites. My driver Mohan conveyed me safely and comfoRead more”

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15.2-Day Ajanta and Ellora Caves Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 2 days · from $44

You’ll visit Ajanta and Ellora on separate days in a private air-conditioned car from Aurangabad. Choose a guide or driver-only option, with guides such as Deepak, Ashok, and Gani available in several languages. Expect long sightseeing days, cave art, carved temples, and a stop at Bibi Ka Maqbara.

“I really enjoyed my time seeing the ajanta and ellora caves, my driver Tausif spoke great English and was very helpful and polite, thank you for getting me to the sights and back safely and on time as it was busy being the holiday period ,”

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