Get picked up from your Siem Reap hotel and travel a short distance to Angkor Wat—the world's largest religious monument with 402 acres (163 ha) of ancient Hindu-Buddhist architecture. Stroll the UNESCO-listed complex, venturing across its imposing moat, marveling at its towering outer wall, and wandering its long rectangular galleries.

From Angkor Wat, travel steps to Angkor Thom where stone figures greet you at the ancient city's monumental southern gates. Inside Angkor Thom, stroll towards Bayon—identified by a series of smiling faces etched into its upper terrace and central peak. Before concluding your visit to Angkor Thom, explore the famous Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of the Elephants.

Next, enjoy lunch at your own expense before visiting Ta Prohm—a mystifying temple that is being overtaken by Cambodia's lush jungle landscape.

Finish your tour at the peaceful Banteay Kdei Temple, a Buddhist monastery built by King Jayavarman VII during the late 12th century. Less crowded than many other temples, Banteay Kdei offers tranquil walkways, graceful galleries, and beautiful sandstone carvings, making it the perfect place to end your exploration of Angkor.