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Phnom Penh day 1
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Phnom Penh Essential Highlights · Day 1

Phnom Penh, Cambodia · Museum

Day 1 focuses on Museum with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, continue through curated stops, and close near Royal Palace Park. Plan includes about 105 minutes transit and 315 minutes on-location in Phnom Penh.

8:30 AM - 9:15 PM4 stops105 min travel

Estimated day cost

$45.96

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a museum focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 105 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: $45.96

Stop 1

8:30 AM

to 10:30 AM

0m transfer
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum photo 1
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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Museum

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Phnom Penh Essential Highlights stop in Phnom Penh: explore Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

$14.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Street 113, 3, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Transfer to PH Euro Park

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 2:30 PM

35m transfer
PH Euro Park photo 1
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PH Euro Park

Nature

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Phnom Penh Essential Highlights stop in Phnom Penh: explore PH Euro Park as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$1.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: Open 24 hoursLunch break fits here

NR1, Phnom Penh 12357, Cambodia

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Transfer to Choeung Ek Genocidal Center

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 5:30 PM

35m transfer
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center photo 1
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Choeung Ek Genocidal Center

Museum

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Phnom Penh Essential Highlights stop in Phnom Penh: explore Choeung Ek Genocidal Center as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$14.4

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 30 minsMonday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

FVMW+QX8, ផ្លូវជើងឯក, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Ticket from $14.4GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Royal Palace Park

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 9:15 PM

35m transfer
Royal Palace Park photo 1
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Royal Palace Park

Nature

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Rated 4.5 / 5

Phnom Penh Essential Highlights stop in Phnom Penh: explore Royal Palace Park as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

$1.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 75 minsMonday: Open 24 hoursDinner break fits here

HW8J+3VX, Samdach Sothearos Blvd (3), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Lunch around Phnom Penh

Local dining

No dedicated dining stop is in the trip data, so plan a short lunch break near your current stop before continuing.

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Dinner

Dinner around Phnom Penh

Local dining

No dedicated dining stop is in the trip data, so plan a short dinner break near your current stop before continuing.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Phnom Penh. Eat where locals queue.

Phnom Penh local specialtiesRegional street foodA well-rated local restaurantA traditional dessert or drink

Typical meal: from $2.4

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Phnom Penh

Flight · $312Rail (regional) · $36Car · $30Airport transfer · $7.2

Where to stay

Central Phnom Penh · from $26.4/night

A central base near Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

Several stops are spread out / outdoors with limited public transport — a rental car saves a lot of time.

Rent a car · $30/day

Guides & tours

Phnom Penh walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round trip$1,248
Hotel · 1 room × 1 night$26.4
Local transport$18.72
Food$40.32
Entry tickets$124.8
Guided tours (optional)$62.4
Car rental$72
Total for 2 travelers$1,530.24 – $2,510.78
Per person$765.12 – $1,255.39

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.