Start early (7:30 AM) at Wat Phnom for temple atmosphere and sunrise views. Return to city for breakfast, then visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda (ticket required). Lunch at riverside restaurant. Afternoon: National Museum for Khmer sculpture collection. Evening: sunset walk along Sisowath Quay followed by dinner with river views.
Morning: visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum with guide for comprehensive understanding. Lunch break for processing. Afternoon: Choeung Ek Killing Fields with audioguide. Return to city for quiet evening. Dinner at local family restaurant. Recommended for emotionally prepared visitors seeking deeper historical understanding.
Morning: explore Russian Market for bargaining and local goods. Lunch on street food at Night Market. Afternoon: Street 240 Art District for galleries and boutique shopping. Early evening: visit Central Market for architecture photos. Dinner at craft beer bar or upscale restaurant. Night: explore Sisowath Quay nightlife or riverside bars.
Full-day organized tour to Tonlé Sap Floating Villages. Early morning departure (6 AM) for authentic community experience before tourist crowds. Visit fish farms, local schools, and minority settlements on water. Return evening for sunset. Dinner with local-style grilled fish or traditional fare.
Day trip to Udong Temple Mountain (40 km north). Climb mountain for panoramic views, explore ruins and active temples. Visit nearby villages for rural Cambodian perspective. Return to city for final evening. Sunset dinner along river reflecting on week's experiences. Evening at leisure.