Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Kuala Lumpur Adventure Tour

We meet at the International Departures Terminal at Istanbul Airport approximately 3 hours before departure. After completing baggage drop-off and passport formalities, we depart for Doha on a scheduled Qatar Airways flight. Upon arrival in Doha, we transfer to our flight to Bangkok. Our journey to Bangkok continues through the night, and we spend the night on board.

Upon arrival in Bangkok, we complete passport formalities and collect our luggage before boarding our waiting private vehicle. We begin our panoramic city tour of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and one of Southeast Asia’s busiest cities. During the tour, we see the Golden Buddha Temple, Parliament Building, Democracy Monument and Royal Avenue. We then visit Wat Pho Temple, one of Bangkok’s important religious and cultural sites. Known for its architecture and its 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha statue, Wat Pho is among the country’s most visited sites. During our visit, we see the Reclining Buddha statue up close. After the tour, we have free time before returning to our hotel. We spend the night at our hotel.

After breakfast, we have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour (60 Euro), available at an extra charge. At these traditional markets, which have become symbols of Thai culture, we observe trading along the canals. Local vendors sell tropical fruit, fresh vegetables, local food, handmade souvenirs and traditional products from their wooden boats. Guests can browse and shop. We see traditional Thai houses lining the canals and learn about daily life and the cultural features of the area. We then visit Maeklong Railway Market, known worldwide for its stalls set up on the railway tracks. Considered one of Thailand’s unusual markets, it sees vendors pack away their stalls within minutes as the train approaches. Once the train has passed, they display their goods again. Here, we have the opportunity to observe local life and trading practices and take photographs. After the tour, we depart for Pattaya. We transfer to our hotel in Pattaya and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast, you have free time to spend the day in Pattaya. Guests who wish may join the optional Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & Crocodile Farm Tour (45 Euro), offered at an extra charge. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden features tropical plants, flower gardens in various colours and landscaped areas. As we explore the garden’s themed sections, we learn about Thailand’s natural diversity and have opportunities to take photographs among exotic plants, cactus gardens and palm trees. We then visit the Crocodile Farm in Pattaya. Here, we observe different species of crocodiles in environments resembling their natural habitats and learn about their lives. After this tour exploring Thailand’s nature and the region’s local way of life, we return to our hotel. We spend the night at our hotel.

After breakfast, we transfer to Bangkok Airport and fly to Phuket with a local airline. On arrival, we begin a panoramic city tour to explore Phuket Island, one of Thailand’s popular holiday destinations. First, we visit Wat Chalong Temple, one of the island’s main religious sites, for a closer look at this building, which holds an important place in Thai culture and Buddhist faith. We then see Big Buddha Phuket, one of Phuket’s landmarks, and take in the island’s natural scenery from its location. Our tour continues in Phuket Old Town, known for its colourful streets, historic buildings, cafés and examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture. Throughout the city tour, we explore Phuket’s natural surroundings, lively streets and tropical atmosphere, observing its modern life alongside its traditional character. On the way back, we make a short stop at Karon View Point. Here, we enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Andaman Sea spanning three different beaches and have an opportunity to take photographs. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast, you have free time to spend the day in Phuket. Guests who wish can join the optional Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch (70 Euro), offered at an extra charge. The Phi Phi Islands are known for their clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and limestone cliffs rising from the sea. During the tour, we explore the islands’ tropical landscapes, bays and lagoons. Snorkeling gives us the chance to observe the underwater world of the Andaman Sea, its coral reefs and tropical fish up close. After the included lunch, we spend time on beaches lined with palm trees. At the end of the day, we conclude our tour and return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast, you have free time in Phuket. Guests who wish may join the optional James Bond Island Tour with Lunch (70 Euro), available at an extra charge. The island, which gained international fame through one of the James Bond films, is known for its rock formations and natural scenery. As we travel across the Andaman Sea, we see limestone cliffs rising from the water and tropical landscapes. During the sea canoe experience, we paddle among the rock formations for a closer look at the area's natural features. We have time to explore James Bond Island and take photographs. After the included lunch, we continue spending time on the island. Following our visit to the island, which has become one of Thailand's symbols, we return to our hotel. Guests who wish may join the evening Siam Niramit Show Tour with Dinner (60 Euro). Before the show, we have a buffet dinner and proceed to the theatre. The Siam Niramit Show presents Thailand's culture and history through choreography on a large stage, with a cast of over 150 dancers and advanced stage technology. The show features 4-dimensional effects, stage costumes, aerial ballet and acrobatic performances.

After breakfast, we transfer to Phuket Airport and fly to Kuala Lumpur with local airlines. Upon arrival, we take a panoramic city tour to get to know Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Modern architecture stands alongside historic buildings in Kuala Lumpur. Bringing together different cultures and ways of life, the city is one of Southeast Asia's notable destinations for its cultural heritage and architecture. The panoramic tour includes views of Merdeka Square, where Malaysia declared its independence; the National Mosque, one of the country's important places of worship; the National Monument, reflecting the country's history; the Sultan's Palace (exterior only), the official residence of the Malaysian Royal Family; Chinatown, with its colourful, lively streets; and Kuala Lumpur Tower, one of the city's landmarks. Throughout the tour, we observe modern skyscrapers, historic buildings and daily life shaped by different ethnic cultures, with opportunities to take photographs at key locations around the city. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast, you can enjoy free time in Kuala Lumpur. Guests who wish may join the optional Batu Caves Tour at an extra cost (50 Euro). Set within limestone formations approximately 130 million years old, Batu Caves is one of Malaysia’s main visitor attractions, known for its natural features and religious significance. During the tour, after seeing the monkeys at the entrance to the caves, we visit the Hindu Temple inside the cave. This sacred site is home to one of the world’s largest statues of the god Murugan. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Very early in the morning, we check out of the hotel and take the private vehicle waiting for us to Bangkok Airport. The hotel will provide a packed breakfast as a Breakfast Box. We fly to Doha on a scheduled Qatar Airways flight. Upon arrival in Doha, we transfer to our flight to Istanbul. Our tour ends upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, with the arrival time given in local time.