Thailand Tour

Arrival in Phuket

We meet at the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport, 3 hours before the flight. Please note that you need to be at the airport on the evening 1 day before the departure date stated for the tour. After check-in and passport control we board Turkish Airlines flight TK172, departing at 02.05 for Phuket. We land at 15.45 local time and transfer to our hotel for free time.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional extra Fantasea Show with buffet dinner (75 Euro). At this Thai cultural theme park, spread over 60 dönüm, we first have dinner, then explore the park and watch a show staged across a 270 degree stage in a vast hall seating 1600. After the evening we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Speedboat to James Bond Island

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra speedboat trip to James Bond Island with lunch (85 Euro). As the speedboat moves on, limestone pillars rise from the sea and reflect in the turquoise water. The island takes its name from The Man with the Golden Gun, which was filmed here, and we see the film's locations and set, swim and dive in the clear water and browse the local market stalls. We have lunch at a local restaurant on the island before transferring back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Phi Phi Islands Excursion

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra speedboat trip to the Phi Phi Islands with lunch (85 Euro). The archipelago is made up of 2 islands, Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Lee, and became famous through The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. During the trip you can snorkel, relax in the coves or simply enjoy the tropical setting. We have lunch at a local restaurant on the island before transferring back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

To Pattaya via Bangkok

After breakfast we transfer to Phuket airport. A short flight of about 1 hour brings us to Bangkok, where our private vehicle takes us on to Pattaya. After a drive of about 2 hours our first stop is the Gem Museum, with precious stones, diamonds, antique jewellery and works of art. Afterwards, guests who wish can join the optional extra tour of the Million Years Stone Park, the Crocodile Farm and an elephant safari (60 Euro).

After the Million Years Stone Park, set among volcanic rocks and giant bonsai trees, we watch the crocodile shows at the Crocodile Farm, walk through a zoo of animals native to the Far East and take souvenir photos with tigers. Finally, after a short briefing about the elephants, we ride them through village and forest. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Pattaya Coast and Cabaret

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra speedboat trip to Coral Island with lunch (60 Euro). On the white sand beach of this island, known for its coral reefs, you can dive to see the marine life in the turquoise water or simply relax in the sun. We have lunch at a local restaurant on the island, with tropical views. After the tour we transfer to our hotel.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional extra Alcazar cabaret show (upgraded seats, 30 Euro). In one of Asia's most famous cabaret shows, the sets and costumes change constantly, and a few surprises wait at the end. After the show we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Bangkok City Tour

After breakfast we set off for Bangkok. On arrival our waiting vehicle takes us to start our city tour of Bangkok, Thailand's colourful capital and one of the key cultural centres of Southeast Asia. The tour includes the Golden Buddha Temple, the Flower Market, Chinatown, the Parliament Building, the Democracy Monument and Thailand's new tallest building, and gives us a closer look at both the exotic and modern sides of the city and at the Buddhism that shapes the country. After the tour we check in to our hotel for free time.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional extra trip to the Asiatique River Front night market (10 Euro). Set in a historic former port area on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Asiatique combines traditional Thai culture with modern shopping and dining, and is a favourite meeting point for locals too. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Floating Market and Flight Home

After breakfast and hotel check-out, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra Floating Market tour (50 Euro). This colourful slice of Thai culture includes a coconut farm, a well-known teak workshop and the chance to shop for local villagers' handicrafts along the narrow canals. On the way back to the city we are treated to fresh tropical fruit, coconut and pancakes.

Guests who wish can then join the optional extra Bangkok Canals tour (30 Euro). On a boat trip along the canals of the Chao Phraya River, which divides the city in two, we leave the busy streets behind and watch markets, temples and everyday life from the water, seeing a quieter and more authentic side of Bangkok. After the tour we head to the airport. After check-in we board Turkish Airlines flight TK59, departing at 05.55 for Istanbul. We arrive at 12.35 local time on the same day, and our tour ends.

Floating Market and Flight Home

After breakfast and hotel check-out, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra Floating Market tour (50 Euro). This colourful slice of Thai culture includes a coconut farm, a well-known teak workshop and the chance to shop for local villagers' handicrafts along the narrow canals. On the way back to the city we are treated to fresh tropical fruit, coconut and pancakes.

Guests who wish can then join the optional extra Bangkok Canals tour (30 Euro). On a boat trip along the canals of the Chao Phraya River, which divides the city in two, we leave the busy streets behind and watch markets, temples and everyday life from the water, seeing a quieter and more authentic side of Bangkok. After the tour we head to the airport. After check-in we board Turkish Airlines flight TK59, departing at 05.55 for Istanbul. We arrive at 12.35 local time on the same day, and our tour ends.