Pearls of Thailand Tour

Departure for Dubai

We meet in front of the Emirates counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After completing baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Dubai Airport at 19.35 on Emirates flight EK122.

Arrival in Phuket

After arriving at 01.00 local time, we change planes and depart for Phuket at 02.35 on Emirates flight EK378. After arriving at 12.00 local time, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests may join the optional Fantasea Show tour with buffet dinner at an extra cost. (75 Euro) We begin with dinner at this Thai cultural theme park, which covers 60 decares. We then explore the park and watch a show designed for a 270-degree viewing angle in the 1600-seat venue. After the show, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Free time in Phuket

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional James Bond Island tour by speedboat with lunch at an extra cost. (85 Euro) During the speedboat journey, you can see the surrounding sandstone rocks and their reflections in the water. The island takes its name from the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun, which was filmed here. You can visit the filming locations and the set. You can also swim and dive in the waters around the island and shop at local markets. After lunch at a local restaurant on the island, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Phi Phi Island option

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Phi Phi Island tour by speedboat with lunch at an extra cost. (85 Euro) This archipelago consists of 2 islands, Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Lee, and became known through the film The Beach, starring Leonardo Caprio. During the tour, you can go snorkeling, relax in the bays or spend time in the islands' tropical surroundings. After lunch at a local restaurant on the island, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

On to Pattaya

After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to Phuket Airport. We will arrive in Bangkok after a flight lasting approximately 1 hour. We will depart for Pattaya in a private vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After a journey of approximately 2 hours, our first stop will be the Jewelry Museum. At the museum, we will see precious stones, diamonds, antique jewelry and works of art. After the visit, guests who wish can join the optional Million Years Stone Park, Crocodile Farm and Elephant Safari tour at an extra charge. (60 Euro) After visiting Million Years Stone Park, surrounded by natural volcanic rocks and giant bonsai trees, we will continue to the Crocodile Farm. Here, we will watch dangerous performances involving crocodiles. We will then visit a zoo featuring many animals native to the Far East and have souvenir photos taken with tigers. After a short introduction to elephants, we will ride them on a safari through a natural village and forest setting. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Pattaya highlights

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional Coral Island Tour by Speedboat with Lunch (60 Euro). You can relax and sunbathe on the white sandy beach of this island known for its coral reefs, or go diving to observe marine life in the turquoise waters. During the tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant on the island, with views of the tropical scenery. At the end of the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional Alcazar Cabaret Show tour (Seats - 30 Euro). One of Asia's best-known cabaret shows, this performance features constantly changing sets and costumes. There are also surprises after the show. At the end of the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Bangkok city tour

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Bangkok. On arrival, we board the vehicle waiting for us and begin our city tour of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and one of Southeast Asia's important cultural centres. During the tour, we see the Golden Buddha Temple, the Flower Market, Chinatown, the Parliament Building, the Democracy Monument and Thailand's newest tallest building. As we explore Bangkok's traditional and modern sides, we learn more about Buddhism, which has deeply influenced Thailand. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional Asiatique River Front Night Market tour at an extra charge. (10 Euro) Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Asiatique River Front is one of Bangkok's popular night markets. Set in a former port area that retains its historic character, the market has been designed as a modern shopping and entertainment complex. Asiatique aims to bring together traditional Thai culture with modern shopping and dining options. Its location in one of Bangkok's tourist areas and its atmosphere make it a popular meeting place for domestic tourists. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Free time in Bangkok

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Floating Market tour at an extra cost. (50 Euro) The Floating Market is part of Thai culture and is frequently visited by tourists. The tour includes visits to a coconut farm and a teak workshop. You can shop for handmade goods sold by local villagers along the narrow canals. Fresh tropical fruit, coconut and pancakes will be served on the way back to the city.

After the tour, guests who wish may join the optional Bangkok Canals tour at an extra cost. (30 Euro) You will take a boat trip along the canals of the Chaophraya River, which separates the city's modern and traditional areas. Away from the city's noisy streets, you can observe local life, the country's traditions and its architecture from the water. Discover lesser-known aspects of Bangkok as you pass traditional markets and temples along the canals and see local people going about their daily lives. After the tour, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Return to Istanbul

After checking out of the hotel, we head to the airport. Following baggage drop and check-in, we depart for Dubai Airport at 09.30 on Emirates flight EK375. We arrive at Dubai Airport at 13.00 local time and change planes. We depart for Istanbul Airport at 14.20 on Emirates flight EK121. Our tour ends upon arrival at 17.55 local time.