Pearls of Thailand Tour

Arriving in Phuket

We meet at the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal at Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. You must be at the airport on the evening 1 day before the departure date stated in the tour itinerary. After completing baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Phuket at 01.45 on Turkish Airlines flight TK172. We arrive at 15.20 local time, transfer to our hotel and have free time.

In the evening, guests can join the optional Fantasea Show tour with Buffet Dinner at an extra cost. (75 Euro) We start with dinner at this Thai cultural theme park, which covers 60 decares. We then explore the park and watch a show with a 270-degree viewing angle in a venue with 1600 seats. After the show, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Free day in Phuket

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may 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 turquoise waters. 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 island’s clear waters 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) The 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 and spend time in the islands' natural 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 then 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 Gems Museum. Here, we will see precious stones, diamonds, antique jewellery and works of art. After the museum visit, guests who wish may join the optional Million Years Stone Park, Crocodile Farm and Elephant Safari tour at an extra cost. (60 Euro) After visiting Million Years Stone Park, surrounded by natural volcanic rocks and giant bonsai trees, we will continue to the Crocodile Farm. We will watch dangerous shows involving crocodiles. We will then visit a zoo featuring various animals native to the Far East and have souvenir photos taken with tigers. After the visit, we will receive a short introduction to elephants. We will then ride elephants on a safari through a natural village and forest setting. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Choices in Pattaya

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional Coral Island Tour by Speedboat with Lunch (60 Euro). On the island, known for its coral reefs, you can dive to observe marine life or relax and sunbathe on the white sandy beach. We will have lunch at a local restaurant on the island and enjoy the tropical scenery. After the tour, we will be transferred to our hotel.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional Alcazar Cabaret Show tour (Seats - 30 Euro). At one of Asia's best-known cabaret shows, we will watch a performance with constantly changing sets and costumes. There will also be surprises after the show. After the tour, we will be transferred to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Touring Bangkok

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, Thailand's capital and one of Southeast Asia's important cultural centres. Sights along the route include the Golden Buddha Temple, Flower Market, Chinatown, Parliament Building, Democracy Monument and Thailand's new tallest building. As we explore Bangkok's traditional and modern sides, we also learn about Buddhism, which has deeply influenced Thailand. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time.

In the evening, guests may join the optional Asiatique River Front Night Market tour at an extra cost. (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 was designed as a modern shopping and entertainment complex. Asiatique aims to bring together traditional Thai culture with modern shopping and dining options. Its atmosphere and location in one of Bangkok's tourist areas make it a popular meeting place for domestic tourists. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Free day 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. There will be an opportunity to 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 modern and traditional parts of the city. This trip offers an opportunity to leave the city's noisy streets behind and discover local life, the country's traditions and its architecture from the water. You will see lesser-known sides of Bangkok as you observe traditional markets, temples and the daily lives of local people along the canals. After the tour, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Journey home

After checking out of the hotel early, we depart for the airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 11.15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK65. Our tour ends upon arrival in Istanbul at 17.10 local time on the same day.