Pearls of Thailand Tour

We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport, in front of the Turkish Airlines counter, 3 hours before the flight. You must be at the airport on the evening 1 day before the departure date stated in the tour. After completing baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Phuket at 02.05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK172. Upon arrival at 15.45 local time, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Fantasea Show tour with a buffet dinner at an extra charge. (75 Euro) We first have dinner at this Thai cultural theme park, which covers an area of 60 decares. We then explore the park and watch a show presented across a 270-degree viewing angle in a venue with 1600 seats. After the show, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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. (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 will also have the opportunity to swim and dive in the island’s clear waters and shop at local markets. After lunch at a local restaurant on the island, we will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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 charge. (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 back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to Phuket Airport. Following a flight of approximately 1 hour, we will arrive in Bangkok. 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. Here, we will see precious stones, diamonds, antique jewelry 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 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 typical of 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.

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 go diving to observe marine life in the turquoise waters, or relax and sunbathe on the white sandy beach. During the tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant on the island and enjoy the tropical scenery. After 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). In this production, one of Asia's best-known cabaret shows, the sets and costumes change throughout the performance. There will also be surprises after the show. At the end of the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Bangkok. Upon arrival, we begin our city tour in the vehicle waiting for us at the arrival point. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is one of Southeast Asia's important cultural centres. During the tour, we see the Golden Buddha Temple, Flower Market, Chinatown, Parliament Building and Democracy Monument, as well as Thailand's new tallest building. As we explore Bangkok's traditional and modern sides, we also learn about Buddhism, which has had a profound influence on 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 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 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 also make it a popular meeting point for domestic tourists.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Floating Market tour at an extra charge. (50 Euro) The tour visits the Floating Market, a part of Thailand’s culture and a popular destination for tourists, as well as a coconut farm and a teak workshop. There will be an opportunity to shop for handmade goods made 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 charge. (30 Euro) You will take a boat trip along the canals of the Chaophraya River, which divides the city into modern and exotic areas. Away from the city’s noisy streets, this trip offers an opportunity to observe local life, the country’s traditions and its architecture from the water. As you pass traditional markets, temples and scenes of daily life along the canals, you will discover lesser-known parts of Bangkok where traditional ways of life continue. After the tour, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After checking out of the hotel early, we leave for the airport at the time specified by our guide. After completing baggage and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 10.10 on Türk Hava Yolları flight TK65. We arrive in Istanbul at 16.45 local time on the same day, and our tour ends.