THAILAND

Thailand Tour

Temples, islands and beaches across Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket in seven nights.

9 days · 7 nightsFrom IstanbulTurkish-speaking guideTour No: 100475

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Jungle-covered headland dropping into the sea off Phuket as the sun sets over calm water

ABOUT THE TOUR

Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket

This tour flies from Istanbul to Bangkok and continues through Pattaya to Phuket. In Bangkok, the Golden Buddha Temple and Chinatown feature on the city tour, with optional trips to the Floating Market and Bangkok's canals. Pattaya offers an optional Coral Island excursion, while Phuket brings optional tours to James Bond Island and the Phi Phi Islands. Seven nights, nine days in Thailand.

Experience the rich culture and vibrant landscapes of Thailand on this 7-night tour, which includes visits to Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. You will depart from İstanbul on Turkish Airlines.

During your journey, enjoy exploring the bustling streets of Bangkok, relaxing on the beaches of Pattaya, and soaking in the tropical atmosphere of Phuket. This itinerary offers a well-rounded experience of Thailand's diverse attractions and is designed for those seeking to immerse themselves in the local culture and scenery.

Bangkok's temples

The Golden Buddha Temple and Chinatown feature on the Bangkok city tour.

Pattaya's islands

An optional tour visits Coral Island by speedboat with lunch.

Phuket's island tours

James Bond Island and the Phi Phi Islands are optional excursions.

Planning your budgetDeparture tax, travel health insurance and museum and archaeological site entrances are not included in the price. Tourist city taxes and guide and driver gratuities come to 50 EUR, collected by your guide on the first day. See details →

OPTIONS FOR THIS TOUR

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Length

6 nights7 nights

OVER 9 DAYS

The route of the journey

OVERNIGHT STOPS

Bangkok2 nights
Pattaya2 nights
Phuket3 nights

01Istanbul to BangkokMeeting at the airport before the flight to Bangkok.

Departure for Bangkok

We meet at the Turkish Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport, 3 hours before the flight. After check-in and passport control we board Turkish Airlines flight TK58, departing at 15.25 for Bangkok.

02Bangkok City TourGolden Buddha Temple, Flower Market and Chinatown are visited.

Bangkok · night 1

Bangkok's iconic stops

We land in Bangkok at 04.15 local time and 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.

03Floating Market and Bangkok's CanalsOptional tours visit the Floating Market and the Bangkok canals.

Bangkok · night 2

Floating market and canals

After breakfast at the hotel, 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 transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

04Bangkok to PattayaThe Gem Museum is visited before continuing on to Pattaya.

Pattaya · night 3

Gem Museum to Pattaya

After breakfast we set off for 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.

05Pattaya, Coral Island and AlcazarOptional tours visit Coral Island and the Alcazar Cabaret Show.

Pattaya · night 4

Coral Island 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.

06Pattaya to PhuketA short flight to Phuket; an optional Fantasea Show in the evening.

Phuket · night 5

Flight to Phuket

After breakfast we transfer to Bangkok airport. A short flight of about 1 hour brings us to Phuket, where we check in 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.

07Phuket and James Bond IslandAn optional tour visits James Bond Island by speedboat.

Phuket · night 6

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.

08Phuket and the Phi Phi IslandsAn optional tour visits the Phi Phi Islands by speedboat.

Phuket · night 7

Phi Phi Islands

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.

09Return from Phuket to IstanbulEarly check-out, then the return flight to Istanbul.

Homeward from Phuket

We check out of the hotel early and transfer to the airport at the time set by our guide. After check-in we board Turkish Airlines flight TK167, departing at 09.05 for Istanbul. We arrive at 15.45 local time on the same day, and our tour ends.

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