Phuket and Bangkok Tour

Overnight Flight to Bangkok

We meet at Istanbul Airport’s International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before departure. After completing baggage check-in and passport control, we board Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight to Bangkok. Our flight continues through the night, and we spend the night on board.

Meeting Phuket

After arriving in Bangkok, we fly to Phuket with local airlines. Upon arrival in Phuket, we begin our panoramic city tour to explore Phuket Island, one of Thailand’s popular holiday destinations. First, we visit Wat Chalong Temple, one of the island’s main religious centres. Here, we take a closer look at this building, which holds significance in Thai culture and Buddhist faith. We then see Big Buddha Phuket, one of Phuket’s landmarks, and take in the island’s natural scenery from its location.

Our tour continues in Phuket Old Town. We explore the area’s colourful streets, historic buildings, cafés and examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture. Throughout the city tour, we observe Phuket’s natural surroundings, daily life and tropical atmosphere, seeing the island’s modern and traditional features together.

On the way back, we make a short stop at Karon View Point. From this viewpoint, we take in a bird’s-eye panorama of the Andaman Sea encompassing three beaches and have an opportunity to take photographs. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

The Phi Phi Islands Tour

After breakfast in PHUKET, we set off on the Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch to visit the Phi Phi Islands, one of the well-known destinations in Thailand and the Andaman Sea. These islands are known for their clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and limestone cliffs rising from the sea.

During the tour, we take a closer look at the islands’ tropical scenery, bays and lagoons. We have the opportunity to snorkel and observe the underwater life, coral reefs and tropical fish of the Andaman Sea. After lunch included in the tour, we spend time on beaches lined with palm trees. At the end of the day, we complete our tour and return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

A Visit to James Bond Island

After breakfast, we set off for James Bond Island, one of Thailand’s natural attractions, on our tour with lunch included. Known internationally as a filming location for one of the James Bond films, the island is a frequently visited spot in the region thanks to its rock formations and scenery. As we travel across the Andaman Sea, we see limestone cliffs rising from the water and tropical vegetation. During the tour, we explore the rock formations by sea canoe, getting a closer look at the area’s natural features. We spend time on James Bond Island taking in the views and taking photographs. After our included lunch, we continue exploring the island. Following our visit to the island, which has become one of Thailand’s symbols, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

A Free Day in Phuket

Free time after breakfast. Guests who wish can swim, sunbathe and relax on Phuket’s beaches. Throughout the day, they can explore the island’s streets, visit local markets or go shopping. Overnight at our hotel.

Back to Bangkok's Temples

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport and fly to Bangkok with local airlines. On arrival, we meet our private vehicle and begin a panoramic city tour of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and one of Southeast Asia’s busiest cities. During the tour, we see the Golden Buddha Temple, Parliament Building, Democracy Monument and Royal Avenue. We then visit Wat Pho Temple, one of Bangkok’s important religious and cultural landmarks. Known for its architecture and its 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha statue, Wat Pho is among the country’s most visited sites. During our visit, we have the opportunity to see the statue up close. After the tour, we have free time before returning to our hotel. We spend the night at our hotel.

Floating Market and Railway Market

After breakfast, we set off on the Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour to explore Bangkok’s traditional way of life and culture. At these markets, which play an important role in Thai culture, we observe trading along the canals. Local vendors sell tropical fruit, fresh vegetables, local foods, handmade souvenirs and traditional products from wooden boats. Guests can browse the goods and shop. We see traditional Thai houses lining the canals and learn about daily life in the area.

We then visit Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls are set up directly on the railway tracks. When a train approaches, vendors pack away their stalls within minutes and display their goods again after it passes. As we walk through the market, we have the opportunity to observe local life and trading practices and take photographs. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Return to Istanbul

At around midnight, at the time specified by our guide, we check out of the hotel and transfer to Bangkok Airport. We board our scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. Our tour ends upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, local time. We hope to see you again on our next trip.