This tour introduces Thailand through three different sides: island views and temples in Phuket, Wat Pho and the Chao Praya river in Bangkok, and Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and the Crocodile Farm in Pattaya. Across eight days the programme combines city tours, optional island excursions and evening outings, with connecting flights via Doha.
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Arriving directly in Phuket, this Thailand tour finishes on the coast at Pattaya. Phuket takes the first days, with a panoramic tour and optional island days. The flight to Bangkok comes on day five, and the road to Pattaya follows on day six, with the floating market and the train market as optional visits on the way. The Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is the last option. Breakfast is served at the hotel on all six nights.
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Temples and beaches in Phuket
See Wat Chalong, Big Buddha Phuket and Karon View Point.
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Bangkok's historic temples
See the 46 metre Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho Temple.
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Nature in Pattaya
Visit Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and the Crocodile Farm.
After breakfast in Phuket, guests who wish may join the optional Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch, offered at an extra charge. After breakfast in PHUKET, guests who wish may join the optional James Bond Island Tour with Lunch, offered at an extra charge.
The line shows the order of overnight stops; it is not the actual road or flight path. Map: Natural Earth, GeoNames.
01ISTANBUL - PHUKETA connecting flight via Doha, with the night spent on board.
Overnight flight to Phuket
We meet at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately 3 hours before departure. After completing baggage drop-off and passport control, we depart for Doha on a scheduled Qatar Airways flight. Upon arrival in Doha, we transfer to our connecting flight to Phuket. Our journey to Phuket continues through the night, and we spend the night on board.
02PHUKETWat Chalong Temple, Big Buddha Phuket and Phuket Old Town.
Phuket · night 1
Phuket city tour
After arriving in Phuket, we complete passport control and baggage collection and board our waiting private vehicle. 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 sites, for a closer look at this building, which holds an important place 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, known for its colourful streets, historic buildings and examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture. Among the area’s cafés and lively streets, we observe daily life in Phuket. Throughout the city tour, we discover the island’s natural beauty and tropical surroundings, seeing its modern lifestyle alongside its traditions.
On the way back, we make a short stop at Karon View Point. From here, we enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Andaman Sea spanning three different beaches and take photos. After the tour, we head to our hotel for free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Siam Niramit Show Tour with Dinner (60 Euro).
After our buffet dinner before the show, we move to the theatre. The Siam Niramit Show presents Thai culture and history through choreography, with a large stage, a cast of over 150 dancers and advanced stage technology. The show features 4-dimensional effects, stage costumes, aerial ballet and acrobatic performances. Lighting, stage sets and music accompany this storybook portrayal of Thai culture. Overnight at our hotel.
03PHUKETPhi Phi Islands, the Andaman Sea and Coral Rocks.
Phuket · night 2
A day at the Phi Phi Islands
After breakfast in Phuket, guests who wish may join the optional Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch (70 EUR), offered at an extra charge. The itinerary includes the Phi Phi Islands, the Andaman Sea and Coral Rocks. These islands are among the popular destinations in Thailand and the Andaman Sea, known for their clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and limestone cliffs rising from the sea. During the tour, we explore the islands’ tropical landscapes, bays and lagoons, with an opportunity to snorkel. We observe the underwater life of the Andaman Sea, seeing coral reefs and tropical fish up close. After lunch, which is included in the tour, we spend time on beaches lined with palm trees. At the end of the day, we finish our tour and return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
04PHUKETJames Bond Island, the Andaman Sea and sea canoeing.
Phuket · night 3
James Bond Island excursion
After breakfast in PHUKET, guests who wish may join the optional James Bond Island Tour with Lunch (70 EUR), offered at an extra charge. The itinerary features James Bond Island, the Andaman Sea and sea canoeing. James Bond Island gained international recognition after a film in the James Bond series was shot here and is one of the area's frequently visited spots, known for its rock formations and views. On our way to the island, we see limestone cliffs rising from the Andaman Sea and the surrounding tropical scenery. During the tour, we paddle between the rock formations in sea canoes for a closer look at the area's natural features. We spend time on James Bond Island enjoying the views and taking photographs. After the lunch included in the tour, 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.
05PHUKET - BANGKOKGolden Buddha Temple, Democracy Monument and Wat Pho Temple.
Bangkok · night 4
On to Bangkok
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport and fly to Bangkok with a local airline. 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 lively 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 sites. Known for its architecture and 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha statue, Wat Pho is among the country’s most visited sites. During our visit, we see the Reclining Buddha statue up close.
After the tour, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Chao Praya Dinner Cruise and Asiatique Night Shopping Market tour at an extra cost (50 Euro). On this tour, we have dinner with live music aboard a 41-metre-wide boat on Chao Praya, the river of kings in Bangkok, known as the Venice of the Far East. After dinner, we head to Asiatique Night Market. Following free time for shopping, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
06Day 6Floating Market, Maeklong Railway Market and transfer to Pattaya.
Pattaya · night 5
Floating and railway markets
After breakfast, guests who wish can join the optional Train Market Tour at an extra charge, visiting the Floating Market, Maeklong Railway Market and Thai Houses (50 EUR). We set off on the Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour to explore traditional life in Bangkok. At these markets, which hold an important place in Thai culture, we observe trade along the canals. Local vendors sell tropical fruit, fresh vegetables, local food, handmade souvenirs and traditional products from wooden boats. Guests can browse 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 on the railway tracks. When a train approaches, vendors pack away their stalls within minutes and display their goods again once it has passed. We also have an opportunity to take photographs as we observe local daily life and trading practices. After the tour, we depart for Pattaya. We spend the night at our hotel.
07PATTAYANong Nooch Tropical Garden and the Crocodile Farm.
Pattaya · night 6
Pattaya gardens and wildlife
After breakfast, guests who wish can join the optional Pattaya Tour (45 EUR), offered at an extra charge, which includes visits to Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and the Crocodile Farm.
We set off for Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, one of Pattaya’s main tourist attractions. This extensive botanical garden features tropical plants, colourful flower gardens and a variety of landscaped areas. As we explore its themed sections, we learn about Thailand’s natural diversity. We have opportunities to take photographs in areas featuring exotic plants, cactus gardens and palm trees.
We then visit the Crocodile Farm. Here, we observe different species of crocodiles in settings resembling their natural habitats and learn about their lives. During the visit, we also get a closer look at Thailand’s nature and the local way of life.
After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
08PATTAYA - BANGKOK - IstanbulA connecting flight via Doha back to Istanbul.
Return to Istanbul
Very early in the morning, we check out of the hotel and travel to Bangkok Airport in the private vehicle waiting for us. The packed breakfast prepared by the hotel will be provided as a Breakfast Box. We fly to Doha on a scheduled Qatar Airways flight. Upon arrival in Doha, we transfer to our flight to Istanbul. Our tour ends upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, local time.
