Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket Tour

ISTANBUL – PHUKET We meet our valued guests at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal approximately three hours before the flight time. After completing baggage drop-off and passport procedures, we take our seats on the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Phuket. Our journey towards Phuket will continue throughout the night, and overnight will be on the plane.

After arriving in Phuket, we complete passport and baggage procedures and meet our waiting private vehicle. We then begin a panoramic city tour to explore Phuket Island, one of Thailand’s most popular holiday destinations. During the tour, we visit Wat Chalong Temple, one of the island’s important religious centers, and learn more about this site, which holds an important place in Thai culture and Buddhist belief. We then see the Big Buddha of Phuket and admire the island’s natural scenery. Continuing our tour, we explore the Phuket Old Town District, known for its colorful streets, historic buildings and notable examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture. As we walk among its historic buildings, charming cafés and lively streets, we discover a different side of Phuket. Throughout the city tour, we experience the island’s natural beauty, vibrant life and tropical atmosphere while observing its modern character alongside its traditional heritage. On the return journey, we make a short stop at Karon Viewpoint, one of Phuket’s important observation points.

PHUKET After breakfast, we set off for the Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch, one of the most popular destinations in Thailand and on the Andaman Sea. Famous for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine white sandy beaches, and striking limestone cliffs rising from the sea like a painting, this unique archipelago offers visitors postcard-perfect, mesmerizing views. On this unforgettable journey, where we meet tropical nature at its purest, we are welcomed by a unique atmosphere accompanied by the flawless harmony of sea and sky. Throughout the tour, as we closely explore the natural beauties of the Phi Phi Islands, we also have the opportunity to go snorkeling and closely observe the captivating underwater world of the Andaman Sea, with its colorful coral reefs, tropical fish gliding through the crystal-clear waters, hidden coves, and turquoise lagoons. After our lunch included in the tour, we continue to enjoy our time on the palm-fringed beaches and amid the impressive beauties nature offers.

After breakfast, we depart to explore James Bond Island on a tour with lunch included. One of Thailand’s best-known natural attractions, the island gained international fame after appearing in a film from the world-famous James Bond series. Its rock formations and scenery make it one of the region’s most visited destinations. As we travel across the Andaman Sea, we admire the limestone cliffs rising from the water and the striking scenery created by the tropical landscape. During the tour, we take part in a Sea Canoeing experience and discover the area’s natural beauty and rock formations up close. We enjoy our time on James Bond Island, which offers varied scenes for photography enthusiasts. After our included lunch, we continue experiencing the island’s distinctive atmosphere. Following our visit to this destination, now one of Thailand’s iconic landmarks, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport and fly to Bangkok with a local airline. Upon arriving in Bangkok, we meet our waiting private vehicle and begin a panoramic city tour to explore Thailand’s capital, one of Southeast Asia’s liveliest 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, famous for its enormous Reclining Buddha statue. Known for its impressive architecture and 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha statue, Wat Pho is one of the country’s most visited sites, and we have the opportunity to explore it up close. After the tour, free time and return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

BANGKOK - PATTAYA After breakfast, we set off for the Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour, one of the most colourful and authentic experiences of Bangkok, offering an up-close look at the city's vibrant traditional life and unique cultural fabric. At these traditional markets, which have become one of the important symbols of Thai culture, we have the chance to observe the lively trade life set up over the canals. Local vendors selling from wooden boats reflect the unique atmosphere of the region with tropical fruits, fresh vegetables, local flavours, handcrafted souvenirs and traditional products. Our guests can browse the products they wish and have the opportunity to shop here. During our tour, we discover the traditional Thai houses lined along the canals, vivid glimpses of daily life and the region's distinctive cultural texture. We then visit the world-famous Maeklong Railway Market, with its stalls set up right on the train tracks. At this intriguing spot, considered one of the most unusual markets in Thailand, we witness an extraordinary example of everyday life.

PATTAYA After breakfast, we set out for one of Pattaya's most important tourist attractions, the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and Crocodile Farm Tour. Spread across a vast area and regarded as one of the world's most impressive botanical gardens, this unique complex offers visitors a true visual feast with its tropical vegetation, colourful flower gardens and carefully designed landscaped areas. While strolling through the themed sections of the garden, we have the chance to get up close to Thailand's natural riches and enjoy the tropical atmosphere. Surrounded by exotic plants, striking cactus gardens, palms and a variety of landscape arrangements, we have the opportunity to capture unforgettable photo moments. The tour continues with a visit to the Crocodile Farm, one of Pattaya's most intriguing attractions. Here, we have the chance to observe different species of crocodiles in environments close to their natural habitat while gaining information about the lives of these fascinating creatures.

We complete our very early morning check-out procedures and transfer to Bangkok Airport with our private vehicle waiting for us. (Our breakfast will be prepared by the hotel as a packed breakfast, Breakfast Box.) We take our seats on Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight to Istanbul. Arrival at Istanbul Airport local time and end of our tour.