Phuket, Pattaya and Bangkok Adventure 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 formalities, we board Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight to Bangkok. Our journey to Bangkok continues through the night, and we spend the night on board.

Arrival in Phuket, island tour

After arriving in Bangkok, we fly to Phuket with local airlines. On arrival, 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 important religious centres, and learn about its role in Thai culture and Buddhist belief. We then see Big Buddha Phuket, one of Phuket’s landmarks. Its location offers views of the island’s natural scenery.

Our tour continues in Phuket Old Town, known for its colourful streets, historic buildings and Sino-Portuguese architecture. We see the local cafés and lively streets, observing everyday life in Phuket. Throughout the city tour, we explore the island’s natural surroundings and tropical atmosphere, seeing its modern buildings alongside its traditional character.

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

Guests who wish can join the optional Siam Niramit Show Tour with Dinner (60 Euro), offered at an extra charge. Before the show, we have a buffet dinner and then move to the theatre. The Siam Niramit Show presents Thai culture and history through choreography, with a large stage listed in the Guinness Book of Records, a cast of over 150 dancers and current stage technology. The show features 4-dimensional effects, stage costumes, aerial ballet and acrobatics. Thai culture is presented through a fairy-tale narrative accompanied by lighting and stage sets.

Optional Phi Phi Islands tour

After breakfast in PHUKET, you have free time. Guests who wish to join can take the optional Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch (70 Euro) at an extra charge. We visit the islands, known for their turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and limestone cliffs rising from the sea. During the tour, we explore the tropical scenery, bays and lagoons of the Phi Phi Islands. We have the opportunity to snorkel and observe the coral reefs and tropical fish of the Andaman Sea. After the included lunch, we spend time on beaches lined with palm trees. At the end of the day, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Optional James Bond Island tour

After breakfast in PHUKET, you have free time. Guests who wish to join can take the optional James Bond Island tour with lunch (70 Euro). The island gained international fame after serving as a filming location for one of the James Bond films and is among the region’s most visited destinations, known for its rock formations and scenery. As we travel across the Andaman Sea, we see limestone cliffs rising from the water and tropical landscapes. During the sea canoe experience, we paddle among the rock formations for a closer look at the area’s natural features. We spend time on James Bond Island and have the opportunity to photograph the views. After lunch, which is included in the tour, we continue spending time on the island. At the end of our visit to this island, which has become one of Thailand’s symbols, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Arrival in Pattaya, optional garden tour

After breakfast, we transfer to Phuket Airport and fly to Bangkok with a local airline. Upon arrival, guests who wish can join the optional visit to Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and the Crocodile Farm (45 Euro).

At Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, one of Pattaya’s main tourist attractions, we see tropical plants, flower gardens and landscaped grounds. As we explore the garden’s themed sections, we discover Thailand’s natural diversity and take photos among exotic plants, cactus gardens and palm trees. We then continue to the Crocodile Farm, where we observe various crocodile species in settings resembling their natural habitats and learn about their lives. After this excursion exploring Thailand’s nature and local way of life, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Guests who wish can join the optional Alcazar Show Tour (35 Euro). At this Lido-style cabaret show in Thailand, we watch dance performances featuring changing stage sets and costumes, accompanied by lighting and sound effects.

Bangkok city and temple tour

After breakfast, we depart from Pattaya for Bangkok. Upon arrival, we begin our panoramic city tour. 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 have the opportunity to see the statue up close. After the tour, we return to our hotel and spend the night there.

Optional floating market and river cruise

After breakfast in Bangkok, you have free time. Guests who wish can depart for the optional Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Train Market Tour (50 Euro), available at an extra charge. On this tour, we explore Bangkok’s traditional way of life and culture. 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. Along the canals, we see traditional Thai houses and learn about daily life in the area.

We then visit Maeklong Railway Train Market, known for its stalls set up on the railway tracks. As a train approaches, the stalls are packed away within minutes. Once the train has passed, vendors display their goods again. We have the opportunity to observe local daily life and trading practices and take photographs. After the tour, we return to our hotel.

Guests who wish can join the optional Chao Praya Dinner Cruise and Asiatique Night Shopping Market tour (50 Euro), available at an extra charge. In Bangkok, known as the Venice of the Far East, we have dinner with live music aboard a boat 41 metres wide on the Chao Praya, known as the river of kings. After dinner, we head to Asiatique Night Market. Following free time for shopping, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Return to Istanbul

At the time announced by our guide, we complete our hotel check-out at midnight 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 another trip.