Phuket, Pattaya and Bangkok Tour

Overnight Flight to Bangkok

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

Meeting Phuket

After arriving in Bangkok, we fly to Phuket with local airlines. On arrival, we begin a 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, for a closer look at this site that holds an important place in Thai culture and Buddhist faith. We then see Big Buddha Phuket, one of the island’s landmarks. The structure stands in a location overlooking the island’s natural surroundings and scenery.

We continue our tour in Phuket Old Town, exploring its colourful streets, historic buildings, cafés and examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture. Throughout the city tour, we observe Phuket’s natural surroundings, lively daily life and tropical atmosphere, seeing its modern and traditional features together.

On the way back, we make a short stop at Karon View Point. From this viewpoint, we enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Andaman Sea spanning three different 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 depart for the Phi Phi Islands Tour with lunch included. These islands, among the places to visit in Thailand and the Andaman Sea, are known for their clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and limestone cliffs rising from the sea.

During the tour, we explore the natural surroundings of the Phi Phi Islands, visiting bays and lagoons. We have the opportunity to snorkel and observe the coral reefs and tropical fish of the Andaman Sea. After enjoying lunch included in the tour, we spend time on beaches lined with palm trees. At the end of the day, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

A Visit to James Bond Island

After breakfast in PHUKET, we depart for James Bond Island for our tour with lunch included. One of Thailand’s well-known natural attractions, the island gained international fame when one of the James Bond films was shot here. Its rock formations and scenery make it one of the most visited spots in the region. During the tour, we see views of the Andaman Sea, limestone cliffs rising from the water and tropical landscapes. During our sea canoe experience, we paddle between rock formations for a closer look at the area’s natural features. On James Bond Island, we have the opportunity to enjoy the views and take photographs. After the lunch included in the tour, we continue spending time on the island. Following our visit to the island, which has become one of Thailand’s landmarks, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Pattaya's Gardens and Crocodile Farm

After breakfast, we transfer to Phuket Airport and fly to Bangkok with a local airline. Upon arrival, we set off to visit Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and the Crocodile Farm, two of Pattaya’s tourist attractions. At Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, we see tropical vegetation, flower gardens and landscaped areas. As we explore the garden’s themed sections, we discover Thailand’s natural diversity and take photos in areas with exotic plants, cactus gardens and palm trees. We then continue to the Crocodile Farm. Here, we observe different species of crocodiles in settings similar to their natural habitats and learn about their lives. After this tour exploring Thailand’s nature and the local way of life, we return to our hotel. We spend the night at our hotel.

Bangkok's Temples

After breakfast, we depart 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. With 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.

Floating Market and Railway Market

After breakfast, we set off on the Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour to learn about Bangkok’s traditional way of life and culture. At these markets, which hold an important place in Thai culture, we observe local life and trade. Vendors selling from wooden boats on the canals offer tropical fruit, fresh vegetables, local food, handmade souvenirs and traditional products. Guests can browse and shop. As we pass traditional Thai houses lining the canals, we get a closer look at daily life in the area.

We then visit Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls are set up directly on the railway tracks. At this well-known market in Thailand, vendors pack away their stalls within minutes as a train approaches. Once the train has passed, the goods are put back on display. During our visit, we observe local life and trading traditions and have the opportunity to 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.