Singapore, Phuket and Bangkok Adventure Tour

Departing for Singapore

We meet at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport approximately 3 hours before departure. After baggage check-in and passport control, we fly to Singapore. Our journey continues through the night, and we spend the night on board.

Merlion and city tour

Upon arrival in Singapore, we complete passport formalities and collect our baggage, then board our waiting private vehicle to begin a panoramic city tour of Singapore. Sights along the route include the Singapore River, Parliament, Opera and Courthouse buildings, and the Merlion Monument, a symbol of the city. Guests who wish to join can take the optional Garden Rhapsody Garden by the Bay Light Show tour at an extra cost. (60 Euro) During the show, the Supertree Grove trees are illuminated with lights set to music against Singapore’s modern skyline. Gardens by the Bay in the Marina Bay area is a nature and landscaping project covering approximately 101 hectares. The park consists of three main sections, Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central, and features architectural structures with futuristic designs and tropical gardens. The Flower Dome within the park is considered one of the world’s largest glass greenhouses and houses plant species from different climate zones. The Garden Rhapsody light and music show takes place in the Supertree Grove area. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Orchid Garden and Sentosa

After breakfast, you have free time. Guests who wish to join can take the optional Sentosa Island & Sky Ride & Orchid Garden & Madame Tussauds Singapore tour at an extra cost (150 Euro). Our first stop is the National Orchid Garden, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We see tropical plants in the garden, which is home to thousands of different orchid species. We then head to Sentosa Island. We board the Sky Ride (Cable Car) at Mount Faber Hill and enjoy bird’s-eye views of the city, the harbour and the South China Sea on our way to the island. After exploring Sentosa Island, we visit the Madame Tussauds Singapore wax museum. Here, we see life-size figures of world leaders, athletes and well-known names from film and music, and have the opportunity to take photos. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel. We spend the night at our hotel.

Flight to Phuket and island tour

After breakfast, we transfer to Singapore Airport and 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 sites, and learn about its place in Thai culture and the Buddhist faith. We then see Big Buddha Phuket, one of Phuket’s landmarks, and take in the island’s natural scenery from its location.

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 beauty, lively atmosphere and tropical surroundings, seeing both the island’s modern and traditional features.

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 stretching across three different beaches and have an opportunity to take photographs. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time and Phi Phi Islands

After breakfast in PHUKET, you have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch (70 Euro) at an extra cost. These islands are known for their clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and limestone cliffs rising from the sea. During the tour, we explore the tropical landscapes, bays and lagoons of the Phi Phi Islands. Snorkelling gives us the chance to observe the underwater world of the Andaman Sea, including its coral reefs and tropical fish. After lunch, which is included in the tour, we spend time on palm-lined beaches. At the end of the day, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time and James Bond Island

After breakfast in PHUKET, you have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional James Bond Island Tour with Lunch at an extra cost (70 Euro). The island became internationally known after serving as a filming location for one of the James Bond films. Its rock formations and scenery make it one of the region’s most visited sites. During the tour, we travel across the Andaman Sea, viewing limestone cliffs rising from the water and the tropical landscape. During the Sea Canoeing experience, we paddle among the rock formations to observe the area’s natural beauty up close. We spend time on James Bond Island and have the opportunity to take photographs. After lunch, which is included in the tour, we continue spending time on 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.

Flight to Bangkok and city tour

After breakfast, we transfer to Phuket Airport and fly to Bangkok with local airlines. On arrival, we begin a panoramic city tour of Bangkok, Thailand’s capital 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 sites. 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.

Free time and the Floating Market

After breakfast in Bangkok, you have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Train Tour at an extra cost (60 Euro). During the tour, we observe trade along the canals at traditional markets that are important symbols of Thai culture. Local vendors selling from wooden boats offer tropical fruit, fresh vegetables, local food, handmade souvenirs and traditional products. Guests can browse and shop. We see traditional Thai houses lining the canals and learn about daily life and culture in the area. We then visit Maeklong Railway Train Market, known worldwide for its stalls set up on the railway tracks. At this market in Thailand, vendors pack away their stalls within minutes as a train approaches and display their goods again once it has passed. Here, we can observe local life and trading practices and take photographs. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Return to Istanbul

Very early in the morning, we complete check-out and transfer to Bangkok Airport in the private vehicle waiting for us. We depart for Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Our tour ends upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, local time. We hope to see you again on our next trip.