1st Day ISTANBUL – RIYAD
We meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul New Airport three hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we fly to Riyadh with Saudi Airlines’ scheduled flight.
2nd Day RIYAD – BANGKOK
Upon arrival in Riyadh, our scheduled flight with Saudi Airlines to Bangkok begins. Our night will be spent on the plane. Upon arrival in Bangkok, we will start our Bangkok city tour. During our panoramic Bangkok city tour, we will see places such as Chinatown, Flower Market, Democracy Monument and Street, Ministers’ Street, Parliament Building, and the Royal Palace, which has been home to the Siam Kingdom since 1782 and houses the current royal members' administration and living areas. Afterwards, we will visit the world-famous Golden Buddha Statue. Following this, we will be transferred to our hotel and enjoy some free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.
3rd Day BANGKOK – PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then we set off for our "Floating Market" tour. During this tour, we will leave Bangkok and first stop at a coconut farm in the Samut Songkhhram district, where the world-famous Siam twins were born. Here, we learn about how the Thai people benefit from coconut trees and see souvenirs made from this tree. You can also visit the orchid garden inside. After this, we take a 10-minute bus ride to the pier, where we will board boats for an enjoyable half-hour journey amidst beautiful exotic Southeast Asian scenery until we reach the famous Floating Market, featured on magazine covers. In this tour, you will see and have the opportunity to shop at the open market set up in single-oar boats on the river. We will explore the floating market until noon when it closes. On the return journey to Bangkok, you will taste the most famous tropical fruits of Thailand, as recommended by your guide. After the tour, we will take a domestic flight to Phuket Island. Upon arrival, we will transition to our special bus waiting for us at the airport. Then we will be transferred to our hotel and enjoy some free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.
4th Day PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then we set off for a full-day Phi Phi Island tour with lunch included. We quickly reach the first of two paradise coral islands close to Phuket, Phi Phi Don, by speedboat. We visit Maya Bay, where some scenes of the movie "The Beach" starring Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio were filmed, with its palm tree-lined beach and crystal clear turquoise sea. Next, we stop at Phi Phi Ley, where we will visit the Viking Cave. Our lunch will be on Phi Phi Island. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel and enjoy free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.
5th Day PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then we move for our Elephant Safari tour. How many times can you go on a safari on an elephant? Here’s your chance! After learning about elephants, we embark on a safari in the forest with them. After the tour, we will be transferred back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.
6th Day PHUKET – BANGKOK – PATTAYA
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then we transfer to Phuket airport. After passport and luggage procedures, we take a domestic flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok, we will drive to Pattaya. On the way, we will visit a world-famous Jewelry factory where you can find valuable stones in various shapes and forms, which holds an important place in the Thai economy. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Pattaya and enjoy some free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.
7th Day PATTAYA
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, we will depart with our guests for the "Crocodile Farm" tour. Here, we will watch a dangerous performance with crocodiles and then explore the garden arranged with tropical plants and trees. We will take souvenir photos with tigers and will be able to feed elephants by hand, plus see various animals typical of the Far East in the garden. Afterwards, we will move for the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden tour with our guests. We guarantee that you will take numerous photos at this amazing garden, which has won awards for being the best-arranged garden in Thailand for years. First, we will watch a cultural show where we will get to know Thai culture closely. After watching Thai dances, Muay Thai boxing, historical reenactments of wars, and several other performances, we will proceed to the second part, where we will watch the incredible performances of elephants, the symbol of Thailand. You will not believe the talents of these adorable animals. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.
8th Day PATTAYA – BANGKOK
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, we have some free time. Afterwards, we will transfer to Bangkok airport at the time determined by your guide.
9th Day BANGKOK – JEDDAH – ISTANBUL
After luggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we fly to Jeddah with Saudi Airlines. After that, we will fly to Istanbul with a scheduled flight from Saudi Airlines. Upon our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services conclude.
FLIGHT DETAILS
SV264 IST-RUH 16.25 – 20.35
SV846 RUH-BKK 02.40 – 13.40*
SV849 BKK-JED 01.15 – 06.15
SV257 JED-IST 09.40 – 13.45
NOTE
For local service fees in Thailand (local guides, bus drivers, waiters, porters, and bellboys), €50 per person will be paid to our guide during the tour.
— Round-trip economy class flight ticket with Saudia Airlines from Istanbul (IST) – Riyadh (RUH) - Bangkok (BKK) for departure, Bangkok (BKK) – Jeddah (JED) - Istanbul (IST) for return, (In-flight meals are included.)
— Round-trip economy class flight ticket with local airlines from Bangkok (BKK) - Phuket (HKT) - Bangkok (BKK) (15kg baggage allowance),
— Airport taxes,
— Accommodation for 6 nights in 3* & 4* hotels with breakfast,
— Floating Market
— Crocodile Farm
— Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
— Lunch included Phi Phi Island
— Elephant Safari
— Airport-hotel-airport and intra-city transfers
— Panoramic Bangkok city tour,
— Professional Turkish speaking guidance and assistance services,
— Tourist city taxes,
— TURSAB professional liability insurance.
— Travel health insurance,
— Lunch and dinner,
— All personal expenses and hotel extras,
— International exit fee,
— Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites,
— For local service fees in Thailand (local guides, bus drivers, waiters, assistants, and bellboys) a payment of 50 EUR per person will be made to your guide during the tour.