1st Day ISTANBUL – BANGKOK
We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport three hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Bangkok with Turkish Airlines begins. We spend the night on the plane.
2nd Day BANGKOK
Upon our arrival in Bangkok, we proceed to our private bus waiting for us at the airport. After arriving in Bangkok, the first panoramic city tour includes Chinatown, the Flower Market, the Democracy Monument and Street, the Ministries Street, the Parliament Building, and the Grand Palace, which has been the home to the Siam Kingdom since 1782, and is where current royal members manage and live. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
3rd Day BANGKOK
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, we move for the "Floating Market" tour with our guests. During this tour, we go outside Bangkok to the Samut Songkhram district, where the world-famous Siam Twins were born, and stop at a coconut farm. Here we learn about the benefits of coconut trees to the Thai people and see souvenir items made from this tree. You can also explore the orchid garden inside. After this stop, we take a 10-minute bus ride to the dock where the Thai style boats depart. We board the boats and during a delightful half-hour journey with exotic Far East views, we reach the famous Floating Market featured on magazine covers. During our tour, you will see the open market set up in single-oar boats and have the opportunity to shop. We explore the floating market until it closes at noon. On the way back to Bangkok, you will taste some of Thailand's most famous tropical fruits as selected by your guide. In the next tour, the world-famous Golden Buddha Statue will be among the sights to see. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
4th Day BANGKOK – PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. After our check-out procedures, we transfer to Bangkok airport at the time indicated by our guide. After passport and luggage procedures, we fly to Phuket Island with local airlines. Upon arrival, we transfer to the hotel. Room keys are distributed, and we have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
5th Day PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, we move for the full-day "Lunch included Phi Phi Island" tour. We quickly reach Phi Phi Don, one of the two paradise coral islands near Phuket, by speedboat. We visit Maya Bay, where Hollywood star Leonardo Di Caprio filmed part of "The Beach," with its palm tree-lined beach and crystal-clear turquoise sea. Next, we stop at Phi Phi Ley. Here, we visit the Viking Cave. Our lunch is served on Phi Phi Island. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
6th Day PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We depart for the "Phuket Island Tour" to explore Phuket. Our first stop is Chalong Temple, the oldest temple on Phuket Island built in the 19th century. After visiting the temple, we head to Phuket Old Town, famous for its colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture, small shops, and street vendors. We then go to the Great Buddha at the top of the hill, the third highest Buddha statue in Thailand, for a panoramic view of Phuket. Our last stop will be Phuket View Point, where we can take wonderful photos featured on postcards. At the end of the tour, we visit a world-renowned Jewelry factory where you can find valuable stones in various shapes and forms that hold an important place in the Thai economy. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
7th Day PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, we move for the "Elephant Safari" tour. This is your chance to ride an elephant on safari, a rare opportunity. After receiving information about the elephants, we go on a safari through the forest. In the evening, we head to the world-famous "Hard Rock Cafe" for a live music dinner. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel and have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
8th Day PHUKET – ISTANBUL
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, we proceed to Phuket airport at the time designated by your guide. After baggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we fly back to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. With our arrival at Istanbul New Airport, our tour and services conclude.
NOTE
Please pay 25 EUR per person for local service fees (local guides, bus drivers, waiters, stewards, and bellboys) to your guide during the tour.
FLIGHT DETAILS
April 3, 15, 22 & May 13 & June 10
TK58 IST-BKK 16:00 – 05:15*
TK173 HKT-IST 22:15 – 05:00*
May 8, 11 & June 8 & October 8, 12, 22
TK58 IST-BKK 15:50 – 05:10*
TK173 HKT-IST 22:35 – 04:50*
October 20
TK58 IST-BKK 15:50 – 05:10*
TK173 HKT-IST 22:25 – 05:30*
December 2, 14
TK58 IST-BKK 15:25 – 04:15*
TK173 HKT-IST 22:25 – 05:30*
December 7
TK58 IST-BKK 15:25 – 04:15*
TK173 HKT-IST 22:25 – 05:30*
— Turkish Airlines scheduled flight with economy class ticket from Istanbul (IST) to Bangkok (BKK) round trip,
— One-way economy class ticket with a local airline from Bangkok (BKK) to Phuket (HKT) (15kg baggage allowance),
— Airport taxes,
— 6 nights accommodation with breakfast in 3* & 4* hotels,
— Floating Market
— Lunch included Phi Phi Island
— Phuket Island Tour
— Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe
— Elephant Safari
— Airport-hotel-airport and city transfers,
— Panoramic city tour of Bangkok,
— Professional Turkish-speaking guiding and assistance services,
— Tourist city taxes,
— TURSAB professional liability insurance
— Domestic connection ticket,
— Travel health insurance,
— Lunch and dinner,
— All personal expenses and hotel extras,
— International departure tax fee
— Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites,
— For local service fees in Thailand (Local guides, bus drivers, waiters, porters, and bellboys) a payment of 25 EUR per person will be made to your guide during the tour.