Splendid Pearls of Thailand 6 Nights - With Turkish Airlines December 26 (New Year's Special)
Day 1 Istanbul – Phuket
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. (Guests must be present at the airport on the evening of the day prior to the departure date specified in the tour.) After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we will depart for Phuket on Turkish Airlines flight TK172 at 02:05. Upon arrival at 15:45 local time, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Open Buffet Dinner Grand Fantasea Show tour as an extra (75 Euro). Set up over an area of 60 dunams, this Thai cultural theme park will first serve us dinner. After dinner, we will tour the park and watch a wonderful program prepared with a 270-degree angle in the grand show arena with a capacity of 1600 seats. After this beautiful evening, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Phuket
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the Extra Speedboat Lunch Tour to the Magnificent James Bond Island (85 Euro). During our journey, as we travel by speedboat, you will witness with your own eyes the iconic sandstone rock formations rising around you and their reflections in the turquoise waters. The island, named after being the filming location of one of the James Bond films, "The Man with the Golden Gun", offers you the opportunity to visit the sites where the film's iconic scenes were shot and explore the set. You will be able to swim and dive in the island's crystal-clear waters and shop at local markets. After lunch at a local restaurant on the island, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 Phuket
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join an additional day trip to the magnificent Phi Phi Islands with a speedboat and lunch included (85 Euro). This archipelago consists of two islands named Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Lee, which gained fame through the film The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio. During our tour, you will have the opportunity to go snorkeling, relax in stunning coves, or enjoy the tropical paradise. After lunch at a local restaurant on the island, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 Phuket – Bangkok – Pattaya
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our transfer to Phuket airport will take place. After a short flight lasting approximately 1 hour, we will arrive in Bangkok, and then proceed to Pattaya with our private vehicle waiting for us in the area. After our journey which will last approximately 2 hours, our first stop will be the Gem Museum. After visiting this museum where we will see various valuable objects such as precious stones, diamonds, antique jewelry, and works of art, guests who wish can additionally join our Magnificent Million-Year Stone Park, Crocodile Farm, and Elephant Safari tour. (60 Euro). Our next stop after visiting the Million-Year Stone Park, which is entirely decorated with original volcanic rocks and giant Bonsai trees, will be the Crocodile Farm. We will watch dangerous shows with crocodiles, then visit an exotic zoo housing many animals unique to the Far East, and take commemorative photos with tigers. After our tour, after receiving brief information about elephants, we will ride on elephants and enjoy a safari in a natural village and forest environment. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Pattaya
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can additionally join the
Glorious Coral Island Tour with Lunch by Speedboat. (60 Euro). You will have the opportunity to dive on the island famous for its coral reefs and explore the rich marine life in turquoise waters, while relaxing and sunbathing as you please. During the tour, we will also have our lunch at a local restaurant on the island and enjoy the tropical scenery. After our tour, transfer back to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can additionally join the Glorious Alcazar Cabaret Show tour. (VIP Seats – 30 Euro) Get ready to enjoy an entertaining program featuring one of Asia's most famous cabaret shows ever, with constantly changing stages and costumes. Surprises await you after the show. After our tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Pattaya – Bangkok
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok, our city tour begins with the vehicle waiting for us in the area. Bangkok, the colorful capital of Thailand and one of the important cultural centers of Southeast Asia, will be explored during the city tour. Among the places to visit during the city tour are the Golden Buddha Temple, Flower Market, Chinatown, Parliament Building and Democracy Monument, and Thailand's new tallest building. During the city tour, we will have the opportunity to get closer to both Bangkok's exotic yet modern beauty and Buddhism, which deeply influences Thailand. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. In the evening, guests who wish can join the spectacular Asiatique River Front Night Market tour as an extra activity (10 Euro). Asiatique River Front is one of Bangkok's popular night markets and is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Designed as a modern shopping and entertainment complex, it is situated in an old port area with historical character. Asiatique aims to offer visitors a blend of traditional Thai culture with modern shopping and dining experiences. Additionally, due to its location in one of Bangkok's tourist areas and its unique atmosphere, it is one of the favorite meeting points for local tourists. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7/8 Bangkok
After the morning breakfast and check-out procedures at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join the extra arranged Grand Floating Market tour. (50 Euro). As a colorful part of Thai culture and one of the most popular tourist destinations, our Floating Market tour offers opportunities to visit a coconut plantation, the famous Teak wood workshop, and shops along narrow canals where local villagers sell their handmade crafts. During the return journey to the city, we will also serve fresh tropical fruits, coconuts, and pancakes. After the tour, guests who wish may join the extra arranged Grand Bangkok Canals tour. (30 Euro). On a boat ride along the famous waterways of the Chao Phraya River, which divides the city into modern and exotic halves, you will have the chance to escape the noisy streets and explore local life, traditional customs, and architecture from the water. You will observe traditional markets, temples, and daily life along the canal banks, discovering a less known and more authentic side of Bangkok. After the tour, we will depart for the airport. Following baggage and ticket procedures, we will fly with Turkish Airlines flight TK59 at 05:55 to Istanbul. We will arrive in Istanbul at 12:35 local time on the same day, concluding our tour.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months is required to cover the minimum tour duration for this tour.
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- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
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- In group tickets, airline rules apply; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage allowance is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the destination countries, this allowance may drop to 15 kg. Rules regarding excess baggage weight/fees are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Bluemaxx Travel.
- If there are insufficient participants for the package tour, the cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- Extra tours can only be organized with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may still be organized at the guide's discretion, and prices may be adjusted if necessary. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited for at the rest stop.
- Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
- Museum and historical site entrance fees are not included in the price.
- Bluemaxx Travel reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names mentioned in the programs, etc., (and similar) are written as examples to indicate star category and distance. This does not imply that accommodation will be made at the named hotels.
- In triple rooms, an extra bed arrangement applies; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- Children under 18 years of age who are not considered legal adults must have the necessary consent letters from one or both parents with them during travel if they are not participating in the tour with their mother or father.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Bluemaxx Travel Sales Contract" applies.
What's Included
- Airline tickets for Istanbul – Phuket / Bangkok – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
- Domestic flight tickets between Phuket and Bangkok
- Airport taxes,
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers
- Panoramic Bangkok city tour
- 6 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels with breakfast
- Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
- Departure Tax
- Travel Health Insurance
- Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
- Tourist City Taxes + Guide and Driver Tips (50 Euro) – To be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
- Optional guide and driver tips