THE RHYTHM AND PARADISE OF THE FAR EAST WITH THY COMFORT:
BANGKOK (3) & PHUKET (4)
4-Star Highly Rated Hotels + 5 Amazing Experiences Included
(Thai Massage, Phuket City Tour, Bangkok City Tour, Floating Market, Dinner Cruise)
Meeting at 22:55 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport international departures terminal.
After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Bangkok on Turkish Airlines flight TK68 at 01:55. We will spend the night on board. Upon landing in Bangkok at 15:25 local time, following our passport and baggage procedures, we will transfer to our hotel via our private vehicle. Depending on room availability, we will complete check-in and settle into our rooms. Afterwards, you will have free time to rest or explore the surroundings. We will spend the night at our hotel in Bangkok.
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our half-day city tour that captures the soul of Bangkok. Our first stop is Wat Traimit – the Golden Buddha Temple, famous for its massive statue of the Buddha made of pure gold and weighing approximately 5.5 tons. This statue was hidden under plaster for centuries and accidentally discovered in the 1950s; today it has become one of Bangkok's most sacred symbols. Our next destination is Wat Pho Temple, which houses a giant reclining Buddha statue measuring 46 meters in length. Then we move to the colorful Flower Market and the old streets of Bangkok, where we can experience traditional Thai life. This vibrant area, filled with orchid bouquets, lotus flowers, tropical fruits, and street food, offers a unique atmosphere to step away from the city's modern face and observe everyday Thai culture. At the end of the tour, we return to the hotel, and guests who wish may spend the rest of the day freely. Overnight at our hotel in Bangkok.
After our breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Floating Market Tour. Leaving the hotel in our private vehicle, we head towards the famous floating market area located approximately 1.5 hours outside Bangkok city center. Our tour first visits the Coconut Farm situated in the region. Then, we proceed to the pier and board traditional long-tail Thai boats. During this enjoyable boat ride through the canals, you will have the opportunity to closely observe local Thai life, the daily trading culture on waterways, and the authentic atmosphere. Upon arrival at the floating market, you will have free time to taste local flavors and go shopping. After this experience offering unique photo opportunities where you can savor traditional Thai delicacies, we join our Dinner Cruise tour on the Chao Phraya River in the evening. You will have the chance to view Bangkok's silhouette under lights from the river while enjoying exquisite Thai cuisine. Following the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Bangkok.
After having breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and transfer to Bangkok airport at the time announced by our guide. After passport and baggage procedures, we arrive at Phuket Island via local airlines. Upon arrival, a Thai massage service awaits us to help us relax from the journey's fatigue. After the massage, we transfer to the hotel. Depending on whether our rooms are ready, we complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Afterwards, you will have free time to rest or explore the surroundings. Overnight at our hotel in Phuket.
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart by vehicle for the Phuket City Tour. First, we visit the magnificent Big Buddha Statue, one of the island's most iconic landmarks, located on Nakkerd Hill. Here, we have time to enjoy Phuket's unique panoramic views and take photos. Next, we proceed to the Phuket Old Town area, known for its colorful colonial architecture, historic buildings, street art, local cafes, and boutique shops. After exploring the lively streets of the old town, we complete our tour and return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Phuket.
After breakfast at our hotel, you will have free time for the rest of the day. Guests who wish can join an optional lunch-included Phi Phi Islands tour organized by our guide. We will spend the night at our hotel in Phuket. → Lunch-Included Phi Phi Islands Tour | 80 EUR Early in the morning, we will depart from our hotel and head to Royal Marina, one of Phuket's luxury marinas. After a presentation by our guide, we will set off on speedboats towards the Phi Phi Islands. On the two islands of Phi Phi, we will snorkel among hundreds of colorful ocean fish, observe the monkeys living on the island, and then dock at Phi Phi Don Island for lunch. During our tour, we will also visit Phi Phi Ley Island, stop by Viking Cave and Pileh Lagoon in sequence, and take a break at the world-famous Maya Bay, where Leonardo Di Caprio's "The Beach" was filmed, which appears in almost all Phuket photographs. On the return journey, after another snorkeling and swimming stop at Khai Island, we will return to Phuket and our hotel.
After breakfast at our hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Lunch-included James Bond Island Tour organized by our guide. We will spend the night at our hotel in Phuket. → Lunch-included James Bond Island Tour | 80 EUR Originally named Koh Tapu and known as Khao Phing Kan (Nail Island), this island became famous after appearing in the 1974 James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun" and has since been called James Bond Island. Our tour begins with a speedboat departure from the marina to the world-famous Phang Nga Bay. The bay is one of Phuket's most special areas, formed by a rift from the last Ice Age connecting about 20 rivers; it features approximately 30 islands, 300 rock formations, and mangrove forests teeming with marine life. During the tour, we will explore caves on Panak Island, enjoy a relaxing canoe ride on Hong Island, have lunch at the famous Muslim village of Panyee—the only settlement in the area—and finally take a break for sunbathing and swimming on Naka Island, considered the most enjoyable island in the region, before returning to Phuket and our hotel.
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will complete our check-out procedures and transfer to the airport at the time specified by our guide. After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will fly to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK173 at 22:35.
Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 04:45 local time and the end of our tour. We say goodbye, looking forward to meeting again on our next enjoyable trip. Explanations of abbreviations >>> (K): Breakfast | (A): Dinner | (Ö): Lunch
Flight Details
Turkish Airlines TK68 14MAY IST-BKK 01:55 15:25
Turkish Airlines TK173 22MAY HKT-IST 22:35 04:45 (+1)
About the Country
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam, is a Southeast Asian country located in the central part of the Indochinese Peninsula. It borders Myanmar (1,800 km) to the west, Cambodia (803 km) to the east, Laos (1,754 km) to the north, and Malaysia (506 km) to the south. The Gulf of Thailand lies to the south and the Andaman Sea to the west.
With an area of 513,120 km², Thailand is the world's 51st largest country. Its population is approximately 67 million, making it the 20th most populous country in the world. The capital and most populous city is Bangkok. In addition to ethnic Thais, people of Chinese, Khmer, Lao, and Malay descent also live in Thailand.
Phuket is Thailand's world-famous tourist island. Its capital is Phuket City. Phuket has an international airport and attracts tourists from all over the world, especially Western tourists. The most famous and crowded beach on the island is Patong Beach, located on the west coast. Other popular beaches include Karon and Kata beaches. Phuket is famous for its small clubs in the sea and underwater sports. Due to the clean seawater, underwater visibility is very long, making it one of the top 10 diving sites in the world.
Official language: Thai
Currency: Thai Baht
Climate: Tropical climate
Plug type: Type C (adapter required)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Our tour program is organized subject to a minimum participation requirement. If sufficient participation for the package tour is not achieved, the tour may be cancelled 30 days before departure. Participants will be notified if the tour is cancelled due to insufficient participation.
If the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be communicated by our agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
This price list and program are valid until a new price list is issued and completely supersede any previous version.
The prices in all our package programs are limited to quotas for up to a minimum of 10 participants; for groups exceeding this number, there may be a price increase. Please inquire about pricing.
In cases where ordinary passports were issued more than 10 years ago, or other passport types more than 5 years ago, travelers acknowledge that due to potential service errors and the fact that the agency does not hold operating status, SoraDMC bears no responsibility and is not directly liable as a primary offender. At all customs-controlled exits from Turkey, passengers must be present at the port of departure 3 hours before the scheduled tour departure time. Guests arriving from other cities via domestic flights to ports or airports must adjust their flight schedules accordingly to ensure timely arrival. Consequently, any delays and/or failure to participate in the tour are the sole responsibility of the passenger, and SoraDMC has no obligation to pay compensation to the passenger. Passengers are advised to personally complete check-in and seat selection via the airline's website 24 hours before the tour departure.
SoraDMC acts as an intermediary between airlines and passengers and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955. Flight times may change prior to departure. All flight times must be confirmed by the passenger 48 hours before the tour departure. Passengers purchase the tour acknowledging and accepting that flight details may change.
Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability. In such rooms, the third bed is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed and one extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or sofa-bed types, participants booking triple occupancy (third person and/or children) are deemed to have accepted potential crowding and bed types in the room. Child discounts apply only to one child per room accompanying two adults, provided the child fits the age group. Due to limited availability of TWIN (two separate beds) rooms in hotels, please verify your TWIN room request before reservation.
Children under 18 who are not considered legally competent must carry notarized consent letters from at least one parent throughout the entire trip when participating in the tour without both parents.
Panoramic city tours are 2–3 hour sightseeing tours designed to introduce cities and do not include entry fees to museums or historical sites. These tours may be scheduled on different days, provided the content remains unchanged. Extra tours are conducted with a minimum number of participants determined by the tour leader. If the minimum number is not met, extra tours may incur additional costs and their dates may be adjusted by the tour leader according to the program flow. Tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions. No visits or tours will be made to places where local authorities prohibit access for any reason. SoraDMC cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct such visits or tours.
Passengers must carry medical reports regarding health issues, pregnancy status, and any medications they continuously use during the tour.
Tour details, airport representative information, tour leader updates, and hotel notifications will be provided 48 hours before the tour departure.
A passport is an official document. Authorities have the right to deny entry if the passport is damaged, stained, torn, or otherwise compromised for any reason. In such cases, responsibility lies solely with the passenger.
No visa requirements apply to Turkish citizens for this tour program.
When exiting through Turkish border gates, regardless of nationality (Turkish or foreign), all passport holders must possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of travel. Our agency will not approve bookings for passports with less than six months of validity remaining. SoraDMC bears no liability for compensation to passengers who are unable to participate in the tour due to insufficient passport validity.
Guests who do not participate in included tours specified in the program are not eligible for any refund.
Round-trip economy class air tickets on Turkish Airlines scheduled flights for the Istanbul-Bangkok and Phuket-Istanbul routes
Domestic flight ticket between Bangkok and Phuket
Airport taxes
7-night accommodation at the specified or similar hotel
Morning breakfasts as specified in the program
Airport – hotel – airport transfers
Floating market tour (valued at 65 Euro)
Phuket city tour (valued at 35 Euro)
Dinner Cruise Tour (valued at 50 Euro)
Thai massage (valued at 50 Euro)
Bangkok city tour (valued at 35 Euro)
Turkish-speaking guide service
Professional liability insurance (insurance issued pursuant to Law No. 1618)
Foreign departure tax
All museum and historical site entrance fees not specified as included
Meals and beverages within meals not specified as included
Extra tours
Personal expenses
Travel health insurance
All services not explicitly stated as included in the tour program
Tips (5 EUR per person per day)