Day 1 ISTANBUL – PHUKET
We meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul New Airport three hours before our flight. After checking in baggage, tickets, and boarding procedures, we start our flight to Phuket with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. Overnight on the plane.
Day 2 PHUKET
After arriving in Phuket, we proceed to our special vehicle waiting for us at the airport and transfer to our hotel. Following that, free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3 PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then we depart from the hotel for our Phi Phi Island tour with lunch included. We quickly reach the first of the two paradise coral islands near Phuket, Phi Phi Don. Here, we have the opportunity to swim and sunbathe at Maya Bay, where some scenes of Hollywood star Leonardo Di Caprio’s “The Beach” movie were filmed, surrounded by palm trees and with its pristine turquoise sea. Next, we stop at Phi Phi Ley. Here, we visit the Viking Cave. Our lunch will be on Phi Phi Island. In the evening, we return to our hotel by speedboat. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 4 PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, we leave the hotel for our Elephant Safari tour. How many times in your life can you go on a safari atop an elephant? Here’s the opportunity that comes to your feet. After receiving information about elephants, we do a safari in the forest on the elephants. In the evening, we head to the world-famous Hard Rock Cafe for a dinner with live music with our guests. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 5 PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We depart from the hotel for our Phuket Island Tour, where we will explore Phuket. Our first stop is the Chalong Temple, the oldest temple on Phuket Island built in the 19th century. After our visit to the temple, we head to Phuket Old Town, known for its colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture, small shops, and street vendors. Next, we go up to the Great Buddha hill, the third tallest Buddha statue in Thailand, which offers a bird's-eye view of Phuket. Our last stop will be the Phuket View Point, where we can take great postcard-worthy photos. At the end of the tour, we visit the world-renowned jewelry factory on the way. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 6 PHUKET
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Free time for personal activities. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 7 PHUKET – ISTANBUL
After checking out of the rooms in the early hours, we transfer to the airport. After baggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we board our Turkish Airlines scheduled flight to Istanbul. Upon our arrival at Istanbul New Airport, our tour and services conclude.
For local service providers in Thailand (Local Guides, Bus Drivers, Waiters, Porters, and Bellboys), 25 EUR per person will be paid to your guide during the tour.
ACCOMMODATION NOTES, FLIGHT DETAILS, AND COVID-19 INFORMATION
• Check-in times for hotels are between 15:00 - 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 - 12:00.
• Departure and arrival times are local times.
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OCTOBER 25 TK166 IST-HKT 18:15 - 07:35*
OCTOBER 31 TK167 HKT-IST 09:05 - 15:45