Magnificent Thailand’s Pearls – 6 Nights with Turkish Airlines, December 26 (New Year’s Special)

Tour details
What's included
  • Round-trip flight ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul – Phuket / Bangkok – Istanbul
  • Domestic flight ticket between Phuket and Bangkok
  • Airport taxes,
  • Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers
  • Panoramic Bangkok city tour
  • 6-night bed and breakfast accommodation in 4* hotels
  • Turkish-speaking guide service
Not included
  • International Departure Fee
  • Travel Health Insurance
  • Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
  • Tourist City Taxes + Guide and Driver Tips (50 Euros) – Will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
  • Optional guide and driver tips
Need to Know
  • A passport valid for 6 months, covering the minimum tour duration, is required for this tour.
  • LİDYA TOUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
  • During registration, the name as stated in the passport, date of birth, and passport number must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. No-show fees arising from the cancellation or alteration of airline tickets due to incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
  • The city where the aircraft lands may vary. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible for schedule changes that may be made by airlines or for possible delays.
  • Airline rules apply to group tickets, and according to the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
  • For most flights departing from Türkiye, the baggage allowance is 20 kg. This allowance may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the countries visited, this allowance may decrease to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight and pricing rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of LİDYA TOUR.
  • If the number of participants for the package tour is insufficient, the consumer will be informed of the tour cancellation 20 days in advance.
  • The tour route specified in the tour program is an example route, and changes may be made to the tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be carried out on the following day/days depending on the time of arrival in the city. The excursions specified in the programs may, at the guide’s discretion and for any reason, be conducted on a day other than the specified day/days.
  • City sightseeing tours may be carried out on the following day/days depending on the time of arrival in the city.
  • The excursions specified in the programs may, at the guide’s discretion and for any reason, be conducted on a day other than the specified day/days.
  • Optional tours can be carried out provided that there is a minimum participation of 20 people; if participation is lower, they may be carried out at the guide’s discretion and, if necessary, with price changes. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be carried out.
  • Optional tours along the route will take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be asked to wait at the rest stop.
  • Excursions or tours that local authorities do not permit for any reason will not be carried out. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be carried out.
  • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.          
  • LİDYA TOUR reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the star category remains the same.
  • All hotel names specified in the programs, etc. (and similar) are provided as examples regarding star category and distance. They do not mean that accommodation will be provided at the hotel with the specified name.
  • Extra beds are provided in rooms for 3 people, and the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable bed.
  • When children under the age of 18 who are not legally adults do not participate in the tour with one or both of their parents, the required consent forms must be carried by the individuals during the journey.
  • In the event of cancellation or changes, the “LİDYA TOUR Sales Agreement” shall apply.

 

Tour Program
Day 1 Istanbul – Phuket

Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. (It is required to be at the airport on the evening of the day before the departure date specified in the tour.) Following baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Phuket at 02:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK172. Upon our arrival at 15:45 local time, transfer to our hotel and free time. In the evening, our guests who wish may join the Glorious Fantasea Show tour with Open Buffet Dinner, to be organized as an extra. (75 Euros) In this Thai cultural theme park, built on an area of 60 acres, we will first have our dinner. After dinner, we will tour the park and watch a wonderful program prepared with a 270-degree viewing angle in the giant show arena with a capacity of 1,600 seats. Following this beautiful evening, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Phuket

Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the spectacular James Bond Island tour with lunch by speedboat, organized as an optional extra. (85 Euros) As we travel by speedboat, you will see the iconic limestone rocks 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 places where the film's iconic scenes were shot and its set, 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 to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Phuket

Free time after the breakfast we will have at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the magnificent Phi Phi Island tour with lunch by speedboat, organized as an optional extra. (85 Euros) This archipelago, consisting of two islands named Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Lee, became famous through the film The Beach, starring Leonardo Caprio. During our tour, you will have the opportunity to snorkel, relax in stunning bays, or enjoy the tropical paradise. After our lunch at a local restaurant on the island, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 4 Phuket – Bangkok – Pattaya

After breakfast at the hotel, we will be transferred to Phuket Airport. Following a short flight of approximately 1 hour, we will arrive in Bangkok and then depart for Pattaya in our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After our journey of approximately 2 hours, our first stop will be the Jewelry Museum. After visiting this museum, where we will see various valuable objects such as precious stones, diamonds, antique jewelry, and works of art, our guests who wish may join our extra Magnificent Million-Year Stone Park, Crocodile Farm and Elephant Safari tour. (60 Euros) Our next stop after visiting Million-Year Stone Park, whose entire surroundings are adorned with original volcanic stones and giant bonsai trees, will be the Crocodile Farm. We will watch dangerous shows featuring crocodiles, then visit the zoo unique to the Far East, which houses many animals, and take souvenir photos with the tigers. After our tour, we will receive a brief briefing about elephants and then enjoy a pleasant safari by riding elephants through a natural village and forest environment. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Pattaya

Following the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish may additionally join the

Magnificent Coral Island Tour by Speedboat with Lunch. (60 Euro).  On the white beach of the island, famous for its coral reefs, you will have the opportunity to dive and discover the rich marine life in the turquoise waters, and you will be able to rest and sunbathe as much as you wish. During the tour, we will have lunch at the island’s local restaurant and enjoy the tropical scenery.  Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Alcazar’s Magnificent Cabaret Show tour, organized as an extra. (VIP Seats – 30 Euro) Get ready to watch one of Asia’s most famous cabaret shows of all time, an entertaining program featuring constantly changing, fascinating stage performances and costumes. Surprises will be waiting for you after the show. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Pattaya – Bangkok

Following breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok, our city tour begins in Bangkok, Thailand's colorful capital and one of Southeast Asia's important cultural centers, with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. During our city tour, the Golden Buddha Temple, Flower Market, Chinatown, Parliament Building and Democracy Monument, and Thailand’s new tallest building will be among the places we see. During the city tour, we will have the opportunity to get to know both Bangkok’s exotic yet modern beauty and Buddhism, which has deeply influenced Thailand, more closely. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Asiatique River Front Night Market tour, which will be organized as an optional extra. (10 Euros) Asiatique River Front is one of Bangkok's popular night markets and is located along the Chao Phraya River. This market has been designed as a modern shopping and entertainment complex and is situated in a former port area with a historic atmosphere. Asiatique aims to offer visitors a combination of traditional Thai culture and modern shopping and dining experiences; it is also one of the favorite meeting points for local tourists thanks to its location in one of Bangkok's tourist areas and its unique atmosphere. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7/8 Bangkok

Free time after breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures. Guests who wish may join the Magnificent Floating Market tour, organized as an optional extra. (50 Euros) In our Floating Market tour, known as a colorful part of Thai culture and generally one of the popular destinations for tourists, you will have the opportunity to visit a coconut farm, the famous teak workshop, and shop at places inside narrow canals where local villagers sell their handmade products. During the journey back to the city, we will also offer fresh tropical fruits, coconut, and pancakes. After our tour, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Bangkok Canals tour, organized as an optional extra. (30 Euros) During the boat ride along the famous canals of the Chao Phraya River, which divides the city into two in a modern and exotic sense, you will have the chance to escape the city's noisy streets and discover local life, the country's traditions, and its architecture from the water by boat. You will observe traditional markets, temples, and the daily lives of local people along the canals, and discover Bangkok's lesser-known and more authentic side. After our tour, transfer to the airport. Following the baggage and ticket procedures, depart for Istanbul at 05.55’ on Turkish Airlines flight TK59. Arrival in Istanbul at 12.35’ local time on the same day, marking the end of our tour.