Magnificent Pearls of Thailand: 7 Nights – With Turkish Airlines, October 25 (October 29 Special)

Tour details
What's included
  • Flight ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul – Bangkok / Phuket – Istanbul
  • Domestic flight ticket between Bangkok – Phuket
  • Airport taxes
  • Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers
  • Panoramic Bangkok city tour
  • 7 nights’ 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 duration of this tour, is required.
  • 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. Any cancellation or change fees, including no-show fees, arising from 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 or possible delays that may be made by airlines.
  • Airline rules apply to group tickets, and under 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 weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the countries visited, this allowance may be reduced to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight and pricing rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of LİDYA TOUR.
  • If there are not enough participants to join the package tour, the cancellation of the tour will be notified to the consumer 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 conducted on the following day or 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 another day other than the specified day or days.
  • City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day or 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 another day other than the specified day or days.
  • Extra tours can be operated provided that there is a minimum participation of 20 people; if there are fewer participants, they may be operated at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, with price changes. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be operated.
  • Extra tours along the route will take place provided that at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be required to wait at the rest stop.
  • Excursions or tours that local authorities do not permit for any reason will not be operated. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be operated.
  • Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites are not included in the prices.          
  • LİDYA TOUR reserves the right to change the hotel names, provided that the star category remains the same.
  • All hotel names specified in the programs are examples and the like, and are listed to serve as examples in terms of star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be provided at the hotel with the specified name.
  • Triple rooms include an extra bed; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and / or is an additional foldable bed.
  • In cases where children under the age of 18, who are not legally of age, do not join the tour with one or both of their parents, they are required to carry the necessary consent forms with them during the trip
  • The “LİDYA TOUR Sales Contract” shall apply in the event of cancellation or changes.

 

Tour Program
Day 1 Istanbul – Bangkok

Meeting 3 hours before the flight in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal. After the baggage, ticket and passport procedures, departure for Bangkok at 15:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK58.

Day 2 Bangkok

Following our arrival at 04:15 local time, 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, 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 was 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 with modern shopping and dining experiences. It is also one of the favorite meeting points for local tourists due 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 3 Bangkok

Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Guests who wish may join the Magnificent Floating Market tour, organized as an 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 where the handicrafts of local villagers are sold along the narrow canals. During our return journey to the city, we will also serve fresh tropical fruits, coconut, and pancakes. Following our tour, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Bangkok Canals tour, organized as an extra. (30 Euros) During the boat ride along the famous waterways of the Chao Phraya River, which divides the city into two in a modern and exotic sense, you will have the chance to get away from 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. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Bangkok – Pattaya

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Pattaya. Following our journey, which will take 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 may join our optional Magnificent Million-Year Stone Park, Crocodile Farm, and Elephant Safari tour. (60 Euros) Our next stop after visiting Million-Year Stone Park, whose 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 introduction about elephants, then ride the elephants and enjoy a safari in a natural village and forest environment. Following our tour, we will be transferred 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 – Phuket

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will be transferred to Bangkok Airport. After a short flight of approximately 1 hour and our arrival in Phuket, we will be transferred to our hotel and have free time. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Fantasea Show tour with an open-buffet dinner, organized as an optional extra. (75 Euros) First, we will have dinner at this Thai cultural theme park, built on an area of 60 acres. After dinner, we will explore the park and watch a wonderful program prepared with a 270-degree view in the giant show venue with a capacity of 1,600 seats. Following this beautiful evening, we will be transferred to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 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 8 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 9 Phuket – Istanbul

After checking out of the hotel early, departure for the airport at the time specified by our guide. Following baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Istanbul at 09:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK167. Arrival in Istanbul on the same day at 15:45 local time, marking the end of our tour.