Day 1 ISTANBUL – BANGKOK November 19, 2026
We meet with our esteemed guests at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before our flight time. After luggage and ticket procedures, we board the Turkish Airlines scheduled flight to Bangkok. Overnight on the plane.
Day 2 BANGKOK November 20, 2026
After our arrival, we will take a panoramic city tour of Bangkok. During our tour, we will visit the world-famous Reclining Buddha statue, the Sitting Buddha statue, Stupas (tombstones), the Royal Wat Pho Temple, and the Wat Traimit Temple, which houses a 5.5-ton Golden Buddha statue. Additionally, we will see Chinatown, the Flower Market, the Parliament Building, and the current king's palace in Bangkok panoramically. After the city tour, we will transfer to our hotel and provide free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Bangkok Canals Tour ($40). In this tour, you will have the opportunity to see interesting views that you cannot find anywhere else in the historic canals of Bangkok on our private boat. You will get to know the life of the Thai people on the canals closely and witness the interaction between the rich and poor classes of Thailand. You will feed holy catfish in front of one of the temples and before ending our tour, we will see the magnificent Wat Arun, one of the most famous three temples in Bangkok, panoramically. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. In the evening, optionally, guests can participate in the Chao Praya Dinner Cruise & Asiatique Riverfront Night Market Tour ($60 - drinks are not included). On the King's River Chao Praya, known as the Venice of the East, a live music dinner awaits you on our boat, which is 41 meters wide. After our meal, we will go to Asiatique, the newest entertainment center in Bangkok with over 1500 shops and restaurants, built in the area where the first trade between overseas European countries and Thailand took place in the historical Siam Kingdom. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the King's River Chao Praya while spending free time for shopping! After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 3 BANGKOK November 21, 2026
After breakfast, there is free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Floating Market Tour ($60). In this tour, we will leave Bangkok and first visit a coconut farm in the town of Samut Songkram, where the world-famous Siam Twins were born. Here, you will learn about how the Thai people utilize the coconut tree and see souvenirs made from this tree. Additionally, you can visit the orchid garden inside. After departing from there, after approximately 10 minutes of bus travel, we will arrive at the pier from where Thai-style boats set sail. We will board the boats and after a delightful 30-minute journey among the beautiful exotic Southeast Asian views, we will arrive at the famous Floating Market, which has been featured on magazine covers and in documentaries. You will see the open market created in canoes on the river and have the chance to shop. We will explore the Floating Market until noon. On our return journey to Bangkok, you will taste some of Thailand's most famous tropical fruits as advised by your guide. After the tour, there is free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Iconsiam Shopping Tour ($20). In this tour, we will have shopping opportunities where you can find world-renowned brands alongside local brands. After the tour, there will be free time. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the optional Dinner with Baiyoke Sky & Local Night Market Tour ($50 - drinks are not included). At 309 meters high, Baiyoke Sky is Thailand’s tallest building with 85 floors. We will enjoy a buffet dinner at the restaurant on the 77th floor, where you can see the entire city 360 degrees. After our meal, we will visit the famous local night market of Thailand. During this tour, we will immerse ourselves in the local culture and have the opportunity to shop. After our tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 4 BANGKOK – CHIANG RAI November 22, 2026
After having our breakfast, we leave the hotel and transfer to the airport for our flight to Chiang Mai via the local airline. Upon arrival, we transfer to the hotel. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Chiang Rai Combined Tour ($90 per person). Our first stop in Chiang Rai will be the hot springs and geysers (Mae Kachan). Then we will go to one of the city’s most beautiful structures, Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple). One of the interesting features of this temple is that it belongs to a private individual. Its white color and glass decorations shining in the sunlight make it stand out. The white color symbolizes the purity of Buddha and the glass represents the wisdom of Buddha. Our next stop will be the extraordinary art complex and museum, Baan Dam (the Black House). Designed by the famous Thai artist Thawan Duchanee, this complex consists of traditional Lanna-style buildings dominated by black color, which include animal bones, skins, horns, and traditional artworks. With its gothic and mystical atmosphere, Baan Dam offers visitors an extraordinary and thought-provoking artistic experience. The museum features more than 40 structures. Afterward, we will visit one of Chiang Rai’s two significant temples, the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seua Ten).
After the free time for lunch, we will visit the ethnic center of the Long Necked Women’s Tribe known as Kayan Lahwi or Padaung or Karen. What we see here will be important experiences and memories. Next, we will go to Mae Sai, where the border trade between Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) occurs at the northernmost point. After that, we will go to what is worldwide known as the "Golden Triangle," where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet, alongside the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers. This area gained its name as one of the regions where most of the world's opium was produced after World War II. Today, opium cultivation is prohibited within Thailand, while it is primarily produced in Myanmar. After the tour, we check into our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 5 CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI November 23, 2026
In the early hours of the morning, we set off towards Chiang Mai, the second largest city in Thailand, by our private bus. Chiang Mai is known as the "Rose of the North" and is a historical city located in the north of Thailand. Founded in the 13th century, this city is one of Thailand's ancient capitals and is recognized for its cultural wealth, temples, and natural beauties. Chiang Mai offers an atmosphere where traditional Thai culture blends with modern opportunities. The city hosts significant Buddhist temples such as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, local night markets, handmade products, and restaurants offering Thai cuisine delights. Additionally, with surrounding natural wonders, waterfalls, mountains, and elephant camps, it is a popular destination for nature and adventure enthusiasts. The more tranquil and mystical atmosphere of Chiang Mai provides a different experience compared to larger cities like Bangkok.
Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, there will be free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Doi Suthep Tour ($90 per person). We will visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple located on Doi Suthep Mountain. This temple, situated at 1676 meters above sea level, sometimes disappears among the clouds. We will reach this temple via a funicular, and the entire panorama of Chiang Mai city will be laid out before us. At the end of our tour, we will head to our hotel and provide free time. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the optional Dinner with Kanthoke Traditional Thai Show ($65 per person). We will have our Kanthoke dinner, which features traditional Thai folk dances and performances. Afterward, guests who wish can join in the festival celebrations. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 6 CHIANG MAI November 24, 2026
After having our breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Doi Inthanon Tour ($90 per person). We will start a day filled with breathtaking views and experiences that will please us but will require considerable energy. After leaving the hotel, we will go to the highest point of Doi Inthanon Mountain (2565 meters). From the summit, we will start our descent on foot. Amid breathtaking scenery of moss-covered vegetation and untouched montane forests, this walk will be mesmerizing. Following the free time for lunch, we will see the memorials made in honor of Thailand's 9th King and his wife. Later, we will visit Wachirathan and Mae Klang waterfalls. Our final stop will be Hmong Market. After the tour, we return to our hotel, and there will be free time. Guests who wish may head out to the Chiang Mai streets to partake in the Yee Peng and Loy Krathong festival celebrations. Each year, this festival occurs according to the lunar calendar, and in fact, two festivals are celebrated together. Yee Peng (in Chinese) Fanfare Festival is a Lanna tradition, based on the release of 'Khom Loi' lanterns into the sky, which are believed to dispel misfortune and fulfill good wishes. Loy Krathong (in Thai) is a Thai tradition where flaming candles are placed on the water to thank the water goddess, and it is believed that the bad luck of the past year is surrendered to the water for spiritual cleansing. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 7 CHIANG MAI – PHUKET November 25, 2026
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will fly to Phuket with a local airline. (Domestic flight times may vary depending on the airline.) Upon arrival in Phuket, guests who wish can participate in the optional Elephant Safari Tour ($50). This tour offers the chance to meet the breathtaking and intelligent creatures of Asia, and you will remember the approximately 30-minute adventure spent together in the forest with your new friends. After the tour, we will transfer to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the optional Dinner with Siam Niramit Show ($80). Welcome to the most famous cabaret show in Phuket. After enjoying an open buffet dinner, we will move to the theater where the show is performed. Siam Niramit Show presents Thai culture and history through unique choreographies, and it holds a place in the Guinness Book of Records with its massive stage, more than 150 dancers, and the latest stage technology, promising an unforgettable evening for viewers. With 4D effects, dazzling stage costumes, aerial ballet, acrobatics, and the portrayal of Thai culture in a mythical narrative through light and stage decor, we will witness a magical atmosphere. After the show, we will return to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 8 PHUKET November 26, 2026
After having our breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Lunch with Phi Phi Islands Tour ($90). In this tour, there is roughly a 28-mile distance between Phi Phi Islands, located in the Andaman Sea, and Phuket. We will quickly and enjoyably reach these stunning islands in the ocean with our specially designed fast boats, as you immortalize your day with fantastic photo opportunities while navigating among this natural marvel and the islands. We have selected the best restaurants in the area for your lunch. Afterwards, you will have the chance to swim in turquoise waters and see unique corals and fish through snorkeling. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the optional Simon Cabaret Show ($50). Welcome to one of the most beautiful cabaret-style performances in the Far East! With the latest lighting and sound systems, spectacular stage sets, dancers, and costumes, this show is absolutely worth seeing. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 9 PHUKET November 27, 2026
After having our breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Lunch with James Bond Island Tour ($90). In this tour, as the name suggests, we will visit the island where the 1974 film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot; you will have the chance to take photos in front of this unique and famous rock located at the ends of the world and spend time on the beach, shop from the Muslim villagers on the island, explore the caves by canoeing, and experience loads of surprises during this delightful trip. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 10 PHUKET – ISTANBUL November 28, 2026
We pick up our breakfast boxes and leave the hotel, transferring to Phuket Airport. After completing luggage, ticket, and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul on the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Arrival in Istanbul, and end of our tour.