Day 1-2: Thessaloniki - Phuket
Check in at Thessaloniki "Macedonia" airport and evening flight via Istanbul to cosmopolitan Phuket. Arrival the following afternoon at 15.20, formalities and meeting with our local representative. During your transfer to the hotel, you will receive initial basic information about the island and daily activities. Settle into your room and free time for a first dip in the Indian Ocean.
Day 3: Phuket, island tour.
Breakfast and pick up from the hotel for the island tour. First stop at Karon View Point, a unique point in Phuket with incredible views of Karon, Kata and Kata Noi beaches. Next stop at Prom Thep Cape, the beautiful peninsula next to Nai Harn beach, which is the southernmost point of the island. While driving, you will pass by the emerald waters of Rawai Beach, where there is a picturesque fishing village with traditional Thai boats flooding the waters. Next stop is the highest point on the island, where there is a majestic temple in the shape of a huge Buddha. The "Big Buddha" as it is known, is visible from various parts of the island and was built at this point with contributions from the local people to protect Phuket and its people from above. The last stop of today's tour will be at Wat Chalong temple, which is described as the most beautiful temple on the island due to its architectural peculiarity and one of the most important places of worship for the locals, which you will realize during your visit there. Return to the hotel.
4-8th day: Phuket
Breakfast and free days to enjoy the tropical coastline, coral seabed and cosmopolitan nightlife
The city's cosmopolitan and cosmopolitan nightlife. We recommend optional excursions and activities to discover the best of the island and the archipelago that encompasses Phuket, including:
- Full day cruise to the islands of Pi Pei and Bamboo Island with lunch
- Full-day excursion to Pang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with lunch
- Visit to Coral Island or diving in the Similan Archipelago
- River rafting and elephant trekking
- ATV ride through the jungle + Zipline ride through Hanuman World theme park
In the evening, enjoy countless entertainment options at local restaurants and bars on the main Patong and Karon beaches, and you can watch several shows offered on the island, such as the Siam Niramit Show and the Phuket Fantasea Show.
Day 9: Phuket - flight to Bangkok
Breakfast and transfer to the airport to board your direct flight to Thailand's capital, bustling Bangkok. After formalities and baggage collection, meet with our local representative. During the transfer to the hotel, you will receive initial information about the city and daily possible activities.
Day 10: Bangkok, city tour.
Breakfast and start directly with a tour of the "Venice of the East", as Bangkok is called because of the numerous canals that run through it. We start with a boat ride along the Chao Praia River with its countless canals or klongs, from where we will have a unique view of the Royal Palace. Our first stop is the famous Dawn Temple, covered with pieces of Chinese porcelain and spectacularly dominating the river. We will then visit the opposite bank, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po), where we will have the opportunity to see one of the most impressive statues of the Buddha in an inclined position. This temple is also the oldest and most prestigious Thai massage school in the country. Continue to tour the Pratunam area and the local market, while enjoying the unique atmosphere with the traditional street vendors of the capital's flea markets. Transfer to our hotel and rest. In the evening visit one of the many flea markets in the metropolis or one of the cosmopolitan skyview bars overlooking the skyscrapers of Bangkok.
Day 11: Bangkok (optional excursion to Ayutthaya).
Breakfast and free day to move around the city's flea markets and shopping malls. Alternatively, we recommend a day trip to Ayutthaya, the old capital of Thailand, to visit the city's archaeological site, with its 14th-18th century temples. The historical park, a Unesco World Heritage Site, covers an area of 289 hectares. Among other things, you will have the opportunity to see the impressive ruins of the royal palace and the three stupas of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, remnants after the destruction of the city in 1797 by the Burmese. You will also see the famous Wat Mahathat Monument, where the Buddha's head lies wedged between the numerous roots of a tree, and Wat Panang Chong, with the largest seated Buddha. Return in the afternoon to Bangkok. In the evening we recommend you to watch the Siam Niramit spectacle, featuring the history and cultural richness of Thailand in a theatrical extravaganza. Alternatively, you can stroll through Bangkok's Asian Night Market.
Day 12-13: Bangkok - return flight to Thessaloniki
Breakfast and room delivery by noon (you can leave your luggage in the special storage area). It is worth visiting the Royal Palace, and some of the temples and museums of the city. Around 19.00 in the evening you will be transferred from the hotel to the international airport to board your return flight via Istanbul . Arrive in Thessaloniki the next morning, full of wonderful images and memories.
