Great Far East with Emirates Airlines for 11 Nights

Days 1-2 ISTANBUL – DUBAI – HONG KONG

We meet at Istanbul New Airport’s international departures terminal three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket and boarding procedures, our flight to Dubai begins with Emirates Airlines’ scheduled service. Upon arrival in Dubai, after the connecting transfer with Emirates Airlines’ scheduled service, our flight to Hong Kong begins. Our day is spent on the plane. Upon arrival in Hong Kong, we proceed to our special bus waiting for us at the airport. Transfer to our hotel in Hong Kong and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 3 HONG KONG

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our panoramic Hong Kong city tour. During our tour, Aberdeen, Fisherman’s Village, Victoria Peak, and Repulse Bay are among the places to be seen. After the tour, you will have free time for shopping until the transfer time announced by your guide. During your free time, you may visit the world-famous Harbour City and IFC Mall shopping centers and spend your time as you wish. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Hong Kong. For those who wish, we depart for the extra “Dinner Cruise” (100 Euro) tour. On this tour, accompanied by your guide, we leave our hotel by private bus and board our boat from the pier. On this music and dinner organized trip, you can enjoy a lovely evening by admiring Hong Kong’s magnificent illuminated skyline. After the boat tour, we take a short walk and shopping tour at Ladies’ Market. Then we head back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 4 HONG KONG – BANGKOK

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms and depart for the extra “Macau Island” (200 Euro) tour for those who wish. On this tour, we first head by bus to the pier where we will board the ferry. After a pleasant 1-hour journey by boat, we arrive at Macau Island for a panoramic island tour. During this tour, Guia Circuit (the venue of the Macau Grand Prix), the statue of the Goddess A-Ma, A-Ma Temple, the exact replica of the Las Vegas sign and the world’s largest casino, as well as the artificial sky and Venetian canals built inside the first indoor area, and afterward the Parisian Eiffel Tower, the sister hotel of the Venetian, will be seen. Macau city center and the cathedral, which are on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, are among the places to be seen. After lunch, those who wish may try their luck at the casino. After the tour, we head to Hong Kong Airport. After check-in and baggage procedures, we depart for Bangkok with Emirates Airlines. Upon arrival in Bangkok, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 5 BANGKOK

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the extra “Floating Market” (50 Euro) tour for those who wish. On this tour, we leave Bangkok and on the way first stop at a coconut plantation in the town of Samut Songkhram, birthplace of the world-famous Siamese Twins. Here, we learn how the Thai people benefit from the coconut tree and see handicrafts made from this tree; you may also visit the orchid garden inside. Then, after about a 10-minute bus ride, we arrive at the pier where Thai-style boats depart. After boarding the boats, we take a pleasant half-hour journey through stunning exotic Far Eastern landscapes to the famous Floating Market, which has been featured on magazine covers and in documentaries; you will see the open market set up in rowboats on the river and have the opportunity to shop. We explore the floating market until it closes at noon. On the return journey, we will visit a wood-carving workshop showcasing some of the finest examples of wood carving, where we will see how valuable woods such as rosewood and teak are beautifully shaped by artists. On the way back to Bangkok, you will taste Thailand’s most famous tropical fruits chosen by your guide. After the tour, return to Bangkok and Bangkok City Tour. On the city tour, we visit the Wat Traimit Temple, which houses the world-famous Reclining Buddha Statue measuring 46 meters in length and 15 meters in height, the Sitting Buddha Statue, stupas (tombstones), and the Golden Buddha Statue weighing 5.5 tons. Then, Chinatown, the Flower Market, Democracy Monument and Avenue, Ministries Avenue, Parliament Building, Jewelry Factory, and the Royal Palace, which has hosted the Siam Kingdom since 1782 and contains the administrative and living areas of the current royal family members, will be seen panoramically. After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms and continue to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 6 BANGKOK – PHUKET

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms and transfer to Bangkok Airport. Then we depart for Phuket by local airlines. Upon arrival in Phuket, we depart for the extra “Elephant Safari” (35 Euro) tour for those who wish. How many times in your life can you go on safari on an elephant? Here is the opportunity coming to you. After receiving information about elephants, we go on an elephant safari in the forest. Then we transfer to our hotel. On the way, we will visit a jewelry factory and see how precious stones such as sapphire and ruby, mined in Thailand, are processed and turned into jewelry. In the evening, for those who wish, we depart for the extra “Siam Niramit Show (Dinner Included)” (70 Euro) tour. Welcome to Phuket’s most famous theme park. After having our buffet dinner before the show, we move to the theater where the performance takes place. Siam Niramit Show, which presents Thai culture and history to the audience with unique choreography, promises an unforgettable evening with its gigantic stage, more than 150 dancers, and the latest stage technology in the world. We watch 4D effects, eye-catching costumes, aerial ballet, acrobatics, and the magical narration of Thai culture through light and stage décor in an enchanting atmosphere. After the tour, transfer to the hotel, room key distribution, and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 7 PHUKET

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the extra “Lunch Included Phi Phi Island” (70 euro) tour for those who wish. With our speedboats, we quickly reach Phi Phi Don, the first of the two paradise coral islands near Phuket. We visit Maya Bay, where some scenes of Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio’s film “The Beach” were shot, with its palm-tree-lined beach and crystal-clear turquoise sea. Next, we stop at Phi Phi Ley. Here we visit Viking Cave. Our lunch will be on Phi Phi Island. In the evening, we return to our hotel by speedboats. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 8 PHUKET

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the extra “Lunch Included James Bond Island” (70 Euro) tour for those who wish. With our tour boat, our first stops are the Panak and Hong Islands, which have been featured in many documentaries. During this excursion with our private canoes, a great adventure awaits you as you witness magnificent natural scenery among bays and caves. After having an open-buffet lunch on our boat, our next stop is James Bond Island, where the “The Man with the Golden Gun” was filmed. We see the famous rock and beach on this island and are given free time to shop with the Muslim villagers on the island and take plenty of photos. Our final stop after James Bond Island is Lawa Island or Naka Island, where you can snorkel, swim, sunbathe and relax on the beach (to be decided according to weather conditions). After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 9 PHUKET – SINGAPORE

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms and transfer to Phuket Airport. Then we depart for Singapore by local airlines. Upon arrival in Singapore, we depart for a city tour. Singapore River, Parliament-Opera-Court buildings, and the Merlion Monument are among the places we will see. Then, we have a short free time for shopping in Chinatown. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 10 SINGAPORE

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the extra “Sentosa Island” (85 Euro) tour for those who wish. During the tour, our first stop is the Singapore National Orchid Garden, the first and only tropical botanical garden included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015. The garden is also the world’s most important botanical institute. With more than 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids, the splendor of these magnificent flowers offers a must-see view at the National Orchid Garden. Our next stop is Sentosa Island, Singapore’s first and only entertainment island, where Singaporeans spend their weekends. After reaching Faber Hill by bus, you will have the chance to see the entire island panoramically from above the sky by cable car installed 100 meters above sea level. On the island, we first visit the Image of Singapore museum, which introduces Singapore’s rich and colorful 200-year history. Our next stop is the Madame Tussauds wax museum, one of Sentosa Island’s attractions. Get ready to be part of the story and feel fame in Singapore with more than 80 wax figures of celebrities from Asia, Hollywood, Bollywood, and beyond. After the tour, free time awaits you to rest and explore the island. In the evening, for those who wish, we depart for the extra “Gardens By The Bay” (65 Euro) tour. You will witness Singapore’s uniquely beautiful illuminated nighttime views and walk through the lively streets that are active at all hours of the day. During our tour, our first stop will be the world-famous Gardens by the Bay. Gardens by the Bay is a 101-hectare (250-acre) nature park adjacent to the Marina Reservoir in Singapore’s Central Region. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden, and Bay Central Garden. The largest of the gardens is the 54-hectare (130-acre) Bay South Garden designed by Grant Associates. The Flower Dome is the world’s largest glass greenhouse. In 2018, a world record of 50 million visitors visited this garden. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Singapore and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 11 SINGAPORE – BALI

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms and transfer to Singapore Airport. We depart for Bali by local airlines. Upon arrival in Bali, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 12 BALI

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the extra “Kintamani & Batur Volcano” (85 Euro) tour for those who wish. On our full-day tour, we will get to know Bali’s impressive culture, handicrafts, picturesque rice terraces, traditional villages, and the extraordinary scenery of Batur Volcano and lake. First, we go to Batubulan to watch the cultural Barong Dance Performance. Then the village of Mas, famous for wood carving, awaits us. Here we will watch artists carving intricate patterns into wood blocks. After Mas Village, our next stop is Goa Gajah, known as the Elephant Cave, dating back to the 11th century. Then our next stop is the cool mountains of Kintamani for lunch. First, we photograph Mount Batur from above, with its black lava stripes descending toward Batur Lake in the valley below. Then we enjoy our lunch at a restaurant with a beautiful view. After the meal, our tour continues with Bali’s artistic heart, Ubud Village. Finally, we stop by Celuk Village, famous for its gold and silver craftsmanship, and return to our hotel. It is worth mentioning that Bali cannot be considered fully seen without this excursion. Afterwards, free time for sunbathing. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Bali and free time to rest. Overnight at our hotel.

Day 13 BALI – DUBAI

After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms and have free time. In the afternoon, for those who wish, your guide will arrange the extra “Tanah Lot Temples & Monkey Forest” (40 Euro) tour. After seeing the Royal Temple in Kapal Town, the Monkey Forest, home to around 300 monkeys believed to be the guardians of the temples and containing 3 temples, and the Tanah Lot Temples built on a rock over the ocean, we proceed to the world-famous Monkey Forest. It is worth mentioning once again that Bali cannot be considered fully seen without this excursion. After the tour, transfer to Bali Airport.

Day 14 DUBAI – ISTANBUL

We depart for Dubai with Emirates Airlines. Our night is spent on the plane. Upon our arrival in Dubai, our flight to Istanbul takes place with Emirates Airlines scheduled service. With our arrival in Istanbul, our tour and services come to an end.

FLIGHT NOTES

16 January EK122 IST DXB 20:05 01:20*

17 January EK382 DXB HKG 03:30 14:45

19 January EK385 HKG BKK 21:00 23:15

29 January EK399 DPS DXB 00:05 05:25

29 January EK123 DXB IST 10:15 14:25

01 February EK122 IST DXB 20:05 01:20*

02 February EK382 DXB HKG 03:30 14:45

04 February EK385 HKG BKK 21:00 23:15

14 February EK399 DPS DXB 00:05 05:25

14 February EK123 DXB IST 10:15 14:25

16 March EK122 IST DXB 20:05 01:20*

17 March EK382 DXB HKG 03:30 14:45

19 March EK385 HKG BKK 21:00 23:15

29 March EK399 DPS DXB 00:05 05:25

29 March EK123 DXB IST 10:40 14:25

26 May EK122 IST DXB 19:25 00:55*

27 May EK382 DXB HKG 03:15 15:25

29 May EK385 HKG BKK 21:30 23:45

08 June EK399 DPS DXB 00:35 05:35

08 June EK123 DXB IST 10:40 14:25