Dazzling Dubai & Bangkok

Experience two dazzling cities where tradition & innovation meet, from the golden deserts of Dubai to Bangkok's glittering temples. Flights, deluxe hotels, guided tours & daily breakfast included.

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Style	Small Group TourTravel with a small, intimate group of no more than 16 likeminded travelers (and often much fewer), escorted by an English speaking guide and/or tour manager for some or all of your journey. (Some exceptions, including special promotional packages, may accommodate up to 30.) More of these packages Tour escorts & guides for some segments
Departures	March – December 2026	Group Size	16 travelers max
Themes	History & Culture, City Stays
Activity Level	Recreational
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From desert sands to golden temples, uncover two of Asia’s most captivating cities on this unforgettable journey through Dubai and Bangkok. In Dubai, explore the Al Fahidi Historical District, cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra, and take in sweeping views from the Burj Khalifa. Discover the city’s blend of ancient heritage and cutting-edge innovation as you wander its souks and marvel at its glittering skyline. Then, fly to Bangkok, where vibrant street life and serene temples reveal the spirit of Thailand. Visit the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, stand before the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, and glide through the canals to explore colorful floating markets. With optional tours that delve deeper into Thai cuisine and culture, plus the opportunity to extend your stay in Phuket, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of discovery, relaxation, and adventure.

Package includes

Flights
Coach
Transfers
Hotel
Meals
Guides

Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) on scheduled carriers, including taxes & fees
All ground transportation and transfers
7 nights accommodations Deluxe hotels
8 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Comprehensive tour program including entrance fees
Professional, English-speaking tour director and local guides

Optional add-ons

Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
Optional excursion Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
Optional extension to Phuket

Why you'll love it

Explore two of Asia’s most exciting cities, from the futuristic skyline of Dubai to the bustling streets of Bangkok.
Step back in time in the Al Fahidi Historical District and cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra.
Visit the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
Enjoy a traditional Emirati lunch at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.
Wander Bangkok’s Flower Market and create your own Thai garland.
Visit the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and see the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.
Experience daily life at the famous floating markets.
Discover King Rama II Memorial Park and cruise the canals by paddle boat.
Extend your journey with an independent stay in Phuket, Thailand’s tropical island paradise.

Itinerary at a Glance

1 Depart USA
2 Arrive in Dubai
3 Dubai
4 Dubai
Optional Excursion: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, $120
5 Dubai & Bangkok, Thailand
6 Bangkok
Optional Excursion: Chinatown Walk (purchased locally), $40
Optional Excursion: Evening Twilight Culinary Journey by Tuk Tuk (purchased locally), $130
7 Bangkok
8 Bangkok
Optional Excursion: Ancient City of Ayutthaya & Bang Pa-In with Lunch (purchased locally), $155
9 Depart Bangkok/Arrive USA

Post-Tour Extension: Phuket

9 Bangkok & Phuket
10 Phuket
Optional Excursion: Full-day Phi Phi Islands by Speedboat with lunch (purchased locally)
11 Phuket
Optional Excursion: Half-day Southern Community and Cultural Experience (purchased locally)
12 Depart Phuket/Arrive USA

Dates & Prices

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Dates & Prices, with flights per person, double occupancy*, including Instant Savings discounts
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Dates	Regular Price	Instant Savings	Your Price
Departs U.S.: Mon, Mar 23, 2026 Finishes: Tue, Mar 31, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Mar 23 – Mar 31	$3849	–$400	$3449	Select
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If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Options & Fees

Dazzling Dubai & Bangkok
Rooming Selection
Double Occupancy	included
Single Occupancy
Apr 6, 2026	$649
Mar 23, 2026	$729
Nov 16, 2026; Dec 7, 2026	$739
All other dates	$699
Optional Excursions
Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner¹	$120
Guaranteed Early Check- in²
Double Occupancy	$130
Single Occupancy	$260

1. Requires a minimum of 3 passengers. Optional tour in Dubai must be pre-booked and is not available for purchase locally.

2. Your room will be booked to guarantee it is available if you arrive at the hotel before 3pm.

Phuket Island Adventure¹
Phuket Island Extension
Nov 16, 2026; Dec 7, 2026	$749
Apr 6, 2026	$1049
Mar 23, 2026	$1149
All other dates	$649
Rooming Selection
Double Occupancy	included
Single Occupancy
Nov 16, 2026; Dec 7, 2026	$329
Mar 23, 2026	$349
All other dates	$269

1. Requires a minimum of two passengers to operate and is subject to availability.

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
New York Kennedy (JFK)	included

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above. Please review the flight schedule, especially if you're booking connecting flights.

Want to fly from another city? For this package, you may request flights on Emirates from Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Seattle or Washington, D.C. Flights from Newark are via Athens. Unfortunately, we don’t offer flights from any other cities, but you can book your own connecting flights. In some cases, on return to the USA, an additional overnight may be required due to departure flight time. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own connecting flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

Your adventure begins as you depart the USA on your overnight flight bound for the United Arab Emirates

Day 2 Arrive in Dubai

Meet your tour representative upon arrival and transfer to your hotel

Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek or similar

Full Day Itinerary

Welcome to Dubai, a city where ancient traditions meet ultramodern innovation. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Day 3 Dubai

Explore the Al Fahidi Historical District and cross Dubai Creek by a traditional abra
Browse the city’s gold and spice souks
Enjoy lunch at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU)

Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, set out to discover the heritage heart of Dubai on a guided six-hour tour. Step back in time as you explore the winding alleys of the Al Fahidi Historical District, where restored wind-tower houses and quiet courtyards reveal glimpses of the city’s humble beginnings. Board an abra, a traditional wooden water taxi, to glide across Dubai Creek, once the lifeline of the old trading port. On the opposite bank, immerse yourself in the sights and scents of the bustling souks, where stalls brim with glittering gold, aromatic spices, and colorful textiles.

Later, enjoy a traditional Emirati lunch at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), hosted inside a beautifully preserved Emirati home. Share a meal and open conversation with your local hosts, gaining a deeper appreciation for the customs, hospitality, and daily life of Dubai’s people.

Following a transfer back to your hotel, the rest of your evening is at your leisure.

Day 4 Dubai

Visit the city's highlights, including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, Atlantis photo stop, and Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Join an optional Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner Excursion

Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before experiencing the dazzling contrasts of modern Dubai, a city that seems to reinvent itself with every skyline. Begin with a visit to the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, where an included general admission ticket grants you access to sweeping views from its observation deck (excluding prime hours). Back at ground level, explore the vast Dubai Mall, home to hundreds of boutiques, cafés, and attractions beneath a canopy of architectural grandeur.

Continue to the sleek Dubai Marina, a glittering waterfront enclave framed by luxury yachts and contemporary towers. Pause for photos at the iconic Atlantis, The Palm, before venturing to Souk Madinat Jumeirah. This atmospheric re-creation of an old Arabian marketplace offers a blend of boutique shopping, charming waterways, and postcard views of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab. Later this afternoon, return to your hotel to relax or explore on your own, or join an optional excursion.

Optional Excursion: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, $120

Venture beyond the city to the golden dunes of the Arabian Desert, where a timeless landscape stretches as far as the eye can see. Travel by 4x4 over rolling sands and pause to watch the sunset paint the horizon in shades of amber and rose. At a traditional Bedouin-style camp, ride a camel, try your hand at henna painting, and enjoy a festive evening beneath the stars. Savor a barbecue dinner accompanied by live music and dance performances—a celebration of desert culture and hospitality.

Day 5 Dubai & Bangkok, Thailand

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok, Thailand
Upon arrival in Bangkok, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel
Spend the balance of the evening at leisure

Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Transfer to the airport for your flight from Dubai and arrive in Bangkok, Thailand this evening.

Day 6 Bangkok

Visit the Flower Market and learn how to create your own Thai garland
Tour The Royal Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
See the mysterious Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Spend the balance of the day at leisure or enjoy one (or both!) of our optional excursions

Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Start your day with a visit to Bangkok's vibrant and colorful Flower Market. Meet with a local vendor and create a traditional Thai flower garland that you can later share as an offering at any of Bangkok's magnificent temples. Next, head to The Royal Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. For 150 years, the Grand Palace served as the home of the King and his court and the entire administrative seat of government. Within its grounds, you'll also visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), a structure built to house a large Buddha image carved from a solid piece of green jadeite (jasper). Continue to Wat Pho, founded in the 17th century and the oldest temple in Bangkok. This temple is also home to the remarkable Reclining Buddha, one of the largest in the world, whose face depicts the attainment of Nirvana and whose feet are inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

The afternoon is leisurely to explore Bangkok on your own or join other locally available optional excursions.

Optional Excursion: Chinatown Walk (purchased locally), $40

This afternoon, drive to Bangkok's Chinatown, where you'll head out on an exciting walk through one of the city's oldest parts. Walk along Yaowarat Road, which is filled with exciting shops and unique treasures. Continue to an old tea shop to enjoy a cup of Chinese tea with the locals before heading to Talad Kao, a busy local market offering a variety of fresh food, fruits, and Chinese herbs. End the walk at Wat Leng Nei Yi to visit the Taoist temple. Then, proceed to Wat Traimit on the edge of Chinatown, which houses the world's most giant solid gold Buddha.

Note: This private tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate and is sold locally at approximately 1,610 THB.

Optional Excursion: Evening Twilight Culinary Journey by Tuk Tuk (purchased locally), $130

Explore iconic sites and unforgettable flavors by Tuk Tuk as you adventure after dark! Visit Wat Suthat, one of the famous iconic sights of Bangkok, for a nighttime perspective. The night ends with a final stop at a hidden bar. Sip on a chilled Thai beer or a non-alcoholic drink with local snacks while enjoying fantastic night views of the Giant Swing and the glittering temple. Return to the hotel by tuk-tuk.

Note: This private tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate and is sold locally at approximately 4,790 THB.

Day 7 Bangkok

Journey to the Samut Songkhram province to experience a rural railway market
Visit the Damnoen Saduak or Tha Kha markets, full of floating vendor stalls
Hop aboard a paddle boat and explore the canals
Explore King Rama II Memorial Park and learn about the former King

Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, experience a more traditional side of Thailand with an insightful excursion to Samut Songkhram province. Venture to a rural railway market, where vendors set up stalls along the train tracks. Watch as they quickly pack up as trains arrive and then unload and carry on business after the trains have departed.

Continue to Damnoen Saduak or Tha Kha markets, where you will have a unique chance to experience a traditional marketplace style. See boats full of fresh fruit and traditional snacks sold on the canals. For a closer look, hop aboard a paddle boat and explore the labyrinth of canals. Return to the floating market for lunch.

Cruise the waterways by long-tail boat, visit a local Buddhist temple not on the tourist trail, and then continue to the King Rama II Memorial Park. Explore the park's ornate Thai-style pavilions and learn about the former beloved King.

Day 8 Bangkok

Spend the day at leisure, or join an optional tour

Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok or similar Breakfast

Optional Excursion: Ancient City of Ayutthaya & Bang Pa-In with Lunch (purchased locally), $155

This morning, drive to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. King U-Thong founded the city of Ayutthaya in 1350 as the capital of his kingdom of Siam. By 1700, Ayutthaya had as many as a million inhabitants, making it one of the largest cities in the world at the time. But in 1767, the Burmese army invaded and destroyed the city. Nevertheless, magnificent ruins of the old city remain, some restored. Exciting archaeological excavations are still proceeding at many sites in the area.

Upon arrival, visit some of Ayutthaya's historical sites. Among the ruins, you will see the most significant monument, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Mahathat to discover a Buddha head entwined in tree roots, and Wat Yai Chaimongkhol to view the reclining Buddha statue. Continue to a vibrant market and the Muslim Quarter to sample Roti Sai Mai, a Thai dessert similar to cotton candy that is sometimes served in a sweet, colorful crepe.

After an included lunch of local Thai dishes, continue exploring with a leisurely one-hour long-tail boat ride down the Chao Phraya River. See riverside villages and Wat Niwet Thammaprawat, a Gothic-style Buddhist temple on a small river island. Continue to Bang Pa to view King Rama IV's summer palace, which is used occasionally by the king and queen to host receptions and banquets. The palace and surrounding temples represent an appealing fusion of Thai, Chinese, and European architectural styles. Return to Bangkok this evening.

Note: This private tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate and is sold locally at approximately 5,760 THB.

Day 9 Depart Bangkok/Arrive USA

Spend the day at leisure for independent exploration
Bid farewell to Thailand as you're escorted to the airport for your evening return flight to Dubai, and then your return flight to the USA
Or, extend your adventure with a independent post-tour extension to relax on the white-sand beaches of Phuket

Breakfast

Post-Tour Extension: Phuket

Take advantage of your already-included international airfare and enjoy a luxurious and relaxing stay on Phuket Island, Thailand's most famous resort.

Day 9 Bangkok & Phuket

Fly to Phuket and transfer to your hotel upon arrival
Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure

Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas or similar Breakfast

Day 10 Phuket

Enjoy a full day at leisure or join an optional excursion

Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas or similar Breakfast

Optional Excursion: Full-day Phi Phi Islands by Speedboat with lunch (purchased locally)

Escape to a quieter and more natural side of southern Thailand on a day trip from Phuket. This morning, board a speedboat for a 45-minute journey to the six scenic Phi Phi Islands. As you cruise toward paradise, see spectacular limestone karsts that jut out from the blue seas. Pass by Maya Bay, arguably one of Thailand’s most beautiful places, as well as Phi Phi Leh Cove and Monkey Beach, which feature stunning white sands lined with swaying palm trees.

Enjoy lunch at Tonsai Bay, the southern stretch of Phi Phi Leh Island, surrounded by sweeping sea views. In the afternoon, cruise to the Bamboo Islands for snorkeling and swimming in the Andaman Sea.

After a spectacular day cruising the Phi Phi Islands, it is time to return to Phuket in the early evening.

Note: This is a shared tour. Sold locally at approximately 4,500 THB in 2026; 4,860 THB in 2027.

Day 11 Phuket

Enjoy a full day at leisure on the island or join an optional excursion

Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas or similar Breakfast

Optional Excursion: Half-day Southern Community and Cultural Experience (purchased locally)

Discover the enchanting cultural village of Baan Kamala in Phuket, where tradition meets tropical paradise. Immerse yourself in Thai heritage as you explore this vibrant Muslim community, known for its warm hospitality and captivating local customs. From traditional performances to authentic cuisine, Baan Kamala is a must-visit destination for a truly immersive and enriching experience in Southern Thailand.

Meet with locals when you arrive, and throughout the half-day tour, participate in hands-on activities, allowing you to be a part of the tapestry of local life. Learn how to make khanom duen, a local dessert, and kaeng som—a famous (and spicy!) Southern Thai dish made of buffalo oranges. Or, enjoy painting sarongs or batiks with a personal design.

Note: Sold locally at approximately 4,280 THB through December 2026; 4,630 THB in 2027.

Day 12 Depart Phuket/Arrive USA

Enjoy the day at leisure
In the early afternoon, transfer to the airport in Phuket for your flight to Dubai, then continue to the USA

Breakfast

Hotels

Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek

Deluxe

Perfectly positioned between the buzz of Downtown Dubai and the charm of the historic creek, the Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek offers a sleek urban retreat in the heart of the city. Unwind in modern style with skyline views, a refreshing pool, and a full-service spa featuring Moroccan hammam treatments. With complimentary beach shuttles, diverse dining options, and easy access to landmarks like Dubai Mall and the Dubai Frame, this hotel makes exploring Dubai effortless and indulgent.

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Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok

Deluxe

Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok is located in the city's central business district. Surrounded by the lively districts of Silom, Sathorn, and Charoenkrung, the hotel provides easy access to major commercial centers, the Chaopraya River pier, and Icon Siam. Guests can explore nearby art galleries, pop-up shops in Talad Noi, and popular local eateries. Despite its vibrant surroundings, the hotel offers a peaceful retreat, with convenient access to the Express Way for quick travel to Impact Area Muang Thong Thani and Bitec Bangna Convention Centre.

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Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas

Deluxe

Set just a short walk from Patong’s lively nightlife and the Andaman Sea, Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas blends authentic Thai charm with modern style in a tranquil tropical setting. Guests can unwind with soothing treatments at Ryn Spa, join a yoga or Thai boxing session, or learn the secrets of Thai cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. With a lagoon-view fitness center and inviting pools, it’s the perfect balance of relaxation and energy in the heart of Phuket.

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