Highlights of Thailand 2026-27
NEWBANGKOK - AYUTTHAYA - PHITSANULOK - SUKHOTHAI - CHIANG MAI
Highlights of Thailand 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour: 9 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. 6 departures scheduled, from 5 December 2026 to 26 March 2027. Participation fee from 2.100,00 € per person. Required document: INDIVIDUAL PASSPORT with at least 6 months' remaining validity + TDAC..
Highlights of Thailand 2026-27
BANGKOK - AYUTTHAYA - PHITSANULOK - SUKHOTHAI - CHIANG MAI

9 days starting from
2.100,00 €
Departures
Legend
Plus Guiness
- 4-star superior/5-star hotels
- 4 lunches in restaurants
- 1 traditional dinner on a river boat in Bangkok
- visit to the Damnoen Saduak floating market
- all scheduled entrance fees included
- a guide constantly on hand from day 2 to day 7
- travel exclusively in a group of no more than 30 people
Why this tour?
- to discover the best of a fascinating and welcoming country
- to admire Ayutthaya, a splendid UNESCO World Heritage Site
- to sample one of Asia's most iconic cuisines
Description
“Highlights of Thailand” offers a deep immersion in the soul of a country that enchants with its cultural richness, breathtaking landscapes and a spirituality rooted in everyday life. This journey explores the best of Thailand, combining the allure of modern cities with the mystery of ancient capitals and the serenity of its temples. We begin in vibrant Bangkok, a metropolis where tradition and modernity meet. Here the tour leads you to discover the most iconic monuments, such as the Grand Palace with its Emerald Buddha, and Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, where the evening lights create a magical atmosphere. Authentic moments such as the Damnoen Saduak floating market and the Maeklong railway market reveal the liveliest and most picturesque side of local life. Heading north, the journey becomes a tale of history and spirituality. Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offer a plunge into the Thailand of old, with their majestic temples and ruins that whisper stories of a glorious kingdom. Among the destinations, Chiang Mai also stands out, where the temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep offers a breathtaking view over the city and moments of contemplation immersed in nature. This tour is distinguished by its attention to detail and the perfect balance between culture, relaxation and discovery. Every stop is enriched by unforgettable culinary experiences: from dinner aboard a boat on the Chao Phraya to the delights on offer in the local markets. A journey that promises emotion, enriching the spirit and leaving indelible memories.
Ayutthaya stands out as an extraordinary stop, capable of transporting visitors back in time to the golden age of the Kingdom of Siam. This historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an open-air museum where art, architecture and nature blend into an unforgettable panorama. The day begins with a visit to the iconic temples, including Wat Chai Wattanaram, a perfect example of Khmer architecture, with towers that seem to touch the sky. Wat Sri Sanphet, the former royal chapel, impresses with its symmetry and the refined details that speak of a golden era. Finally, Wat Mongkhon Bophit houses one of the most imposing and evocative Buddha statues in Thailand. A special moment is devoted to the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, an architectural gem that blends European and Thai influences. The manicured gardens, enchanting ponds and the wooden pavilion in the middle of the water create an oasis of peace and beauty. Ayutthaya is not just a place to visit, but an experience to live. Walking among the ruins, touching the ancient stones and browsing the local stalls selling authentic handicrafts allows you to connect with the soul of the place. This focus on the ancient capital is not only an invitation to discover history, but also to be inspired by the grandeur of a past that continues to shine in the present.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY – BANGKOK
Departure on scheduled flights with Emirates to Bangkok – meals on board – overnight flight.
Day 2
BANGKOK “the gateway to Indochina”
Arrival in Bangkok – transfer to the hotel - dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 3
BANGKOK “the capital of Thailand”
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with a guide – visit of the Grand Palace complex, once the official residence of the royal family, which includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha with its gardens and, at its centre, the fabulous image of the Buddha carved from a single piece of jade - Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, a fine example of Sukhothai art - passing through Chinatown we reach Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha -the largest and oldest in the city-, then crossing the Chao Phraya river by boat we come to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn – lunch in a restaurant – traditional dinner aboard a river boat along the banks of the Chao Phraya, admiring the illuminated temples – return to the hotel afterwards – overnight stay.
Day 4
BANGKOK “floating market & Phra Pathom Chedi”
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with a guide – visit to the Damnoen Saduak floating market, about 110 km from Bangkok, passing salt pans and rice paddies to reach the pier where we board a rowing boat (the market is made up of Thai-style canoes laden with succulent, colourful fruit, vegetables, sweets and meats) – visit of the characteristic railway market (the fresh-produce market that is moved aside as the train passes) in the neighbouring town of Maeklong - continuation to one of the oldest cities in the country and an important Buddhist centre, Nakhon Pathom, and visit of the Buddhist monument Phra Pathom Chedi –lunch in a restaurant – dinner in a traditional restaurant - after dinner, Bangkok by night: a stroll with the tour leader through the streets of Chinatown and return to the hotel via the famous Pak Klong Talat flower market – overnight stay.
Day 5
BANGKOK – AYUTTHAYA “the ancient capital, UNESCO World Heritage Site” – PHITSANULOK – SUKHOTHAI
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with a guide – departure for the ancient capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ayutthaya (visit of the ruined temples and palaces) - along the way, visit of the temples of Wat Chai Wattanaram, Wat Sri Sanphet and Wat Mongkhon Bophit - free time to browse the many handicraft stalls – lunch in a traditional restaurant - continuation to Phitsanulok, visit to the Royal Temple of Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat, dating from the 14th century, with its renowned Golden Buddha, considered the most beautiful image of the Buddha in all Thailand – arrival in Sukhothai in the evening - dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 6
SUKHOTHAI – CHIANG MAI
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning, guided visit of Sukhothai, the ancient capital of Thailand and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can admire the beautiful standing Buddha statues, the ruins of temples and monasteries, the historical park with the ruins of Wat Mahathat and the temples of Wat Sa Sri, Wat Sri Sawai and Wat Sri Chum – followed by a visit to Si Satchanalai, Sukhothai's twin city – lunch in a traditional restaurant – in the afternoon, continuation to Chiang Mai, where we visit the most important temple in the north of the country, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which houses sacred relics of the Buddha (reached by a climb of more than 300 steps flanked by giant depictions of Naga, mythological figures half man and half serpent); from here you can admire a breathtaking panoramic view of the city - dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 7
CHIANG MAI – BANGKOK
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning, guided visit of the San Kamphaeng district, the heart of the cottage silk and cotton industries, and of Bor Sang (the umbrella village, where umbrellas are made from delicate Thai paper and decorated by hand) - lunch at leisure – in the afternoon, transfer to the airport - departure on a scheduled flight to Bangkok – transfer to the hotel – dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 8
BANGKOK - ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel – day at leisure for rest, relaxation and independent sightseeing - tour leader available - lunch at leisure – dinner at leisure - transfer to the airport – departure on Emirates scheduled flights for the return to Italy – meals on board – overnight flight.
Day 9
ITALY
Arrival in Italy.
Prices
- return journey Italy/Bangkok on Emirates scheduled flights
- Chiang Mai/Bangkok scheduled flight
- airport/hotel transfers and vice versa
- tour of Thailand by GT coach/minibus
- accommodation in 4/5-star hotels on a half-board basis
- buffet breakfasts
- 4 lunches in restaurants
- professional local guide from day 2 to day 7
- taxes, VAT
- tour leader from Italy, departing from Rome
- tour leader Dubai/Dubai or Bangkok/Bangkok for those departing from other airports
- entrance fees to all sites and museums indicated in the itinerary
tips, drinks of any kind and anything not expressly mentioned
Our hotels
BANGKOK
HOTEL PULLMAN BANGKOK or similar, 5-star
SUKHOTHAI
HOTEL TREASURE RESORT – HERITAGE RESORT or similar, 4-star
www.sukhothaitreasure.com – www.sabaisabaihospitality.com
CHIANG MAI
EMPRESS PREMIER HOTEL or similar, 4-star
Info and schedule
N.B. The order of the planned visits may be changed depending on museum opening hours or for operational reasons, but the programme remains unchanged.
- Required document: INDIVIDUAL PASSPORT with at least 6 months' remaining validity + TDAC.
Flight times
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 9 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
When does it depart?
6 departures scheduled, from 5 December 2026 to 26 March 2027.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 2.100,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return journey Italy/Bangkok on Emirates scheduled flights; Chiang Mai/Bangkok scheduled flight; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; tour of Thailand by GT coach/minibus; accommodation in 4/5-star hotels on a half-board basis; buffet breakfasts; 4 lunches in restaurants; professional local guide from day 2 to day 7; taxes, VAT; tour leader from Italy, departing from Rome; tour leader Dubai/Dubai or Bangkok/Bangkok for those departing from other airports; entrance fees to all sites and museums indicated in the itinerary
What is not included in the price?
tips, drinks of any kind and anything not expressly mentioned
Which documents are required?
INDIVIDUAL PASSPORT with at least 6 months' remaining validity + TDAC.
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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