17 days in Bangkok, Doha & Dubai Itinerary

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Venture out of the city with trips to Ayutthaya (Wat Suwan Dararam Ratchaworawihan, Wat Maha That, &more). Spend the 18th (Sun) in the animal kingdom at Safari World. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, admire nature's wide array of creatures at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, take some stellar pictures from Wat Saket, and explore the world behind art at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC).

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San Francisco, USA to Bangkok is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll lose 15 hours traveling from San Francisco to Bangkok due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in December: high temperatures in Bangkok hover around 87°F and lows are around 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Doha.

Doha, Qatar's capital city, draws visitors with its constant development and expansion, making it a destination on the rise.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): make a trip to The Corniche, then admire the masterpieces at Museum of Islamic Art, and then hunt for treasures at Souq Waqif. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at City Centre Mall, examine the collection at Museum of Illusions, then make a trip to The Pearl Island, and finally walk around Aspire Park.

To find maps and more tourist information, refer to the Doha online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Bangkok to Doha takes 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Indochina Time (ICT) to Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is usually a -4 hour difference. Traveling from Bangkok in December, things will get slightly colder in Doha: highs are around 75°F and lows about 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Dubai.

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

Change things up with these side-trips from Dubai: Abu Dhabi (The Corniche & Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque). The adventure continues: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, make a splash at Wild Wadi Waterpark, take an in-depth tour of Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, and view the masterpieces at Alserkal Cultural Foundation.

To find reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Dubai online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Doha to Dubai takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time to Gulf Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Doha in December, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 65°F in Dubai. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.