Istanbul Arrival
Arrive in Istanbul. After Immigration and Customs procedures met by driver and transferred to hotel. Check-in to hotel. Free time for rest after a long journey. Overnight stay at hotel.
6 days and 5 nights through Istanbul and Bursa. Takes in Devrent (Imaginary Valley), Avanos and Open Air Museum. Shaped around your dates, your hotels and your pace — this is the route as it stands, not a fixed departure.
Suits
- Travellers who want to be outdoors
Day by day
Istanbul
Breakfast at Hotel. Full day walking PVT city tour of Istanbul: Hippodrome- Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine,Sultanahmed Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque)- Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles,Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque- The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics,Top Kapi Palace- The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain. Robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Return to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Istanbul
Breakfast at Hotel. Continue the PVT tour in Istanbul:- Bosphorus morning tour- See the major attractions of Istanbul as they were meant to be seen: from the water. Comfortable transportation takes you from the Sultanahmed district to the docks, where you’ll enjoy a slow paced 1.5-hour boat tour along the Bosphorus. Listen to commentary as you photograph sights, such as Dolmabahçe Palace and Rumeli Fortress, Walking in Taksim area, Galata tour (outside), Istiklal walking street. This tour takes you into the heart of the modern section of Istanbul to be shown the unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots that make it so captivating. Beautiful side streets and historical passages that get missed by tourists and Turks alike. See the Pera district through a local’s eyes and learn about its cosmopolitan history. Area is also famous across Istanbul for its outstanding street food but discovering good eateries in a big city is not always easy. Not to worry, as we stroll Istiklal Avenue, your guide will point out best local eating places, cafés and bars, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way. Return to Hotel. Free time to explore independently. Overnight at Hotel.
Istanbul — Bursa
Breakfast at the Hotel. Drive to Bursa (2,5 hours) Tour in Bursa:- Green Mosque, Central Bazaar, 600 years old Pine tree, Cable car in Uludag ski resort Visit the city of Bursa, once the capital of the Ottoman Empire, on this day trip from Istanbul that starts with a 2-hour ferry ride. Enjoy the views during the trip, and visit Tophane for a panoramic look at Bursa. Ascend Mt. Uludag, the ancient Olympus, by cable car to take in the scenery. Return to Istanbul Overnight at Hotel.
Princess Island
Breakfast at the Hotel. Tour to Princess Island: Ferry journey to the islands, Electro bus tour on the Buyukada Island to the top Cruise (by ferry) to Buyukada (grand island), the largest island of Prince’s Islands in the Marmara Sea. Orientation tour of the island with one of the public electrical vehicle. After lunch free time on the island. In the late afternoon cruise back to the city. Return to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Fly Back Home
Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your onward journey
What the service covers
- Visa processing and paperwork (government fees are extra)
- All accommodation as listed, with daily breakfast
- All ground transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals as named in the day-by-day
- A licensed guide for every sightseeing day
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Entrance fees for the sightseeing named in the itinerary
- A single named trip designer, reachable by WhatsApp for the whole journey
Not included
- International flights, unless the itinerary says otherwise
- Visa fees, travel insurance and anything a government charges directly
- Meals other than those named in the day-by-day
- Anything personal — minibar, laundry, spa, tips and porterage
- Optional experiences and upgrades offered on the ground
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