01/05/2024
7 DAYS ISTANBUL TOUR
DAY 1) ARRIVAL – ISTANBUL
Welcome to Istanbul. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day, you will be free to explore Istanbul on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2) FULL DAY ISTANBUL
(Buffet Breakfast, Local Lunch Included)
Your day starts with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including, Places we will go; Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace. We begin our tour with Blue Mosque, one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul. It takes its name from the exquisite tiles and only imperial mosque with six minarets. And then go to the Hippodrome, it was the centre of sporting and social events during the Byzantine Empire. The Serpentine Column, The Obelisk of Theodosius, The German Fountain are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. Next to Grand Bazaar; The oldest and largest shopping centre in Turkey is situated in the centre of old city. Our next point will be the Topkapi Palace, is symbol of Ottomans power. Main residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Now its museum and houses fabulous collection of crystal, silver, chinese porcelain,jewels and costumes. Lastly we will visit Ayub Ensari Tomb. After the tour we will transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 3) PRINCESS ISLANDS TOUR
(Buffet Breakfast and Local Lunch Included)
After breakfast, depart for the trip. After the cruise by ferry boat, upon arrival, you’ll be free to explore this lovely Island with a decidedly 19th Century ambience, elegant buildings and promenades, the peaceful atmosphere makes for a relaxing. In the evening back to hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
DAY 4) BURSA & ULUDAG TOUR
(Buffet Breakfast and Local Lunch Included)
We pass to Asian side of Istanbul by driving on Bosphorus bridge with stunning view. Upon arrival, Green mosque and Green Mausoleum will be first stop in Bursa, both built by 5th Ottoman Sultan Mehmet Çelebi in 15th century. Then we will climb up Uludağ Mountain by cable car and have fun with magnificent city view. You will want to take photo in every second while passing through forest with lots of tree species. You will go to top of mountain which is 2.486 metres above sea level and feel fresh air. We will have lunch on the mountain with barbeque. Next, you will see gorgeous old tree which is more than 600 years old. While coming back to Istanbul, we will stop one of the most famous delight factory with most delicious ones in Bursa. After the tour, we will transfer you back to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 5) PIERRE LOTI & SHOPPING TOUR
(Buffet Breakfast and Local Lunch)
Today we will first visit Pierre Loti Hill by cable car and then Ayub Ensari Tomb visit. Later we will proceed to Olivium Shopping Center. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 6) FREE DAY in ISTANBUL & BOSPHORUS DINNER CRUISE
(Buffet Breakfast, Local Dinner Included)
Today you will be free to explore Istanbul on your own.
Today evening, you will be picked up from your hotel around 19:00-19:30 transfer to boat. We are offering a luxurious dinner cruise night out in Istanbul. Enjoy delicious gourmet foods while you dance with the panoramic view of the Bosphorus that separates the two continents Europe and Asia.
Enjoy as you cruise The Bosphorus and see historical places like Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Orta Koy, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbey Palace, Maiden's Tower and also Istanbul's very famous night clubs as you wine and dine the night away.
No other Istanbul experience can match this unique combination of romantic ambiance. We combine fresh food with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment to create Istanbul's leading Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. After the dinner you can enjoy the entertaining music provided by professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the view. After cruise, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 7) ISTANBUL – TOUR END
Depending on your flight timing, we will transfer you to Istanbul airport for your flight back to your country. Hope you have a safe flight back!
INCLUDED:
International air tickets (pew-ist-pew)
visa file assistance
All Tours and Airport transfers
6 breakfast, 6 dinners
Bosphorus cruise dinner
pierilotti cable car
uludag mountain cable car bursa
all mentioned tours
6 nights hotel stay in Istanbul – Icon Hotel
Price per person in dbl/ tripple room: 1200 Dollars
