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All Around Istanbul Tour Package
Duration: 09 Days / 08 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Bosphorus, Abant, Bolu, Yalova, Bursa,
Uludag, Cumaliktouristicinfoizik
Departure Dates: Everyday
Note: This tour packages runs only on private basis with
private minvan and tour guide.
Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
On your arrival, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your
hotel. After a short briefing about your tour you will have the afternoon
free to rest or explore Istanbul on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 02 Istanbul Sightseing Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Full day tour of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue
tiles and unique with its six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet
I. Next we will have a look at the Hippodrome of Constantinople where horse
and chariot races used to take place, then visit the St. Sophia Museum which
is one of the greatest religious and architectural marvels of all times.
After lunch break, famous Topkapi Palace museum will be visited, which was
built as the home of the Ottoman sultans and the World Famous Imperial Chinese
Porcelain sections will be visited. Last stop will be Grand Bazaar then
we return to the hotel for overnight. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 03 Bosphorus Cruise Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Departure from the hotel for a visit to the Spice Bazaar where we will experience
the smells of cinnamon, cloves and thyme rising from every store, the same
smells that filled the air over 400 years ago. We then embark on a scenic
tour of the Bosphorus, the natural waterway that divides Asia from Europe,
passing palaces, castles, palatial homes, and the two magnificent suspension
bridges. Lunch break at local restaurant. Before we cross the Bosphorus
Bridge, we visit the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, residence of latter-day
Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, with over 370 rooms and a 4.5 ton glass chandelier.
On the Asian side we visit, Camlica Hill which is one of the highest points
in Istanbul, offering breathtaking views in all directions. There will also
be a chance for shopping at Beylerbeyi, a typical Istanbul suburb. Overnight
in Istanbul.
Day 04 Istanbul / Abant (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
Early in the morning, departure from hotel and drive to Abant which will
take around 3hours. On arrival check-in hotel in Abant and after lunch break,
sightseeing around Abant Lake. Overnight in Abant.
Day 05 Abant / Bolu / Abant (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
After breakfast, we drive to Golcuk Forest. Lunch break at a nice restaurant
in the forest with wonderful sightseeing. Free time till afternoon, then
we drive to Thermal Bath in Bolu. While you are having your bath in the
historical Turkish Baths, you will leave all the fatigue of the day. Overnight
in Abant.
Day 06 Abant / Yalova / Bursa (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
We leave our hotel right after breakfast and begin a short journey towards
Sapanca Lake for barbeque lunch break at a good restaurant. Then we continue
to Yalova to visit Thermal. Overnight in Bursa.
Day 07 Bursa (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
After breakfast, visit Yesil Camii (Green Mosque) and Yesil Turbe (Green
Tomb) which is completely Selcuk in style, a big rectangular building with
immense portals and a forest of supporting columns inside. Then we take
the cable car to Uludag (Mt. Olympus) enjoying lovely countryside view with
barbecue lunch break on the mountain. Overnight in Bursa.
Day 08 Bursa / Istanbul (Meal: Breakfast)
After breakfast, free until lunchtime. Lunch at a typical Turkish restaurant
in Bursa. After lunch break, we drive to a waterfall through Turkish villages
in Cumalikizik. After lunch we will drive back to Istanbul. Overnight in
Istanbul.
Day 09 Departure transfer (Meal: Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul International Airport,
depending on your departure details.