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A budget-friendly 5-day healthy thermal wellness tour of Turkey is available here. It mixes traveling and thermal health and wellbeing in one itinerary. While traveling to Istanbul, the most fascinating city in Turkey, you can take advantage of Bolu's thermal springs.
Attractions
Highlights
- Thermal Water Wellness, Thermal Pools, Bolu, Istanbul Old City, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus Cruise.
Itinerary
Your guide will meet you at the Istanbul International Airport, offer assistance, and drive you to the hotel in Bolu. After checking in, you can take advantage of the hotel's thermal bath and swimming pool. Overnight in Bolu.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, first we will see the historical and cultural sights of Bolu.
After panoramic city tour, we will visit one of the best Thermal Bath of Bolu known for curing many rheumatic diseases. Walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. After the tour check in to our hotel and enjoy thermal bath and swimming pool. Overnight in Bolu.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, depart for Istanbul. We'll go on a Bosphorus cruise when we arrive. It is a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shoreline is home to dozens of old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. You will have the opportunity to see the 19th-century Ottoman masterpiece Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, one of the unique samples of the last period of Ottoman architecture, and Ciragan Palace with its amazing marble facades from the boat. Additionally, the Rumeli Fortress, one of the most exquisite examples of Ottoman military architecture, the harmony of eastern and western architectural styles at the Beylerbeyi Palace, the iconic view of Ortakoy, and more can be seen during the boat tour.
After lunch, the TSG team will take you to the bazaar, where you can find authentic goods. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and various herbs, Turkish baklava, Turkish delight, and fresh Turkish coffee, as well as handicraft souvenirs. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, the tour will depart for a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is the Topkapi Palace; the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. At the same time, it 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.
The second stop of the tour is Sultanahmet Square, where the Sultanahmet Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia. The Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will explore the Hippodrome; the site of ancient chariot races, and the home of three ancient monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpent Column, and the Column of Constantine. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur.
After a delectable lunch break, TSG will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
Please note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, the Bascilica Cistern can be an alternative. For the night, our guests can experience an optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise as well. Please contact your consultant for both attractions' details. Remember to bring a headscarf when visiting religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast included)
One of TSG's adventures comes to an end after breakfast. However, you can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests.
Trip includes
Included
• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul - The Marmara Pera Hotel
• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Bolu - Narven Thermal Kasaba Hotel
Please Note: If the above hotels are not available then we will provide similar category hotels.
• Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
• 4 breakfasts
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport
• Return transfer to Istanbul Airport
• Guided Istanbul City Tour
• Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
• Guided Bolu Panoramic City & Thermal Water Tour
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
• International and Domestic Flights
Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately Euros: 50,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 20,00 as an insurance policy.
• Insurance
• City tax
• Turkey entry visa
• Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals
• Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
• Insurance: All types
• Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section
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