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Duration
11 days
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Journey from the verdant shores of the Black Sea to the historic heart of Istanbul on this 11-day all-inclusive Signature Tour. Begin in Trabzon—“the Pearl of the Black Sea”—where you’ll explore Ottoman mansions, mist-shrouded plateaus and emerald lakes. Then transfer by plane to Istanbul for a blend of Bosphorus cruises, Ottoman relics, seaside islands, and a mountain cable-car excursion to Bursa’s Uludağ. With expert guides, quality hotels, select meals, and all entrance fees covered, this tour weaves together natural beauty, living traditions, and legendary landmarks.
Attractions
Highlights
Itinerary
Welcome
to Trabzon, know as the pearl of the Black sea, the host of the natural
beauties that world watches with admiration.
Transfer from Trabzon airport to the hotel. Overnight in Trabzon.
(Breakfast
Included)
* Visited Sights:
Ortahisar Neighbourhood –
Historical Kanuni House – Ataturk Mansion – Ayasofya Mansion – Akçaabat
Village – Sera Lake – Boztepe Park & Hill
After
breakfast, we will start the tour by
visiting the Ortahisar neighborhood and the Kanuni House, where the best
sultans of the Ottoman Empire have been raised.
Then we visit Atatürk Köşkü (Ataturk Mansion) which is located among the
pine trees. After completing our visit, we continue our tour with the Ayasofya
Museum, one of the World’s leading monuments in terms of art and architecture.
You will find peace and quiet in the nature with the magnificent greenery of
the Black Sea, located in the town of Akçaabat in Trabzon. We will then move
towards the Sera Lake and take a break there. After visiting the Boztepe which
is located right on the city and where you can see all the beauties of Trabzon
from a single point of view, we end our tour.
(Breakfast
Included)
* Visited
Sights: Rize Fabric Shop – Ayder Plateau
– Ayder Rafting School – Ottoman Stone Bridge – Fırtına Stream
Breakfast at the hotel.
On the way we visit Rize fabric weaving artisanship which introduces Lazie
Culture. We arrive to Firtina Stream following tea gardens along Blacksea
Coast. After that we will continue our way to Ayder and our next stop will be
Rafting School. We will explore unique waterfalls which are at the summit of
Ayder highland. Then our visitors will have their free time for lunch and
discover Ayder highland. At the end of the day, will return from the same point
to Trabzon. We will also have a break near the Old Ottoman Stone Bridge and on
the Fırtına Stream during the way to Trabzon. We return to the hotel. Overnight
in Trabzon
(Breakfast
Included)
* Visited
Sights: Historic Sürmene Knife Shop –
Blacksea Tea Factory – Uzungol region – Uzungol Lake
After
breakfast, first stop will be famous
Sürmene Knife Shop which is located in Sürmene. Then we will visit Tea Factory
which is on our way. We listen the
adventure of tea collected from tea gardens and coming to our tables from the
masters. After visit we will go on our journey and reach to Uzungol region and
photograph the natural beauties. Then we will have free time for lunch and
sightseeing in our premises right next to the lake. After free time, we go back to Trabzon. We
take a break on the Wooden Tiled Bridge then wewill move to Trabzon. We return
to the hotel. Overnight in Trabzon.
(Breakfast
Included)
After
breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel to Trabzon Airport for your
Istanbul flight. After flight, transfer from Istanbul airport to your city
center hotel Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
Included)
* Visited
Sights: Bosphorus Region – Rumeli
Fortress – Spice Bazaar
After breakfast, enjoy a
full-day tour of Bosphorus Cruise on Gurtour Travel’s boat, through the
waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia. You can also see
Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit. ) Before the Bosphorus Tour
have a visit to famous Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of
different aromas of various spices. After tour transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul
(Breakfast
Included)
* Visited
Sights: The Old city “Sultanahmet”
– Grand Bazaar – Blue Mosque – Hagia Sophia – Hippodrome – Obelisk of
Theodosius – German Fountain of Wilhelm II
– Serpentine Column
After
breakfast enjoy a full-day tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old
City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Start with a
visit to the Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Then
continue with the majestic Blue Mosque, famous with it’s blue İznik tiles. See
the historical Hippodrome of ancient times, Serpentine Column, Obelisk of
Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the
Hippodrome.nProceed with Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping
center and the biggest “souk” in the world . After tour transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast,
Lunch Included)
Experience
the serenity of the biggest Princes’ Island in Turkey, Büyükada (Big Island).
After traversing the Sea of Marmara by boat, arrive on the quaint island
Buyukada which is a quiet sea front town and summer holiday escape from the
city. Upon arrival to the island, you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions,
charming old Ottoman houses and other beautiful Victorian summer villas around
the island . Learn the island’s history
and enjoy ample time to lounge on its beautiful beaches with enjoying
seaside fish and local restaurants. After tour back to mainland and transfer to
your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast,
Lunch Included)
* Visited Sights: Uludag
(Mount Olympos) – Grand Mosque – Green Mosque – Green Mausoleum – Silk Market –
Inkaya Tree
Departure
by ferryboat via Yalova, enjoying the lovely countryside view. Drive to Bursa,
former Ottoman Capital and lunch of famous “Kebap of Alexander The Great“.
Climb to Uludağ, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (cable car), visit
to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old
Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. The tour includes a visit to Inkaya tree: a
huge plane tree of more than 600 years with an open-air café sheltering in it´s
shadow where we can enjoy a traditional Turkish tea in the shade. Late evening
return to İstanbul and transfer to hotels. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
Included)
Departure
by ferryboat via Yalova, enjoying the lovely countryside view. Drive to Bursa,
former Ottoman Capital and lunch of famous “Kebap of Alexander The Great“.
Climb to Uludağ, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (cable car), visit
to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old
Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. The tour includes a visit to Inkaya tree: a
huge p
Breakfast
Included)
After
breakfast, you will be transferred to Trabzon Airport for your flight to
Istanbul, where you will connect to your international return journey. We hope
your trip has been truly unforgettable!
Trip includes
Included
4
Nights Trabzon Hotel Accommodation -
6 Nights Istanbul Hotel
Accommodation - Central Palace Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost
Professional
English speaking tour guide during the tour
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary




All Tour Transportation
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned,
non-smoking coach
Guided
Full Day Trabzon Tour
Guided
Full Day Ayder Tour
Guided
Full Day Uzungol Tour
Guided
Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided
Half Day Ottoman Relics Tour
Guided
Full Day Princes’ Island Tour
Guided
Full Day Bursa Cable Car & Uludag Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the
itinerary
Hotel Room Taxes
Activity Level: Moderate—includes city walks (sometimes on uneven ground), a few boat rides, and one cable-car ascent.
Pace & Transfers: Early starts in Trabzon; Day 5 domestic flight to Istanbul; ferry and coach travel on multiple days—pack light and bring a travel pillow.
Accommodations: 4 nights in Trabzon; 6 nights in Istanbul—hotels are centrally located, twin/double rooms, private bath.
Meals: Daily breakfast; lunches on Days 8 & 9; other lunches/dinners on your own—ask your guide for local recommendations.
Dress & Customs: Modest attire at mosques (shoulders & knees covered), comfortable walking shoes, light layers for coastal and highland weather.
Seasonal Tips: Black Sea region stays cooler; Istanbul summers can be hot—sunscreen and a hat recommended.
Extras & Optional: Travel insurance is highly recommended; tipping guide/driver 5–10 TL per person per day is customary; international flights and airport transfers beyond those noted are not included.
Excluded
International flight tickets
All airport transfers and domestic flight
( One way : Trabzon – Istanbul)
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
Dinner meals (unless mentioned)
Optional entrance tickets (Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern)
Tips for guide and driver
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