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Duration
12 days
Max Group Size
30
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Embark on a 12-day journey through the heart of Turkey, blending the timeless charm of Istanbul with the breathtaking landscapes of the Black Sea region. From Bosphorus cruises and ancient palaces to misty highlands, serene lakes, and traditional villages, this tour offers the perfect mix of cultural immersion and natural exploration. Discover iconic landmarks, taste authentic local cuisine, and relax in some of Turkey’s most beautiful and peaceful settings
Highlights
Itinerary
Welcome
to Turkey! Arrive into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your
hotel.
In
the evening between 19:30 – 20:00 you will be picked up from your hotel and
transfer to the boat for Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus and drop of back to
hotel at the end of tour. During the tour you will be able to see historical
places like Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Maiden’s Tower, Rumeli Fortress,
Bosporus Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace etc. After the
dinner you can dance the night away to entertaining music provided by
professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and
enjoy the view. We combine a delicious meal with unparalleled views of Istanbul
and live entertainment to create Istanbul's leading Bosporus Dinner Cruise. End
of the entertainment at about midnight 12:00pm, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
After
breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be 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. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL 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. Our next see will be 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. Today
it is a mosque. You can see it from outside.
After that see TOPKAPI PALACE, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans
from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing 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, the Holy Mantle;
enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. You can see it from outside. The Basilica Cistern Museum is one of the
most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious
Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan Cistern
is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more reclaimed
supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an area of
approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a rectangular
shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You can see it from
outside. After the tour, transfer back
to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant and Overnight in Istanbul.
If
you would like to visit with entrance below sites;
Topkapi
Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The
Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Please
Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue
Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
Enjoy
a cruise in the Marmara Sea to Istanbul's famous Prince's Islands. This is your
opportunity to see Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower and Uskudar from the sea.
Stop at Buyukada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood
scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. During the Summer
season, enjoy the magical atmosphere that the Island's beach resort has to
offer including many optional water sporting activities. Tour the island with
horse-drawn carriages before stopping for an exquisite lunch at a fish
restaurant. After your tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight
in Istanbul.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
Escape
to nature with a drive to Lake Abant, a peaceful alpine lake surrounded by
forests. Ideal for walking, photography, and a lakeside lunch. Return to
Istanbul by evening.
Overnight
in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
Included)
Take
a morning flight to Trabzon, a coastal gem on the Black Sea. Stroll its lively
streets and soak in local culture.
Overnight
in Trabzon.
(Breakfast
Included)
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.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
Breakfast
at your hotel then we start the day by visiting Hagia Sophia which previously
was a museum and was converted into a mosque. Then we visit Ataturk’s Villa
where he used to stay on his visits to Trabzon. Later, we go up to the hillside
to Boztepe to see the panoramic view of the city. Lunch will be at Lake Sera.
In the afternoon we depart for Lake Uzungol. On the way, we will see the local
workshops like local textile crafts and visit a tea factory. Then we arrive in
Uzungol. Overnight stay in Uzungol.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast, we depart for the highland Ayder. On our way, we will have a tea break in Rize Botanical Garden, observe weaving on traditional looms, see the rafting area on the River Fırtına and discover the Laz culture of the Black Sea region. We will arrive at our hotel in Ayder in the afternoon passing through rain forests and magnificent waterfalls. After arriving Ayder free time for walking and discovering the stunning landscape. We will have our dinner accompanied with local violin and pipes. Overnight stay at a local hotel in Ayder
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
After
the breakfast at your hotel, we leave for a village called Caglayan located in
Fındıklı. The village is famous for tea and kiwi groves and traditional Laz
houses. You will have an hour break for taking pictures, then we walk a nature
trail along the River Caglayan. Then we drive to Cayeli in order to have our
lunch with a typical dry beans dish which is famous throughout Turkey. After
our meal, we arrive in Trabzon following the Black Sea coastal road. Free time
to see the historical bazaar area of Trabzon and to buy some souvenirs from
Trabzon. End of the tour we transfer you to airport for a flight to Istanbul or
your next destination. Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
Breakfast
at your hotel then we pick you up from your hotel and begin with a brief visit
to City Walls which are surrounding the whole part of the old city since 5th
Century.
Spice Market, heady aromas of its wonderful variety
of spices, herbs and sweets.
Golden
Horn, the Bosphorus Straits and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula
that separates the old and newer parts of old Istanbul.
During
the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, imperial
pavillions of Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, and Ortakoy which is a symbol of
tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for
centuries.
Rumeli Fortress an amazing fortification built by
Mehmet the Conqueror in just three months to help him conquer Istanbul and take
control of the Bosphorus.
Bosphorus Bridge provides a unique chance to step from
one continent (Europe) to another (Asia)
in just under two minutes.
Beylerbeyi
Palace was built in 19th century and is one of the the most spectacular palaces
in the world.
Camlıca Hill, the highest point of Istanbul,
panoramic view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus.
At
the end of the tour we take you back to your hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
Beylerbeyi
Palace closed on Monday and Thursday replaced with Chora Museum.
Rumeli
Fortress closed on Wednesday.
Spice
Bazaar closed on Sunday replaced with Golden Horn.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
Breakfast
at your hotel then you will be picked up from your hotel and take the ferry to
Bursa. While enjoying the lovely views of the surrounding countryside, we will
drive to Bursa, the first capital city of Ottomans where the Ottoman Empire was
born. Taste the famous Iskender Kebab, walk through the old markets, climb to
the Uludag, the legendary mount of Greek Gods, Olympos, by cable car. Visit Ulu
Cami, (Grand Mosque), Green Mosque, Green Tomb, The Old Silk Market.
End
of the day drive back to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to your hotel.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and according to your international flight schedule we transfer you to airport and say ”have a good flight.
Trip includes
Included
6
nights hotel in Istanbul
3
nights hotel in Trabzon
2
nights hotel in Uzungol
2 nights hotel in Ayder
Professional
English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
11
open buffet breakfasts
Daily
open buffet breakfasts




All
tour & airport transfer services mentioned inside the itinerary
Transportation
in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Return
airport transfer
Dinner
Bosphorus Cruise
Guided
Istanbul City Tour
Guided
Prince's Island Tour
Guided
Lake Abant
Guided
Full Day Trabzon Tour
Guided
Sumela Monastery and Karaca Cave
Guided
Uzungol Tour
Guided
Ayder Tour
Guided
Trabzon Tour
Guided
Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour
Guided Bursa & Uludag TourLocal taxes
VAT
& City Tax
• Moderate walking is involved –
comfortable footwear recommended
• A headscarf is required for women
visiting mosques
• Domestic flights 15kg check-in
luggage and 8kg hand luggage
• Weather in the Black Sea highlands
can be cooler and rainy – bring layers
• Vegetarian and other special dietary
needs can be accommodated upon request
• Spice Bazaar and some museums are
closed on specific days – itinerary adjusts accordingly
• Horse-drawn carriages on Buyukada are
seasonal and may vary
Excluded
International airfare
Domestic flights: Istanbul – Trabzon – Istanbul
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses and tips
Optional museum entrance fees (Topkapi Palace Museum, Basilica Cistern)
Visa fees (if applicable)
Meals not specified in the itinerary
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