Journey To Green Paradise 12 Days Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa & Istanbul Tour Package

·12 Days, 4 Destinations·Starts from Istanbul
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Full refund up to 30 days before the tour
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Only 25% prepayment until 30 days before departure

Duration

12 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

Embark on a 12-day “Green Paradise” odyssey through Turkey’s lush Black Sea highlands, Ottoman heritage and cosmopolitan Istanbul. You’ll begin in Trabzon—known as the Pearl of the Black Sea—exploring tea gardens, waterfalls and traditional villages on a full-day Ayder tour and a comprehensive Trabzon city excursion. Traverse to the emerald shores of Uzungöl for leisure time amid tranquil lake vistas, then fly west for a scenic ferry transfer into historic Bursa. Ascend Uludağ by cable car, visit grand mosques and sample legendary kebabs before returning to Istanbul via ferry. In the city that straddles two continents you’ll glide along the Bosphorus, delve into Sultanahmet’s Byzantine and Ottoman masterpieces, and enjoy free days to shop, dine or discover off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods.

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Route

Starts from

Istanbul

Ends in

Istanbul

Pickup Location

Istanbul

Dropoff Location

Istanbul

Tour route map

Highlights

Trabzon & Ayder Plateau: Rize fabric weaving, Ottoman stone bridge, Fırtına Stream, Ayder waterfalls & rafting school Trabzon City Sights: Ortahisar quarter, Kanuni House, Atatürk Mansion, Ayasofya Museum, Akçaabat village, Sera Lake, Boztepe panoramic hill Uzungöl Free Time: Picturesque lake setting, optional nature walks, local cafés and markets Bursa & Uludağ: Ferry crossing via Yalova, Uludağ cable car ride, Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque), Green Mosque & Mausoleum, historic Silk Market, 600-year-old Inkaya plane tree café Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Spice Bazaar, Rumeli Fortress (boat-view), scenic strait voyage between Europe & Asia Sultanahmet Treasures: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome monuments, Grand Covered Bazaar, Obelisk of Theodosius & German Fountain Leisure Days: Two free days (Uzungöl & Istanbul) to shop, sample local cuisine or explore independently

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, Lunch 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, Lunch 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)

After breakfast, transfer to Uzungol Lake known as one of the greenest place in Turkey. Transfer to your hotel near Uzungol. Overnight in Uzungol.

(Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, you have free day for relaxing & exploring Uzungol by yourself. Overnight in Uzungol

(Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel to Trabzon Airport for your Istanbul flight. After flight, transfer to Bursa by ferry from Istanbul.  Overnight in Bursa.

(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. After tour, transfer to hotels. Overnight in Bursa.

(Breakfast Included)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your Bursa hotel. Transfer to Istanbul by ferry from Bursa.  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 Included)

After breakfast, you have free day for shopping & exploring Istanbul  by yourself. Overnight in Istanbul

(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

3 Nights Trabzon Hotel Accommodation - City Port Hotel
2 Nights Uzungol Hotel Accommodation - Poyraz Hotel Uzungöl
2 Nights Bursa Hotel Accommodation - Tiara Termal Hotel
4 Nights Istanbul Hotel Accommodation - 5 Star Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Pera 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

English

Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary

All Tour Transportation
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Guided Full Day Ayder Tour

Guided Full Day Trabzon Tour

Guided Full Day Uzungol Tour

Guided Full Day Bursa Cable Car & Guided Full Day Uludag Tour

Guided Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour

Guided Half Day Ottoman Relics Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel Room Taxes

Domestic Flight & Ferry Logistics: 

Day 6: Fly Trabzon→Istanbul (arrive domestic terminal ≥ 90 min prior) → ferry to Bursa 

Day 8: Morning ferry Bursa→Istanbul (check-in at ferry terminal 30 min early) 

Free Days: Uzungöl (Day 5) and Istanbul (Day 11) are unescorted—optional activities include tea-plantation strolls, Turkish hammam, spice market shopping or museum visits (Topkapı, Basilica Cistern). 

Accommodation: Standard 3★–4★ hotels; Uzungöl lodging is rustic lakeside style—expect limited Wi-Fi. 

Meals & Dining: All breakfasts and lunches as listed; dinner on-your-own on free days. Sample Trabzon’s kuru fasulye, Uzungöl trout, Bursa’s İskender kebab and Istanbul street-food specialties. 

Dress Code & Comfort: Modest clothing/headscarf for mosques; sturdy walking shoes for cobblestones and light trails; layered attire for cooler highlands. 

Museum & Site Closures: Check Bursa Silk Market hours (often closed Sundays). Rumeli Fortress viewable by boat only; Beylerbeyi Palace closed Mon/Thu (alternative Chora Museum optional). 

Currency & Connectivity: ATMs in major towns; limited signal in remote areas—download offline maps and carry some cash. 

Gratuities & Extras: Tipping drivers/guides customary (≈ €5–10 per person/day); optional entrance fees (Topkapı Palace, Cistern) not included. 

Travel Insurance: Strongly recommended for high-altitude activities (Uludağ) and rafting. 

Excluded

International flight tickets
All airport transfers and domestic flight (One way : Trabzon – Istanbul)

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)

Lunches and dinners, unless specifically mentioned

Optional entrance tickets (e.g., Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern)

Tips for the guide and driver

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