Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package

·12 Days, 4 Destinations·Starts from Istanbul
Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 1
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Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 3
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Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 1
Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 2
Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 3
Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 4
Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 5
Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 6
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Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 8
Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 9
Turkey tour packages; 12 Days Istanbul & Trabzon & Uzungol & Bursa Holiday Package 10
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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

Experience the best of Turkey in 12 days, combining Istanbul’s millennia-old monuments with the lush landscapes of the Black Sea and the Ottoman legacy of Bursa. You’ll begin with a half-day immersion in Sultanahmet’s Byzantine and Ottoman treasures, then fly to Trabzon for in-depth city and Ayder Plateau tours. Venture to the emerald shores of Uzungöl, enjoy a free day soaking up the scenery, then return west via Istanbul by plane and ferry to historic Bursa. Ascend Uludağ by cable car, wander the Grand and Green Mosques, and sample local specialties. Finally, cruise the Bosphorus and bid farewell from Istanbul, enriched by culture, nature and unforgettable panoramas

PhotographyHistoricalExplorerIn-depth CulturalSolo TravelSightseeingDiscovery

Route

Starts from

Istanbul

Ends in

Istanbul

Pickup Location

Istanbul

Dropoff Location

Istanbul

Tour route map

Highlights

Istanbul: Ottoman Relics — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome monuments, German Fountain & Grand Covered Bazaar Trabzon City Sights — Ortahisar quarter, Kanuni House, Atatürk Mansion, Ayasofya Museum, Akçaabat village, Sera Lake & Boztepe Hill Ayder Plateau — Rize fabric weaving, Ottoman Stone Bridge, Fırtına Stream, mountain waterfalls & rafting school Uzungöl — Lakeside vistas, nature trails and free-time to explore the “greenest” spot in Turkey Bursa & Uludağ — Ferry via Yalova, Teleferik to Mount Olympos, Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque), Green Mosque & Mausoleum, historic Silk Market, 600-year-old Inkaya tree café Bosphorus Cruise — Spice Bazaar visit and scenic strait voyage with views of Rumeli Fortress

Itinerary

After arrival at Istanbul Airport we will pick you up from airport and transfer to hotel, free time and 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 will be picked up from your hotel to Istanbul Airport for your Trabzon flight. After flight, transfer from Trabzon airport to your city center 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)

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 from Istanbul airport to your city center hotel Overnight in Istanbul

(Breakfast, Lunch Included)

* Visited Sights: Uludag (Mount Olympos) – Grand Mosque – Green Mosque – Green Mausoleum – Silk Market – Inkaya Tree

Pick up from your city center hotel. 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 openair café sheltering in it´s shadow where we can enjoy a traditional Turkish tea in the shade. After tour back 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)

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport for your international departure. Hope your trip will be a memorable one!

Trip includes

Included

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

Guided Full Day Trabzon Tour

Guided Full Day Ayder Tour

Guided Uzungol Tour

Guided Full Day Bursa Cable Car & Uludag Tour

Guided Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel Room Taxes

Ferry tickets

• Flight & Ferry Logistics:

o Day 3: Istanbul→Trabzon (domestic flight—arrive airport ≥ 90 min early)

o Day 8: Trabzon→Istanbul (flight), then ferry to Bursa (terminal check-in 30 min before departure)

o Day 10: Bursa→Istanbul ferry—allow 45 min for embarkation

• Free Day: Day 7 in Uzungöl is unescorted—optional hikes, boat rides or lakeside cafés.

• Dress Code: Shoulders and knees covered; headscarf for women at mosque visits.

• Footwear & Terrain: Cobblestones and light trails—bring sturdy walking shoes and layered clothing for cooler highlands.

• Site Closures: Spice Bazaar closed Sundays; Rumeli Fortress only viewed from boat; some sites may close on national holidays.

• Meals: All breakfasts and lunches as listed; dinners on free days are at your discretion—try local trout in Uzungöl and İskender kebab in Bursa.

• Tipping: €5–10 per person/day for guide and driver is customary.

• Connectivity & Cash: Wi-Fi is intermittent in remote areas; carry Turkish lira for small purchases and ferry tickets.

• Travel Insurance: Recommended for high-altitude and rafting activities. 

Excluded

International flights

Domestic flight tickets

All airport transfers and domestic flight (Ankara  → Trabzon, Trabzon → Istanbul)

Travel insurance 

Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
Dinner meals (unless mentioned)
Optional entrance tickets (Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern)
Tips for guide and driver

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

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