05 Nights / 06 Days Tour
ISTANBUL ODYSSEY

Istanbul Odyssey Tour Programme:

Welcome to Istanbul – cradle of the civilizatons! Ready for magical 5 Days Istanbul package. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check in and the rest of the day is yours to explore city. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights: The Old city  “Sultanahmet”  – Topkapi Palace –  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 the Sultan Ahmet Centre, the heart of the Old City from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled, starting with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, one of the greatest architectural marvels. Then continue to the majestic Blue Mosque, famous for it’s blue İznik tiles. See the historic Hippodrome of ancient times, Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome. After lunch, continue with the Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping centre and the largest “souk” in the world. Finally visit the Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans and home to the Imperial Treasury. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  Bosphorus Region – Rumeli Fortress – Beylerbeyi Palace – Camlica Hill
After breakfast, enjoy a full day Bosphorus Cruise on Gurtour Travel’s boat through the waterway that separates 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 the famous Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. after lunch continue with the magnificent Beylerbeyi Palace. Go along with the Bosphorus Bridge, final visit to Çamlıca Hill, famous for its widest & best bird’s eye panoramic view of İstanbul. After the tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights: Uludag (Mount Olympos) – Grand Mosque – Green Mosque – Green Mausoleum – Inkaya Tree
Depart by ferry via Yalova, enjoying the beautiful scenery. Drive to Bursa, the former Ottoman capital and lunch of the famous “Kebab of Alexander the Great”, climb to Uludağ, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (cable car), visit the Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old silk market in the Covered Bazaar. The tour includes a visit to the Inkaya Tree: a giant plane tree over 600 years old with an open air café in it’s shade where we can enjoy a traditional Turkish tea in the shade. Late evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Overnight in Istanbul.

Experience the serenity of Turkey’s largest Princes’ Island, Büyükada (Big Island). After crossing the Sea of Marmara by boat, you will arrive at the picturesque island of Buyukada, a quiet seaside town and summer getaway 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 about the island’s history and enjoy ample time to lounge on its beautiful beaches with enjoying the sea fish and local restaurants. After the tour back to the mainland and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will have some free time until it is time for your flight. Then, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight, which will mark the end of our service. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us.

Inclusions:

• 5 Night Hotel Accomodation
• Private Airport- Hotel Transfers
• All meals mentioned in the itinerary  (Breakfast x5 + Lunch x4)
• All  group tours mentioned in the itinerary
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non – smoking coach
• Professional English – speaking tour guides

Exclusions:

• Drinks, Dinners
• Domestic & International flight tickets
• Turkey entry visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

** Price Valid : Until 28 March 2025 (Exluding Special Occassions )