05 Nıghts / 06 Days Tour
ISTANBUL ODYSSEY

Istanbul Odyssey Tour Programme:

Welcome to Istanbul – cradle of the civilizatons!  Transfer from airport to the hotel. 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 “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.After lunch, proceed with Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the world . Final visit to Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury.After tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  Bosphorus Region – Rumeli Fortress – Spice Bazaar – Dolmabahce Palace – Camlica Hill
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 lunch, continue with the splendid Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans. Go along with the Bosphorus Bridge, final visit to Çamlıca Hill, famous for its widest & best bird’s eye panoramic view of İstanbul. After tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

* 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 openair 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.

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.

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

Inclusions:

• All airport- hotel transfers (PRIVATE)
• 5 Night Hotel Accomodation
• All meals mentioned in the itinerary
• All  tours mentioned in the itinerary  (GROUP TOUR)
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non – smoking coach
• Professional English – speaking tour guides

Not Included:

• Insurance: All types
• 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 : Untill 15 Sept. 2023 (Exluding Special Occassions )