09 Nights / 10 Days Tour
MELODY OF ISTANBUL

Melody Of Istanbul Tour Programme:

Welcome to Istanbul – cradle of the civilizatons! You will be privately driven to your accommodation in Istanbul. On the way you will be able to enjoy some of the highlights of the city from your vehicle. Check in and the rest of the day is yours to explore city. Overnight in Istanbul.

* 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 the Sultan Ahmet Centre, 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 architectural wonders. 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. Continue with the Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping centre and the largest “Souk” in the world. After the tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  Bosphorus Region – Rumeli Fortress – Spice Bazaar
After breakfast, enjoy a full day Bosphorus Cruise on Gurtour Travel’s boat through the waterway that separates the two continents of 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 the tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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

* Visited Sights: Uludag (Mount Olympos) – Grand Mosque – Green Mosque – Green Mausoleum – Silk Market – 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 a summer getaway from the city. On arrival at 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 transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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

* Visited Sights:  Masukiye Village – Sapanca Lake – Kartepe (winter time) – Ormania Natural Habitat and Zoor (spring time)
After breakfast, enjoy a full day scenic tour to discover Sapanca Lake & Masukiye Village feel the nature.Masukiye is well known for its nature and green forests. For guest who wish to join the activities, optional zipline and optional ATV ride are available in Masukiye, ATV rides are the best way to discover the green nature of Masukiye. Our last visit will be to Sapanca Lake and we will spend some time on the coast.Return to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you have free day for shopping & exploring the city by yourself. 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:

• 9 Nights Hotel Accomodation (Breakfast x9)
• Private Airport- Hotel Transfers
• All meals mentioned in the itinerary (Lunch x3)
• 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