Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & Transfer to Hotel
Arrive in Istanbul and be transferred to your hotel. You have free time for the rest of the day and depending on your arrival time, we suggest a Bosphorus cruise with dinner to kickstart your tour.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Highlights Breakfast & Lunch Included
Today a guide will accompany you for a city tour of the main attractions including:
- Byzantine Hippodrome: Sporting and social centre from the Byzantine era
- The Blue Mosque: The most famous and historical mosque in Turkey
- Grand Bazaar: Turkey’s largest covered bazaar with 4,000 shops
- Topkapi Palace: Former home for sultans of the Ottoman Empire
Enjoy dinner at your own leisure. See our list for the recommended restaurants.
Day 3 – Istanbul Princes' Islands Excursion Breakfast & Lunch Included
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for a full day tour of Princes' Islands. Cruise on the Marmara Sea to Princes' Islands, historic retreats for Byzantium princes famous for their beautiful pine woods and beaches.
The largest and most enjoyable of these islands is Buyukada. There you can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn carriage among the pine trees after relaxing on the beaches in the numerous coves along its coast. Return in the evening to Istanbul and transfer back to the hotel.
Day 4 – Istanbul to Bursa & Uludag Mountain Breakfast & Lunch Included
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to the former Ottoman Capital, Bursa, enjoying the lovely countryside and seaside views. Opportunity to see local products of the region like chestnut sweets, honey, olive oil, Turkish delight, and visit an outlet center.
Climb to Uludag mountain for a Barbecue Lunch, followed by free time for ATV safari, ski motor, or skiing. Visit Ulucami (Grand Mosque) and the old silk market in the Covered Bazaar. Return in the late evening to the Bursa hotel.
Day 5 – Bursa Free Day & Return Transfer to Istanbul Breakfast Included
Breakfast at the hotel and a free day in Bursa. Transfer to Istanbul whenever you want during the day. Overnight stay at your Istanbul Hotel.
Day 6 – Departure from Istanbul & Transfer to Airport Breakfast Included
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel before 12:00.
Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details.
End of Grandoria Services.