Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & Dinner Bosphorus Cruise Dinner Included
Welcome to Turkey! Arrive in Istanbul and transfer from the airport to check in to your hotel.
In the evening (19:30 – 20:00), you will be picked up for a Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus. View historical landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, and Beylerbeyi Palace. Enjoy a delicious meal, live music provided by a professional DJ, traditional shows, and stunning views of Istanbul. Return to your hotel around midnight. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Two Continents Tour Breakfast & Lunch Included
Today we explore the magnificent sights connecting two continents:
- Çamlıca Hill: The highest point of Istanbul offering a panoramic view of the entire city.
- Spice Bazaar: The second oldest covered bazaar featuring spices, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and Turkish delights.
- Bosphorus Cruise: Scenic boat ride connecting the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea between Europe and Asia.
- Rumeli Fortress: Historical landmark built by Sultan Mehmet II in 1452.
- Dolmabahçe Palace: 19th-century European architectural style palace with 285 rooms and 43 halls.
- Golden Horn: Natural harbor separating the old city from the new.
- City Walls: 1,600-year-old historic fortifications surrounding the old city.
Day 3 – Istanbul – Maşukiye & Sapanca Breakfast & Lunch Included
Enjoy an adventurous day outside the city. Visit a botanical garden and zoo home to over 200 animal species (including lions, penguins, and kangaroos), an aquarium, and a children's petting zoo. On the way back to Istanbul, stop for tea at the picturesque Sapanca Lake.
Day 4 – Istanbul Princes' Island Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by departure at 09:00 for a full-day tour.
Take a scenic ferry ride across the Marmara Sea to the island. Enjoy the fresh air and stunning blue and green natural scenery. Return to the mainland by ferry in the afternoon and transfer back to your hotel.
Day 5 – Departure from Istanbul Breakfast Included
Your adventure with Grandoria concludes after breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your return flight. Wishing you a pleasant journey!