Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & Dinner Bosphorus Cruise Dinner Included
Welcome to Turkey! Arrive into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore the vibrant city. Overnight in Istanbul.
In the evening between 19:30 – 20:00 you will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to the boat for Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus and drop of back to hotel at the end of tour. During the tour you will be able to see historical places like Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden’s Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Bosporus Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace etc. After the dinner you can dance the night away to entertaining music provided by professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the view. We combine a delicious meal with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment to create Istanbul's leading Bosporus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 12:00pm, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Istanbul – Old City Tour Breakfast & Lunch Included
Morning: having a breakfast in the hotel, picking up time for the tour at 09:00 to enjoy a full day tour in Istanbul. First stop will be Hagia Sophia: is the 4. biggest church in the world. Construction dates to the 4th century and it was chosen as the 2. Best engineering structure of human history by BBC.
Then we will visit Blue Mosque: is the best interior designed mosque in ottoman architecture with its 20.000 pieces Iznik tiles. It is unique with its 6 minarets. Moving on with Hippodrome: is the center of byzantine entertainment where 30,000 civilian was killed by order of queen with arrow rain in the inside of it during the nika revolt.
Time to discover Grand Covered Bazaar: is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 4,000 shops where attract between 250,000 and half a million visitors daily. It is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice and carpet shops. We will visit handmade Turkish carpets demonstration. Time to return back to hotel.
Day 3 – Istanbul – Princess Island Tour Breakfast & Lunch Included
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Picking up time for the tour at 09:00 to enjoy a full day tour in Istanbul.
We will go to Island with ferry so you can enjoy the view of Marmara Sea.
Take a deep fresh breath in Island and enjoy the beauty of blue and green tones of colour.
At afternoon we’ll have lunch break.
Once we’ve done with the Island tour time to go back to mainland with ferry.
Then we will transfer back to your hotel.
Day 4 – Istanbul Bosporus Breakfast & Lunch Included
Çamlıca Hill is the highest point of Istanbul and it commands a panoramic view of the entire city.
Spice Bazaar is the second oldest covered bazaar in the city, where you can find a variety of spices, dried fruits, nuts, seeds and Turkish delights. It is a great place to experience the authentic atmosphere and aromas of Istanbul.
Bosphorus Cruise is a scenic boat ride along the strait that connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and also separates Europe and Asia. You will see the stunning palaces, mosques, bridges and mansions that line the shores of the waterway.
Rumeli Fortress is a historical landmark that was built by Sultan Mehmet II in 1452 to conquer Constantinople. It was the largest and strongest fortress of the Middle Ages. You can admire its impressive architecture and learn about its history from your guide.
Dolmabahçe Palace was the first European Architectural style palace, built in the 19th century. It is famous for its beauty and holds a fabulous collection of antiques and furniture. It was built of marble. The palace has 285 rooms and 43 halls.
Golden Horn is a natural harbor that makes the city very important, since ancient times and it separates old city from the new city. Golden horn had been dockyard for Ottoman navy with 300 boat construction capacity at the same time.
City Walls are 1600 years old that are surrounding the whole part of the old city since 5th century.
Day 5 – Istanbul Leisure Day Breakfast Included
Enjoy a free leisure day in Istanbul at your own pace. Explore the city’s rich culture, shop in local markets, or relax at your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6 – Istanbul – Bursa City Tour Breakfast & Lunch Included
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: Transfer to Bursa.
Departure from Istanbul: Journey starts by crossing the Bosphorus Bridge.
Visit to Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum: first stop in Bursa will be at the Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum.
Cable Car Ride to Uludag Mountain: Next, we will embark on a thrilling cable car ride that takes us to the majestic Uludag Mountain.
Enjoying Lunch on Uludag Mountain: At the mountain’s summit, which stands 2,486 meters above sea level.
Witnessing the Ancient Tree: After lunch, we will visit a remarkable ancient tree, over 600 years old.
Return at night to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 7 – Istanbul - Masukiye Sapanca Breakfast & Lunch Included
Enjoy an adventurous day outside the city. Visit a botanical garden and zoo which is home to over 200 different animal species including lions, penguins and kangaroos. There is also an aquarium and children’s petting zoo. On the way back to Istanbul stop for a tea at picturesque Sapanca Lake.
Tour Itinerary highlights include: Zoo, Sapanca Lake, Water Fall, and Lunch at Kartepe. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8 – Istanbul - End of Tour Breakfast Included
One of Grandoria’s adventures comes to an end after breakfast. We hope you have enjoyed your travel to Turkey, we wish you all the best and great flight. Transfer from the hotel to the airport will follow.
End of Grandoria Services.