Istanbul with Bursa & Golden Horn Tour

Arrive at Istanbul Airport, where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and rest. In the evening around 7:00 PM, embark on a magical Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia. Witness Ottoman palaces, modern mansions, and illuminated bridges while enjoying a Turkish dinner with unlimited soft drinks. Live performances, including folk dances, music, and belly dancing, make this evening memorable. Disembark at 11:30 PM and return to your hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, set out for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Old City (Sultanahmet district). Begin at Sultanahmet Square, the historic Hippodrome of Constantinople. Visit the architectural marvel Hagia Sophia, followed by the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and striking Iznik tiles. After a Turkish lunch, continue to the majestic Topkapi Palace, home of Ottoman sultans for centuries. End your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 shops offering carpets, spices, jewelry, and souvenirs. Return to your hotel by 5:30 PM. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Start with breakfast before departing at 8:00 AM. Cross the Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian side and board a ferry to Yalova, enjoying views of the Sea of Marmara. Arrive in Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, to visit Ulu Camii (Grand Mosque) and the bustling Covered Bazaar. After a barbeque lunch on Uludag Mountain, enjoy a cable car ride with sweeping views of forests and valleys. Stop by the 600-year-old tree before your return drive. Arrive back at your Istanbul hotel between 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

Enjoy breakfast and begin your half-day tour around 1:00 PM. Explore Balat, with its colorful houses, Byzantine churches, and the Metal Church of St. Stephen. Visit Eyup Square, an important spiritual site, before ascending by cable car to Pierre Loti Hill for coffee with panoramic views over the Golden Horn estuary. On your return, enjoy a ferry ride passing landmarks like Beylerbeyi Palace and Yildiz Gardens. Return to your hotel by 5:30 PM. Evening free for leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure. You may choose to visit Miniaturk Park, displaying miniature versions of Turkey’s landmarks, or relax at a traditional Turkish Hamam such as Suleymaniye Bath. For nature lovers, Emirgan Park is perfect for a stroll among tulips, while shopaholics can head to Baghdad Street for stylish boutiques and cafes. If you prefer seaside relaxation, visit Solar Beach. Return to your hotel in the evening for your final overnight stay in Istanbul.

Enjoy your last Turkish breakfast before checking out. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your onward journey. Take home wonderful memories of Istanbul’s historic mosques, palaces, bustling bazaars, and scenic landscapes.