DAY 01 - Arrival to Istanbul (Meals: No)
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Istanbul Airport), our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel.
(Check-In after 13:00pm), where you will be briefed by your travel consultant. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 - Historical Istanbul Tour ( Walking tour) (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt in 532 A.D. J. After lunch visit the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), residence and administrative center of the Sultans andvisit of Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 03 - Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace Tour (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Meet your guide at hotel lobby for a short drive to Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After lunch break, day tour will continue with driving across the first Bosphorus Bridge & head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which offers 360° panoramic views of Istanbul overlooking the Sea of Marmara. Driving back to Europe over the Bosphorus Bridge, you will visit Dolmabahce Palace (excluding harem), the imperial residence of the last six Sultans, with more than 340 rooms & 8 Turkish baths. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 04 - Princess Islands Tour (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, start the day by boarding a ferry bound for the charming Princes' Islands, your destination, Buyukkada, the largest of the island chain, passing by four other islands during the trip. The islands are famous for their mild climates, lush vegetation, ornate Ottoman houses and for being vehicle-free. The preferred means of transport is the charming horse-drawn carriage known as the Phaeton, which you will use on your trip around Buyukada, passing by elegant mansions draped in brilliant purple bougainvilleas. Feel as though you have stepped back in time. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 05: Day Trip to Bursa (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, depart for Bursa. On your arrival to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, you will be met by your tour guide and start the tour. First visit the Green Mosque and the neighboring Green Mausoleum, both world-renowned for their superb tile decoration, as well as the late 14th century Great. Lunch will be served at kebap restaurant. After enjoying a leisurely cable car ride up the steep slopes of Mount Olympus (Uludag) with amazing view and atmosphere. Day tour of Bursa will conclude with the visit of Grand Mosque (Ulu camii). After the tour drive back to Istanbu. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 06 - Istanbul / Departure (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast, check-out from your hotel (before 12:00pm), we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul Airport.
