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Istanbul and Green Bursa Tour

  • DESTINATIONTürkiye
  • STARTS | ENDSIstanbul
  • DURATION6 D | 5 N
  • AVAILABLEDaily | Year-Round

A memorable 6-day combination tour of Istanbul and Bursa includes exploring the various historical monuments in Istanbul and discovering the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, including a cable car ride to Mt. Uludag. This Istanbul and Green Bursa travel package includes hotel accommodation, sightseeing tours, an expert guide, meals, a ferry, and airport transport.

  • PLACES VISITEDBlue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Princess’ Islands, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Grand Bazaar, Mt. Uludag, Grand Mosque, Green Tomb, Covered Bazaar, Silk Market.

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Tour highlights

  • Explore the history of Istanbul by visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, and many more.
  • Enjoy a cruise on the Marmara Sea to the Princes’ Islands.
  • Discover Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Experience the beautiful Grand Mosque and Green Mausoleum.
  • Surround yourself with beautiful fabric at the silk market.
  • Travel by cable car to the top of Mt. Uludag.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 | Welcome to Istanbul – A city that straddles two continents

After arriving at Istanbul’s airport, you’re greeted by your driver guide and transferred to the hotel. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Istanbul.

Overnight → Istanbul
Experience → Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
 

Day 2 | Experiencing the Architectural Wonders of Istanbul

You will be picked up at your hotel. Join a regular group tour (private guided tours are available on request) to explore some of the most important sights in the historical Sultanahmet area. Visit the Blue Mosque, the St. Sophia Museum, the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Obelisk, and Topkapi Palace (excluding the Harem). The tour will finish with a visit to the dazzling Grand Bazaar, where you’ll hunt for local treasures. Return to the hotel and relax for the evening.

Overnight → Istanbul
Meals Included → Breakfast, lunch
Experience → Watching a Whirling Dervish Ceremony (Sema)
 

Day 3 | A Sensual Journey Across Continents in Istanbul

This morning, start the tour with a visit to the bustling spice market, a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Then take a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia, where you can see the various historical sites that line its shores. After your cruise, drive through the Bosphorus Bridge and stop at Camlica Hill for panoramic views over Istanbul. Finally, stop at the Dolmabahce Palace for an interior visit. Return to the hotel and relax for the evening.

Overnight → Istanbul
Meals Included → Breakfast, lunch
Experience → Scrub up in a Hammam (Turkish Bath)
 

Day 4 | Cruising the Marmara Sea to the Princes’ Islands

Pickup from the hotel Cruise by public ferry to one of the Princes’ Islands, Buyukada (the Big Island). The lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian summer villas can be seen upon arrival on the island. There are colorful fruit trees, beautiful gardens, wooded areas, and exotic flowers to be seen everywhere. Enjoy some free time for lunch in a cozy seaside fish restaurant and relax in a cafe looking back at the domes and minarets among the skyscrapers of modern Istanbul’s skyline. Return to Istanbul and drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight → Istanbul
Meals Included → Breakfast, lunch
 

Day 5 | Discovering the Birthplace of the Ottoman Empire in Bursa

A full-day trip to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, is filled with fascinating relics of the past. Enjoy its many green spaces, visit the ancient Yesil Mosque and Yesil Tombs, snack on roasted chestnuts and Turkish sweets, and wander the silk market. After the tour, you will be driven back to Istanbul.

Overnight → Istanbul
Meals Included → Breakfast, lunch
Experience → Enjoy a cable-car trip to Mt. Uludag
 

Day 6 | Farewell to Turkey

Spend a final morning absorbing Istanbul’s sensual feast before transferring to the airport. Soon you will make your way home, but you can always extend your trip and experience more of Turkey.

Meals Included → Breakfast

What's included

  • Transfers upon arrival and departure
  • Hotel accommodation in the category of your choice
  • Daily activities and excursions as detailed in the itinerary
  • Transportation and ferry tickets provided on-trip
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Taxes and handling fees
  • 24/7 support during your trip

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