Istanbul and Green Bursa Tour (6 Days)

Tour itinerary :

DAY 1: ARRIVAL to ISTANBUL & TRANSFER TO HOTEL

After arrival Istanbul Ataturk airport, pick you up with your name and transfer to hotel, free time and Overnight stay in Istanbul.

DAY 2 - Byzantine Meets Ottoman Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch) 
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Old City. In this day you will be able to see:

DAY 2: ISTANBUL TREASURES TOUR  (Included meal: Breakfast & Lunch)

08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Old City. In this day you will be able to see:

ROMAN HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.

BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with six minarets was built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.

HAGIA SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.

GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.

LITTLE HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE: This Byzantine building with a central dome plan was erected in the sixth century by Justinian, likely was a model for Hagia Sophia ("Holy Wisdom"), and is one of the most important early Byzantine buildings in Istanbul.

TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.

After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 17:30. Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 3: ISTANBUL HIGHLIGHTS TOUR (Included meal: Breakfast & Lunch).

08:30. You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Two Continents . In this day you will be able to see:

BOSPHORUS BY BOAT: On the waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe. Opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture, besides modern residencesand luxurious apartments.

PIYER LOTI HILL: Located in Eyup, district of Fatih on European side of Bosphrous, Istanbul. There is a tea house that has a perfect view of Istanbul from Europe side.

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE: Unique chance to go from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) in two minutes.

DOLMABACHE PALACE: With more than 340 rooms & 8 Turkish Baths the Imperial Residence of the last 6 Sultans, is sure to fascinate its visitors.

CAMLICA HILL:Camlica Hill is one of the highest hills of the city, located on the Asian side, from where you can have a great panorama over the city and the Bosphorus.

Note: Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday becouse of this Chora Museum (Church) or Basilica Cistern or Beylerbeyi Palace will be replaced instead of Dolmabahce Palace.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 17:30. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4: PRINCESS ISLAND CRUISE TOURS (Included meal: Breakfast & LUnch).

After having breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day city tour..

Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes' Islands, stop at Buyukada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes..

Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages before LUNCH at a fish restaurant..

Also visioned during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower, Uskudar from the sea..

After the tour you will be transferred to your Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 5: GREEN BURSA TOURS FROM ISTANBUL (Included meal: Breakfast & Lunch).

In the morning, you will depart by ferry to Yalova. After which drive to Bursa for a visit to Ulucamii (Great Mosque), Cumalikizik Village, Green Mosque, Green Tomb and Uludag by cable car for a nice view of the mountain. After your tour of Bursa late evening, retun back to Istanbul around 20:30 pm. Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 5: DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL (Included meal: Breakfast).

After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details. End of tour and services. (If you would like, you can extend your trip by adding extra nights in Istanbul, please advise.

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