Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met by our local representative and comfortably transferred to the hotel. After check in at hotel, time to relax and utilize the hotel facility around 7.30 pm you will be picked up from the hotel lobby and proceed for Bosphorus dinner cruise, the glittering lights along the Bosphorus Strait on a 3-hour cruise with dinner and a cultural show in Istanbul. Kick off the night with a welcome cocktail on deck, and enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline. Relax over Turkish appetizers and grilled entrees as belly dancers and folk dancers take the stage to the haunting sounds of traditional music and soak up stunning night time views of Istanbul. Back to hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day tour of Istanbul’s most impressive sights in Sultanahmet. Visit Topkapi Palace, the official residence of the Ottoman sultans and the center of state administration. Then, see the Blue Mosque, the last great mosque of the classical period, known for its stunning architecture. Next, explore Hagia Sophia, originally a Byzantine church and later an Ottoman mosque. Its unique construction uses a mix of brick and mortar with tiny ceramic pieces, similar to modern concrete. Continue to the Hippodrome of Constantinople, an ancient Greek stadium used for chariot races and public events. After the tour, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, depart at 8:30 am for a full-day tour to the charming Princes’ Islands. Escape the bustle of Istanbul aboard a ferry to Buyukada, the largest of the island chain. Known for its mild climate, lush vegetation, and beautiful Ottoman houses, the islands are free of cars, making horse-drawn carriages, called phaetons, the preferred mode of transport. Enjoy a scenic carriage tour around the island, taking in stunning views of the Marmara Sea. Lunch is included. After a relaxing day, return to Istanbul and back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast at hotel proceed for full day tour of Bursa. Drive to bursa the former capital of the ottoman empire, known for its pretty Islamic monuments, historical bazaars, the uudang mountain and delicious traditional cuisine. Going up to Ulludang, the legendary mount olympos by teleferik (Cable car). Visit the grand mosque, old silk market return to Istanbul land transfer to hotel. After dinner overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free morning for shopping or personal activities. Check-out is at 12 noon. Later, you will be transferred to the airport to connect with your flight back home. Wishing you a pleasant journey!
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