Turkey at a Glance – Istanbul Highlights (6days/5nights)

From

₹63299.00

Duration

6 days

Tour Type

Adventure, Beach, City Tours, Cruises, Discovery, Historical

Overview

Turkey at a Glance – Istanbul Highlights Overview

About the tour:

Turkey is a beautiful country nestled gracefully at the crossroad between Europe and Asia. It wouldn’t be a lie to say that this glorious country is a perfect blend of Asian, European, and Middle Eastern influences, making it a must-visit destination for people who seek an ideal getaway. It has a beautiful coastline enveloped amidst the Mediterranean Sea, historical ruins that date back thousands of years and delicious food, this country has something for everyone. This 6-day tour to Turkey lets you explore the highlights of Istanbul. From witnessing the architectural brilliance of the Blue Mosque to cruising along the Bosphorus Strait and witness some of the famous landmarks of Istanbul, this tour will give you an experience that will be etched in your memories for a lifetime.

Turkey at a Glance – Istanbul Highlights Highlights

See the marvellous Blue Mosque, known for the blue tiles that surround its gorgeous interior
Cruise through the city of Istanbul In the midst of turquoise blue waters in the Bosphorus Cruise while sipping a cup of Turkish te
Cruise through the city of Istanbul In the midst of turquoise blue waters in the Bosphorus Cruise while sipping a cup of Turkish tea

Tour Plan

Day 1 - Arrival In Istanbul | A City known as the Bridge between Europe and Asia

Arrive at the Istanbul International Airport and be ready with the necessary documents for the immigration process which will take around 30-45 minutes depending upon the count of people in the queue
Meet the representative at the airport, who will help you get transferred to your pre-booked hotel in private transport
On your way to the hotel, witness the captivating beauty of the vibrant streets that this place has to offer
Reach the hotel and proceed with the check-in formalities
Spend the rest of the day at leisure
You can go to the beaches, stroll around the markets or simply take a rest at the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel in Istanbul

Day 2 - Istanbul | Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour With Lunch | Witness the architectural brilliance of the Blue Mosque

Duration: 8 hours | Pick up/Drop point: Hotel | Transfers: Shared transfers

Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready for the Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour.
The representative will pick you up around 8:30 Am from the hotel in a shared transport and take you to explore the ancient charm of the city.
You will be brought to Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city.
Visit the timeless architectural genius of Hagia Sophia which had its journey as a church, mosque, and now a museum.
Head towards the Hippodrome of Constantinople and marvel at the site's impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque.
Blue Mosque offers a blend of Christian Byzantine and Islamic Ottoman, making it one of the most unique structures in the world and the blue Iznik tile design on the interior of the domes perfectly describes its brilliance of it.
Next, you would continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more.
On the way to the bazaar, you will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II.
After exploring the bazaar, you’ll take a brief stop for lunch.
After completion of lunch, you’ll continue with your journey and head towards Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
After this eventful day, you’ll head back to your hotel for an overnight stay
Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 3 - Bosphorus Dinner Cruise | Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and witness some of the famous landmarks of Istanbul.

Duration: 3 Hours | Pick up/drop point: Hotel | Transfers: Shared Transfers

Wake up with a delicious breakfast and spend your day at leisure
You can stroll around the streets of Istanbul, go on a food tour to relish delicious flavours of Turkish cuisine or simply take a rest at the hotel
Around 6:00 PM, the representative will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Eminonu pier/Kabatas pier/Besiktas pier for a wonderful cruise along the Bosphorus Strait
Enjoy a delightful session of an evening cruise ride along the Bosphorus Strait and witness the division of the European side and Asian side
Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise between two continents that offer panoramic views of charming towns with traditional wooden Ottoman houses, palaces, and castles along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus strait
First, pass along the Golden Horn, a natural horn-shaped bay, dividing the European side of Istanbul into two.
Historic wooden houses, churches, synagogues, mosques and remains of the Roman Wall will be viewed from the cruise as you pass through Golden Horn Bay.
You can go to the upper deck and capture the sight of the beautiful monuments of Istanbul.
Next, make a stop for an hour and witness the charm of Rumeli Fortress, a 550-year-old fortress located on the European side of the Bosphorus
After exploring the European side, head towards the Asian side.
Witness uskudar, Madian Tower, Sarayburnu and Galata bridge to Eminonu
After a wonderful day, head back to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 4 - Bursa Day Tour | Ascend to the Uludag Olimpos Mountain by cable cart

Duration: 12 Hours | Pick up/drop point: Hotel | Transfers: Shared Transfers

Wake up with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a day trip to Bursa, a city lying in the foothills of Mount Uludağ near the sea of Marmara
Meet the representative at the hotel at around 8:30 AM who will take you to the port to board a ferry in a shared transport
Sail through the Bosphorus Bridge in an opened ferry enjoying the sights of Izmit Gulf, nestled at the easternmost edge of the Sea of Marmara
Visit the Turkish Delight factory to collect souvenirs for your loved ones
After collecting souvenirs from the shop head towards the foot of Mount Uludag to ascend to the mountain in a cable cart
Pass above the tree tops, scenic gorges and witness beautiful vistas along the way to the mountain
After reaching, visit a natural honey shop and witness more than a 600-year-old tree, Inkaya Tree
Have lunch at the Green Valley before descending down
Get transferred back to the hotel for an overnight stay
Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 5 - Istanbul | Whirling Dervishes at Hodjapasha

Duration: 1 Hour | Pick up/Drop off: Hotel | Transfers: Shared transfers

Wake up with a delicious breakfast and spend your day at leisure
You can choose to spend the day as you like, stroll around the streets, explore nearby places or simply take a rest at the hotel
Around 7:00 PM, the representative will pick you up for a Whirling Dervishes Show at Hodjapasha in a shared transfers
Witness the sacred practice to connect with the almighty and gain the spiritual ecstasy performed by the mystical Sufis at an authentic Mevlevi Sema Ceremony held at Istanbul’s Hodjapasha
Take in the beautiful sight of the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their unique spiritual dance during an hour-long show
Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay
Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 6 - Departure | Take a bag full of memories to cherish for eternity

Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
Meet the representative at the hotel who will transfer you to the airport on a private basis
Board a flight back home and take a bag full of memories to cherish for eternity

Tour Amenities

Flight

Hotel

Meals

Sightseeing

Transport

Visa

Included/Exclude

Accommodation: Comfortable stay for 5 nights in standard hotels
Meals: Breakfast is included as mentioned in Itinerary.
Guide: Professional English-speaking guide to help you explore the city
Transfers: Transfers as per the itinerary on sharing basis
Airport Transfers: Return transfers on a private basis
Visa Assistance: It will be provided (Charges are not included)
Experiences Covered:
- Istanbul Ottoman Relics and Byzantium Tour
- Evening Bosphorus Cruise
- Bursa Day Tour
- Whirling Dervishes show