Marhaba! Arrive at Istanbul Airport! On your way, you will also witness the twinkling lights of Europe from Tarabya to Bebek. Later, you are transferred to your hotel.

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you are dropped to your hotel where you can relax and freshen up. In the evening, you can opt for a Boshphorus Dinner Cruise (Extra Cost).

This night cruise is an enchanting experience and you will be served a ‘welcome drink’ as soon as you board the cruise. Passing through the moonlight, your cruise will glide past Hotel Kempinski, Dolmabahce Palace on the European shores and the Beylerbeyi Palace, Kanlica and Anatolian Fortress from the Asian side. The Dinner Cruise will host you with live Turking entertainment including Turkish Folk & belly dance. The cruise will host an open buffet including Turkish specialities, unlimited local drinks, and barbeque.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, you proceed for a full-day Istanbul City Tour. You begin in the Old City of Istanbul and visit the ‘Sultanahmet Centre’ in the heart of the old city. Next is the Hagia (St.) Sophia, a basilica known for its incredible architecture.

Just opposite the Hagia is the Blue Mosque which is famous for its blue Iznik tiles and 6 unique minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. There is also the Hippodrome, a center of all the sportive, political, and eventive activities.

The Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II is the famous monuments decorating the Hippodrome.

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the most famous shopping destinations and hosts the biggest ‘souk’ in the world with approx 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherware, and souvenirs.

After lunch, you proceed to Topkapi Palace, the Imperial Residence of Ottoman sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, and calligraphy.

You will also visit the Suleymaniye Mosque - built in the name of Suleyman, the magnificent during the 16th century which is famous for its architecture.

Post the tour, you will be transferred to the hotel for a comfortable stay.

After breakfast today, we check out from the hotel and our journey begins. Drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital which was founded by the Bitnynian King Prusias I Cholus "the Lame" (reigned 228-185 BC), and he also gave his name -altered to the Hellenistic "Prusa"- the city. Legend has it that the great Carthaginian general Hannibal helped him to choose the site. The city is frequently cited as "YeÅŸil Bursa" (meaning "Green Bursa") in a reference to the beautiful parks and gardens located across its urban tissue, as well as to the vast forests in rich variety that extend in its surrounding region.

The city is synonymous with the mountain Uludag which towers behind the city core and which is also a famous ski resort. The mausoleums of early Ottoman sultans are located in Bursa and the numerous edifices built throughout the Ottoman period constitute the city's main landmarks. The surrounding fertile plain, its thermal baths, several interesting museums, notably a rich museum of archaeology, and a rather orderly urban growth are further principal elements that complete Bursa's overall picture. We also visit Orhan Ghazi Mosque which is the first Ottoman Mosque with a lead dome built in 1392.

Highlights of the day:

Tophane District Clock Tower
City Panoramic Views
Osman Ghazi & Orhan Ghazi Tomb
Cable Car To Uludag Mountain
After a fun-filled day exploring Bursa, we check in at the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Distance from Istanbul to Bursa: 160 km approx.

Travel Time: 2 hours 10 min approx. per way

Breakfast At The Hotel, Departure From Hotel To Harbor.

Highlights On Below:
Sailing To Buyukada Passing Through Kinaliada, Burgazada, Heybeliada. Spare Time On Island With Marvelous Beauty.
Back To Harbor And Sailing Back To Istanbul Harbor.

Lunch At The Local Restaurant.

Drive Back To Hotel for a comfortable over night stay.

Check Out From Hotel, Meet With Your Driver, The Private Transfer Will Start From Your Hotel To Istanbul Airport, It Will Take Around 1 Hr. 30 Min. According To Traffic, Have A Safe Flight.