Duration: 09 Days / 08 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Bosphorus, Abant, Bolu, Yalova, Bursa, Uludag, Cumalikizik
Departure Dates: Everyday
Note: This tour packages runs only on private basis.

Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
On your arrival, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After a short briefing about your tour you will have the afternoon free to rest or explore Istanbul on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02 Istanbul Sightseing Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Full day tour of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and unique with its six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet I. Next we will have a look at the Hippodrome of Constantinople where horse and chariot races used to take place, then visit the St. Sophia Museum which is one of the greatest religious and architectural marvels of all times. After lunch break, famous Topkapi Palace museum will be visited, which was built as the home of the Ottoman sultans and the World Famous Imperial Chinese Porcelain sections will be visited. Last stop will be Grand Bazaar then we return to the hotel for overnight. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 03 Bosphorus Cruise Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Departure from the hotel for a visit to the Spice Bazaar where we will experience the smells of cinnamon, cloves and thyme rising from every store, the same smells that filled the air over 400 years ago. We then embark on a scenic tour of the Bosphorus, the natural waterway that divides Asia from Europe, passing palaces, castles, palatial homes, and the two magnificent suspension bridges. Lunch break at local restaurant. Before we cross the Bosphorus Bridge, we visit the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, residence of latter-day Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, with over 370 rooms and a 4.5 ton glass chandelier. On the Asian side we visit, Camlica Hill which is one of the highest points in Istanbul, offering breathtaking views in all directions. There will also be a chance for shopping at Beylerbeyi, a typical Istanbul suburb. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 04 Istanbul / Abant (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
Early in the morning, departure from hotel and drive to Abant which will take around 3hours. On arrival check-in hotel in Abant and after lunch break, sightseeing around Abant Lake. Overnight in Abant.

Day 05 Abant / Bolu / Abant (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
After breakfast, we drive to Golcuk Forest. Lunch break at a nice restaurant in the forest with wonderful sightseeing. Free time till afternoon, then we drive to Thermal Bath in Bolu. While you are having your bath in the historical Turkish Baths, you will leave all the fatigue of the day. Overnight in Abant.

Day 06 Abant / Yalova / Bursa (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
We leave our hotel right after breakfast and begin a short journey towards Sapanca Lake for barbeque lunch break at a good restaurant. Then we continue to Yalova to visit Thermal. Overnight in Bursa.

Day 07 Bursa (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
After breakfast, visit Yesil Camii (Green Mosque) and Yesil Turbe (Green Tomb) which is completely Selcuk in style, a big rectangular building with immense portals and a forest of supporting columns inside. Then we take the cable car to Uludag (Mt. Olympus) enjoying lovely countryside view with barbecue lunch break on the mountain. Overnight in Bursa.

Day 08 Bursa / Istanbul (Meal: Breakfast)
After breakfast, free until lunchtime. Lunch at a typical Turkish restaurant in Bursa. After lunch break, we drive to a waterfall through Turkish villages in Cumalikizik. After lunch we will drive back to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 09 Departure transfer (Meal: Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul International Airport, depending on your departure details.