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8-Day Istanbul and Büyükada Culture Tour with Abant Stay

8 Days Round trip from Tayakadın Easy pace
Sultan Ahmed Mosque/Blue Mosque
Cruise in the Marmara Sea
Sultan Ahmed Mosque/Blue Mosque

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles and six minarets
  • 02 Visit Topkapı Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans
  • 03 See the Hippodrome, where chariot races and Byzantine riots once took place
  • 04 Browse the Grand Bazaar's 3,500 shops and the aromatic Spice Bazaar
  • 05 Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia with views of palaces and Ottoman villas
  • 06 Explore Büyükada in the Princes' Islands with pinewood scenery and a horse-drawn carriage tour

Embark on a journey through Istanbul's most beautiful attractions and discover Turkish culture along the way. Marvel at the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles and unique six minarets, and visit Topkapı Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Continue with a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia, time for shopping in the city's famous bazaars, and a visit to Princes' Islands from the Marmara Sea. The tour also includes time in Bolu (Abant) for a relaxing stay surrounded by nature.

Continue with a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia, time for shopping in the city's famous bazaars, and a visit to Princes' Islands from the Marmara Sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Istanbul, Büyükada
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Istanbul

  • Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Istanbul.

2
Day 02

Istanbul City Tour and Grand Bazaar

  • Istanbul City Tour: Visit the Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous for its blue Iznik tiles and unique six minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.

  • Visit Topkapı Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans, exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, a calligraphy section, and more. Continue to the Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots once took place.

  • Spend your free time shopping at the Grand Bazaar with its 3,500 shops.

Overnight stay in Istanbul.

3
Day 03

Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar

  • Travel for the Bosphorus Tour and shop at the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), filled with the mystical smells of different aromas and various spices. Fruit, vegetable, flower, and fish markets can also be found here.

  • Cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with opportunities to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture, modern residential buildings, and luxurious apartments.

  • Spend the afternoon at Çamlıca Hill and a shopping center.

Overnight stay in Istanbul.

4
Day 04

Princes' Islands and Büyükada Tour

  • Take a cruise ride across the Marmara Sea to the Princes' Islands, with a stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine princes. Enjoy a tour of the island by horse-drawn carriage.

  • Also seen during the tour are Topkapı Palace, Leander's Tower, and Üsküdar from the sea.

  • In the evening, return to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Istanbul.

5
Day 05

Transfer to Abant

  • Transfer to Abant.

Dinner and overnight stay in Abant. (Taksim Abant Palace Hotel 5* HB or Buyuk Abant Hotel 5* HB).

6
Day 06

Free Day to Relax in Abant

  • This is a free day in Abant that can be spent at ease.

Dinner and overnight stay in Abant. (Taksim Abant Palace Hotel 5* HB or Buyuk Abant Hotel 5* HB).

7
Day 07

Transfer Back to Istanbul

  • Transfer to Istanbul.

Overnight stay in Istanbul.

8
Day 08

Departure Transfer to the Airport

  • After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport.

Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Bosphorus, Büyükada

Where this trip takes you

Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Bosphorus, Büyükada

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tayakadın 2 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Return flight ticket in economy class

  • 7 nights' accommodation

  • 5 nights at an Istanbul hotel with bed and breakfast

  • 2 nights at Taksim Abant Palace 5-star HB or Buyuk Abant Hotel 5-star HB

  • All transportation in Turkey by air-conditioned tour coach

  • Meals as stated in the itinerary

  • All entrance fees to the sites and museums mentioned in the program

  • Comprehensive sightseeing as per the itinerary

  • English-speaking professional Istanbul (Turkish) guide throughout

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

Istanbul Abant Tour Package 7 Nights-8 Days THQTP9194421607

  • Please note that this tour is available at a reduced rate for groups of 6 or more.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ataköy 7-8-9-10, Airport AVM, Bakırköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Tour start
Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Tayakadın.

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