Turkey · Boating

7-Day Istanbul and Bursa Tour with Princes' Islands and Bosphorus Cruise

7 Days Round trip from Tayakadın Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Pay your respects at the magnificent Ulu Mosque and the Green Tomb
  • 02 Savour a luxurious dinner on a Bosphorus cruise
  • 03 Marvel at the architecture of the Maiden's Tower and the charm of Büyükada
  • 04 Revel in the beauty of Sapanca Lake and the waterfall

Explore some of Turkey's most memorable experiences on this 7-day journey from Istanbul. Visit Green Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, to see the majestic Ulu Mosque, the Green Tomb, İpek Han, and Uludağ. Cruise across the Marmara Sea to Büyükada and the Princes' Islands, enjoy the natural beauty of Maşukiye and Sapanca Lake, and end with a luxury Bosphorus dinner cruise featuring night views and traditional Turkish entertainment.

Admire the night views of the Maiden's Tower, shores, and manor houses on both sides of the Bosphorus.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Bursa, Istanbul, Büyükada
Languages Arabic, English, Greek, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Istanbul

  • We will welcome you at the airport, where our representative speaks your language.

  • You will then be escorted to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Green Bursa and Uludağ Excursion

  • After breakfast at the hotel, we travel to Green Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. We arrive in Bursa at about 11:00. Our first stop is the Ulu Mosque, which fascinates visitors with its majestic appearance and architectural features.

  • See the Green Tomb, named after the colour of its tiles.

  • Visit İpek Han, famous for its handmade crafts, where we can enjoy a shopping break.

  • After finishing our tour here, we continue to the natural wonder of Uludağ by cable car. Uludağ is also one of the most important winter sports centres in Turkey.

  • After lunch, enjoy excursions to explore the mountain's beauties.

  • After the trip, we return to our vehicle and head back to our hotel in Istanbul.

3
Day 03

Princes' Islands and Büyükada Tour

  • Sail across the Marmara Sea to see the Byzantine Princes' Islands and Büyükada, the most prominent of the Princes' Islands. During our 1.5-hour trip, see the Asian and European continents, the Maiden's Tower, and the historical peninsula where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were built.

  • After this, see Burgaz and Heybeliada. What makes Büyükada famous, besides its unique natural beauty, is its manor houses and shores.

  • After enjoying these beauties on the phaeton tour, we have lunch at a restaurant next to the sea. We then give you free time in the shopping district, where guests who wish can shop for varied giftware.

  • Please return to our hotel at the end of the trip.

4
Day 04

Maşukiye and Sapanca Lake Escape

  • In the early morning, we leave our hotel and travel towards Maşukiye in Kocaeli. We enjoy a rich traditional breakfast at a restaurant next to the river in Maşukiye.

  • After breakfast, we walk through the waterfall area. After taking photos from the waterfall viewpoint, we continue to Sapanca by vehicle.

  • Have lunch at one of the restaurants around Sapanca Lake.

  • Spend free time here by travelling with a phaeton, horse riding, or enjoying a walk around the lake.

  • Shop at the traditional bazaar, where organic supplies are sold.

  • Return to the hotel in Sapanca for an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

  • Spend your morning at leisure at the hotel.

  • Leave the hotel at about 19:30 and go to the port to board our first-class boat for entertaining shows accompanied by a fascinating Bosphorus view.

  • Admire the night views of the Maiden's Tower, shores, and manor houses on both sides of the Bosphorus. The Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge connect Asia and Europe like a necklace. During this time, enjoy traditional Turkish dances and graceful belly dancers.

  • After the cruise, travel back from the port to return to our hotel.

6
Day 06

Free Day at Leisure

  • Spend the day at leisure at the hotel.

7
Day 07

Departure from Istanbul

  • Have breakfast and transfer to the airport. We will handle your airport transfer depending on your flight time and see you off after all check-in formalities.

Uludağ, Sapanca Lake, Büyükada, Bosphorus

Where this trip takes you

Uludağ, Sapanca Lake, Büyükada, Bosphorus

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tayakadın 3 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Istanbul airport round-trip transfer

  • Accommodation in the hotel for six nights

  • Bursa tour including cable car (SIC basis)

  • Princess Island tour including horse car (SIC basis)

  • Sapanca tour including zoo (SIC basis)

  • Dinner cruise with the oriental show (SIC basis)

  • 06 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 01 dinner

What's Not Included

  • International flight ticket

  • Entry visa to Turkey

  • Any details not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, phone calls, tipping, etc.

Know before you go

  • Hotel upgrade available upon request.

  • Bursa is one of our important cities, known for its greenery and curative waters for both winter and summer tourism. It is also called Green Bursa because of its rich flora. Famous for its mosques and tombs, Bursa has carefully protected its historical and cultural assets from past to present.

  • Around Istanbul in 7 Days in Ferman Hotel Sultanahmet or similar accommodation.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/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 7 days finish where they began, in Tayakadın.

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