8 Day Istanbul Sightseeing Tour with Bosphorus Cruise and Adalar

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Day 01

Welcome to Istanbul

• Meet your tour manager at Istanbul International Airport. They will assist you with arrival procedures and escort you to your hotel in an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
• Refresh yourself with a welcome drink at the hotel while your tour manager ensures a smooth check-in. They will also review your itinerary with you and confirm the pick-up times for each tour during your trip. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

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Day 02

Old City Landmarks of Istanbul

• Pick-up from your hotel after breakfast at approximately 8:30 AM to begin a full-day tour of the Old City.
• Visit the famous Hagia Sophia Museum, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch (included) at a local restaurant.
• Transfer back to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

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Day 03

Bosphorus Cruise and the Asian Side

• Begin your day with a private transfer to Dolmabahçe, a grand palace built in the European Baroque style and located right on the Bosphorus River. Enjoy a tour of its 285 rooms, filled with cultural treasures such as hundreds of oil paintings and other luxurious decor.
• Get ready to enjoy the sights of Istanbul in the most relaxing way possible - by boat. During the 2.5 hours you will spend on the water, take in a breathtaking panoramic view of some of the city's most popular sites, including the Maiden's Tower, Ortaköy, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the Galata Tower, to name a few.
• Stop at the wondrous Küçüksu Palace and step onto the Asian side of the city. At the end of your boat tour, change to a tour bus that will take you to Pierre Loti Hill, a prime spot for a 360-degree view of Istanbul above the Golden Horn. Cozy up at a café with a cup of Turkish coffee while you enjoy the breathtaking sights from here.
• Hop on the cable cars to get back down, then continue by bus for a tour around the walls of Old Istanbul.

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Day 04

Sapanca Lake, Masukiye, and Kartepe Mountain

• Enjoy the fresh air and natural charms on a quiet retreat from the busy city of Istanbul. Visit Sapanca Lake, surrounded by mountains on all sides, and take in the stunning landscape between Adapazarai Meadow and the Gulf of Izmit.
• Visit the vast Darica Zoo, which offers a deep dive into the wealth of flora and fauna in Istanbul: over 200 different species of animals and thousands of plants, around 19 different fish species, and more than 100 beautiful types of birds.
• Enjoy the cultural delights of Turkey in Masukiye village, famous for its beautiful location and delectable food. Delight in a hearty meal (included) under a waterfall surrounded by picturesque mountains - a prime highlight of the tour.
• Set off for a hike up breathtaking Kartepe Mountain, which offers a dose of adventure and an outstanding view of Sapanca Lake below.

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Day 05

Family Fun at Vialand Theme Park

• Eat a fulfilling breakfast, because today you will enjoy a high-energy urban adventure at the huge Vialand Adventure Park right outside Istanbul. With a capacity for over 13 thousand people and rides that cater to all ages, it is the perfect destination for the whole family to have fun and unwind. Shop till you drop at the accompanying shopping mall with its attractive offers.
• Pick-up at closing time (6:00 PM) and transfer back to the hotel for a restful night.

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Day 06

Princess Islands and Büyükada Escape

• Meet your tour guide after breakfast and travel by air-conditioned coach to the port. Board the boat that will ferry you to the Princess Islands, also known as the Adalar.
• Dock in Büyükada, the largest and most magnificent destination in the Adalar, and enjoy a stroll through the streets with your guide. Soak up the laid-back atmosphere of island life while learning about the fascinating history of the island, first as a place of exile for banished statesmen and royalty, and later as a monastic settlement during Turkey's Byzantine-Christian period.
• Stop for lunch at a seafood restaurant or enjoy a meal on the boat. You are free to spend the rest of your day exploring the island at your own leisure.
• Meet your guide at a pre-arranged time for your boat ride back to Istanbul. Relax on the last leg of your journey by coach as you transfer back to your hotel for the night.

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Day 07

Free Day in Istanbul

• Enjoy a free day touring Istanbul and revel in the glorious sights and sounds it has to offer. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

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Day 08

Departure from Istanbul

• Enjoy one last breakfast at your hotel while you reminisce about all the beauty you have witnessed on this tour. Check out from your hotel before 12:00 PM.
• Meet your tour manager, who will pick you up, escort you to Istanbul International Airport, and assist you with boarding your flight back home.