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The 5-Day Istanbul and Bursa Tour is the perfect blend of history, culture, and leisure. Begin with a warm airport welcome and free time to explore Istanbul at your pace. Discover Byzantine and Ottoman treasures like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, with views of palaces and mansions. Enjoy a leisure day with optional excursions to Troy or Gallipoli before your seamless departure. This tour balances guided exploration with free time for a memorable Istanbul journey. Ready to experience Istanbul’s magic? Book your 5-Day Istanbul and Bursa Tour today!
Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international line of the Airport, holding a sign with your name written on it. After which, you will be transferred to your hotel.
The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure. Alternatively, you can join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show.
After your breakfast, around 8:30 am, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin a full-day tour of this magnificent city. It includes an official English-speaking guide, tickets, lunch at a central city restaurant, and a visit to the most resplendent monuments that the Ottoman, Byzantine, and Roman empires have handed down to future generations: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque), Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square), Topkapi Palace and Historical Grand Bazaar, which houses more than 4000 stores.
After the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel around 4:00 pm. The rest of the day will be at leisure.
After breakfast at around 8:30 am, you will join the Half-day Morning Bosphorus Cruise. At the start of this tour, you will enjoy a drive to the pier in Eminonu for a short visit to the historical Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar).
Following this, you will join a shared boat tour and cruise along the Bosphorus which is a narrow strait between the continents of Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. You will be able to view the Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, citadels, centuries-old mansions, and the European and Asian shorelines while onboard the boat.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 12:30 pm. The rest of the day will be at leisure.
Today offers a free day in Istanbul, allowing you the freedom to explore the city at your own pace. Take this opportunity to immerse yourself in Istanbul’s rich culture, savor local cuisine, visit historical sites, or simply relax and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
For those interested in a more guided experience, you may opt for one of three optional excursions (available at an additional cost). Each excursion provides a unique look into the region’s history and culture. At the end of your chosen day trip, you will be returned to Istanbul.
These optional excursions can be selected at an additional cost when booking your tour. Enjoy your day in Istanbul however you choose, whether you explore independently or join one of these curated day trips!
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
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If you need to cancel your tour or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour start date. As this tour includes domestic flights and bus tickets, which are non-refundable, the cost of these tickets will be deducted from your payment and the remaining balance refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the start date, no refund will be issued and the booking will be treated under our no-show policy.
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