Istanbul & Bursa & Yalova

Arrive in Istanbul (any time) and transfer to the hotel. 

Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. We visit the Topkapi Palace, where the Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section, etc.... and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. 

Cruise in the Marmara Sea to Princes Islands, stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also visioned during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower, Uskudar from the sea. 

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, etc. Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments, and afternoon CamlicaHill and Shopping center.  

 

Departure by ferry-boat to Bursa, enjoying the lovely countryside view. Drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital 

Climb to Uludag, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (Cable Car), lunch at the mountain and return to Bursa and visit to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar.  

Transfer to Yalova.

Return Transfers to Yalova Thermal Baths. ( if the selected hotel is outside of Thermal Baths area )

Transfer by ferryboat to Istanbul.

Transfer to airport (any time) and the end of our services.