This package is specially designed to cover the best of tours in and from Istanbul on a one day trip. Must-visit attractions in other cities close to Istanbul like Bursa, Sapanca, and Princess Islands. Continue reading to learn more…
Day 1: Upon your arrival in Türkiye, our driver will meet you at Istanbul International Airport and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day to relax and explore the city at your own pace. The following morning, we’ll meet you for the start of your tour.
Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from the lobby and taken to the seaport, where you will meet with the group for a sailing tour of the Bosphorus strait. Departure times are between 8:15-9:45 AM, and the tour will take you past some of the most beautiful sights of Istanbul’s old city. The tour includes a stop and entry to Dolmabahce Palace for an hour, followed by sailing towards Bosphorus Bridge and a second stop at Kucuksu Palace for an hour. The cruise will then return to Pier Lotti Hill, where you can take beautiful photos of the old city and enjoy an hour of free time to visit famous cafes and restaurants nearby. Our guide will give you a meeting time to gather with the group for a cable car ride before we end the day with a bus tour around the old city wall.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to the nearest point of your hotel.
In the evening, you will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Bosphorus strait at night on a dinner cruise. You will be picked up from your hotel between 7:30-8:00 PM and enjoy an open buffet with unlimited soft drinks aboard, as well as music and entertainment with a Turkish show.
At the end of the dinner cruise, you will be transferred back to your hotel after midnight.
Day 3: Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a trip to Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Waterfalls. Enjoy the natural beauty and relaxation of the scenic surroundings. The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel between 8:45-9:30 AM, followed by a bus transfer to Sapanca Lake, where you will have an hour of free time to walk and enjoy the lakeside.
Next, we’ll head to Maşukiye Village for an organic lunch. After lunch, we’ll visit the Maşukiye Waterfall and explore the Sapanca Zoo, the biggest zoo in Turkey, with over 2,600 kinds of animals on 170,000 square meters of land. You will have free time to rent an ATV motorbike, take a cable car ride, or even go horseback riding.
Before the tour ends, you’ll have the opportunity to do some shopping at the outlet mall on the Asian side of Istanbul.
At the end of the Sapanca tour, you will be transferred to the nearest point of your hotel
Day 4: Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a scheduled pickup to join our group. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00-8:30 am to start your trip on the ferry boat, enjoying the beautiful scenes of the European and Asian seashores of Istanbul. After an enjoyable hour of sailing in the Marmara Sea, we will arrive in Eskihisar, and from there, we will continue sailing for an hour as you relax on the boat, until we reach Yalova. From there, we will take a 40-minute bus ride to Bursa. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to see and purchase local specialty products of the region, such as chestnuts, honey, olives, and the famous Turkish delight made in Bursa, and also visit the outlet center.
Once we climb ULUDAĞ mountain, you will enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. Next, it will be time for the Cable Car/Teleferik (not chairlifts), where you can ride your way and take in the spectacular nature of the area. We have also included enough free time in your plan for you to choose between renting an ATV Motor Safari, Ski Motor, or perhaps skiing. Your trip with us continues as we go down to the city center to see the Old Pine Tree, which is over 600 years old, and then visit the Silk Market, Green Shrine, and Green Mosque. The tour ends at approximately 8:00 PM, but rest assured, we are committed to returning you back to your hotel, feeling fully satisfied, safe, and pleased with choosing your tour with us.
At the end of the Bursa Tour, we will provide you with a transfer back to the hotel you are staying in Istanbul.
Day 5: There are no planned activities on Day 5, so you can use it as a leisure day.
Day 6: You will be sailing approximately 45 minutes away from Istanbul City to spend a peaceful day trip to the Princess Islands. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and our guide will meet you in the lobby between 8:00-8:30 AM to begin the group tour. At the seaport, we’ll set sail to two of the nine famous islands of Istanbul, offering a unique opportunity to see the historical monuments of Istanbul from the sea and capture memorable photos of landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Museum, as well as stunning natural scenery.
Upon arrival at the first island, Kınalıada, you’ll have approximately one hour to explore on your own before the boat departs for the second island, Buyukada. During your stay on the Princess Islands, you’ll take a horse-drawn carriage ride (known as a phaeton) to explore the narrow streets and enjoy the beautiful views while wandering the hills. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant on the island.
As vehicles are not allowed on the Princess Islands, you’ll have the option to rent a bicycle or enjoy free time swimming at the beach. After the tour ends, we’ll return to Istanbul, and we’ll provide a transfer back to your hotel.
After the tour ends, we’ll return to Istanbul, and we’ll provide a transfer back to your hotel.
Day 7: You have a free day to spend at your leisure. When it’s time for your flight, we’ll schedule a transfer from your hotel in Istanbul to the international airport based on the timing of your flight ticket.
