6 Days Istanbul Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Istanbul - Dinner Cruise on Bosphorus
Our tour representative will greet and escort you to the hotel when you reach Istanbul. Complete check-in formalities and relax in your room. In the evening, you will be picked up around 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm for an outstanding experience on a cruise on River Bosphorus. Here, you will have a gala time with music and dance that shows the city's Anatolian culture. Next, you will savor Turkish culinary treats with soft drinks during the show. Then, soak in the glittering city from the cruise as it heads to the port. Later, you will head to your hotel around 11:30 pm. Finally, slip into your bed for a sound sleep.
Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour
Begin your day with a wholesome breakfast and prepare to visit the old city. This second day of this 6 days Istanbul tour is dedicated to exploring the Istanbul Old City. Visit Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia (6th century Byzantine architecture), and Blue Mosque.
Now, refuel yourself with lunch and head to the Hippodrome of Constantinople – the erstwhile sporting and political center. After that, visit Topkapi Palace and admire the beauty of its architecture. Then move to Grand Bazaar, among the world's largest covered markets, where a host of hand-woven fabrics and souvenirs are available. Finally, you will be back at the hotel and have dinner. Spend the evening at leisure and, later, sleep restfully.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Bursa City
Have your breakfast in your hotel room and be ready for some excitement. On this third day of your Istanbul tour, you will move towards Bursa City. You will start your tour from the Bosphorus Bridge, which offers fantastic views as you move to the Asian side of Istanbul. From here, board the ferry to Yalova. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the sea around. Finally, sailing through, you will reach Bursa City.
The first place to visit is the Ulu Camii, and you can also go shopping at the covered bazaar. After that, enjoy a cable car ride to Uludag Mountain and watch the beautiful city below. Gorge on a barbeque lunch on the mountain, followed by reaching its top. You will reach the hotel in the evening to have your delicious dinner. Finally, tuck yourself comfortably into the bed and sleep.
Day 4: Half-Day Ayup Ansari Tour
Greet the morning with a healthy breakfast and get ready to explore the residential area of Byzantine Jews, Italian traders, and other non-Muslim minorities who existed during the Byzantine Empire. Visit the Metal Church of St. Stephen, the Bulgarian Jewish Hospital or Ahayim, the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate, and the 22-kilometer-long walls of the old city of Constantinopolis.
In addition, you can ride the cable car up to Pierre Loti Hill to enjoy the view of the Golden Horn Estuary. As you return to Istanbul on a ferry, you will also enjoy the fantastic sights of the Bosphorus Bridge connecting the Asian and European continents, the Beylerbeyi Palace, and the Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace. You will return to the hotel, relish your dinner, hop onto your cozy bed, and retire for the night.
Day 5: Istanbul: Enjoy Leisure Day
Kickstart your day with a nutritious breakfast and plan how you will spend the day today. You will enjoy the day leisurely on the 5th day of your Istanbul tour package. Today, you will have the opportunity to explore the best attractions and stroll in the city. You can visit Miniaturk - one of the world's largest miniature parks; Suleymaniye Hamami - one of the oldest Turkish Baths; Emirgan Park, Solar Beach, and Baghdad Street.
After enjoying this day, return to the hotel, munch your dinner, and slide into bed for a peaceful sleep.
Day 6: Departure
Post breakfast, check-out from the hotel, and get transferred to the airport. Board the flight with a heart full of memories and a bag full of souvenirs.
