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8 day(s)
Private
1-40 people
easy
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey that blends the vibrant history of Istanbul with the lush coastal landscapes of Turkey’s Black Sea region. Begin by wandering through ancient bazaars and imperial monuments in Istanbul, then set sail on a scenic Bosphorus cruise. After soaking up city life, transfer eastward to the Fırtına Valley region, where you’ll stay amid verdant tea terraces in Ayder Plateau. Finally, explore the tranquil beauty of Uzungöl—famous for its emerald lake framed by misty mountains—before returning to Istanbul. This expertly paced tour balances cultural immersion, natural wonders, and authentic local encounters
Duration
8 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
8DTCCEIAUB
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Istanbul
Welcome
to Istanbul – cradle of the civilizatons!
Transfer from airport to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After
breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the
scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius,
the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across
from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the
architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent
interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next see will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia
Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply
the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving
example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest
church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today
it is a mosque. You can see it from
outside. After
that see TOPKAPI PALACE, the great
palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an
exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by
the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury,
miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. You can
see it from outside. The
Basilica Cistern Museum is one
of the most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious
Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan
Cistern is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more
reclaimed supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an
area of approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a
rectangular shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You
can see it from outside. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Dinner at
restaurant and Overnight in Istanbul.
If you would like to
visit with entrance below sites;
Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the
door price.
The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting
to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque
(Breakfast
Included)
After breakfast, you
will be picked up from your hotel to Istanbul Airport for your Trabzon flight.
After flight, transfer from Trabzon airport to your city center hotel Overnight
in Trabzon
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
*
Visited Sights: Rize Fabric Shop – Ayder
Plateau – Ayder Rafting School – Ottoman Stone Bridge – Fırtına Stream
Breakfast
at the hotel. On the way we visit Rize fabric weaving artisanship which
introduces Lazie Culture. We arrive to Firtina Stream following tea gardens
along Blacksea Coast. After that we will continue our way to Ayder and our next
stop will be Rafting School. We will explore unique waterfalls which are at the
summit of Ayder highland. Then our visitors will have their free time for lunch
and discover Ayder highland. At the end of the day, will return from the same
point to Trabzon. We will also have a break near the Old Ottoman Stone Bridge
and on the Fırtına Stream during the way to Trabzon. We return to the hotel.
Overnight in Trabzon.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
*
Visited Sights: Historic Sürmene Knife
Shop – Blacksea Tea Factory – Uzungol region – Uzungol Lake
After
breakfast, first stop will be famous
Sürmene Knife Shop which is located in Sürmene. Then we will visit Tea Factory
which is on our way. We listen the
adventure of tea collected from tea gardens and coming to our tables from the
masters. After visit we will go on our journey and reach to Uzungol region and
photograph the natural beauties. Then we will have free time for lunch and
sightseeing in our premises right next to the lake. After free time, we go back to Trabzon. We
take a break on the Wooden Tiled Bridge then wewill move to Trabzon. We return
to the hotel. Overnight in Trabzon.
Breakfast
Included)
After
breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel to Trabzon Airport for your
Istanbul flight. After flight, transfer from Istanbul airport to your city
center hotel Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
*
Visited Sights: Bosphorus Region –
Rumeli Fortress – Spice Bazaar
After
breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Bosphorus Cruise on Gurtour Travel’s boat,
through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia. You can
also see Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit. ) Before the
Bosphorus Tour have a visit to famous Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical
smells of different aromas of various spices. After tour transfer to your
hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
Included)
After
breakfast, transfer to airport for your international departure. Hope your trip
will be a memorable one!
4
Nights Istanbul Hotel Accommodation - Central Palace Hotel
3 Nights Trabzon Hotel
Accommodation - City Port Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost
Professional English speaking tour guide during the tour
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation in a fully
air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
All Tour Transportation
All
tours mentioned above (including entrance fees, taxes & professional
guiding)
Guided Half Day Ottoman
Relics Tour
Guided Full Day Ayder Tour
Guided Full Day Uzungol Tour
Guided Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel Room Taxes
International flight tickets
All airport transfers and domestic flight (Istanbul → Trabzon, Trabzon → Istanbul)
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
Dinner meals (unless mentioned)
Optional entrance tickets (Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern)
Tips for guide and driver