8 Days trip in Istanbul & Trabzon

Day 1: Istanbul New Airport - Hotel in European Side

Welcome to Istanbul. Transfer from Istanbul Airport to a hotel on the European Side.

Half Day at Leisure in Istanbul

There is no service included. You can explore the city on your own.

Day 2: Full Day Istanbul Classic Tour 

Get ready to spend a wonderful day in the streets of the city of treasures, we will go: 

•  Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Old City.
• Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica .
• Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue tiles and unique with 6 minarets.
• Hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city.
• Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating the Hippodrome.
• Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest souk in the world.with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request) .
• Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.
• Topkapi  Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. (Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections).
• Sultan Tombs, there are five tombs of Ottoman Sultans within the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green and blue flower motives. Prince robes and a small piece from the Kaaba covers are displayed on the sarcophaguses.

Day 3 : Full Day at Leisure in Istanbul

There is no service included. You can explore the city on your own.

Day 4: Hotel in European Side - Istanbul New Airport

Transfer from a hotel on the European side to Istanbul Airport.

Domestic flight from Istanbul to Trabzon.

Trabzon Airport - Hotel in City Center 

Transfer from Trabzon Airport to a hotel in the city center.

Half day at Leisure in Trabzon 

There is no service included. You can explore the city on your own.

Day 5:  Full Day Trabzon City Tour     

In this tour you shall have the chance to know more about the inherited Byzantine, Ottoman, and Roman history of this country. The tour starts with one of the most beautiful examples of Turkish architecture, the palace of which Ataturk stayed at whenever he visited Trabzon city. After the palace tour we head towards the next stop which is well known for its beautiful garden; the mosque/ museum, Ayasofya. On our way to Ayasofya we get to see the fascinating castle of Trabzon, the mosque of Gulbahar, the Valley and Bridge of Zagnos Pasa, and the old city of Ortahisar in a panoramic view. Time for the lunch break (not included) at the natural park of Sera Gol (Lake). The last stop is pretty much the most popular for the locals, Boztepe, a park on a hill right on top of the city of Trabzon and the perfect stop for your last monument and take a picture with the whole city.

Tour starts:

In  09:30 and will end  16:00

Inclusions: 

• A/C transportation.
• Guide.

 Excludes: 

• Lunch.
• Entrance fee.

Day 6: Full Day Uzungol Lake Tour

The tour starts around 09:45 am through the with the first checkpoint which is known as Surmene; a place famed for the quality of its knives and gifts, after shopping and getting gifts from there we hit the road towards the tea factory where you get treated with fresh tea and buy tea as much as you need. Right before we reach Uzungol we stop by the Yapay falls, and then finally we reach our destination Uzungol. Once we’ve settled down, free wondering time starts in which you can have picnics, a long walk by the lake, bicycle tours, buy fast food and do many other activities. When the time shows 5pm we begin our way back to Trabzon and end our tour. Lunch and entrance fees are not included.

Time: Tour starts with pick ups around 09:30 and will end approx 18:30

Suggestions:

• Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip.
• Try Uzungöl’s local flavors.
• Those who are curious about photography should definitely keep their photographic machines with them.

Inclusions: 

• A/C transportation.
• Guide.

 Excludes: 

• Lunch.
• Entrance fee.

Day 7: Full Day at Leisure in Trabzon

There is no service included. You can explore the city or your own.

Day 8 : Hotel - Trabzon Airport 

Transfer from hotel in City Center to Trabzon airport.

Inclusion: 

• 3 Nights accommodation in Istanbul at the Nippon Hotel.
• 4 Nights accommodation in Trabzon at the Royal Uzungol Hotel and Spa hotel.
• Transfer from Airports To Hotels. (İstanbul - Trabzon)
• Transfer from Hotels to Airports. (istanbul - Trabzon)
• All tours mentioned above.
• Inclusive of all current applicable taxes.

Exclusion: 

• Peak/festival period surcharge.
• Beverages not included in the quotation.
• Visas & International Airfare.
• Entrance Fee (unless specified).
• Driver & Guide Tipping.
• Room service.
• Early Check-in & Late Check-out.
• Luggage truck & Porte.
• 50% supplement for arrival/departure transfer between 2200 hrs - 0700 hrs.
• If City / Resort Fees / Tourist taxes are applicable then the same will be Payable directly at the hotel /Apartment.

Hotel Accommodation: 

Hotels which have been tested in the past by us and are good value for money.

City: Istanbul

• Hotel: Nippon Hotel.
• Room: Superior Double - Room with Breakfast.
• Meals: Breakfast.

City: Trabzon

• Hotel: Royal Uzungol Hotel and Spa.
• Room: Double room.
• Meals: Breakfast.

Note: Price may change based on availability at the time of booking.