7 Days Istanbul – Trabzon and Bursa Tour
Day 1- Istanbul
After arrival Istanbul Airport, We will pick you up from airport and transfer to hotel, free time and Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul to Trabzon- Trabzon City & Lake Sera Tour
Early morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to airport for a flight to Trabzon, you will be met at the airport by the driver and at about 10:00am we will start our daily Trabzon City and Lake Sera Tour, we will visit historical Hagia Sophia Mosque, Ataturk’s Kiosk which is on the hill in the pine forests and over looking to Trabzon, The Hillside Boztepe as a panaromic view to Trabzon then we will see Lake Sera. You will discover the natural and historical beauties of Trabzon today.
We will transfer you to your hotel at about 17.00 then Overnight in Trabzon.
Day 3: Ayder Tour ( B )
We pick you up from your hotel at about 10:00am, the first stop on the tour will be Surmene; famous for handmade knives. Next, we will see how fabrics are woven in tradational looms, we will visit the tea groves at Ziraat Botanic Garden in Rize.
After stopping for a tea break near the historical old Ottoman Stone Bridge in Storm Valley, we continue to the unique streams situated on our way to Ayder highland. Enjoy your time smelling the grasses, forests, spend your time by sitting on the grasses and watching the mountains full of trees, breathe the forest, taste the local foods being cooked over the tradational stoves of the local restaurants. End of the day drive back to Trabzon by watching all these beautiful greeneries of Black Sea, arrival and transfer to your hotel in Trabzon.
Day 4: Uzungol Tour ( B )
We pick you up from your hotel at about 10:00am and drive to Uzungol , we will be visiting a tea factory on our way to Uzungol. It was declared as a Nature Park due to its rich flora, stunning wildlife and outstanding natural beauty. Everywhere is covered with spruce trees, an impressive array of wildlife exists with species such as roe deer, wild boar, bear, badger, lynx, birds of prey, and trout as well as various kinds of reptiles.
It finishes at about 18.00 then end of the tour transfer to airport and flight to Istanbul, arrival then transfer to your hotel, overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5- Daily Green Bursa Tour ( B / L )
The first capital city of the ottoman Empire!
We pick you up from your hotel and drive to Bursa which was the first capital city of Ottoman Empire start to visit the Grand Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, famous for their Iznik tiles.Lunch will be served in a special 'Iskender Kebap' restaurant. Visit the historical Covered Bazaar and the old silk Market then climb by Cable Car to Uludag (Olympos) (first stage) mountain overlooking Bursa for the magnificent panaromic view. Late evening drive back to Istanbul and transfer to hotel.
NOTE: Due to weather conditions when cable car does not operate as restaurant we go up high to mountain by bus to visit 600 years old pine tree for the view.
Day 6- Princes' Islands Tour ( B / L )
We pick you up from your hotel then, cruise in the Marmara Sea to Princes' Island by Maritime lines boat, cruising round these beautiful unspoiled islands. On our way to Buyukada, the largest island, we pass four smaller ones. All of them are famous for their mild climate, lush vegetation and ornate Ottoman architecture. They take their name from the many Ottoman princes who used the islands as a summer retreat.
As cars are forbidden on the islands you will enjoy a horse - drawn carriage tour of the island and discover the unspoiled nature. It is an excellent place both for swimming and relaxing.
End of the tour transfer to your hotel.
Day 7- Istanbul ( B )
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say good bye to our new friends and according to your international flight we transfer you to airport and say '' have a good flight ''.
