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6 Days Istanbul and Trabzon Tour– Explore the Black Sea’s hidden gems and join this Turkey group tour Package and feel the priority of the Best Small Group Tours Turkey by Package Tour Turkey.
ISTANBUL → TRABZON
Day 1 – Arrive in Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Where the continents meet.
Meet at Istanbul Airport: Once you arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, after the luggage claim, you will be greeted by a Romos Travel Representative at the meeting area.
Transfer to the hotel: You will be taken to your hotel, and after check-in, you will have time for leisure, and the rest of the day is yours.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Istanbul Old City tour. Our professional tour guide will be introducing the ancient sights of Istanbul.
Today you will explore the following highlights of Istanbul.
Hippodrome: An ancient Roman and Ottoman square where the chariot races were held. Within the square is some Roman remains, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.
The Blue Mosque: An Ottoman Imperial mosque built by Sultan Ahmet I in 1609-1616 CE, famous for the blue Ottoman tiles.
Hagia Sophia: Once the largest cathedral of Christianity when it was built in 532-537 CE by the Roman Emperor Justinian; later converted into a mosque by the Ottomans.
Topkapi Palace: The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built the palace after the conquest of Constantinople. Topkapi Palace was the royal family’s home and the headquarters for the Ottoman Empire’s administrative center.
Grand Bazaar (Covered Market): The largest and the oldest functioning shopping center in the world. The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century. The market consists of 5,000 stores, 66 streets, 24 gates, and much more eye-pleasing architecture. Within the bazaar are many Turkish handicraft stores such as rugs, carpets, kilims, and beautiful Turkish tiles. Upon your request, our guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art.
After the Istanbul Old City sightseeing tour, you will be driven back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Note: Breakfast at hotel and lunch at a local restaurant is included
Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise, Two Continents Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Bosphorus tour. Our professional tour guide will be introducing you to the Bosphorus.
Today you will explore the following highlights of the Bosphorus:
Spice Market ( Egyptian Bazaar): The Ottomans built the market in the 17th century. Unlike the Grand Bazaar, the Spice market is much smaller but full of beautiful fragrances of mixed spices, herbs, and traditional sweets. It consists of around 100 stores, 2 streets, and 5 gates.
Bosphorus Cruise: The channel divides Istanbul into two continents and stretches about 32 km between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Along the Bosphorus, there are many settlements to see, such as great Palaces, hotels, yali (private houses), etc. While you are on the boat, you will see the highlights of the Bosphorus including the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Çırağan Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Küçüksu Palace, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge ( the second bridge on the Bosphorus), Maiden’s Tower to name a few.
Beylerbeyi Palace: After the sultans westernized the Ottoman Empire, they built some Palace’s modern-western architectural styles. The Beylerbeyi Palace is one of them, located on the Asian side by the Bosphorus. The garden is full of statues, and the rooms with handcrafted arts will take you back in time to the 19th century.
Çamlıca Hill: The highest hill of Istanbul, situated on the Asian side. The walking path with 360 panoramic views will let you take the best pictures of Istanbul and the Bosphorus.
After the Bosphorus sightseeing tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Note: Breakfast at hotel and lunch at a local restaurant is included
Day 4 – Flight to Trabzon
After breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and head towards the airport for the domestic flight to Trabzon. Meet at Trabzon Airport with your professional guide and start the tour.
Boztepe Hill, located in Ortahisar district of Trabzon. Especially the hill attracts the people during the sunset and sunrise. The restaurants offer the traditional food of the Black Sea.
Trabzon Hagia Sophia, built by Emperor Manuel I, founded Pontus Empire in 1238-1263. After the conquest of Trabzon by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1461, the church was converted into a mosque in 1584.
After the Trabzon sightseeing tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Trabzon.
Note: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 5 – Trabzon Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Trabzon City tour. Our professional tour guide will be introducing the ancient sights of Trabzon.
Today you will explore the highlights of Trabzon, such as;
Sumela Monastery, almost 1600 years old and located on the high cliffs of the Pontic Mountains, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The founders were two Greek priests called Barnabas and Sophronions during Roman Emperor Theodosius’s reign in 4C AD.
Altındere National Park, located in Maçka, Trabzon. It was officially approved as a national park; the habitat, fauna, and flora, and also it houses Sumela Monastery. In the park, there are restaurants, and the park provides some opportunities such as; crossing, hiking, and wandering among nature.
Ataturk Pavilion, purchased by the local administration, then presented Atatürk, in honor of his visit to Trabzon. Atatürk sailed-off at the Black Sea on 27 November 1930 and reached Trabzon, then spent the night at the Pavilion and returned to Istanbul. In his second visit, the Pavilion was named as Atatürk Pavilion by the local people.
After the Trabzon sightseeing tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Trabzon.
Note: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 6 – Transfer to Airport
Breakfast at hotel, Pick up from the hotel, and transfer to Cappadocia Airport for the flight back to Istanbul for your International flight.
After completing the amazing “6 Days Istanbul and Trabzon”, Package Tour Turkey wishes all guests a very healthy and wonderful life ahead…
6 Days Istanbul and Trabzon Tour Details
Departure & Return Location
Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gokcen Airport – Can be supplied depending on your International flight details.
Price Include
Flight tickets from Istanbul to Trabzon
Flight tickets from Trabzon to Istanbul
Entrance fees, mentioned in itinerary
Professional tour guide at tours
Air-conditioned vehicle for tours and transfers
Accommodations are as below:
Istanbul: Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel or a similar hotel
Trabzon: V Center Hotel or a similar hotel
9 Breakfasts at hotel
8 Lunch at tours
5 Dinners as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Exclude
Gratuities to guide and driver
Personal expenses
Visa & International flight tickets
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