The Grand Mosque of Bursa with Mount Uludağ behind, Turkey

Turkey · 5 nights, 6 days

Istanbul, Bursa & a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

from ₹45,500 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Istanbul to Büyükada to Bursa to Uludağ

About this trip

Five nights in one Istanbul hotel, so you never pack up. The old city and a ferry to the Princes’ Islands, a day trip to Bursa and Mount Uludağ, and a dinner cruise with a show. Shared guided tours with private airport transfers.

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Length
5 nights, 6 days
Route
Istanbul to Büyükada to Bursa to Uludağ

Turkey at a glance

  • Best Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct Spring and autumn
  • e-Visa or visa centre Depends on your other visas
  • Honeymoon
  • Heritage
  • City break

Highlights

  • Blue Mosque and the old Hippodrome
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Ferry to Büyükada in the Princes’ Islands
  • Bursa, the first Ottoman capital
  • Cable car up Mount Uludağ
  • Bosphorus dinner cruise with show

Route

  1. Istanbul
  2. Büyükada
  3. Bursa
  4. Uludağ
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Cruise

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Istanbul

    Our driver meets you at Istanbul Airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

    • Meet and greet at Istanbul Airport
    • Private transfer to the hotel
    • Free evening

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Old Istanbul

    A guided morning around Sultanahmet: the Blue Mosque and the old Hippodrome, with Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace seen from outside. Then lunch and time in the Grand Bazaar.

    • Blue Mosque
    • Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius and Serpentine Column
    • Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace (from outside)
    • Grand Bazaar
    • Lunch at a local restaurant

    Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

  3. Day 3:Princes’ Islands

    A ferry day out to Büyükada, the biggest of the car-free Princes’ Islands. Lunch, then free time to cycle, walk up to Aya Yorgi church or sit by the sea.

    • Ferry to the Princes’ Islands
    • Büyükada island
    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Optional (extra cost): bike hire or Aya Yorgi church in your free time, paid locally

    Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

  4. Day 4:Bursa & Mount Uludağ

    A long day trip, starting with a ferry across the Sea of Marmara to Yalova. Then Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, and a cable car up Mount Uludağ. Back in Istanbul around 10 pm.

    • Ferry to Yalova
    • Bursa old town
    • Green Mosque and Green Tomb (self-guided)
    • Turkish delight shop and factory
    • Shopping mall stop
    • Cable car up Uludağ (one way) and free time on the mountain

    Meals:Breakfast

  5. Day 5:Free Day & Dinner Cruise

    A free day in the city, then an evening cruise on the Bosphorus with dinner and soft drinks. The show on board has whirling dervish, folk and belly dancing, and a DJ.

    • Free day at leisure
    • Bosphorus dinner cruise
    • Show on board
    • Transfers to and from the port

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  6. Day 6:Departure

    Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight home.

    • Check-out
    • Private transfer to Istanbul Airport
    • Departure

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 5 nights in a 3-star hotel in Istanbul (or similar), twin sharing
  • 4-star and 5-star upgrades available
  • Daily breakfast, lunch on the old city and island days, dinner on the cruise
  • Shared guided tours with an English-speaking guide
  • Private airport transfers
  • Entry fees where the plan includes a visit inside
  • Ferries to the Princes’ Islands and Yalova, Uludağ cable car (one way)
  • Bosphorus dinner cruise with show and soft drinks

Not included

  • International flights
  • Turkey visa and travel insurance
  • Entry tickets to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and other museums seen from outside
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Meals not listed, drinks and personal expenses
  • Transfers from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW): €12 extra each way
  • City tax some hotels charge on the spot

We can add

Add a cruise

Sail before or after this trip. We put the cruise, the flights between and a hotel night near the port in one quote, and apply for your visa.

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Before you ask

What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Hotel standard: 3-star hotel. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

Do I need a visa?

Indian passport holders with a valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visa can get Turkey’s e-visa online; others apply for a visa through the visa centre, by appointment. We apply for either for you; the embassy decides.

When is the best time to go?

April to June and September to October are best. July and August are hot and busy on the coast; winter can bring snow to Cappadocia.

Can you change this trip?

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