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Two continents, a city of domes, and a lake in the forest.
Seven days in the city where Europe meets Asia: a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus with a live Arabic night, the domes and bazaars of the old city, a lake and forest village at Sapanca, a ferry to the Princes’ Islands and a day in Bursa, the first Ottoman capital.
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Your driver waits at the airport.
Arrive at Istanbul Airport, where your driver meets you and takes you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours. Take an evening walk, or have your first dinner by the water: the city is at its best after dark.
Stay: Istanbul
Both shores by day, then a dinner cruise with an Arabic live show.
Today is for the strait that divides two continents. By day you drive along the European and Asian shores, with panoramic stops at the waterfront mosque of Ortaköy, the bridges, and a hilltop view over the city.
In the evening you board a ship for a Bosphorus dinner cruise: an open buffet dinner with a live Arabic music night, while the palaces and bridges light up on both sides.
A waterfront stop for photographs and a short walk.
A wide view of the city and both continents.
Open buffet dinner on board, with live music.
Note: The stops can change with traffic and weather. Drinks on board other than the dinner buffet are not included.
Stay: Istanbul
Sultanahmet, its great mosques and the covered bazaars.
A full day around the heart of historic Istanbul. You start in Sultanahmet Square and the old Hippodrome, then see the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia, the two domes that define the skyline.
The afternoon is for the Grand Bazaar, with its thousands of shops, and the Spice Bazaar, where the scent of spices, dried fruit and Turkish delight fills the lanes.
Obelisks and fountains where chariots once raced.
The two great domes of the old city.
Gifts, leather, ceramics, spices and sweets.
Note: Entrance fees are not included. Mosques close to visitors during prayer times, and the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, so the order of the stops can change.
Stay: Istanbul
A small-group day at the lake and in the forest village.
A small-group day trip east of Istanbul to Sapanca, a lake town set among green hills. You walk along the lake shore, then continue to Masukiye, a forest village of tea gardens and wooden terraces above a stream.
Several adventure activities are on offer in the area, such as safari rides, quad bikes and zip lines. They are paid extras that you choose on the day.
Note: Safari rides, quad bikes, zip lines and other games are not included.
Stay: Istanbul
A ferry across the Marmara Sea to Büyükada, the island without cars.
A day at sea. You take the ferry across the Sea of Marmara to Büyükada, the largest of the Princes’ Islands, where wooden Ottoman mansions line quiet streets and there are almost no cars.
Walk to the viewpoints, the pine woods and the seafront cafés, and stay for a seafood lunch before the ferry back to the city.
Note: Horse carriages and bicycle hire are paid extras. Ferry times and sea conditions can change the schedule.
Stay: Istanbul
The Grand Mosque, the silk bazaar and the green tombs.
After breakfast you leave for Bursa, a green city at the foot of Mount Uludağ, about three hours from Istanbul by the Marmara crossing. This was the first capital of the Ottomans.
You visit the Grand Mosque with its twenty domes, the Koza Han silk bazaar, and the Green Mosque and Green Tomb, famous for their blue-green tiles. Bursa is also the home of the İskender kebab, a good choice for lunch.
Note: The Uludağ cable car and entrance fees are not included. The return to Istanbul is in the evening.
Stay: Istanbul
Your driver takes you to the airport.
After breakfast your driver takes you to Istanbul Airport for your flight home. We look forward to welcoming you again.
End of the programme
Sirkeci, by the old city · 6 nights
Room type: Double room
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