Istanbul Trabzon
Istanbul
is the largest city in Turkey and the heart of the country. It is also one of the largest agglomerations in Europe and the fifth largest cityin the world in terms of population within city limits. Interestingly, Istanbul is a transcontinental city as it is located on the Bosphorus waterway in northwest Turkey between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. This means the commercial center is in Europe while the rest of the city is in Asia.
Trabzon
retains much of its old charm, and many parts of city offer reminders of its past. The 13th Century church of St. Sophia is one of the most notable of the Byzantine monuments and it contains excellent examples of Byzantine painting. The Monastery of Sumela, built into the side of a high cliff in the mountains outside of Trabzon, within the National Park of Altindere, is must to see..
Istanbul & Trabzon Package
-Arrive in Istanbul Airport (any time).
- Upon your arrival at the Airport, our representative will meet you at the entrance with a sign on which your name is written on and transfer you to your hotel.
-During transfer Basic information about The Istanbul City and your tour program
(if exists).
-Check-in to the Istanbul Hotel.
-Pick up in the morning from your Hotel and start Princess Island Tour.
-Take the cruise at the Ferry Station to ‘Büyük Ada’ which is the biggest Island on the Sea of Marmara called Princes Island.
-The way takes approximately 45 min.During cruise trip vissioned Topkapı Palace, Leander’s Tower, other Island on the Sea of Marmara.
-Arrive the Büyükada , the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure Island of Byzantine Princes. For who escaped the crowds of the big city, silent place like a small village.
-Get to get ride horse drawn carriage from center to top of the ısaland then free time.
-During free time can have lunch at the sea-side fish restaurant or walk along the seashore discover the famous things at the ısland; fres icecream, lokma-donut, tiney souvenirs shops exct.
-Afternoon time come back to Istanbul.
-End of the tour, transfer to the Hotel.
-Pick up in the morning from your Hotel with Professional Tour Guide and Driver start Full Day Old Istanbul City Tour
*Arrive the Historical Peninsula and start from Hippodrome area, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. Still hosting valuable obelisk that Theodosius and Serpent Column and German Fauntain the gift from German Emperor.
*Then visit Blue Mosque, famous with blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet 1616.
*5 min walking through Sultanahmet Sqaure, passing Hagia Sophia Museum which built Bizantian Emperor I. Justinianus at 532-537.( will be extra)
*Visit Topkapi Palace, where Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans buily by Sultan II Mehmed between 1460-1478 . Today is a museum which exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section, Holly Relics section where religiously important items are displayed, such as the mantle, footprint, a tooth and hair of the Prophet Mohammed, swords of the first caliphs, container of the Black Stone from Ka’ba, etc….
*After Topkapı stop the shopping Mall for lunch break and shopping.
**Please notted Hagia Sophia Museum and lunch extra.
*End of the tour, transfer to the Hotel.
-Pick up in the morning from your Hotel and start Bosphorus Tour.
-Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of Dolmabahçe palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious aparments, Fortrees, Bridgees and historical Palaces.
-Second stop factories and Olivium mall.
-End of the tour, transfer to the Hotel.
- Meet with our Guide at the Hotel and Transfer To Airport for Domestic Flight from Istanbul to Trabzon.
-Arrive the Trabzon Airport. (any time).
- Upon your arrival at the Airport, our representative will meet you at the entrance with a sign on which your name is written on and transfer you to your hotel.
-During transfer Basic information about The Trabzon City and your tour program
(if exists).
-Check-in to the Trabzon Hotel.
-Pick up in the morning from your Hotel and start our Tour.
*Arrive to Sumela Monastery, 40-45 minutes from Trabzon. Time break in the waterfall area.
The monastery founded by two priests named Barnabas and Sophranios from Athens during the time of the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius I (375-395) Todays Sumela Monastery, has been continuing its existence since the 13th century.
*After Sümela Monastery continue to Zigana Highland Holiday Village. Lunch at local restaurans. **Lunch is include.
*Continue to visit to Karaca Cave which is the the underground palace of nature, offers its visitors the course of the mysterious world formed by the most beautiful and magnificent examples of the stalactite forms.
These figures are stil alive and continue to develop. Another noteworthy figure in the cave is cave roses, calcite crystals and Chrysanthemum.
*Last visit Hamsikoy Village on the slopes of zigana mountain, with a height of about 300 meters and with pine trees has splendid nature.
*End of the tour, transfer to the hotel.
*Pick up in the morning from Trabzon Hotel and start to Uzungöl Tour.
*After departing from Trabzon city-center. On the way of Uzungöl break time at famous Sürmene Knife Shop.
*Then we will visit Tea Factory which is turkish famous tea is come from Trabzon tea field. You can taste and buy tea.
*We will visit Sultanmurat Plateau for the beauties of green and fresh air. It’s located at 2200 meters. You can see too many kinds of flavours.
*When we arrive to platau, first we will go on to up slope of Uzungöl to have a break where we can find artifical waterfalls. After taking photo, we will have free time at restaurant which is located near the lake coastal. Lunch is include.
*Now it is time to visit unique nature of Uzungöl area.
*After our free time, we will arrive back to Trabzon. End of the tour , transfer to the hotel.
-Meet with our Guide at the Trabzon Hotel and Transfer to Trabzon Airport (any time).
-Flight to Istanbul Airport that you have international flight to your home.
*The end of our services.
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
All Inclusive
- *4 Nights ISTANBUL Hotel & 3 Nights TRABZON Hotel BB accommodation.
- **Istanbul hotel ( ) Trabzon hotel ( ) According to availability.
- *All transportation in Turkey by air-conditioned and non-smoking vehicle
- *All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program
- *Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary,
- *Arabic or English speaking professional guide throughout.
- *Domestic Flights include.