MapMyWay Holidays | Travel & Tour Agent in Dubai

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ITINERARY

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
  • Private Arrival: Upon landing, a private car awaits to whisk guests directly to their hotel, avoiding the stress of public transport or taxis
  • Settle In: After checking into the Tryp by Wyndham Hotel (or similar), the rest of the day is “free time,” allowing guests to rest or take a preliminary stroll through the lively streets of Istanbul.
  • Morning Cruise: The day begins with a hotel pick-up and a guided boat ride. As the boat sails for about an hour, a guide shares the history of Istanbul’s skyline and the passing islands
  • Büyükada Exploration: Guests land on the largest island, a motorized-vehicle-free “fairy-tale world”. They have two hours to rent bicycles, swim in the summer, or enjoy local ice cream
  • Lunch on the Water: A delicious lunch is served on board the boat as it transitions between islands
  • Kınalıada Visit: A shorter, one-hour stop on this charming island offers a chance to try famous local bakery bread with butter and tulum cheese
  • Fashion Finale: Before returning to the hotel, the group visits a leather store for a professional fashion show highlighting handmade Turkish goods.
  • Scenic Transit: Guests travel toward Bursa, crossing the Izmit Gulf via the impressive Osmangazi Bridge or a local ferry.
  • Ancient History: The tour visits the Historical Inkaya Tree, a massive sycamore over 610 years old, followed by a visit to the Green Social Complex, which features the Silk Market and the Green Mausoleum.
  • Uludağ Mountain Experience: Guests ascend the mountain by bus to visit Turkey’s most popular winter sports destination. There is free time for skiing, riding the chairlift, or simply enjoying the snow.
  • Cable Car Descent: To capture the best views of Bursa, guests descend the mountain via a panoramic cable car ride
  • Dining & Shopping: A mixed grill lunch is served at the foot of the mountain. The day concludes with shopping for authentic Turkish Delight, honey, and jams directly from local manufacturers 
  • Final Morning: After a final breakfast at the hotel, a private transfer is arranged to ensure guests arrive at the airport on time for their departure.
  • 3 nights at chosen hotel in Istanbul on Bed & Breakfast base
  • Airport Transfers (round-trip) & Guided Group tours with Pick-up & Drop-off
  • Entrance fees & Cable Car fee mentioned in the program
  • Ferry Fees
  • Lunch on the day where-ever mentioned in the itinerary
  • Flight tickets
  • Early check in / late check out
  • Lunch / dinner
  • Travel insurance
  • Separate guide
  • Visa
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses or any entrance ticket which is not mentioned in program