6 Days 5 Nights Istanbul + Bursa Tour * (Clayware Package)
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* 6 Days 5 Nights Istanbul + Bursa Tour * (Clayware Package) Private Tour Good for 4 Pax Travel Price frSGD 1,058 per pax Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul (Lunch, Dinner) Asian side of Istanbul City Tour Arrive in Istanbul airport, welcome and assist by your English-speaking tour guide. You will drive to the Asian side of Istanbul to visit Camlica Hill. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Istanbul. Continue to visit The Mosque of Suleiman The Magnificent. The Süleymaniye Mosque, the largest mosque of Istanbul, is one of the most important cultural heritage buildings in Turkey. It stands on a hilltop (3rd hill) dominating the Golden Horn and contributing to the skyline of Istanbul. After lunch, transfer to hotel and free time until dinner. Day 2 Istanbul (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) European side of Istanbul City Tour Start your day with a visit to Roman Hippodrome, an ancient racetrack where ancient horse races, chariot races and events were held. Proceed to visit the Blue Mosque, also known as Mosque of Sultan Ahmed, famous for the interior decoration, distinctive blue tiles and unique feature of 6 minarets. Continue to visit Topkapi Palace (close on Tuesdays), which was the residence of Ottoman Sultans for almost 400 years and is Istanbul's premier must-see attraction. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985, the palace features many fine examples of Ottoman and Islamic architectural sensibilities where a series of pavilions, kitchens, audience chambers and kiosks are built around a series of garden courtyards. After lunch, visit Turkish Leather Factory Outlet and enjoy a live fashion show that showcases the trendiest leather products. Free time for shopping. The next stop is Ortakoy Village, one of the oldest districts of Istanbul. Ortakoy is a must visit in Istanbul. You can feel the mixture atmosphere of ancient and modern time by the magnificent Bosphorus in Ortakoy. Day 3 Istanbul – Bursa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) UNESCO World Heritage Tour Get ready to depart for Bursa in the early morning. Bursa, the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, is listed as UNESCO World Heritage in 2014 for being the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival, we visit the Cumalikizik Village. This beautifully preserved 700-year-old village on the Uludag mountainside is the only UNESCO site that is not in the city center. It is also an outstanding example of early Ottoman rural life. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) and Green Tomb (Yesil Turbe), a mausoleum of the 5th Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed I. The name Green comes from its turquoise tile decorations. Next, visit Grand Mosque, also known as Ulu Cami, is the largest mosque in Bursa and a major landmark of early Ottoman architecture, which carried many elements from the Seljuk architecture. It is also one of the most beautiful mosques in the entire country. Our last visit will be Silk Market. * 6 Days 5 Nights Istanbul + Bursa Tour * (Clayware Package) Day 4 Bursa – Istanbul (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Istanbul Shopping Tour Before we bid farewell to Bursa, visit the shopping stop at Turkish Delight (Candy) & Olive Oil Outlet. Drive to Istanbul. After lunch, visit Taksim Square & Istiklal Street, situated in the European part of Istanbul, a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul. Day 5 Istanbul (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul Shopping Tour Begin your day with a visit to Spice Bazaar – One of the largest bazaars in the city that offers numerous spices, Turkish delights, caviar, dried fruits, dried nuts, jewelry, souvenirs and many more. Following lunch, take Bosphorus Cruise to enjoy the unique experience of cruising between the 2 continents of Asia and Europe. Numerous summer palaces and palatial homes can be seen on either side. Our last stop will be visiting one of the world’s largest covered markets – Grand Bazaar (close on Sundays) with more than 58 streets and 4000 shops, teahouses and cafes. Day 6 Departure from Istanbul (Breakfast) Free & Easy Free at own leisure till departure transfer to Istanbul airport for homebound flight. Tour Code: P6DISTBURCOM .