Explore Istanbul, the Bosphorus, Bursa, Sapanca and the Princes' Islands, with four-star accommodation and the excursions described. Travel dates: 2026–2027.
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Starting price
€1,285 p.p.
Route
1 carefully chosen stops
Travel style
Private travel
Availability
4 seats available
Pace
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Explore Istanbul, the Bosphorus, Bursa, Sapanca and the Princes' Islands, with four-star accommodation and the excursions described. Travel dates: 2026–2027.
We will adjust the pace, stays and experiences around your dates, interests and preferred way of travelling.
Day by day
Every day can be refined with you. Open each stage for a sense of the rhythm, then tell us what you would like to linger over.
Today you leave Rotterdam/Amsterdam to Istanbul with a flight booked. On the day of departure you must register at the airport Schiphol at least 3 hours in advance for your international flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul. For current departure, arrival times and desk check-in information, please consult the Schiphol digital screens in the departure halls. On arrival in Istanbul at Istanbul International Airport you will receive a warm welcome by your driver and by private transfer transported to your hotel accommodation in Istanbul. Attention: Bring your passport, ticket and travel and health insurance Overnight stay: Halifax Istanbul with breakfast
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In the morning after breakfast you will visit the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, The Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, The herbal Bazaar and the great Bazaar. Enjoy a local light Turkish lunch. In the evening you will be brought for a Bosphorus dinner cruise excursion with entertainment. Then return to your hotel accommodation. Overnight stay: Halifax Istanbul with breakfast, lunch & dinner
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In the morning around 8.00 a.m. you will be picked up by your driver and guide and travel by land and by ferry to Bursa. You will visit the beautiful nature reserve around the Ulluday mountain that offers a breathtaking view. You will also visit the famous green mosque and the large Bazaar in Bursa's historic centre. If time allows you visit the village Cumalÿkÿk. By nightfall, you will arrive in Istanbul. Overnight stay: Halifax Istanbul with breakfast & lunch
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In the morning around 8.00 a.m. you will be picked up by your driver and guide and travel to Sapanca. You visit the beautiful nature area; Lake Sapanca and Masukiye Falls. You will visit the Sapanca city and the Kartepe mountain area. You'll be back in Istanbul around 8:00. You have a local light lunch included. At an extra charge you can arrange on the spot you can drive Quad or on the Zipline. Overnight stay: Halifax Istanbul with breakfast & lunch
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In the morning around 8.00 a.m. you will be picked up by your driver and guide and enjoy a visit to the Princess Islands of Büyükada and the island of Kinali or Heybeli from Istanbul. Admire Ottoman mansions, enjoy a lunch at sea, enjoy free time to explore. After the excursion you will be returned to your hotel accommodation. Overnight stay: Halifax Istanbul with breakfast & lunch
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Full of new experiences and memories, you will be taken to Istanbul International Airport about four hours before your flight leaves for your international flight to Rotterdam/Amsterdam.
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