Istanbul at New Year – 4 Nights / 5 Days

Highlights

• Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the Pierre Loti cable car
• Colourful houses of Balat
• Kadıköy, Üsküdar and Çamlıca hill
• Beylerbeyi and Dolmabahçe palaces
• Ortaköy, Bebek and Arnavutköy on the Bosphorus
• A full day in Bursa
• Süleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar

Programme

1. Day 1

   Eyüp, Pierre Loti hill and Balat

   Visit the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, ride the cable car up Pierre Loti hill for panoramic views over the Golden Horn, and walk the colourful houses, historic streets and cafés of Balat. Check in at Luxir Hotel and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Istanbul. Optional evening: New Year concert with Nancy Ajram or Kadim Al Sahir, depending on the event and ticket availability.

2. Day 2

   The Asian side and panoramic views

   Kadıköy market, the Üsküdar waterfront with views of the Bosphorus, the Çamlıca Mosque and Çamlıca hill with panoramic views over Istanbul, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Nakkaştepe for Bosphorus views and the sunset.

3. Day 3

   The Bosphorus, palaces and shopping

   Ortaköy, Dolmabahçe Palace, a walk on the Bebek waterfront with its cafés, the charming streets of Arnavutköy, Hanzade (Han-ı Vezir), Emirgan park and pavilion, and free time for shopping at Florentia Village.

4. Day 4

   Bursa

   Full-day trip to Bursa: the historic Ottoman city, its beautiful mosques and monuments, local markets and famous local food, nature and views. Return to Istanbul in the evening.

5. Day 5

   Süleymaniye Mosque, Grand Bazaar and departure

   Check out of Luxir Hotel, visit the Süleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) with free time for shopping and cafés, then transfer to Istanbul Airport.

Pick-up and meeting point

Istanbul Airport