7 Day Hidden Black Sea & Istanbul Discovery Tour: Kastamonu, Amasra, Sinop & Historic Istanbul

( Dinner included)

Upon your arrival at Ankara airport, you’ll be greeted by your guide, board our busses, and set off for Kastamonu (250 km - 4 hrs) transfer to hotel, free time and overnight in Kastamonu

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast, you will depart for Kastamonu city tour . Kastamonu is a historical city known for its steep and deep canyons with lush forests which are home to diverse wildlife, plateaus, caves, sandy beaches, coves, historic mansions, Archeology Museum, and delicious local dishes, as well as the ancient city of Pompeipolis and Ilgaz Ski Center in the central Black Sea region. We will have a lunch break on the way and continue towards Kastamonu by crossing the Ilgaz Mountains with scenic views. You’ll have free time after check-in at the hotel. After resting, you can explore nearby sites, such as historical mansions, the clock tower, and enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee cooked on embers. Dinner and overnight in Kastamonu hotel

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we drive to the Black Sea Coast and visit the charming town of Amasra (ancient name is Amastris) with the Citadel, Kemere Roman Bridge and harbors. Time to take some picturesque photos. We can check out hand-made items of the local wood and go to the Cekiciler Bazaar. Depending upon time we can drive along the coast to see the beautiful Cakraz Beach – Kurucasile Village or we can discover villages around Safranbolu. Overnight in Kastamonu

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we will stop in Kastamonu to visit the Nasrullah Mosque or Hz. Pir Seyh Saban-i Veli Kulliyesi and the Bazaar. We continue to Sinop and visit Hamsilos Cove (Fjord), see the Fortress, Historical Prison Museum, Time permitting, the Pervane Madrasah and Alaatin Mosque. Overnight in Kastamonu

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After breakfast, we depart for Ankara Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer from Istanbul airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Dinner and Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next see will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. You can see it from outside. After that see TOPKAPI PALACE, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. You can see it from outside. The Basilica Cistern Museum is one of the most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan Cistern is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more reclaimed supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an area of approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a rectangular shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You can see it from outside. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant and Overnight in Istanbul.

If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;

Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.

The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

(Open buffet breakfast included)

After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.