Note: Depending on availability at the time of booking, reservations will be made at one of the hotels listed above. Accommodations will be given at another hotel of the same category and standards if none of the hotels on the list are available.
Planning a trip for 10 or more? Please reach out to us via email or phone, and we would be happy to prepare a tailored offer and help you plan the details.
Museum and attraction entrance fees (except Hagia Sophia)
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise
Sumela Monastery Excursion
Uzungöl Excursion
Hotel taxes
Day 1: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Arrival in Istanbul
✓ Dinner Included
Greetings from Turkey! Your 7 Days Istanbul & Black Sea Discovery tour begins now. Meet your representative when you arrive at Istanbul Airport, then make your way to your hotel to check in. Before the evening program, take some time to unwind. Transfer to the Bosphorus for a memorable dinner cruise in the evening. Enjoy breathtaking views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Bridge, and Beylerbeyi Palace as you sail between Europe and Asia. Your dinner is accompanied by folklore performances and traditional Turkish entertainment. Spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 2: Tour of Istanbul's Old City
✓ Breakfast Included✓ Lunch Included
Take a full-day guided tour of Istanbul's historic peninsula after breakfast. Explore the beautiful Topkapı Palace, one of Turkey's most significant cultural icons and the home of Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Proceed to the famed Blue Mosque, which is renowned for its exquisite architecture and stunning İznik tiles. Explore the ancient Hippodrome Square, which was formerly Constantinople's social and athletic hub.
Hagia Sophia admission is optional and costs €30 per person. One of the most significant structures in world history is the Hagia Sophia. From the outside, your guide will go into great depth about its intriguing Byzantine and Ottoman background. Visit the renowned Grand Bazaar after lunch. It is one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, with over 4,000 stores offering souvenirs, jewelry, rugs, pottery, and spices.
Go back to the hotel.
Day 3: Two Continents Tour, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Bosphorus
✓ Breakfast Included✓ Lunch Included
Visit the vibrant Spice Bazaar after breakfast, then proceed to the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace, one of Europe's most opulent palaces. Take a picturesque Bosphorus Cruise after lunch for breathtaking views of old fortresses, palaces, and waterfront residences. Visit Istanbul's highest point, Çamlıca Hill, which offers stunning sweeping views of the city, after crossing to the Asian side. Before heading back to the hotel, take a leisurely drive along the Golden Horn and the old city walls. Spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 4: Travel to Trabzon and Free Time
✓ Breakfast Included
Make your way to Istanbul Airport for your trip to Trabzon after breakfast. After you are there, head to your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing. Take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront or unwind at your hotel to experience the distinct atmosphere of the Black Sea Region. Spend the night in Trabzon.
Day 5: Tour of Altındere National Park and Sumela Monastery
✓ Breakfast Included✓ Lunch Included
After breakfast, head to the majestic Sumela Monastery, one of Turkey's most famous sites. This old monastery, which was built spectacularly into the cliffs of Altındere National Park, offers stunning views and an intriguing history that dates back to the fourth century. After lunch, take in the stunning surroundings of Altındere National Park, which is well-known for its woods, mountain scenery, and crisp mountain air. Go back to Trabzon. Spend the night in Trabzon.
Day 6: Nature Tour in Uzungol
✓ Breakfast Included✓ Lunch Included
Head to the renowned Uzungöl, one of Turkey's most picturesque locations, after breakfast. Before reaching the lake encircled by verdant forests and majestic mountains, pass through picturesque valleys, tea plantations, and traditional Black Sea settlements. Take use of your free time after lunch to stroll, take pictures, and unwind by the lake while admiring the breathtaking natural surroundings. In the evening, head back to Trabzon. Spend the night in Trabzon.
Day 7: Departure
✓ Breakfast Included
Check out of the hotel after breakfast, then proceed to Trabzon Airport in accordance with the time of your departure flight, concluding your 7 Days Istanbul & Black Sea Discovery adventure. Depending on the availability and date of the departure flight, optional activities may be scheduled. Grandoria services come to an end.
Planning a trip for 10 or more? Please reach out to us via email or phone, and we would be happy to prepare a tailored offer and help you plan the details.
Museum and attraction entrance fees (except Hagia Sophia)
Grandoria Tours is particularly concerned about the welfare of both its partners and its visitors. As a business, we prioritize the happiness, well-being, and wealth of our clients.
We have made some changes to make the procedure easier so that you can reserve your trips in advance and take advantage of your reservations until the very last day.
When you plan a trip with us, you will save time, money, and take no risks thanks to this method. In order to reserve the rooms at the hotels listed in the itinerary, we ask for a 25% advance payment after confirmation. You have two weeks from the day of your arrival to make the remaining payment.
If you cancel more than two weeks before to the departure date, Grandoria Tours will reimburse your 25% deposit without charging you any penalty. In this manner, our visitors will be protected and won't have to worry about fines.
The 25% payment is non-refundable if you have not shown up for the tour despite providing us with your arrival/departure airline information and receiving confirmations for lodging and tour programs.
Except for pre-made packages, your tours would fall under the category of "customized/tailor-made tours" if you need different lodging locations, such as any worldwide brand-name hotels, and the hotel's policies would apply and be disclosed in the itinerary. Our goal is to avoid charging visitors for penalties and to ensure that they will profit from our compliance going forward.
Winter (Dec-Feb): December, January, and February, when temperatures hover around 10 degrees Celsius.
Spring & Summer (Mar-Aug): March, April, and May (approx. 22°C); June, July, and August (approx. 30°C).
Autumn (Sep-Nov): With a national average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. Wear appropriate apparel in accordance with these guidelines.
Please pack your apparel according to these seasonal guidelines to ensure a comfortable trip.
Please ensure you have checked the following items before your departure:
International Flight Tickets
Tour Itinerary
Confirmation received from us (Hotel reservations, etc.)
Domestic Flight Tickets (Please check your name spelling)
Passport Validation
Visa requirements (check your dates)
Invitation letter (ask us if needed to ease your application)