(Departs everyday!)
Itinerary:
Day - 1 - Istanbul to Safranbolu
At about 11:00 AM, we'll depart from your hotel, and transfer you to the main bus terminal in Istanbul. We'll board a noon bus for
a 5-hour bus ride to Safranbolu. Once you arrive, we will transfer you to your renovated Ottoman home that's been converted into a hotel - complete with all of the original furnishings and decor. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure.
A little about Safranbolu
Safranbolu is an idyllic and classic Black Sea town with narrow, winding streets and shops and cafes operating out of restored wooden Ottoman-era structures, konaks. Safranbolu is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight in Safranbolu
Day - 2 - Safranbolu - (B/L) - (Day trip to Amasra)
After breakfast, you will depart from your hotel for a day trip to Amasra, a beautiful and scenic 1-hour drive through the mountains. Once we arrive, you will have free time to explore Amasra. (Depending on weather conditions, you can hire a boat to take you on a 40-minute boat ride exploring the old city and its castles. Later in the afternoon, the driver will take you from Amasra back to Safranbolu.
Overnight in Safranbolu
A little about Amasra
In the 6th century BC Amasra was called Sesamus, and its inhabitants were known as the Megara people. The town has a cute small harbour with a Roman bridge and watchtower. Other interesting places to see in the town: a Byzantine-era church and a 19th century harbor (iskele) mosque; also some portions of the Byzantine city walls are still standing.
Day - 3 - Safranbolu to Istanbul - (B)
After breakfast, we will put you on a comfortable bus back to Istanbul. Arriving in Istanbul will mark the end of this program.
We look forward to seeing on a future trip!
Prices are starting from 385 Euros per person in a double, contact us to get a price quote for your dates
Price includes:
* All hotels
* All land transfers with comfortable vehicles
* All of the meals mentioned in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch & D-dinner)
* Day trip to Amasra (private transfers)
* All taxes and service charges
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CUSTOMIZE IT!
We can customize this program and take you onto any destination within Turkey, such as: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya or Cappadocia.
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