8-Day Istanbul & Trabzon Adventure: Explore Turkey's Best

Total price From US$1,369

Created: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - Departure: Sunday, September 7, 2025

Destinations: Istanbul, Turkey , Trabzon, Turkey , Istanbul, Turkey

Themes

Shopping City Cities Hotel only Active Holidays Turkey

Your Travel Itinerary: Istanbul & Trabzon, Turkey

Traveler: 1 adult

Included Services:

Transportation from King Fahd Intl to Istanbul Airport
3 nights at Hotel Mosaic in Istanbul
Transfer from Istanbul Airport to Hotel Mosaic (MINIVAN)
Transfer from Hotel Mosaic to Sabiha Gokcen (VAN)
Transportation from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon
3 nights at Aksular Hotel in Trabzon
Transfer from Trabzon to Aksular Hotel (CAR)
Transfer from Aksular Hotel to Trabzon (CAR)
Transportation from Trabzon to Sabiha Gokcen
1 night at Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant in Istanbul
Transfer from Sabiha Gokcen to Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant (VAN)
Transfer from Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant to Istanbul Airport (MINIVAN)

Themes:

Shopping, City, Cities, Weekend, Hotel Only, Active Holidays, Turkey

To make the most of your journey, I recommend exploring some excellent guides and books on Turkey, Istanbul, and Trabzon. For Istanbul, "Istanbul: The Ultimate Istanbul Travel Guide" by Atsons is a great starting point, offering insights into top attractions, local culture, and hidden gems. "Lonely Planet Turkey" is a comprehensive guide for both Istanbul and Trabzon, perfect for planning day trips, shopping excursions, and active holidays. For a deeper cultural dive, "Istanbul: Memories and the City" by Orhan Pamuk beautifully captures the spirit of the city. For Trabzon and the Black Sea region, "The Black Sea" by Neal Ascherson blends history, culture, and travel narrative. If you prefer a pocket guide, "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Istanbul" is concise and practical. If you need digital guides or more personalized recommendations, let me know! Safe and wonderful travels!

Your day to day

07 Sep

Transport from Dammam to Istanbul

Departure

07:40

King Fahd Intl (DMM)

7h 40m

15:20

Istanbul Airport (IST)

ECONOMY LIGHT

Gulf Air Bahrain - GF 102

07:40 - Dammam, King Fahd Intl (DMM)

08:20 - Bahrain, Bahrain Intl (BAH)

Transport: GF102

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY LIGHT

2h 40m - Connection in Bahrain, Bahrain Intl (BAH)

Gulf Air Bahrain - GF 43

11:00 - Bahrain, Bahrain Intl (BAH)

15:20 - Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST)

Transport: GF43

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY LIGHT

07 Sep

1. Istanbul

Stay

About the destination: Istanbul's historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural legacy can be attributed to its ideal strategic location, spanning the Bosphorus straits that divide Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year history, the city (initially known as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and since 1930, Istanbul) has been a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is predominantly Turkish, with many of its residents being recent migrants from rural Turkey, drawn by the prospect of employment and career opportunities in this dynamic, rapidly expanding city. Although Istanbul is no longer the capital of the country, it remains Turkey's economic and cultural hub - a status emphasized by its designation as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the UNESCO World Heritage recognition of many of its key landmarks. These range from breathtaking Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs, to the pillars of Hellenistic temples and the remnants of enormous medieval city walls. However, Istanbul offers more than just Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has led to a thriving arts and music scene, with an abundance of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants, and designer fashion stores.

More info

07 Sep

Transfer

Transfer - Private: Standard (Minivan)

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Hotel Mosaic

Pick-up time: 16:05

Maximum wait time: 45 minutes

07 Sep

Hotel

3 Nights