43 Activities
From Istanbul to Bozcaada: Escaping From the City to Feel the Island Breeze
Starts from
Istanbul
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
43
Duration
4 days
Length
734 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Istanbul
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
734 mi
Tugce Ertan Meric
Travel Expert
- Have a Cherkes breakfast by the side of Sapanca Lake while admiring the tranquil view.
- Immerse yourself in history in the old Ottoman capital of Bursa and try the infamous Iskender kebap.
- Be inspired by the Temple of Athena overlooking the gorgeous Aegean Sea.
- Have a romantic island getaway and watch one of the best sunsets in Türkiye while sipping your local wine.
On this trip, you'll stop by an awesome lake, you’ll see historic buildings from Ottoman era as well as the Byzantine period, visit small villages of the Aegean region and relax on a small island with great beaches and wine culture. The road will take you from Istanbul to the big historic city of Bursa, where you'll discover the Ottoman architecture, shop silk garments from centuries old shops and have fish by the lazy seaside towns.
On your second day, you'll stay in a small village with a mixed culture of Türkiye and Greece after a magnificent dinner by the seaside. Next day will be a breeze while you take photos of The Temple of Athena in awe and head to Bozcaada Island to watch the sunset by the iconic windmills.
On your last day, you'll sample the local delicacies before leaving the island and head home. Take this road trip to explore the picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, and the vibrant Bozcaada Island while enjoying the delicious Turkish cuisine.
On your second day, you'll stay in a small village with a mixed culture of Türkiye and Greece after a magnificent dinner by the seaside. Next day will be a breeze while you take photos of The Temple of Athena in awe and head to Bozcaada Island to watch the sunset by the iconic windmills.
On your last day, you'll sample the local delicacies before leaving the island and head home. Take this road trip to explore the picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, and the vibrant Bozcaada Island while enjoying the delicious Turkish cuisine.
On this trip, you'll stop by an awesome lake, you’ll see historic buildings from Ottoman era as well as the Byzantine period, visit small villages of the Aegean region and relax on a small island with great beaches and wine culture. The road will take you from Istanbul to the big historic city of Bursa, where you'll discover the Ottoman architecture, shop silk garments from centuries old shops and have fish by the lazy seaside towns.
On your second day, you'll stay in a small village with a mixed culture of Türkiye and Greece after a magnificent dinner by the seaside. Next day will be a breeze while you take photos of The Temple of Athena in awe and head to Bozcaada Island to watch the sunset by the iconic windmills.
On your last day, you'll sample the local delicacies before leaving the island and head home. Take this road trip to explore the picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, and the vibrant Bozcaada Island while enjoying the delicious Turkish cuisine.
On your second day, you'll stay in a small village with a mixed culture of Türkiye and Greece after a magnificent dinner by the seaside. Next day will be a breeze while you take photos of The Temple of Athena in awe and head to Bozcaada Island to watch the sunset by the iconic windmills.
On your last day, you'll sample the local delicacies before leaving the island and head home. Take this road trip to explore the picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, and the vibrant Bozcaada Island while enjoying the delicious Turkish cuisine.
Tugce Ertan Meric
Travel Expert
- Have a Cherkes breakfast by the side of Sapanca Lake while admiring the tranquil view.
- Immerse yourself in history in the old Ottoman capital of Bursa and try the infamous Iskender kebap.
- Be inspired by the Temple of Athena overlooking the gorgeous Aegean Sea.
- Have a romantic island getaway and watch one of the best sunsets in Türkiye while sipping your local wine.
Travel itinerary
12 Activities
Day 1
225 mi1 mi
Discovering the Historic Seaside Towns of Bursa After A Hearty Breakfast by Sapanca Lake
Day one is a day of nature, sea and history. Your trip will begin from Istanbul to the east to start the day with a hearty breakfast by Sapanca Lake. The natural scenery of Masukiye waterfall will be a brief coffee stop before heading to the lazy seaside towns of Mudanya and Tirilye. In these towns, you'll see a handful of historic Ottoman houses and Byzantine churches and witness the Independence War of Türkiye. You'll stay overnight in Bursa, in a hotel that conveniently has a modern Turkish bath for you to relax and unwind.
20:10
12 Activities
Day 2
188 mi2 mi
From The Old Ottoman Capital Bursa to the Bohemian Seaside of Altınoluk
Today, start your day with the grand historic buildings of Ottoman Empire in Bursa and shop for genuine silk products in a shop inside Irgandi Bridge, which resembles Ponte Vecchio in Florence. After tasting the infamous Iskender kebap of Bursa, you will explore the cobbled streets of Cumalikizik, which is on UNESCO World Heritage List. Making a few more stops on the way, you'll end up in the dreamy town of Altinoluk and have dinner by the seaside in a modern Aegean tavern.
20:50
8 Activities
Day 3
87 mi0.8 mi
Discover The Ancient City of Assos and Watch the Sunset in The Romantic Bozcaada Island
Today you'll start your day in the main square of Papazlik Village with traditional Turkish pastries. On your way to the world famous Assos Ancient City, you'll stop by the bohemian village of Adatepe to visit a mythological spot and have local icecream delicacies. After seeing the Temple of Athena overlooking Lesbos Island, you'll head to a romantic island to have some lazy time by the beach, as well as watch the sunset while admiring the iconic windmills.
14:45
11 Activities
Day 4
233 mi0.8 mi
More Sights in Bozcaada and The Way Back Home
You have a great start to your day by spending another half day exploring this unique, romantic island. There are lots of cute, authentic cafés to visit, where you’ll find the traditional cookies of Bozcaada Island. You’ll also walk through narrow historical streets, take photos of a church, and visit a museum, as well as have lunch by the seaside before leaving the island. On your way back home, you'll stop for a delicious local dinner before arriving to Istanbul with great memories.
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