Private Turkey Christmas Markets & Snow Tour
6 Days / 5 Nights — Istanbul, Bursa, Uludağ & Sapanca
Discover Istanbul’s festive markets, historic landmarks and Turkey’s winter landscapes on a private holiday with Elfe Tour. Travel with your own party and enjoy a journey combining festive shopping, city sights, mountain scenery and lakeside stops.
Enjoy private VIP vehicles with professional drivers for the transfers and excursions specified below. Your confirmed proposal will detail your accommodation, meal plan and included services.
Your Private Winter Holiday
- 5 nights’ accommodation: 4 nights in Istanbul and 1 night in Bursa. Hotel names, room types and meal plans will be specified in your confirmed booking.
- Private arrival and departure transfers from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).
- 8 hours of private VIP vehicle and driver service on Day 2 and Day 3.
- Private vehicle and driver for the Bursa and Sapanca journeys described below.
- Ferry crossing tickets included on the journey to Bursa.
- Visits to Wonder Village and Zorlu PSM Christmas Market, when operating on your travel dates.
- Optional Kartepe visit: an additional €100 per booking for the private vehicle journey.
Day 1 — Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Meet your private driver at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your selected accommodation.
After check-in, relax or explore the city at your own pace. For a memorable first evening, request an optional Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, combining dinner, entertainment and views of Istanbul’s illuminated waterfront.
The dinner cruise is available at an additional cost.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 — Istanbul Old City, Wonder Village & Festive Shopping
Discover Istanbul’s historic charm and festive spirit with a private VIP vehicle, professional driver and licensed tourist guide.
Explore the Old City, with visits to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar, before continuing to Wonder Village for seasonal treats, colourful gift stalls and holiday photographs.
Enjoy time to browse for gifts, discover festive flavours and soak up the atmosphere.
Please inform us of your preferred starting time one day before the excursion. The starting time and order of visits will be agreed around attraction opening hours and traffic.
Your private VIP vehicle and driver service is included for 8 consecutive hours from the agreed pickup time. Additional vehicle and driver time is charged at €15 per hour, subject to availability and agreed with you before the service is extended. Any extension of guide services is quoted separately.
Wonder Village admission, concerts and paid activities are charged separately unless expressly included in your confirmed package.
The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and certain public holidays. Blue Mosque visits depend on prayer times and visitor access. Wonder Village visits depend on the organiser’s operating calendar and ticket availability.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 — Zorlu PSM Christmas Market & Istanbul’s Evening Lights
Enjoy a day of private exploration with your VIP vehicle, professional driver and licensed tourist guide.
Visit Zorlu PSM Christmas Market, when operating, to discover seasonal gifts, festive flavours and holiday decorations.
Continue through Taksim and İstiklal Street, admire Galata Tower from the outside, and enjoy the waterfront atmosphere of Ortaköy. An afternoon start allows you to experience Bosphorus views and the city’s illuminated skyline towards the evening.
Please inform us of your preferred starting time one day before the excursion. The schedule will be agreed around market opening hours and traffic.
Your private VIP vehicle and driver service is included for 8 consecutive hours from the agreed pickup time. Additional vehicle and driver time is charged at €15 per hour, subject to availability and agreed with you before the service is extended. Any extension of guide services is quoted separately.
If the market is unavailable, we will propose an alternative festive or shopping stop for your approval.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 — Ferry Journey, Bursa & Uludağ Winter Adventure
Depart from your Istanbul accommodation at 08:00 in a private VIP vehicle with your professional driver, accompanied by your licensed tourist guide for the scheduled sightseeing programme.
Travel towards Bursa, including a scenic ferry crossing. Ferry tickets are included.
At the cable car station in Bursa, take the cable car up to Uludağ and enjoy the mountain views. Cable car tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
Spend time enjoying the fresh mountain air, taking photographs and relaxing with a warming drink. When snow conditions allow, optional winter activities add an adventurous touch to your day.
Ski equipment, lift passes, food, drinks and other paid activities are charged separately unless expressly included in your confirmed package.
At approximately 17:00, descend by cable car and meet your driver. Continue with approximately two hours exploring Bursa, including an opportunity to visit Ulu Mosque, subject to prayer times and visitor access.
Optional shopping stops offer opportunities to browse silk products, honey and local specialities.
Enjoy a dinner stop at your own expense before being dropped off at your Bursa accommodation.
Cable car operation and timings depend on weather, queues and local conditions. Snowfall and winter activities cannot be guaranteed. If the cable car is not operating, an alternative arrangement and any associated cost will be discussed before proceeding.
Overnight in Bursa.
Day 5 — Sapanca Lake, Maşukiye & Optional Kartepe
After check-out, depart from your Bursa accommodation at 08:00 in a private VIP vehicle with your professional driver, accompanied by your licensed tourist guide for the scheduled sightseeing programme.
Pause by Sapanca Lake to enjoy the views and take photographs. Continue to Maşukiye, where streams and mountain scenery create a relaxing setting for your day.
For a little adventure, try optional zipline or ATV activities, available at an additional cost.
Enjoy a lunch stop at a scenic restaurant, with time to relax and take in the surroundings. Lunch is at your own expense.
Optional Kartepe Visit: Add a mountain visit to Kartepe for an additional €100 per booking for the private vehicle journey. Activities, equipment and personal expenses are separate. This visit depends on weather, road access and available time and must be agreed in advance.
At approximately 17:00, begin your return journey to Istanbul, followed by drop-off at your accommodation.
Timings may vary depending on traffic, weather and your chosen optional activities.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6 — Farewell Istanbul & Private Airport Transfer
Enjoy your final moments in Istanbul, with free time depending on your flight schedule.
Your private driver will collect you from your accommodation for a comfortable transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), according to your confirmed flight details.
Leave with memories of festive lights, scenic journeys and a winter holiday shared with your favourite people.
Personalise Your Holiday
This itinerary can be personalised to your interests, travel dates and preferred pace. Hotels can also be changed to properties you request, subject to availability and a revised quotation. Any changes and price differences will be agreed before confirmation.
Send us your travel dates, number of travellers, children’s ages, preferred hotels and guiding language. We will prepare your personalised proposal.
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