Private Iznik Day Trip from Istanbul with Transfers
Overview
Private Iznik Day Trip from Istanbul with Transfers
A full day trip from Istanbul to Iznik (Nicaea) gives you a deeper look into history.
Once a capital of the Kingdom of Bithynia and later an important centre of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, Iznik is full of history, art and heritage. In a single day you combine archaeological and spiritual sites with the calm of a lakeside town.
With your private guide you walk along Iznik's impressive city walls, visit the Iznik Archaeology Museum and its rare finds and see what remains of the Roman theatre.
Stand in the Hagia Sophia of Nicaea, where the Second Council of Nicaea was held, and enjoy lunch with a view over peaceful Lake Iznik.
It is a perfect choice if you want to leave the usual routes behind and discover ancient history just outside Istanbul.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Private Iznik Day Trip from Istanbul with Transfers
Your guide meets you in your hotel lobby, and you set off on the 2-hour drive to Iznik (Nicaea), a historic capital for many civilisations from Bithynia to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.
You begin with the city walls and gates of Iznik, built in antiquity and strengthened over the centuries to protect the ancient city.
Next is the Iznik Archaeology Museum, with finds spanning 8,500 years, from the Neolithic period to Ottoman times.
You then explore the ruins of the Roman Theatre of Nicaea, used for gladiator fights and public performances for more than two centuries.
Afterwards you enjoy a relaxed lunch on the scenic shore of Lake Iznik.
The tour ends at the famous Hagia Sophia of Nicaea, one of the three historic Hagia Sophias in Turkey along with those in Istanbul and Trabzon. It hosted the Second Council of Nicaea in 787 AD. First a Byzantine church and later a mosque, it reflects the city's rich spiritual heritage.
At the end of the tour you drive back to Istanbul and are taken to your hotel.
This is the end of our service. Thank you for travelling with us; we look forward to welcoming you again.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Private Tour
- ✓Local Tour Guides
- ✓Transportation by Private Van
- ✓Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- ✕Drinks
- ✕Lunch
- ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
- ✕Personal Expenses
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.