Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul

4.0 (88 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration12h
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LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Relish an opportunity to learn about the Ottoman Empire's first capital, Bursa, during a small-group Full day tour from Istanbul. Over centuries of rule, the Ottoman Empire influenced so much of Turkey’s culture and during this tour you will experience some of Bursa’s most historic landmarks. See the Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe) and the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) famous for their tile decor. and then savor a lunch at a charming local eatery. This tour is limited to 15 - 25 people to ensure a quality experience.

Options

No Cable Car • No Lunch

Options: Transfers and guide service included. Ferry included. Cable car and lunch excluded.

Bursa Tour -Cable car included

Option: Hotel transfers, guide service, ferry, cable car, and lunch included.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Cable Car (included if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Fery Ride - Among the options depending on traffic density
  • Lunch (included if option selected)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drink, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 1h
    The Bursa Day Tour begins during the morning from the city centre of Istanbul. A fully air conditioned bus will pick you up from your hotel. A tour guide will accompany you during this trip in order to provide interesting descriptions and assist you.
  2. Istanbul
    2h
    In order to reach Bursa, the bus will drive you towards a harbour in order to enjoy a car ferry ride while passing the Marmara Sea. During this ferry trip, you can enjoy views over Bosporus and over the imposing bridges that connect Asia and Europe. Total Distance between Istanbul and Bursa is 2 hours
  3. Bursa
    1h
    By the end of your free time, the bus will continue towards the next stop of the excursion. A stop will also be made at a shop selling authentic Turkish delight. This worldwide famous dessert is one of the sweetest memories you will have from Turkey. Thus, do not miss the chance to purchase your favourites from this shop.
  4. Uludag National Park
    1h
    Once the free time is over, you will enter in a cable car and enjoy an exciting and fun ride towards Bursa’s city centre. The feature that distinguishes us from other companies organizing Bursa tours is that we include REAL trip with the cable car which takes about 30 minutes, instead of a basic 7-minute chairlift ride. In our tour, you are in a cabinet of a real cable car.
  5. Uludag National Park
    3h
    When you arrive in Bursa, you will visit a 600-year old plane tree to snap some photos. Then, you will be driven towards Uludag Mountain. At a local restaurant there, you will enjoy a delicious meal in a quiet setting. After the lunch break, you will have free time to explore the area and enjoy your time in the mountain.
  6. Bursa
    1h
    At the centre, a bus will be waiting for you in order to transfer you to the Green Mosque. This monument forms one of the most important ones in the city. It includes multiple important rooms, such as a library and tombs. The interior of this mosque will impress you as it is beautifully decorated with green tiles.
  7. Istanbul
    1h
    The bus will then start driving towards Istanbul by following the same route. According to the schedule, return to your hotel in expected during the night.
  8. Istanbul
    2h
    After completing our tour in Bursa, we begin our journey back to Istanbul.
    Depending on the schedule and traffic conditions, the return may be arranged either by ferry — with our bus boarding the ferry across the Sea of Marmara — or via the highway and bridge route.

    Both options offer comfortable travel and scenic views, ensuring a pleasant end to your day. Upon arrival in Istanbul, guests are dropped off at their hotels or designated locations.

    Please Note:
    Due to traffic and weather conditions, the return time to Istanbul may vary. In some cases, the arrival time can be as late as 11:00 PM. We kindly ask guests to plan their evening activities accordingly.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You need to be ready at 08:15 to meet in front of our agency.

Meeting point

Our meeting time with you in front of this hotel: 09:00

End point

You need to be ready at 08:15 to meet in front of our agency.

End point

Our meeting time with you in front of this hotel: 09:00

Pickup details

Important Information
Pick-up is available only from hotels located in the following areas: Istanbul City Center Hotels, Sultanahmet, Aksaray, Laleli, Grand Bazaar, Sirkeci, Karakoy, Taksim, Beyoglu, Fatih, Eminonu, Cankurtaran, Sisli, Kadırga, Kumkapi, Beyazit.

Hotel pick-up is scheduled between 08:15 and 09:00

No transfers are provided from hotels outside these locations, and there is no pick-up service from the Asian side of Istanbul.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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