From Istanbul: Bursa & Uludağ Tour with Cable Car and Lunch

4.0 (25 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration12h - 13h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Bursa has been an important city throughout Ottoman history. It holds the title of the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. It's a region that attracts attention year-round. While its magnificent natural beauty makes it a favorite among tourists in the summer months, the Uludağ Ski Center welcomes thousands of domestic and foreign tourists in the winter. You can join this unique experience with a full-day small group tour departing from Istanbul. Through this tour, you can learn all the important details about Bursa from our experienced guides. The Ottoman Empire, which ruled for centuries, influenced a large part of Turkish culture, and on this tour you will experience some of Bursa's most historical sites.

Options

Bursa Tour - With Cable Car

Pickup included

Bursa Tour - Without Cable Car

Without Cable Car: Cable car ticket is not included this option.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Green Mosque & Green Tomb
  • Lunch
  • Local Tour Guide
  • Visit to Uludag Mountain
  • Visit to Orhan Gazi and Osman Gazi Tombs
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off - from selected areas
  • Parking Fees
  • Cable Car Ticket ( if selected )
  • Activities at the top of the mountain are optional and extra
  • Personal Expenses

What to expect

  1. Istanbul
    3h
    Discover the natural highlights of Bursa on a full-day trip from Istanbul. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle, explore important Ottoman landmarks, enjoy free time in Uludağ, and experience Bursa.

    Duration: 3 hours
  2. Yalova
    1h
    ATV Safari – Optional Activity - 1 hour
    Start the Bursa experience with an optional ATV safari surrounded by the natural scenery of the region. Enjoy an exciting off-road adventure and experience the landscape from a different perspective. (Only during the summer months)

    Optional activity – Extra fee applies.
    Guests who do not wish to participate in the ATV safari can enjoy free time and explore the surrounding area while the activity takes place.
  3. Bursa
    30m
    Visit a traditional Turkish delight shop and discover one of Bursa's most popular local specialties. Learn about different varieties of Turkish delight and have time to taste and purchase traditional sweets and souvenirs.
  4. Osmangazi
    25m
    Visit the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, two key figures in the foundation and early development of the Ottoman Empire. Take some time to learn about Bursa's importance in Ottoman history and enjoy a short guided visit.
  5. 25m
    Stop at Reçelci Dede, a local shop known for its traditional Turkish jams and regional products. Discover a variety of homemade-style flavors and locally produced specialties.
    You will have free time to explore the products and purchase something to take home as a souvenir.
  6. Bursa
    1h
    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
  7. Uludag National Park
    1h 30m
    Continue to Uludağ Mountain, one of the most famous natural attractions in the Bursa region. Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of free time to explore the area, take photographs, and admire the mountain scenery.
  8. Bursa Teleferik
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a scenic cable car journey offering panoramic views over Bursa and the surrounding mountain landscape. As the cable car climbs toward Uludağ, take in the changing scenery and capture memorable photographs from above.
  9. Yesil Camii
    30m
    End the Bursa sightseeing program with a visit to the historic Green Mosque (Yeşil Camii) and Green Tomb (Yeşil Türbe), among Bursa's most recognizable Ottoman landmarks.

    Explore the elegant Ottoman architecture and learn more about Bursa's role in the early Ottoman period. The visit also includes an Ottoman House, where you can see elements of traditional Ottoman residential architecture and daily life.
  10. Istanbul
    3h
    After completing the Bursa and Uludağ program, depart for Istanbul by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey back after a full day of sightseeing, nature, history, and local experiences in Bursa.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We can pick up at this meeting point - in front of The Marmara Taksim Hotel

End point

We can pick up at this meeting point - in front of The Marmara Taksim Hotel

Pickup details

-We pick up guests who stay in hotels in Aksaray, Laleli, Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Karaköy, Kabataş, Şişhane, and Taksim districts by vehicle.
-Our pick-up time from hotels is between 07:45-09:00. Guests participating in the tour will be given a pick-up time between 2 PM and 6 PM the day before the tour, depending on the location of their hotel.
-Some streets in tourist areas are closed to vehicles, and others are too narrow and steep for large vehicles. Therefore, we direct guests staying at hotels in these areas to the nearest main road.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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