Experience the history and beauty of Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman state, on a full-day small group tour. Visit historic sites, including the Green Tomb and Green Mosque, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.
- Bursa - Bursa
Start your day with a pickup from your European-side Istanbul hotel, and travel to the port where your ferry awaits. Cruise south across the Sea of Marmara to Yalova, and then continue your journey by air-conditioned minivan. After just over two hours of traveling, arrive into Bursa, the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire. Make your way through the city, and hear how the ancient capital evolved into the flourishing modern metropolis that it is today. While contemporary sights are common, the city has retained its original opulence with an abundance of historical monuments strewn around its streets.
Duration: 3 hours
- Bursa - Visit one of Bursa’s best quality Turkish delight factories. Here, taste a wide variety of delicious Turkish delights free of charge. Check out organic and natural cleaning products that you can’t find anywhere.
- Orhangazi - Our next stop is the jam shop. Bursa is a city that hosts different tastes along with its historical texture. You’ve never seen so many types of jam together before. Taste these unique flavors for free. And I think you will drink Ottoman coffee here for the first time. This is different from the Turkish coffee you have had before and you cannot find this coffee everywhere.
- Uludag National Park - At this stop of the tour, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy delicious grilled food.
- Inkaya Tarihi Cinar - We will stop at one more point while traveling towards the peaks of Uludağ. This is a giant historical plane tree that is 635 years old. A natural wonder that has stood for centuries and witnessed history. You will have time to take lots of pictures.
- Uludag National Park - Visit Bursa Uludağ peaks. Enjoy the ski resort, which is a center of attention for local and foreign tourists during the winter months. During the summer months, watch the magnificent natural vegetation. Immortalize these moments with your loved ones. You will have time to have a pleasant time here and participate in different activities.
- Bursa Teleferik - Afterwards, head to Bursa’s cable car and hop aboard for a climb to the peak of Mt Olympos. Stretch your eyes over expansive views of the city and enjoy some free time to capture photos.
- Yesil Camii - With your guide, visit the early 15th-century Green Mosque (Yesil Cami) and the Green Tomb (Yesil Turbe), where Sultan Mehmet I was buried in 1421. Both these sites are celebrated for their pristine architecture and beautiful interior embellishment, and you’ll certainly see why!
- Istanbul - At the end of this wonderful nature tour, we will return to Istanbul in the same way and drop of you to the points we picked up respectively.
- Ferry ride and Cable car ride to Uludağ
- Lunch
- Local Tour Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Green Mosque
- Parking fees
- Activities at the top of the mountain are optional and extra
- Personal Expenses
Bursa has been an important city throughout the Ottoman history. It has the title of the first capital of the Ottoman state. It is a region that is the center of attention for 4 seasons. In summer, it is the center of attention of tourists with its magnificent natural beauties. During the winter months, Uludağ Ski Center hosts thousands of both domestic and foreign tourists. You can join this unique experience with a full-day small group tour from Istanbul. Thanks to this tour, you can learn all the important details about Bursa from our experienced tour guides. The Ottoman Empire, which ruled for centuries, has influenced much of Turkey’s culture, and during this tour you will experience some of Bursa’s most historic sites. See the Green Tomb (Green Tomb) and the Green Mosque (Green Mosque), famous for its tiled decor. and then enjoy lunch at a charming local restaurant.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
