• Istanbul - The Bursa Day Tour begins in the morning from Istanbul’s city center. Guests will be picked up from their hotel in a fully air-conditioned bus. A tour guide will accompany the group throughout the journey, providing fascinating insights and assistance.

• İDO Port of Pendik - The tour will cruise south across the Sea of Marmara to Yalova, a 30-minute journey, and then continue by air-conditioned minivan. After just over two hours of travel, the group will arrive in Bursa, the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire. As you explore the city, learn how this ancient capital transformed into the vibrant modern metropolis it is today. While contemporary sights are prevalent, the city has preserved its original grandeur with numerous historical monuments scattered throughout its streets.

• Bursa - After enjoying some free time, the bus will continue to the next destination on the tour. There will be a stop at a store offering authentic Turkish delight, a world-famous dessert and a sweet memory to take home from Turkey. Don’t miss the chance to purchase your favorite varieties from this shop.

• Uludag National Park - Pause for lunch at a restaurant and savor a Turkish kebap or other traditional dishes. Afterwards, head to Bursa’s cable car and board for a climb to the peak of Mt Olympos. Take in the expansive views of the city and enjoy some free time to capture photos. Once the free time concludes, board the cable car for an exciting ride back to Bursa’s city center. What sets this tour apart from others is the inclusion of a REAL cable car trip, lasting about 30 minutes, instead of a basic 7-minute chairlift ride. Participants will be in a cabin of a real cable car.

• Yesil Camii - With the 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 sites are renowned for their immaculate architecture and stunning interior decoration, and visitors will certainly see why!

• Cumalikizik Koyu – Koy Hamami - Cumalıkızık, with its 700-year history, is nearly as old as the Ottoman state. The narrow alleys, inaccessible to motor vehicles, and the old houses are among the finest examples of Ottoman civil architecture. Finally, step back into the minivan and return to Istanbul by a combination of coach and ferry. The tour concludes with a short transfer from the port to the hotel.

• Tour guide
• Lunch with soft drink
• Best quality cable car experience
• Ferry or Osmangazi Bridge crossing
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Tips

Discover the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa, on this intimate full-day tour departing from Istanbul. The Ottoman Empire’s long reign left a significant mark on Turkey’s culture, and this tour offers a chance to explore some of Bursa’s most historic sites. Visit the Green Mausoleum and the Green Mosque, then enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Take a cable car ride up Uludag Mountain for some thrilling activities. Hotel pickup and drop-off are provided. Available in English and Arabic, this small group tour accommodates 15 to 22 participants. A barbecue lunch with refreshments is included.

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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