Discover Bursa and Uludağ on an unforgettable day trip from Istanbul! This adventure combines history, nature, and excitement with a cable car ride, delicious local food, and breathtaking mountain views.
Join our Bursa Day Tour From Istanbul and visit one of the most important cities of Turkey with your friends or family. Bursa used to be the first capital during the era of the Ottoman Empire. Nowadays, it is the 3rd largest city of the country and attracts thousands of visitors every year. With a plethora of spectacular landscapes, archaeological monuments and deep rooted culture, Bursa is able to offer you an exciting and relaxing day.
Istanbul 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. The bus will drive you towards the harbour in order to embark into a car ferry and cross the Marmara Sea. Take advantage of this trip to enjoy some beautiful views over Bosporus and admire the Bosporus Bridge.
After passing Marmara Sea, the bus will drive you towards Bursa, through Yalova. During this excursion, several short stops will be made for your own comfort. The first stop will take place at Gemlik, at a location close to a lake. There, you will spend an hour of free time. During this break, you can relax and admire the beauty of nature, enjoy a traditional Turkish tea or if you seek some extra adventure, you may hire an ATV to explore the area at an extra cost.
Istanbul Bursa Day Tour continues with a stop at a Turkish Delight Shop. There, you can learn some interesting facts about this famous Turkish dessert, taste different flavours and purchase your favourite ones. A road trip follows towards Bursa, where you will visit the Uludag Mountain. A short stop will be made at a 600-year old plane tree in order to snap some photos and observe its imposing size. Then, you will continue with the road trip to the mountain, where a lunch break will be offered at a local restaurant.
Energized and relaxed, you will be driven towards the centre of the mountain where hotels are. Once there, you will have free time to spend as you wish. The beauty of nature will offer you the perfect backdrop for some photos and give you energy boosts to proceed with your exploration. At the end of the free time, you will join an ultra-fun cable car ride from the mountain towards the centre of Bursa.
Then, a bus will take you to the Green Mosque. This important monument includes tombs, a library and many other interesting rooms to explore. An interesting highlight is that, the Mosque took its named from the green tiles that decorate its interior. Next to that, there is a small silk market that you can visit and purchase beautiful souvenirs.
After exploring Bursa, the bus will drive you back to Istanbul. This tour finishes during the night when you arrive back to your hotel in the city centre. By that time, you will be feeling a sense of sweet tiredness but your excursion will offer you great and unique memories.
Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel or designated meeting point.
Board a ferry on the Asian side of Istanbul for a scenic crossing to Yalova.
Explore the Green Mosque and Green Tomb, built in the 15th century. Admire their unique Ottoman architecture and tile work.
Take a cable car or travel by bus to Uludağ Mountain. Both routes offer stunning views of the forest and nature.
Arrive at Uludağ’s peak, 2,486 meters high. Breathe in fresh mountain air and enjoy the view. Have a tasty barbecue lunch on the mountain.
Stop by a 600-year-old tree, a historical landmark. Take photos of this massive and impressive natural wonder.
Visit a famous Turkish delight factory in Bursa. Taste and buy some of the best delights in the region.
Take the ferry back across the Marmara Sea. Enjoy the calm evening views.
Drop-off at your hotel or meeting point. End your day with unforgettable memories.
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