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Discover the former Ottoman capital on a full-day Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul, with morning hotel pickup around 8:00 am from city-center European-side hotels and travel by air-conditioned vehicle across the Eskihisar ferry route. In Bursa you’ll visit the Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii), the Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum, and the historic Koza Han silk market inside the Covered Bazaar.
There’s time to see regional products like chestnut, honey, olive oil, and Turkish delight before heading up Uludag Mountain for a barbecue lunch. Weather permitting, ride the cable car, with optional ATV safari or skiing at your own cost, then return to Istanbul in the late evening.
Around 8:00 AM, your guide picks you up from your Istanbul hotel and you'll set off south by air-conditioned van. The route runs through Eskihisar, where you board a ferry across the Gulf of İzmit. The crossing gives you a break from the road and a look at the coastline. From the far side, it's roughly an hour more to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Late morning, you'll reach the city and visit the Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii), finished in 1399 with 20 domes and two minarets. Inside, look for the marble fountain under the central skylight. Nearby you'll see the Green Mosque (Yeşil Camii) and the Green Mausoleum (Yeşil Türbe), both tiled in the blue-green faience Bursa was known for. Wear modest clothing; women should bring a scarf for their heads.
Next, you'll stop at Koza Han, the silk market built in 1491 around a courtyard with a small mosque in the middle. Traders here have sold silk and cocoons for centuries, and you can still buy scarves and Turkish delight. This is also a good spot to see local products like chestnut candy, honey, and olive oil.
After that, you'll head up toward Uludağ Mountain, the ancient Mount Olympos of Mysia. A barbecue lunch is included at a mountain restaurant. When the cable car is running, you can ride it up for the views; in winter, you can arrange skiing (lift, transport, and gear are extra and not included). There's some walking on uneven ground, so comfortable shoes help.
Late afternoon, you'll start the drive back to Istanbul, ferry crossing included, reaching your hotel in the evening. Total time on the road is long, so expect a full day. END OF OUR SERVICE AND TOURS.
You can book online through our website or by contacting our team. We'll confirm your pickup hotel and departure time once your reservation is set.
We accept major credit cards and secure online payment. A deposit may be required at booking, with the balance due before the tour date.
Cancellations made well in advance are typically refundable. Late cancellations close to the departure date may incur a fee. Check your booking terms for exact windows.
Pickup is around 8:00 AM from your Istanbul hotel. It's a full day with driving and a ferry crossing, so you'll get back to your hotel in the evening.
Yes, a barbecue lunch at a mountain restaurant on Uludağ is included. Drinks and any extra food are not covered.
The cable car up Uludağ depends on the weather and only runs when conditions allow. If it's closed, your guide will adjust the mountain portion of the day.
In winter you can ski at Uludağ, but the minibus to the slopes and the ski equipment are not included in the tour price. Let your guide know if you'd like to arrange it.
Cover your shoulders and knees. Women should carry a scarf for their heads. You'll remove your shoes before entering, so easy footwear helps.
It's a regular small-group tour. We can arrange a private version at extra cost if you request it when booking.
We cover city-center hotels on the European side, including the Old City, Taksim, and Beyoğlu. Pickups from outside the center are possible for an added fee once you share your location.
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We took a day trip from Istanbul to Bursa and it was a great decision! The city is beautiful and our guide, Mr. Murat, was very knowledgeable and interesting. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Istanbul.
We had a wonderful time seeing the sights in Green Bursa. The lunch was brilliant. Great day out of Istanbul.