
Explore Ottoman heritage and mountain scenery on a Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul, with morning pickup from central European-side locations and travel by air-conditioned vehicle via the Eskihisar ferry route. In Bursa, the former Ottoman capital, visit the Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii), Green Mosque (Yesil Camii), Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe), and Koza Han with the old silk market in the Covered Bazaar. The program also includes time to see regional products such as chestnut, honey, olive oil, and Turkish delight. Continue to Uludag Mountain for a barbecue lunch, free time for optional ATV safari or skiing activities at your own expense, and a cable car ride when weather conditions allow before returning to Istanbul in the late evening.
We'll pick you up from your hotel around 8:00 am in Istanbul and drive you to the ferry boat at Eskihisar. You'll enjoy the lovely country and seaside before driving to Bursa, the former Ottoman Capital. There you can see local products of the region like ches nut, honey, olive oil, Turkish delight, and the outlet center. Climb to the mountain for a barbecue lunch, free time for Atv safari or ski motor and skiing. Visit Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami), the old silk market in the Covered Bazaar. Late evening transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul.
On the tour you will be able to see the following sites:
- Bursa Center.
- Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii).
- Uludag Mountain (Olympos Mountain).
- Green Mosque (Yesil Camii).
- Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe).
- Koza Han.
- Silk Market (The Covered Bazaar).
- 600 years old pine tree.
- Cable Car to the mountain.
Note: The cable car cannot be operated due to bad weather conditions. If you want skiing, you should take a minibus from a restaurant to ski lopes, transportation, and ski equipments are not inc.
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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.