• İstanbul - The Bursa Day Tour kicks off in the morning from Istanbul’s city center. A fully air-conditioned bus will collect you from your hotel. A tour guide will be with you throughout the journey to provide engaging insights and assistance.

• Istanbul - To reach Bursa, the bus will take you to a harbor for a car ferry ride across the Marmara Sea. During this ferry trip, you can enjoy views of the Bosporus and the impressive bridges connecting Asia and Europe. The total travel time between Istanbul and Bursa is approximately 2 hours.

• Bursa - After your free time, the bus will proceed to the next stop of the excursion. There will be a stop at a shop selling authentic Turkish delight. This globally renowned dessert is one of the sweetest memories you will take from Turkey. Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase your favorites from this shop.

• Uludag National Park - Once your free time concludes, you will board a cable car for an exciting and enjoyable ride to Bursa’s city center. What sets us apart from other companies offering Bursa tours is that we include a REAL cable car trip lasting about 30 minutes, instead of a basic 7-minute chairlift ride. In our tour, you are in a cabin of a real cable car.

• Uludag National Park - Upon arriving in Bursa, you will visit a 600-year-old plane tree to take some photos. Then, you will be driven to Uludag Mountain. At a local restaurant there, you will savor a delicious meal in a tranquil setting. After the lunch break, you will have free time to explore the area and enjoy your time on the mountain.

• Bursa - In the center, a bus will be waiting to transfer you to the Green Mosque. This monument is one of the most significant in the city. It includes several important rooms, such as a library and tombs. The interior of this mosque will impress you with its beautiful green tile decorations.

• Istanbul - The bus will then head back to Istanbul following the same route. According to the schedule, you are expected to return to your hotel at night.

• Istanbul - After completing the tour in Bursa, the journey back to Istanbul begins. Depending on the schedule and traffic conditions, the return may be arranged either by ferry — with our bus boarding the ferry across the Sea of Marmara — or via the highway and bridge route.

Both options offer comfortable travel and scenic views, ensuring a pleasant end to your day. Upon arrival in Istanbul, guests are dropped off at their hotels or designated locations.

Please Note:
Due to traffic and weather conditions, the return time to Istanbul may vary. In some cases, the arrival time can be as late as 11:00 PM. Guests are kindly asked to plan their evening activities accordingly.

• Local guide
• Cable Car (included if option selected)
• Ferry Ride - Among the options depending on traffic density
• Lunch (included if option selected)
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Food and drink, unless specified
• Gratuities

Relish an opportunity to learn about the Ottoman Empire’s first capital, Bursa, during a small-group Full day tour from Istanbul. Over centuries of rule, the Ottoman Empire influenced so much of Turkey’s culture and during this tour you will experience some of Bursa’s most historic landmarks. See the Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe) and the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) famous for their tile decor. and then savor a lunch at a charming local eatery. This tour is limited to 15 - 25 people to ensure a quality experience.

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