Full-Day Bursa City Tour from Istanbul with Lunch
Description
Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and embark on a full-day trip to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Ride one of the world's longest cable cars, visit historic mosques, and enjoy a traditional lunch amidst lush greenery; hotel transfers are also seamlessly included.
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Itinerary
Bursa Start your day with a pickup from your European-side Istanbul hotel, and travel to the port where your ferry awaits. Cruise south across the Sea of Marmara to Yalova, and then continue your journey by air-conditioned minivan. After just over two hours of traveling, arrive into Bursa, the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire. Make your way through the city, and hear how the ancient capital evolved into the flourishing modern metropolis that it is today. While contemporary sights are common, the city has retained its original opulence with an abundance of historical monuments strewn around its streets.
Step back in time as we visit the charming UNESCO World Heritage village of Cumalıkızık. Wander through cobblestone streets lined with beautifully preserved Ottoman houses, browse local handicrafts, and enjoy free time to capture memorable photographs.
Visit the mausoleums of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, the founders of the Ottoman Empire. Enjoy panoramic views of Bursa from one of the city's most iconic viewpoints.
Explore one of the most significant monuments of early Ottoman architecture. Admire its impressive interior, elegant calligraphy, and peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
Experience Bursa’s centuries-old silk trading tradition at the famous Koza Han. Stroll through its historic courtyard and browse shops offering fine silk products and local souvenirs.
Take a scenic cable car ride offering spectacular views of forests, valleys, and the city below. Reach the slopes of Uludağ, Türkiye’s most famous winter and nature destination, and enjoy free time surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes.
Turkish Delight & Local Products Shop Visit a renowned local confectionery shop to sample traditional Turkish delights and discover regional delicacies unique to Bursa.
At the end of this wonderful culturel tour, we will return to Istanbul in the same way and drop of you to the points we picked up respectively.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up guests who stay in hotels in Fatih, Karaköy, Şişhane, Eminönü, and Beyoğlu districts by car. We pick up guests from their hotels between 07:45 and 09:00, depending on the distance of the hotel location. We give the pick-up time 1 day in advance
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(15)
We had a wonderful day on this all-inclusive tour, without worrying about the transfer from Istanbul to Bursa. Transportation was very convenient and the timing was very professional. Lunch was delicious, a great opportunity to try local delicacies. Our guide's knowledge and explanations made the places we visited much more meaningful.
Thank you for choosing our agency! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
We went there with the children, and everyone was delighted. The cable car, the historical sites, and the meals were greatly appreciated by the family. The selection of dishes was also satisfying; everyone found something they liked. We relaxed and had the opportunity to learn new things.
Thank you for the 5-star review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you.
The tour was exactly how we expected and the tour guide was excellent, a Special mention to Doğan. The snow was incredible and the cable car experience had breathtaking views.
Great tour. Our guide named Isa was great, very helpful. The minivan AC wasn’t very good and took quite some time to cool the vehicle but rest all was great.
I had an unforgettable experience by participating in the Bursa Nature Tour and Cable Car tour. I was amazed by the magnificent views of Uludağ. The cable car ride was also very exciting.
It was perfect to escape the crowds of Istanbul and spend a day surrounded by nature. The green nature of Bursa and the cool air of Uludağ really relaxed us. Lunch was very enjoyable and our guide was very kind. We made great memories all day long.
This tour offered a great opportunity to explore the nature of Bursa. It was an unforgettable experience to go up to Uludağ by cable car and watch the view there. Lunch was also delicious and our guide helped us every step of the way. We had a fun and informative time throughout the tour.
Bursa Nature Tour was definitely an unforgettable experience. Especially the cable car ride and nature walk in Uludağ were very impressive. The meals were delicious and satisfying. Our guide gave us very valuable information about the history and culture of Bursa. I would recommend it to everyone.
It was the tour where we discovered the natural beauties of Bursa. It was very enjoyable to hike, go to the top by cable car and watch the turquoise waters of Lake Abant. Lunch was also very delicious. Our tour guide was also very knowledgeable and gave us interesting information about Bursa and its surroundings.
It was an amazing trip, our guide Osman was excellent and gave us a good amount of time at each of the stops, the whole day felt really well paced. The option to do the cable car as well is definitely worth the money! We were collected from & dropped back to our hotel (and we were able to contact the organiser easily after a last minute hotel change meant we had a different pick up point!). The stops were: 1. Ferry ride (included) 2. Quad bike (not included - really good fun) 3. Turkish delight tasting (included, available to buy as well) 4. Oldest Turkish tree (included) 5. Organic jam tasting (included available to buy & soaps/cosmetivs too) 6. Lunch (included - veggie and meat option + drink) 7. Chair lift (not included - again amazing and I recommend doing it) 8. Cable car (included - it was so beautiful) 9. Silk Market & Green Mosque (beautiful and reasonable prices in the market). Loved the day!!
