From Istanbul: Bursa and Mt. Uludağ Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG42696-54578
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full-day trip to Bursa, an Ottoman capital city filled with fascinating relics of the past. Enjoy its many green spaces, visit the ancient Yeşil Mosque and Yeşil Tombs, snack on roasted chestnuts and Turkish sweets, and wander the silk market.
Departing from your hotel in Istanbul at 08:00, head directly for the port and board a ferry-boat that will take you to the city of Bursa.
The streets of Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, are filled with relics of the past, including historical buildings and artifacts that tell the story of Turkish history, culture and civilization. Often called "Green Bursa," the city is also filled with lush parks and gardens, vast forests, and orchards.
Take the cable car to the Mt. Uludağ, where you will enjoy a BBQ lunch before visiting Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque). The mosque, built between 1399 and 1400, is still the largest mosque in Bursa. There, you can admire its exquisite calligraphy and the great craftsmanship.
Afterwards, you may enjoy some famous local Turkish products, including roasted chestnuts and Turkish sweets.
Before the day is done, pay a visit to Bursa's silk market and then begin your journey back to Istanbul.
Highlights
- Soak in the incredible view as you take the cable car up Mt. Uludağ and enjoy a BBQ lunch
- Taste some of the traditional local products, like roasted chestnuts or Turkish sweets
- Pay a visit to the ancient Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The cable car (teleferik) can not be operated due to the weather conditions. If you want to ski, you will take a minibus from the restaurant to the ski lopes.
• Please note that the hotel pickup & drop-off service is only available in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas of Istanbul
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup from hotels in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas of Istanbul only.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
