10-Hour Bursa and Uludağ Tour with Green Mosque and Mountain Activities

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Pay your respects at the Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum, built by Sultan Mehmet Çelebi
• 02 Cross the Bosphorus Bridge and sail by ferry to Yalova with amazing sea views
• 03 Climb Uludağ Mountain to 2,486 metres above sea level for magnificent city views
• 04 Enjoy free time for ATV Safari, ski motor, and skiing on Uludağ
• 05 Relax with a coffee or tea stop at the Gorgeous Old Tree (Ulucınar), over 600 years old

Sign up for this shore excursion to spend a day exploring Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, a large city in northwest Turkey lying in the foothills of roughly 2,500 m-high Mount Uludağ near the Sea of Marmara. Pass through the famous Bosphorus Bridge, visit the Green Mosque, Green Mausoleum, and Silk Bazaar, then travel to Uludağ Mountain to enjoy various adventure activities.

You will go to the top of the mountain, which is 2,486 metres above sea level, and feel the fresh air.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bursa, Istanbul, Beşiktaş, Yalova

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bursa Landmarks and Uludağ Mountain Adventure

• We will pass to the Asian side of Istanbul by driving over the Bosphorus Bridge, with a stunning view along the way.
• From the Asian side of Istanbul, we will take the ferry to Yalova, where you will enjoy a great voyage and have time to take photos of the amazing sea view.
• The Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum will be our first stop in Bursa. Both were built by the 5th Ottoman Sultan, Mehmet Çelebi, in the 15th century.
• Then, we will climb up to Uludağ Mountain by bus and enjoy a magnificent city view. Have fun and take photos every moment as we pass through a forest filled with many tree species.
• You will go to the top of the mountain, which is 2,486 metres above sea level, and feel the fresh air.
• We will have lunch on the mountain, with barbecue at Sarialan Uludağ.
• You will have some free time for ATV Safari, ski motor, and skiing. After finishing the activities, we will stop for coffee or tea at the Gorgeous Old Tree (Ulucınar), which is more than 600 years old.
• On the way back to Istanbul, we will stop at some of the most famous and most delicious delight factories in Bursa.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Arabic- and English-speaking guide
• Cable car (chair lift) from Sarialan to the top of the mountain, where the ski centre is located
• Ferry boat
• Barbecue lunch with 1 soft drink
• Air-conditioned, disinfected vehicles
• Safe drivers
• V.A.T.

What's Not Included

• Gratuities / tip (optional)
• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Quad Bike Safari
• Ski lift or skiing
• Ski lessons and ski equipment
• Optional activities

Know before you go

• Due to bad weather conditions, when the Cable Car (Chair Lift) does not operate, you should take a minibus from Sarialan to the ski slope if you want to ski. Transportation and ski equipment are not included.
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Free hotel pick-up and drop-off are available from city centre hotels on the European side.
• This is a popular tour for guests from Arabic-speaking countries.
• Because of that, the guide speaks mostly in Arabic.
• You can have a Quad Bike Safari on Sarialan Uludağ for 1-1.5 hours.
• A ski lift is available to reach the top for 1-1.5 hours of skiing.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ortaköy, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour start

Ortaköy, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.