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Description
Head over to the fourth largest city of Turkey, which is full of beautiful sights of its picturesque mountains and sceneries. With its historical nature, this tour will fulfil your travel fantasies. You will be able to unveil the true colours of the beauty of Turkey along with discovering the production of the native delicacies of the country right in front of your eyes.
Highlights
- Cruise south across the Sea of Marmara to Yalova
- Explore Bursa and all its major landmarks
- Gaze in awe at the Green Mosque
- Ride to the top of Mt Olympus by cable car
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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.
Arrive at Bursa, after two hours of travel the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire.
Gaze in awe at the colourful grandeur of the Green Mosque, and then learn about the city and the Ottoman-era silk powerhouse on a trip to Bursa Silk Market and the Koza Han building by your Bursa tour guide.
Ride to the top of Mt Olympus (Snow Hill) by cable car and impressive city views.
Return to Istanbul.
What's Included
Hotel pick-up & drop-off by air-conditioned, non-smoking tour coaches
Lunch (drinks 2 Soft included)
Entrance Fees mentioned by the itineraries
English-speaking Professional licenced Turkish tour guide
Services charges & local taxes
What's Excluded
Meal
Beverage
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Know before you go
The city is also known as “Green Bursa”! It offers fresh air from the lush vegetation and the vast forests and all the advantages of a big city by being one of the fourth biggest cities in Turkey! Get to know Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, on a day trip from Istanbul! With a private guide at your side, travel by minivan and ferry to the city and then visit some of its landmark monuments.
Pass to the Asian side of Istanbul by driving on the Bosphorus bridge with a stunning view. Pass to Yalova from the Asian side of Istanbul by ferry, and you will have a great voyage to take a photo of the amazing sea view. Green mosque and Green Mausoleum will be the first stop in Bursa, built by 5th Ottoman Sultan Mehmet Çelebi in the 15th century. Then climb up Uludağ Mountain by cable car and have fun with a magnificent city view. You will want to take a photo every second while passing through a forest many of tree species. You will go to the top of the mountain, which is 2.486 metres above sea level and feel the fresh air. Have lunch on the mountain with barbeque. Next, you will see a gorgeous old tree that is more than 600 years old. While coming back to Istanbul, stop at one of the most famous delight factories with the most delicious ones in Bursa.
Ottoman Empire was one of the largest empires in history. Bursa was its first capital. The city is frequently cited as "Green Bursa" about the beautiful parks and gardens located across its urban tissue. The city that is settled on the northwestern slopes of Mount Uludag is known as "Yesil Bursa" (meaning "Green Bursa") from its beautiful parks and gardens located throughout the city. This fourth largest city of Turkey is also known for its peaches, chestnuts, and silk industry. Departure by ferry boat via Yalova, enjoying the lovely countryside view. Drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital and lunch of famous "Kebap of Alexander The Great". Climb to Uludag, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (Cable Car), visit Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. Late evening, return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels.
Meeting Point
?stanbul, Turkey
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | EUR 30 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 2 | EUR 27 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |