Turkey Tours from Istanbul · Since 2002

Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul

★★★★★(2)
Small Group Hotel pickup

Overview

Travel from Istanbul to Bursa, the former Ottoman capital, beginning with a hotel pick-up and ferry journey from Eskihisar. Enjoy views of the countryside and seaside before discovering Bursa’s centre, including the Grand Mosque, Green Mosque, Green Mausoleum, Koza Han and the historic Covered Bazaar silk market.

Continue to Uludag Mountain for a barbecue lunch and free time for optional ATV safari, ski motor or skiing activities. The tour also includes local regional products such as chestnuts, honey, olive oil and Turkish delight, plus a visit to the 600-year-old pine tree. Ideal for travellers seeking Ottoman heritage, mountain scenery and a varied day beyond Istanbul.

Highlights

Scenic ferry journey from Eskihisar to Bursa
Explore Bursa, the former Ottoman capital
Visit Grand Mosque, Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum
Discover Koza Han and the Covered Bazaar
Barbecue lunch on Uludag Mountain
See the 600-year-old pine tree

Itinerary

We’ll pick you up from your hotel around 8:00 am in Istanbul and drive you to the ferry boat at Eskihisar. You’ll enjoy the lovely country and seaside before driving to Bursa, the former Ottoman Capital. There you can see local products of the region like ches nut, honey, olive oil, Turkish delight, and the outlet center. Climb to the mountain for a barbecue lunch, free time for Atv safari or ski motor and skiing. Visit Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami), the old silk market in the Covered Bazaar. Late evening transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul.

On the tour you will be able to see the following sites:

– Bursa Center.
– Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii).
– Uludag Mountain (Olympos Mountain).
– Green Mosque (Yesil Camii).
– Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe).
– Koza Han.
– Silk Market (The Covered Bazaar).
– 600 years old pine tree.
– Cable Car to the mountain.

Note: The cable car cannot be operated due to bad weather conditions. If you want skiing, you should take a minibus from a restaurant to ski lopes, transportation, and ski equipments are not inc.

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

  • Pick up and drop off at any downtown Istanbul location (on the European side of Istanbul only)
  • Tours and activities as indicated in the itinerary
  • Transport by air-conditioned Vehicles
  • English-speaking guide during the tour
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Local taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

  • ATV Safari
  • Skiing transportation and equipment
  • Any optional tours
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Personal expenses

IMPORTANT INFO:

  • This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour
  • Pick-up and drop-off services are only provided from city center hotels including the Old City and Taksim and Beyoglu hotels. Pick up service from outside the city center will be at an additional cost that we will communicate once you give us your exact pick-up location.

Traveller reviews

2 reviews for Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul

  1. Nadine A
    December 5, 2018

    We had a wonderful time seeing the sights in Green Bursa. The lunch was brilliant. Great day out of Istanbul.

  2. Rajat K.
    June 29, 2022

    We took a day trip from Istanbul to Bursa and it was a great decision! The city is beautiful and our guide, Mr. Murat, was very knowledgeable and interesting. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Istanbul.

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