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Bursa Tour

The first Ottoman capital, a cable car up Uludağ and silk-road bazaars.

★ 4.4 (389 reviews)About 12 hoursFree cancellation window applies
Historic mosque in Bursa with the green slopes of Uludağ behindHistoric mosque in Bursa with the green slopes of Uludağ behindHistoric mosque in Bursa with the green slopes of Uludağ behind

A long but rewarding day across the Sea of Marmara to Bursa, the Ottoman Empire's first capital. Visit the Grand Mosque and Green Tomb, ride the cable car towards Uludağ, and browse the silk bazaar before returning in the evening.

Highlights

  • Fast ferry across the Sea of Marmara
  • Grand Mosque and Green Tomb
  • Cable car with mountain views
  • Koza Han silk bazaar

What's included

  • Ferry and coach transport
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Cable car ticket
  • ×Personal expenses
  • ×Drinks
  • ×Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 07:00

    Hotel pickup

    Early pickup from central hotels.

  2. 09:00

    Ferry crossing

    Fast ferry to the Bursa side.

  3. 11:00

    Old Bursa

    Grand Mosque, Green Tomb and the bazaar.

  4. 14:00

    Cable car

    Ride towards Uludağ for the view.

  5. 19:00

    Return

    Arrive back in Istanbul in the evening.

Pickup information

  • Pickup from central Istanbul hotels between 06:45 and 07:30.

Important information

  • Long day with several hours of travel.
  • Temperatures on the mountain are much cooler — bring a layer.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.

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