From Istanbul: Green Bursa Full-Day Excursion

Take a day away from your sightseeing in Istanbul and head to Green Bursa, once the capital of the Ottoman Empire. The city is known for its gardens and parks, the mountain rising behind the center.

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Duration 14.0 hour

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

Bursa was at one time the capital of the Ottoman Empire, one of the largest empires in the history of the world. Enjoy a full-day excursion from Istanbul to explore this city situated on the north-western slopes of Mount Uludag, We are stop entry to Bursa ;including 45 minutes in Bursa City for your personal needs. The city is known as Yesil or Green Bursa owing to its many lovely gardens and parks. The 4th-largest city in Turkey, it is also known for its peaches, chestnuts, and its silk industry. Next, visit the Green (Grand) Mosques, the Green Mausoleum, and the old silk market.

Highlights

Take in the views of Green Bursa on a cable car to Uludag
Get lost in the city's breathtaking gardens and parks
Visit the historic Green (Grand) Mosque and the Green Mausoleum
Discover the ancient silk market in the company of a licensed guide
Take a break from exploring to enjoy a barbeque lunch

Know before you go

• Please note that pickup and drop-off are only available from the European side of Istanbul and city center hotels (Sultanahmet, Laleli, Topkapı, Aksaray, Taksim, Sirkeci, and Şişli areas) • Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a fair amount of walking on uneven surfaces • If the cable car (teleferik) cannot be operated due to the weather conditions, and you want to ski, you should take the minibus from the restaurant to the ski slopes • In the winter season, more time is spent in Uludağ in line with general customer demand • This activity has a shopping visit during the tour The Bursa tour takes place in another city other than Istanbul and therefore, the tour hour is long and you may spend an hour in the minibus. Please make a reservation considering this issue

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation by air-conditioned bus Licensed tour guide Entry fees Lunch

Reviews from other travelers

Marcela - Chile

5 /5

(Written on 2023-08-17)

Very good experience, exceeded my expectations

GetYourGuide traveler - India

3 /5

(Written on 2022-10-09)

The trip started on time and the bus driver and guide were both very courteous and helpful. The ferry crossing was exciting and smooth. The stop at the Turkish delight store was too long and waste of (Read More)time.The 600 year old Chinar tree was an experience by itself. Lunch at this marvelous place in the midst of nowhere , surrounded by pinewood forest was exhilarating. The short stop for cable car at the mountain resort in Ulbud mountain for half an hour was unnecessary. The main cable car ride to Bursa was breathtaking. Too little time was given in Bursa. Needed at least 2 hours to see the place. The return journey was long and tedious and the traffic snarl closer to Istanbul was too tiresome . Reached the hotel close to 2200 hrs. Please try to make it more comprehensive and focus more on Bursa. Thank you

GetYourGuide traveler - Malaysia

1 /5

(Written on 2023-02-21)

The tour only covers shopping and uludag, we didn’t get to see bursa at all. Lunch was provided really late at 6pm. Overall not worth to join this tour

GetYourGuide traveler - France

4 /5

(Written on 2022-10-27)

The activities are not bad. However, that was far too long. Nearly 15 hours between the bus, the activities and the long stops to make us consume. The highlights are the cable car and the visit to the (Read More) green mosque (much too short). Bursa looks like a wonderful city. The best, I think, is to go there by your own means even if with this activity everything is paid. 3 p.m. is too much, knowing that we don't eat in the evening so we have to plan something.

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2022-12-01)

Our trip to Green Bursa and Uludag mountain was great! It was a 14 hours trip from Istanbul.Our coach was clean, the driver was excellent and our tour guide Mahmad was excellent too- very professional (Read More), knowledgeable, friendly and kind.We spent hours on top of the Uludag mountain to enjoy the breathtaking view and it was with snow(winter time).We visited some specialty foods, jewelries and souvenir shops on our way to Bursa. We had free BBQ lunch, photograph while having lunch( fee not included) and took cable car on our way to Bursa from Uludag. I would highly recommend this tour.

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

1 /5

(Written on 2022-09-10)

Not worth the trip to Bursa at all, very long travel time, started at 9am, not arriving Bursa until 5pm. Nothing to see to go up to the mountain, that was a waste of time. We were not there to see ski (Read More) resorts in hot Summer day. Only had about 40 mins in the town of Bursa. This trip also included many shopping stops, another waste of time as well. Late lunch was provided around 3pm, no dinner provided, so better get something before heading back, unfortunately there weren't much food selection in the area, as 40 mins wasn't enough for a sit down meal, plus if you wanna walk around the town. One thing I do not understand is why the tour guy took pictures for everyone's passport on his phone. Didn't know if he delete the photos after the trip. This should be just checking the passport, not making a copy. Will never recommend anyone to join. Better just stay in Istanbul

Jennifer Robyn - United States

1 /5

(Written on 2022-11-11)

Most guide ever. Did very little as a guide, and took us to too many shops.

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