Daily Bursa Tour From Istanbul with Cable Car and Lunch
Visit Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and the beautiful green city. Explore numerous historical sightseeings, Green Mosque, enjoy cable car to the Uludag mountain.
About this tour
Bursa and Uludag Full-Day Tour From Istanbul
Let's go to Bursa, the picturesque city close to Istanbul, where you can admire the Ottoman Empire's history and enjoy the beautiful nature of the Marmara region. It is a full-day tour with lunch, visiting Green Mosque and other historical sightseeings and cable car to 2,500m-high Uludag Mountain.
This tour is designed for people who are interested in history and Uludag Mountain. The tour starts with hotel pickup around 08:00 in the morning and after around a 2-hour drive, you'll reach Bursa. Bursa was the capital city of the Ottoman Empire between 1335 and 1360. The city is called also Green Bursa referring to parks, greens, and gardens located across Bursa. There are also forests around the city.
You'll visit Green Mosque also known as Mosque of Mehmet I - a part of a big complex and it is located on the east side of Bursa. After the mosque, you'll visit the green tomb. This is the tomb of Sultan Mehmet the first and made by his son Murat II.
After you have lunch, the next stop is the historical Inkaya Plane Tree in Bursa. The tree's name is Inkaya because Inkaya Village is one of the earliest settlements of the Ottoman Empire. This 600-year-old tree is 35 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of 3 meters.
Then you'll take the cable car to go to Uludag Mountain. Uludag means great mountain in Turkish. It is the highest mountain in the Marmara Region and the highest peak is Kartaltepe at 2543 meters.
After the visit to Uludag, we'll get back to Istanbul and take you to the hotel around 23:00.
Book now and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Who will like this tour?
- Couple
- Families with kids
- Solo travellers
Itinerary: Bursa Day Tour From Istanbul
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08:00 – 08:30 | Hotel Pickup in Istanbul
Pick-up from centrally located hotels.
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08:30 – 09:30 | Getting Together at Meeting Point
After hotel pick-up, we take our guests to the meeting point where they will take the Bursa bus.
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09:30 – 12:30 | Drive to Bursa
Scenic ferry and road journey across the Sea of Marmara toward Bursa.
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12:30 – 13:30 | Visit the Green Mosque & Green Tomb
Explore two iconic Ottoman landmarks known for their beautiful green tiles and architecture.
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13:30 – 14:30 | Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch with regional flavors. Vegetarian options available.
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14:30 – 15:30 | Historical Plane Tree (İnkaya Çınarı)
Visit one of the oldest trees in Turkey, offering great photo opportunities and local tea.
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16:00 – 18:00 | Uludag Mountain by Cable Car
Take a cable car and ride up Uludag Mountain for panoramic views and fresh mountain air.
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18:30 – 21:30 | Return to Istanbul
Scenic drive back with ferry crossing.
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21:30 – 22:30 | Hotel Drop-Off
Arrive at your hotel in Istanbul and end of the tour.
Meal Menu: Bursa Day Tour
- Main Course (Turkish cuisine)
- Salad
Note: Please be advised that drinks are extra during the lunch.
Terms & Conditions
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Prepayment Requirement:
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For groups of 4 people or fewer, no prepayment is required.
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For groups of more than 4 people, a partial prepayment is required to confirm the booking.
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Cancellation Policy:
Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour departure.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour are non-refundable.
For booking changes or questions, please contact our team directly.
How it works?
We pick you up from the hotel around 08:00 AM in Istanbul and go to Bursa City. It is a 2-hour drive away.
We visit Green Mosque, Green Tomb, historical tree and Uludag Mountain. We go up the mountain by cable car.
After the tour, we come back to Istanbul and drop you off at the hotel around 23:00.
Contact us to book a green Bursa tour! You can see the timing below, and it depends on traffic, so it may vary.
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