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Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul with Uludag Cable Car Experience

Istanbul, Turkeyby Emir Tour

  • 12 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 25 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Arabic, English

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Overview

Discover Bursa's beauty on a day trip from Istanbul. Enjoy a meal on Uludag Mountain, ride the cable car, and visit the iconic Green Mosque.

What's included

  • Ferry ride - Among the options depending on traffic density
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cable Car - Optional
  • Food and drink, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Bursa

    3 hours

    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. After just over two hours of traveling, arrive in Bursa, the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire. Make your way through the city, and hear how the ancient capital evolved into the flourishing modern metropolis that it is today. While contemporary sights are common, the city has retained its original opulence with an abundance of historical monuments strewn around its streets.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    1 hour

    Car Ferry" In order to reach Bursa, the bus will drive you towards a harbour in order to enjoy a car ferry ride while passing the Marmara Sea. During this ferry trip, you can enjoy views over the Bosporus and over the imposing bridges that connect Asia and Europe.

  3. 3

    Gemlik

    1 hour

    Gemlik" When the ferry trip is over, this tour continues with a bus towards Gemlik. At a beautiful location close to a lake, a break will be offered. There, you will have 1 hour of free time to explore the area according to your interests. Except from walking around and admiring the beauty of nature, you may also join alternative activities such as Atv safari, at an extra cost.

  4. 4

    Uludag National Park

    2 hours

    Uludag Mountain" When you arrive in Bursa, you will visit a 600-year-old plane tree to snap some photos. Then, you will be driven towards Uludag Mountain. At a local restaurant there, you will enjoy a delicious meal in a quiet setting. After the lunch break, you will have free time to explore the area and enjoy your time in the mountains.

  5. 5

    Uludag National Park

    1 hour

    Cable Car Ride" Once the free time is over, you will enter in a cable car and enjoy an exciting and fun ride towards Bursa’s city center.

  6. 6

    Bursa

    1 hour

    Visit natural home made Jam preserved.

  7. 7

    Yesil Camii

    1 hour

    Green Mosque" At the center, a bus will be waiting for you in order to transfer you to the Green Mosque. This monument forms one of the most important ones in the city. It includes multiple important rooms, such as a library and tombs. The interior of this mosque will impress you as it is beautifully decorated with green tiles.

  8. 8

    Bursa

    2 hours

    Return" The Green Mosque will be your last stop. The bus will then start driving towards Istanbul by following the same route. According to the schedule, return to your hotel as expected during the night.

Meeting and pickup

This is our office , your location. We will meet at this location at 8:15.

Our meeting time with you in front of this hotel: 08:45

We will inform you about your pickup time from your hotel via Whatsapp or E-mail in the morning of the day of your reservation. Our transfer zones: FINDIKZADE • AKSARAY • LALELİ • BEYAZIT • SULTANAHMET • SİRKECİ • ŞİŞHANE • TAKSİM • TALİMHANE • • ŞİŞLİ • BEŞİKTAŞ → We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on When we come to your hotel or meeting point to meet you, we reach you via whatsapp phone number. We also tell you the meeting time for the welcome the day before your tour starts.

End point

This is our office , your location. We will meet at this location at 8:15.

Our meeting time with you in front of this hotel: 08:45

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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