Private Bursa and Uludag Tour from Istanbul

10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Private Bursa and Uludag Tour from Istanbul, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Set among orchards watered by plentiful mountain streams, Bursa is a city of brightly coloured houses and winding streets dotted with fountains. Among its mosques, Yesil Mosque (Green Mosque) (1421) marked the beginning of a purely Turkish style; it includes a theological college, library and ablution fountain. Nearby is the Green Mausoleum, containing thee tomb of Sultan Mehmed I. One of the must see in Bursa is the Grand Covered Bazaar (Koza Han), if you like scarves and accessories prepare yourself.

Bursa’s silk industry has a long heritage. Take a cable car to Uludag (Great Mountain), today renowned as the “Snow Paradise”, Uludag is the most popular winter sports centre in Turkey. Shopping possibility at the Famous Turkish Sweet Factory on your way back.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Funland Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Taxes, tolls and gratuity included
Included: English speaking driver
Included: Fuel is included
Included: Fully licenced & insured cars
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Istanbul

2 hours

We start our journey with being picked up from your hotel early in the morning and we will head to the former Ottoman capital, Bursa.

On the way we will take 45 minutes ferry drive and you can enjoy the country and sea views.
Bursa

Passing by

Explore the city of Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Green Tomb

one hour

Explore the Green Mosque Tomb, built by the 5th Ottoman Sultan Mehmet in the 15th century.
Ulu Camii

one hour

The Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii), which is a unique structure in Ottoman architecture in terms of its construction style, was built by Yıldırım Bayezid between 1396 and 1399. Yıldırım Bayezid wanted to have 20 masjids built in Bursa after the victory of Nicopolis in 1396, but he had the Ulu Mosque with 20 domes built upon the suggestion of his son-in-law Emir Sultan, one of the important scholars of the period.
Kozahan

one hour

Koza Han was built in the late 15th century by II. It is an inn built by Bayezid in Bursa for the architect Abdül ula bin Pulat Şah as a foundation for his works in Istanbul. It is located between the Ulu Mosque and Orhan Mosque in the Khans Area.

The inn, where mostly cut stone and occasionally brick are used, has two floors and a portico in front of its rooms. The portico part consists of 40 concrete domes. It has a total of 95 rooms, 50 on the upper floor and 45 on the lower floor. All of the rooms on the upper floor are used as shops selling silk and silk products.
Inkaya Tarihi Cinar

one hour

It took its name from İnkaya Village, one of the first villages of the Ottoman Empire. The 600-year-old historical plane tree is world famous with its magnificent appearance.
Uludag National Park

2 hours

Take a cable car to Uludag (Great Mountain), today renowned as the “Snow Paradise”, Uludag is the most popular winter sports centre in Turkey.
Istanbul

2 hours

Returning back to Istanbul and on our way shopping

possibility at the Famous Turkish Sweet Factory.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Serhat Apart Otel
Vardar Palace Hotel
Gulseda Otel Apart
Union Hotel Port
Hotel Majestik
Chambers of the Boheme
Ess Hotel
Gokotta Suite Hotel
Siva Pera Hotel and Spa
Arts Hotel Taksim
Hotel V Plus Taksim
Espinas Taksim Hotel

and 533 more pickup points

We pick up guests from hotel or preferred pick up point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements .
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate