Discover Bursa's Ottoman heritage and the mountain scenery of Uludag on a full-day group tour from Istanbul. Travel by air-conditioned bus with an English- and Arabic-speaking guide, enjoy a ferry crossing and mixed grill lunch, and take an included one-way cable car ride, weather permitting.
TOUR ITINERARY
Gebze–Yalova ferry: An approximately 30-minute sea crossing after departing Istanbul.
Yalova forest safari stop: Optional guided ATV, buggy or jeep safari, approximately 45 minutes, at extra cost.
Turkish delight factory: Taste local sweets during a factory-shop stop.
Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi tombs: Discover Bursa's early Ottoman history.
Homemade jam shop: Explore jams made by local Uludag producers.
Lunch: Grilled chicken, meatballs, rice, salad and one soft drink. Inform the guide in the morning for vegetarian, vegan or Jain meals.
Uludag Mountain: Enjoy the scenery. The round-trip chairlift and free time at its upper station are optional and charged separately.
Cable car: Included one-way descent from around 1,630 metres towards Bursa, approximately 20 minutes. Operation depends on weather conditions.
Green Complex: Visit the Green Mosque, Green Tomb, historic Ottoman house and antique Green Silk Market, with time for photos and souvenir shopping.
Return to Istanbul after the visits.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Shopping stops at Turkish delight and jam shops and the silk market form part of this tour. Safari, chairlift and winter sports are optional extras. Cable car operation cannot be guaranteed in unsuitable weather.
Ages 0–2 travel free; ages 3–5 receive 30% off; ages 6 and above pay full price.
Hotel pickup is from the listed European-side areas, with existing approximate pickup windows between 07:30 and 09:00 depending on the area. Hotels outside the listed areas require travel to a pickup point or a separately priced transfer.
