Bursa & Uludag Group Tour from Istanbul with Cable Car & Lunch
10 November 2026
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1 Day
Free Cancellation & Refund.
Departure Points
- Hotels in Beşiktaş Area
- Hotels in Ortakoy Area
- Hotels in Topkapi Area
- Hotels in Fındıkzade Area
- Hotels in Aksaray Area
- Hotels in Taksim area
- Hotels in sultanahmet area
- Hotels in Laleli Area
- Hotels in Beyazıt Area
- Hotels in Sirkeci Area
- Hotels in Tepebaşı Area
- Hotels in Pera Area
- Hotels in Galata area
- Hotels in Karakoy area
- Hotels in Tophane area
Tour details
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.
What's included
Round-trip air-conditioned bus transportation from Istanbul
Hotel transfers from the listed pickup areas
Gebze–Yalova ferry crossing
English- and Arabic-speaking guide
Mixed grill lunch with one soft drink
Entrance fees for the included sightseeing programme
One-way Uludag cable car ride, subject to weather and operation
Not included
Optional Yalova ATV, buggy or jeep safari
Optional round-trip chairlift ride, separate from the included cable car
Skiing or snowmobile activities, available only in winter
Ski equipment and additional transport to the ski slopes
Personal expenses and tips
Transfers from hotels outside the listed pickup areas
Need to Know
Book your Bursa & Uludag group tour from Istanbul with Elfe Tour and discover Ottoman heritage, mountain scenery and local flavours on a full-day shared excursion. This Bursa day trip combines the Gebze–Yalova ferry crossing, the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, Uludag Mountain and the Green Mosque and Green Tomb area.
The tour includes round-trip air-conditioned bus transport, an English- and Arabic-speaking guide, mixed grill lunch with one soft drink, and a one-way cable car ride when weather conditions allow. Turkish delight, homemade jam and silk-market shopping stops are part of the itinerary. Optional ATV, buggy or jeep safari, chairlift rides, skiing and snowmobile activities cost extra.
Before booking with Elfe Tour, check your hotel pickup area and the available departure date. Pickup is offered from the listed European-side Istanbul areas; other locations require travel to a pickup point or a separately priced transfer. Cable car operation depends on the weather. Tell the guide in the morning if you require a vegetarian, vegan or Jain meal.
Children aged 0–2 travel free, children aged 3–5 receive a 30% discount, and guests aged 6 and above pay the full tour price. Review the displayed cancellation conditions and optional activity charges before confirming your reservation.
Tour Program
İstanbul
Pick up from Istanbul Europe Side Hotels in these areas
Pick-up Location Pick up Time
Besiktas Area 07:30 - 08:00
Ortakoy Area 07:30 - 08:00
Topkapi Area 07:50 - 08:15
Findikzade Area 07:50 - 08:15
Aksaray Area 08:00 - 08:20
Taksim Area 08:00 - 08:30
Sultanahmet Area 08:00 - 08:30
Laleli Area 08:30 - 09:00
Beyazit Area 08:30 - 09:00
Sirkeci Area 08:30 - 09:00
Tepebasi Area 08:30 - 09:00
Pera Area 08:30 - 09:00
Galata Area 08:30 - 09:00
Karakoy Area 08:30 - 09:00
Tophane Area 08:30 - 09:00
Bursa & Uludag
Cross from Gebze to Yalova by ferry. Optional ATV, buggy or jeep forest safari is available at extra cost. Visit a Turkish delight factory, the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, and a homemade jam shop. Enjoy mixed grill lunch with one soft drink. Continue to Uludag for mountain scenery and an optional paid chairlift ride. Take the included one-way cable car down towards Bursa, subject to weather and operation. Explore the Green Mosque, Green Tomb, historic Ottoman house and antique Green Silk Market. Shopping stops are part of the programme; personal purchases and optional activities cost extra.
Istanbul
Drop off Istanbul Europe side hotels