Bursa and Uludağ Tour from İstanbul with Lunch & Cable Car
Description
Join a full-day group tour from Istanbul to explore Bursa. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to avoid the hassle of planning. Offering a perfect balance of history, nature, and culture, this tour is an enjoyable experience for everyone. Highlights include a cable car ride to Uludağ, a visit to the Green Mosque, and a free tasting at a Turkish delight shop.
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Itinerary
The Bursa Day Tour begins in the morning from Istanbul’s city center. Guests are picked up directly from their hotels in a comfortable, fully air-conditioned bus. Accompanied by a professional tour guide, you’ll enjoy insightful commentary and assistance throughout the journey, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.
We will cruise south across the Sea of Marmara to Yalova, a journey of approximately 45 minutes, before continuing by air-conditioned minivan. After just over two hours of travel, we’ll arrive in **Bursa**, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Explore the city and learn how this ancient capital transformed into the thriving modern metropolis it is today. While contemporary landmarks abound, Bursa has preserved its historical grandeur, with an array of iconic monuments adorning its streets.
Bursa Teleferique offers a scenic cable car ride, providing breathtaking views of Bursa and the surrounding mountains. This memorable experience takes you to the summit of Uludağ, Turkey’s renowned ski resort and national park. Enjoy panoramic views of lush forests, charming villages, and the sprawling city of Bursa as you ascend. The cable car ride is smooth and suitable for all ages, making it a convenient and enjoyable journey. Once at the summit, you can explore hiking trails, enjoy a meal at a mountain restaurant, or simply relax in the fresh mountain air while admiring the stunning scenery. This experience is perfect for families, couples, and nature enthusiasts looking to see the beauty of Bursa from a unique perspective.
Upon arriving in Bursa, your first stop will be a visit to a magnificent 600-year-old plane tree, perfect for capturing memorable photos. Following this, you will journey to the iconic Uludag Mountain. At a local restaurant nestled in this serene environment, you will savor a delicious meal in a tranquil atmosphere. After lunch, you’ll have free time to explore the area, take in the breathtaking views, and enjoy the natural beauty of the mountain.
The tour will also include a visit to the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire and his son, who played a vital role in expanding its early territories. These historic sites in Bursa are significant landmarks, offering insight into the origins of the empire.
Accompanied by your guide, explore the early 15th-century Green Mosque (Yesil Cami) and the Green Tomb (Yesil Turbe), the final resting place of Sultan Mehmet I since 1421. Renowned for their exquisite architecture and stunning interior decorations, these landmarks are sure to leave a lasting impression.
It's time for a shopping stop! Discover and savor local delicacies like Turkish delight, honey, chestnut candy, and homemade jams.
It will be another 45-minute ferry ride back to Istanbul.
After a nice tour, our vehicle will drop you back to your hotels / pick-up points.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
Wasn't explained when I joined tour it would be in English and another language, which isn't a problem, I just thought it was the wrong tour because I didn't understand anything for the first 5 minutes. Too much shopping, the first and only stop on the itinerary was quoted on arrival as 30 minutes, we were there 90. Not enough historical information on the Green Mosque or burial sites. Instead of directing us direct to the Mosque, we were ushered into a historical hamam, but it was just another shopping ploy. Barely had time to visit the sites! Lunch is late afternoon, then another stop at shopping. There was no mention of an optional cost ATV activity, it was fun. But too long taking pictures at the small waterfall. The agency asked me to change dates to avoid traffic, but we sat in traffic for hours and then I couldn't get dropped off where I was picked up due to known road closures.
Hello. Thank you for your feedback. You should have seen three package options when making your reservation—Silver, Gold, and Platinum—and you booked the Gold package; that is why the ATV tour was an extra cost. Commentary on the tour bus is provided in multiple languages, though naturally, this is done sequentially. Regarding the hotel drop-off, the police had closed Taksim and the surrounding area to traffic, which is why we were unable to drop you off directly at your hotel. To ensure your satisfaction, we would be happy to offer you a complimentary Sapanca tour if you wish.
Tour guide was amazing each and every detail he give on the way to bursa such nice a trip highly recommend to everyone
Thank you very much for your review. We wish you a good day.
Well executed travel itinerary, guide was very informative. Gave enough time to visit all attractions
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and found the tour well-organized. It’s great to know our guide’s insights and the time given at each attraction met your expectations. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience! Best regards, Nova Travel
It was extremely cold, a little heads up would have been helpful to wear warm clothes. We didn't enjoy the trip very much and a few things were canceled because the weather wasn't very helpful. Historical and cultural information provided by the guide was minimal, and it felt more like a shopping tour as we made several stops at famous local shops. Overall, it was nice but didn't meet our expectations.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry that the weather conditions affected your experience, as this is unfortunately beyond our control. However, we truly appreciate your suggestion and understand that additional guidance about appropriate clothing could have been helpful. We’re glad you still found parts of the tour enjoyable, and your comments will help us continue improving our service and guest experience. Thank you for your valuable review. Best regards, Nova Travel
Amazing experience! Even though we couldn’t see the full view because of the rain, the company itself was very helpful, especially Nova Travels.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re really glad to hear you had an amazing experience despite the rainy weather. It means a lot to us that you appreciated our support. We hope to welcome you again soon next time with perfect weather and full views! 🌞 Best regards, Nova Travel
Very good, very professional would recommend it without any doubt thank you Bursa we loved and maybe we will come back in the future
Muchas gracias por su amable comentario. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó de su experiencia en Bursa. Será un placer recibirle nuevamente en el futuro. Nova Travel
Amazing and very complete experience. From the moment you are picked up from the hotel to the end it is very worth the experience as it is full of very interesting and fun activities. We must also emphasize the incredible company of the guides who accompany you during tour.
Estimado huésped, Muchas gracias por su amable comentario. Nos complace saber que estuvo satisfecho con su experiencia y la orientación de nuestro personal. Nos encantaría darle la bienvenida nuevamente. Atentamente, Nova Travel
It was really nice travelling with your company. The plan was managed professionally. Guide was also very polite. Lunch included veg and non veg both. Overall it was great experience.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and our services. It was a pleasure hosting you. Best regards, Nova Travel
Thank you Nova tours for arranging this amazing trip to Bursa. We traveled with small kid and it was very convenient for us to explore while our kid enjoyed a lot. This could have been great if we would have some more time in snow but it was still worth for the price we paid.. overall superb experience!!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the Bursa trip. It means a lot to us. Hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Nova Travel
The full-day trip to Bursa reached all our expectations. It was an unforgettable experience. From the tour operator who contacted me before I arrived , to the guide's service and the activities despite the weather.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re happy to hear you had an unforgettable experience and that everything met your expectations. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Nova Travel
