Bursa Day Tour From Istanbul

Bursa Day Tour From Istanbul

Welcome to our Bursa Day Tour from Istanbul, where we offer an unforgettable experience to explore the rich history, culture, and scenic beauty of this beautiful city. We take great pride in providing a comfortable, convenient, and informative tour that is perfect for tourists who want to explore Bursa without any hassle.

Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, a crucial center of commerce and culture. Recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in Turkey, it has earned a coveted place in the UNESCO World Heritage list for its exceptional and unique beauty. During Bursa Tour, you will gain insights as we drive you around and show you the main attractions of this magnificent city which was used as the main head of operation for the Ottomans up until the conquest of Istanbul.

Bursa’s exquisite mosques and historical buildings are just one part of its allure – it is also blessed with breathtaking natural scenery, earning it the moniker “Green Bursa“. Our Bursa Tour offers an opportunity to explore its numerous landmarks, including the Green Mosque, Green Mausoleum and the Silk House.

Highlights

• Full day sightseeing tour from Istanbul
• Visit the Green Mosque and Silk House
• Enjoy a ferry ride to Yalova and admire city views from Uludag
• Indulge in a traditional Turkish meal (Kebap) at a restaurant

Departure
We’ll pick you up from your hotel between 08:00 – 08:30 AM
(Only from Sultanahmet, Laleli, Taksim areas)

Bursa Day Tour From Istanbul Itinerary

Travel to Bursa, the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire with a ferry on our expertly guided tour. Visit the top historical attractions of the city, eat your traditional lunch at a local restaurant and explore the Silk Market in Covered Bazaar. We offer you an unforgettable daily experience on our Bursa Tour.

• Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. This historical city is frequently called ‘Green Bursa’ in reference to the parks and gardens located across its urban tissue as well as to the vast forests and orchards that extend in its surrounding region. Today, Bursa is Turkey’s 4th largest city with a significant portion of green lands remaining to represent it’s unique natural beauty.

• Cable car to mountain Uludag – Mountain Uludag is a favourite centre of winter sports and a very important national park famous for its rich flora and fauna.

• Yeşil Camii (Green Mosque) – a stunning example of early Ottoman architecture and one of the most important landmarks in the city of Bursa. Built in 1424, the mosque is part of a larger religious complex located on the eastern side of the city, which includes several tombs, a theological school or “medrese”, kitchens, and baths. The mosque gets it’s name from the green tiles that adorn it’s walls, which were handcrafted in the nearby city of Iznik, famous for its tile-making tradition.

• Yeşil Turbe (Green Mausoleum) – Nearby, you will find here the tomb of the fifth Ottoman Sultan Mehmet Celebi and those of his children. The exterior of the mausoleum is covered with green – blue tiles that lave given its name.

• Silk House – Bursa is located on the route of historical Silk Road. Bursa has been influential on the world trade as an important trades centre. They have everything from pashmina to all kinds of silk products and souvenirs which can all be purchased.

Note : Private tour is also available upon request. Please contact us for the price and inclusions.

Important Reminder : Drive to the 600 years survivor Inkaya Plane Tree and coffee break on the way to Uludag. Given that cable car does not operate due to inconvenient weather conditions.

This tour ends approximately at 22:00