Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul

Visit Bursa - the birthplace of modern Turkish culture and the first capital of the Ottoman empire, on this day trip from Istanbul. Visit the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) and the neighboring Green Tomb (Yesil Turbe), both world-renowned for their superb tile decoration, as well as the late 14th century Great Mosque and the Koza Han, which for centuries was the center of the silk trade.

Travel by ferry to Yalova before joining your coach to continue by road to Bursa. First stop is the early 15th century Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) and the , Green Tomb (Yesil Turbe), where Sultan Mehmet I was buried in 1421.

Visit the imperial Great Mosque (Ulu Cami), with its 20 domes and 12 massive pillars built in the Seljuk style in 1399.

After lunch at an elegant kebab restaurant, you will visit the Bazaar and the Koza Han where merchants from all over the world have met for centuries to trade silk cocoons.

Travel by cable car to visit Uludag mountain where you can admire panoramic views of Bursa and the fertile plains below.

Continue by coach to Cumalikizik Village's beautifully preserved early Ottoman private homes. Bursa city was known as the city of green in Turkey due to the numerous amounts of different tones of this color up on the legendary mountain of Olympos.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Centrally located Istanbul hotels

Departure Time:

7:00am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 8:00pm

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Lunch
• Admission ticket
• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Transport by air-conditioned coach

Exclusions:

• Food and drink, unless specified
• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

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