Bursa & Uludag Day Trip from Istanbul with Guide & Lunch
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About this tour
This full-day trip takes you out of Istanbul and across to Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, with time up on Uludag, the mountain the ancient Greeks called Olympos. A professional guide leads you through the Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market bazaar, and past the Inkaya plane tree, which has stood for some 600 years. Lunch is part of the program, and the day starts and ends at your Istanbul hotel.
Guide Languages
English
Arabic
Highlights
- Uludag, the mountain once called Olympos
- Green Mosque (Yesil Cami)
- Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe)
- Central Bursa
- Silk Market inside the covered bazaar
- Inkaya plane tree, around 600 years old
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip hotel transfers in Istanbul
- Licensed professional guide
- Lunch
- Admission to the sites on the itinerary
- Beverages with lunch
- Optional extras like the ATV safari or chair lift
- Ski gear rental during winter
- Personal spending
How the Bursa and Uludag Day Trip Runs
The day starts with pickup at your hotel in Istanbul, then you travel to Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, for a full day of sightseeing before being driven back the same evening.
In Bursa you explore the city center and its best-known Ottoman landmarks: the Green Mosque (Yesil Cami), the Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe), and the Silk Market, the city's historic covered bazaar. You also stop at the Inkaya Tree, a plane tree said to be around 600 years old.
The tour then heads up Uludag, the mountain known in antiquity as Mount Olympos, which rises just outside the city. Lunch is served during the day.
At the end of the tour you are dropped off back at your Istanbul hotel.
Pickup Location
Fatih, Beyoglu
Available Days / Times
- Monday : 08:00
- Tuesday : 08:00
- Wednesday : 08:00
- Thursday : 08:00
- Friday : 08:00
- Saturday : 08:00
- Sunday : 08:00
FAQs
How many hours does the Bursa and Uludag day trip take?
Plan on a full 12-hour day. You leave Istanbul in the morning, spend the day in Bursa and on Uludag, and get back in the evening.
Does the base price cover the cable car?
No, the cable car is an optional extra. It's only covered if you add it as an additional service when you book.
What kind of clothing works best for this trip?
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and dress for the forecast. Keep in mind Uludag tends to run cooler than Istanbul, particularly in winter.
Will I get lunch on the tour?
Yes, a lunch at a local restaurant is part of the program.
Can families with children join this tour?
Absolutely. The day mixes nature and history and works well for families, couples, and travelers of any age.
Do I need a visa or insurance to take part?
Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality. Travel insurance isn't required for the tour, though it's a sensible thing to have when traveling internationally.