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Istanbul to Bursa Tour: Discover Turkey's Heritage
3.9
19 Ratings
Bursa
Istanbul to Bursa tour is a masterfully crafted expedition that encapsulates the essence of Turkey’s past and present. With attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to providing a unique experience, We ensures that every traveler returns with a heart full of memories and a newfound appreciation for the beauty that lies in Bursa.
Istanbul to Bursa tour is a masterfully crafted expedition that encapsulates the essence of Turkey’s past and present. With attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to providing a unique experience, We ensures that every traveler returns with a heart full of memories and a newfound appreciation for the beauty that lies in Bursa.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Covered Bazaar (Bedesten) - Begin the journey in Bursa at the Covered Bazaar, also known as Bedesten. This historic market has been a center of trade since the 14th century. As visitors meander through its winding alleys, they will discover a diverse selection of traditional Turkish products, including beautiful textiles, handcrafted ceramics, and…
- Covered Bazaar (Bedesten) - Begin the journey in Bursa at the Covered Bazaar, also known as Bedesten. This historic market has been a center of trade since the 14th century. As visitors meander through its winding alleys, they will discover a diverse selection of traditional Turkish products, including beautiful textiles, handcrafted ceramics, and spices. The lively atmosphere and detailed architecture offer a glimpse into the city’s rich trading history.
- Uludag National Park - Next, the tour leads to Uludag National Park, a natural haven and one of Turkey’s most cherished destinations. As visitors climb into the foothills of Mount Uludag, they are enveloped by dense forests, pristine meadows, and a refreshing mountain breeze. This natural sanctuary offers a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and skiing in the winter to picnicking and enjoying panoramic views in the summer.
- Munira Bursa - To experience local culture and cuisine, a visit to Munira Bursa is essential. This area is filled with traditional restaurants and cafes, providing a delightful culinary adventure. Guests can indulge in authentic Turkish dishes, savoring the flavors of Bursa’s unique gastronomic heritage.
- Bursa Teleferik - The Teleferik, or cable car, offers an exhilarating way to travel from the city center to the peaks of Mount Uludag. As it ascends, panoramic views of Bursa and the surrounding landscapes unfold, offering a breathtaking perspective of the region. The journey itself is an adventure, providing a thrilling experience high above the lush landscapes.
- Green Mosque - The Green Mosque, constructed between 1412–1419 during Sultan Mehmed I’s reign, is a masterpiece of early Ottoman architecture. Situated in Bursa, it is named for its stunning green and turquoise İznik tiles that adorn the interior. The mosque is part of a larger complex that includes a tomb and theological school. Visitors are captivated by its elegant domes, intricate tilework, and serene courtyard. Still active as a place of worship, the mosque offers a rich cultural experience and is a must-visit landmark in Bursa.
- Yalova Province - As part of the Bursa tour from Istanbul, travelers will pass through the picturesque Yalova Province, located along the Sea of Marmara. Known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere, Yalova provides a refreshing break during the journey.
In Yalova, guests have the chance to enjoy optional activities such as a chair lift ride, offering panoramic views of the lush mountains and forests. For those seeking more adventure, ATV rides are also available, providing a fun and thrilling way to explore the natural terrain.
These activities are optional and not included in the tour price. Guests who choose not to participate may wait while others complete the ride. The guide will be available to assist and ensure everyone has a pleasant experience.
What's Included
- Cable car
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Cable car
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal Expenses
Additional Information
- This tour may not be suitable for those who prefer not to wait at each stop, as it includes several local stops with varying durations
- At the ATV stop, there may be a waiting time of up to 35 minutes for those who choose not to participate in the optional ATV ride, as they will need to wait for other guests to finish.
- Please note that this is a…
- This tour may not be suitable for those who prefer not to wait at each stop, as it includes several local stops with varying durations
- At the ATV stop, there may be a waiting time of up to 35 minutes for those who choose not to participate in the optional ATV ride, as they will need to wait for other guests to finish.
- Please note that this is a shared group tour and therefore cannot be customized to individual preferences.
- Bursa is home to many historical sites, and this one-day shared tour only covers selected highlights of some historical places and local spots. The tour cannot be customized. If you wish to explore all of Bursa’s historical attractions in depth. this tour may not be suitable for you. because in 1 day we can’t complete all the bursa in detail
- This tour is not recommended for travelers who may have difficulty with extended travel durations or long-distance journeys.
Location
Covered Bazaar (Bedesten)
Merkez Osmangazi Merkez, Osmangazi,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(19 Ratings)
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Nabila_h
Apr 20, 2025
My bursa experience - The tour was good but little bit lengthy. everything was smooth and on the time the operator inform me late about the pick up time but i booked late and he helped me to make the day possible. the team was professional and cooperative. in all tour the best part was cable car. and also the lunch was also delicious. and with low and good price this is reasonable tour for everyone. but i takes almost 13 hours. but good experience overall. thank you
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Nuriaj373
Apr 14, 2025
Lovely trip to Bursa - Very nice experience and good place for visit. And the lunch and cable car experience was great. Also nice experience in Atv ride in bursa. The service was great and the tour operators sayet was very helpful highly recommended for everyone.
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Farooqa588
Mar 9, 2025
Good day in Bursa but lenghty - I really enjoyed the tour, but there are too many stops at local markets, especially the Covered Bazaar. It's a very lengthy tour, and I think more time could be spent at historical or nature sites instead of just shopping. The guide mentioned that most tourists prefer the market stops, but it would have been nice to customize it a bit more.
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Sijan0445
Jan 26, 2025
my first ever experience of cable car in bursa - we loved the tour and the food was deliciou my boys love the cable car in bursa thank you so much for your service and your hospitality really appreciate your service.
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Mehtab233
Jan 13, 2025
Snow in bursa and cable car - The tour was amazing and there were snow around me and my family we enjoyed Very much. Thank you all the team special thanks to Mr sayed. Hello guide us in everything. Thanks for your hospitality.
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Korolev2023aleksey
Dec 28, 2024
Stupendous excursion! - Everything was great! We got to see a lot sites like the green mosque and the cable car ride was also very good. The tour guide 'tolga' went above and beyond our expectations.
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Ilonahelen_d
Jun 28, 2025
Full Day Bursa with cablee car and lunch - This was my second time of the same tour this year, but it was the winter tour. Since I had a great experience that time I thought to do the green tour, to see Uludag in a different season.
The tour started out on the wrong note, because of the tour guide, and frankly the bus driver also. The "English speaking tour guide " turned out to be a young, hard to understand, arrogant person. He didn't give any information about the tour, didn't answer anyone 's question. He was very rude from the beginning to the end. He gave us five minutes at each stop, then, simply told us "Back in the bus" .We stopped at the off road ATV site, where only a handful of people participated, because it was not suitable for everyone, and cost extra.
The rest of us were left waiting at a very uncomfortable place, with a few very dirty chairs, and some old chair pads. This was the place where spent most time. Again, going up the mountain,the chair lift, which only six people out if the group wanted to do,which cost 500 Turkish liras each, people found it useless and expensive. The cable car was just OK, nothing special, Again because of our guide.
Finally, he was called out on his rude behavior by a very polite older gentleman. The guide answer was, that he didn't feel that he was rude,
His answer was, "This Is Turkiye "
The lunch was not a lunch, it was at 5 Pm,just before we headed back to Istanbul.
There's the last thing I would like to mention.
The guide totally ignored us, the tourists the whole time, but when the bus driver started to have a very loud, yelling arguments with his brother, that was the icing on the cake.
We were all talking amongst ourselves, and came to the conclusion, that our money should be refunded. I personally paid double for my ticket, because the lady who was coming with me got called into work the last minute.
It would be great, if this matter could be addressed by the tour company, and has the person removed as a tour guide, just so this unpleasant experience noone has to endure.
Thank you for your kind attention.
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Alisonfeuerwerker
May 1, 2025
Not as described - This excursion was not quite as described. We did not see the "labyrinth alleys" of a covered bazaar, nor did we go to an area "teeming with traditional restaurants and cafes, offering a delightful culinary journey" where we could "indulge in authentic Turkish dishes, savouring the flavours of Bursa's unique gastronomic heritage." We did have a pleasant stop in Old Bursa, and the cable car up the mountain was great, but a lot of the day was spent waiting around at each stop, sometimes without explanation. For example, at the park some of the group chose to ride ATV's while others of us waited for them, which was fine, but once the ATV riders returned we still waited almost an hour before departing for the next stop! My main concern, though, was that although the description says "lunch, water, and a soft drink" are included, we had none of those things. We did finally have dinner at a restaurant before leaving the park. By then it was about 6pm and there had been no food on the trip all day, or even any food available to buy except snacks. And definitely no water. The dinner we did finally have was very basic, not quite a "delightful culinary journey." Perhaps what needs to change is not the trip, but the description of the trip. Even adding something like "bring lunch and water for the day because we will not eat until after all the activities" would be useful.
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Sabrinark5765aw
Apr 27, 2025
One piece of advice: RUN AWAY!!!!!!! - My friends and I have never had such a catastrophic travel experience. We were thinking about taking a trip to Bursa. Instead we worked very long hours by bus and spent only 30 minutes in Bursa (from 3:15 to 3:45 pm), where we made neither the bazaar nor the old town (which were however planned in the program)
On the other hand, additional activities for a fee and not included in the programme have been added: ferry, safari (3500 pounds to have a view of a factory with, for the highlight of the show, a photographer who seeks at all costs to sell us his photographs), chairlift to climb higher in Ulutag (500 pounds), many shops... In short, we had the feeling that we were taken hostage between 8.30am and 11.30pm and that the aim was just to make us cough up money. A lost vacation day.
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731taylorr
Jan 3, 2025
The worst tour Experience in Istanbul..Beware !!!! - If I could give this experience a 0 star I certainly would have done so ! 🤬. I will admit that I did not read the reviews prior to purchasing this tour , but DAMN ! undoubtedly the worst excursion I have ever booked. The true itenary included hours of traveling, wasted/unnecessary downtime, and shopping. There is no Bazaar , Mosque, National Park, or even lunch - they provided a dinner that was so bland its a disgrace to the Turkish culture. The cable car was the only highlight of this tour , unfortunately that only lasted 25-30 minutes . I was extremely underwhelmed and could not WAIT to get back to my hotel !!
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