Bursa and Uludağ Tour from Istanbul: Cable Car and Lunch Included
See the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and Turkey's most famous mountain in the same day. In the morning you are picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and cross to Bursa via Yalova.
During the day you visit the Tophane tombs of Osman Gazi, founder of the Ottoman Empire, and his son Orhan Gazi. You see the tile craftsmanship of the Green Mosque and the Green Tomb up close, and learn about life in the period in a traditional Ottoman house. In the hometown of Hacivat and Karagöz you stop at a local shop famous for Turkish delight, and then at a local facility producing organic jam, honey and preserves.
You have lunch at Kerasus Restaurant at the foot of Uludağ. Afterwards you have free time on Uludağ: snow activities in the winter months, or in other seasons you can go hiking or relax in the mountain air.
On the return you descend from Uludağ to Bursa by cable car; the city and Marmara views are the most photographed part of this journey. In the evening you return to Istanbul and are dropped off at your hotel. Your guide is with you throughout the day, and transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Tour Information
- Duration: 14 Hour
- Languages: tr, en
- Categories: Daily Tours, Istanbul Tours, Cappadocia Tours, Turkey Tours, City Tours & Cultural Trips
- Age Groups: Baby: 0 - 0 · Child: 0 - 0 · Adult: 0 - 99
Included Services
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Cable car or funicular ticket
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional activities
- ATV safari (Yalova) - optional, paid on site
- Uludağ ski equipment and chairlift - optional, paid on site
Meeting & End Points
- Starting Point: Sultanahmet Meydanı
- Ending Point: Bursa Teleferik Teferrüç İstasyonu
Meeting Points
- Sultanahmet Square — Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Sultanahmet — Sultanahmet
- Taksim Square — Taksim Meydanı
- Şişli — Şişli
- Beşiktaş — Beşiktaş
- Laleli — Laleli
Tour Route
08:00 · Sultanahmet Meydanı — Sultanahmet Square
You are picked up from your hotel in Istanbul in the early morning. The vehicle is air-conditioned and your guide stays with you throughout the day. You set off and travel to Bursa via Yalova. Your pickup time varies depending on your location; the exact time will be confirmed after booking.Yalova
You take a break in Yalova. You can relax and enjoy the surroundings or join an optional ATV safari experience. The ATV tour is not included in the price; those who wish to take part pay separately on site.Osman Gazi Tomb
In Tophane you visit the tombs of Osman Gazi, founder of the Ottoman Empire, and his son Orhan Gazi. This site, where the first two rulers of the state are laid to rest, is one of the most important historical landmarks in Bursa. Tophane Park, in the same area, offers a sweeping view over the Bursa plain; the historic clock tower is also here.Green Mosque
You visit the Green Mosque, completed in 1424, and the Green Tomb opposite it. Both take their name from the green-blue tiles covering their walls and are among the best-preserved examples of early Ottoman tile craftsmanship. On the same tour you see a traditional Ottoman house and learn about daily life of the period. The surrounding streets are lined with silk and handicraft shops.Bursa Grand Bazaar
In the homeland of Hacivat and Karagöz, you stop at a local shop famous for Turkish delight, where you watch it being made and enjoy a tasting. Then you visit a local facility producing organic jam, honey and preserves and observe the production process. Shopping is not obligatory at either stop; if you prefer, you can simply do the tasting and continue the tour.Uludağ National Park
You enjoy your lunch at Kerasus Restaurant at the foot of Uludağ; food and drinks are included in the price. Afterwards, you have free time on Uludağ: you can take part in snow activities in winter, go hiking in other seasons, or simply relax in the mountain air. Ski equipment and chairlift fees are not included; those who wish to use them pay on site. Uludağ is noticeably colder than the city, soBursa Teleferik Teferrüç İstasyonu — Bursa Cable Car Teferrüç Station
On the return, you descend from Uludağ to Bursa by cable car; the ticket is included in the price. From the cabin, you can see the Bursa plain and, in clear weather, a view stretching all the way to the Marmara Sea—this is the most photographed part of the day. Afterwards, you return to Istanbul by vehicle and are dropped off at your hotel.
Popular Points
- Yalova
- Osman Gazi Tomb
- Green Mosque
- Bursa Grand Bazaar
- Uludağ National Park
Tour Rules
Identity and Entry Documents
- Allowed: Passport or photo ID
What to Bring and Dress Code
- Allowed: Comfortable shoes
- Allowed: Uludağ is noticeably colder than the city, so bring a jacket
Not Suitable For
- Not Allowed: Those with back or waist problems
- Not Allowed: Those with limited mobility
Not Allowed
- Not Allowed: Pets (except guide dogs)
- Not Allowed: Smoking
Good to Know
- Allowed: The program may change depending on traffic conditions
- Allowed: In bad weather, the program or departure point may change
- Allowed: Your hotel pickup time varies depending on your area; the exact time will be confirmed after booking
- Allowed: No food or drinks are allowed in the vehicle
Booking Conditions
- Reservation request is instantly confirmed.
- Pay 30% now, the rest by Cash, Bank/Credit Card
- (Taxes Included)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Are taxes included in the tour price?
- Yes, taxes are included in the prices shown on this page.