Istanbul - Bursa & Uludağ Tour
Overview
Full-day tour to the first Ottoman capital Bursa: UNESCO village Cumalıkızık, 600-year Inkaya Plane, Grand Mosque, zoo and Uludağ cable car.
The Bursa & Uludağ Tour is a full-day journey from Istanbul, crossing the Sea of Marmara by ferry to reach the first Ottoman capital. After early hotel pickup, you board a ferry at Yenikapı or Pendik — a scenic crossing that saves road time.
The first stop in Bursa is Cumalıkızık, a 14th-century village inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, with original Ottoman stone-and-timber houses lining cobbled lanes. We stroll the streets, pause for home-made jam and the local gözleme flatbread, then move to the Inkaya Plane Tree, where a traditional village breakfast is served under a 600-year-old plane.
In the city centre we visit the Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii, 1399), awe-inspiring with its 20 domes and one of the largest collections of Islamic calligraphy in the world. Nearby, the Historic Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) — famed for silk and textiles — invites you to browse.
In the afternoon we ascend Mount Uludağ, first by road and then by cable car, reaching about 2,500 metres. Winter brings snow-blanketed ski-resort panoramas; summer reveals lush green plateaus. An optional short stop at Bursa Zoo can be added on request. We return to Istanbul by ferry in the evening.
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Marmara Sea crossing by ferry
Highlights
- Marmara Sea crossing by ferry
- UNESCO World Heritage Cumalıkızık village
- Village breakfast under the 600-year Inkaya Plane
- Grand Mosque and Historic Bazaar
- Cable car ascent of Uludağ to 2,500m
- Optional Bursa Zoo stop
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Full-day private vehicle and professional driver
- Yenikapı/Pendik ferry ticket
- Fuel, highway tolls, parking
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Uludağ cable car ticket (~400 TRY/person)
- Bursa Zoo entrance (~150 TRY/person)
- Museum entrance fees
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup at 07:30 AM. A light breakfast is recommended before the early departure.
Important Notes
- iMosque visits require knees and shoulders covered; headscarves are available at the entrance.
- iUludağ summit stays at 5–10°C even in summer — bring a light jacket.
- iFerry schedules depend on weather; an alternative road route is on standby.
Frequently Asked