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From Istanbul: Bursa Day Trip with Cable Car Ride & Lunch

From Istanbul: Bursa Day Trip with Cable Car Ride & Lunch

Discover Bursa on a day trip from Istanbul with a ferry ride across the Sea of Marmara. Visit the Green Mosque, ride a cable car up Uludag Mountain, and enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch.
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  • Enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the Sea of Marmara to Bursa
  • Ride a cable car up Uludag Mountain for panoramic views
  • Visit the 600-year-old Inkaya Tree and the Green Mosque
  • Savor a traditional Turkish mixed-grill lunch at a mountain restaurant
  • Explore the historic Silk Market and shop for local Turkish delights
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Roundtrip ferry tickets
Guided tour with an expert English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to included attractions
Uludag Mountain Cable Car ride ticket
Traditional Turkish lunch (Mixed Grill)
Personal expenses & souvenirs
Drinks during lunch
Optional activities on Uludag Mountain (e.g., ski lift/chairlift fees, ATV rentals)
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Hotel Pickup:
Morning pickup from central Istanbul hotels (Aksaray, Beyoğlu, Laleli, Fatih, Beyazıt, Beşiktaş, Şişli) – bus/coach approx. 45 minutes.
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Ferry:
Ferry across the Sea of Marmara (approx. 30 minutes), then bus/coach to Bursa (approx. 75 minutes).
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İnkaya Plane Tree:
Sightseeing at the 610-year-old historical plane tree (approx. 30 minutes).
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Uludağ:
Visit, guided tour, sightseeing and cable car ride (approx. 2.5 hours).
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Lunch:
Traditional Turkish mixed-grill lunch at a mountain restaurant on Uludağ (approx. 1 hour).
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Green Mosque (Yeşil Cami):
Photo stop and visit (approx. 45 minutes).
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Koza Han (Silk Market):
Visit, guided tour and shopping (approx. 45 minutes).
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Return:
Bus/coach back to Istanbul and hotel drop-off (approx. 2 hours).

From Istanbul: Bursa Day Trip with Cable Car Ride & Lunch

Discover Bursa on a day trip from Istanbul with a ferry ride across the Sea of Marmara. Visit the Green Mosque, ride a cable car up Uludag Mountain, and enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch.

Begin your adventure with a convenient morning pickup from your hotel in central Istanbul, followed by a scenic ferry ride across the Sea of Marmara toward Bursa. Upon arrival, your first stop is the magnificent Inkaya Tree, a gigantic plane tree standing strong for over 610 years.

Next, head toward the mighty Uludağ Mountain. Take in the crisp air and enjoy free time for chairlift rides or seasonal snow activities. Afterward, enjoy a mouthwatering traditional Turkish lunch featuring grilled specialties at a mountain restaurant.

Descend the mountain via an exhilarating cable car ride (teleferik) and get unmatched panoramic views of Bursa below. Conclude your tour with a dive into Bursa’s rich history at the Green Social Complex, home to the majestic Green Mosque, historic mausoleums, and the old Silk Market.

Stop by local artisan shops to sample authentic Turkish delights, mountain honey, and fruit preserves before relaxing on your journey back to Istanbul.

Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Duration: 8 - 10 hours

How to get there: Hotel pickup from central Istanbul hotels in Aksaray, Beyoğlu, Laleli, Fatih, Beyazıt, Beşiktaş and Şişli. Drop-off at the same areas.

Free cancellation: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

  • Please be ready outside your hotel entrance 15 minutes before your confirmed pick-up time. Drivers do not enter hotel lobbies.
  • What to bring: Comfortable shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Not allowed: Pets.
  • Standard option: approx. 8 hours. Premium option: approx. 10 hours – Cumalıkızık Village (UNESCO), Ulu Cami, Koza Han, Tombs of Osman & Orhan Gazi, cable car up Mount Uludağ and Turkish lunch.
  • Uludağ is snowy and cold in winter and mild in summer – dress for the season.
  • Meeting / pickup: Hotel pickup from central Istanbul hotels in Aksaray, Beyoğlu, Laleli, Fatih, Beyazıt, Beşiktaş and Şişli. Drop-off at the same areas.
  • Free cancellation: cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
  • Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time, and no-shows, are not refundable.
  • If the activity is cancelled by us (e.g. weather or official closure), you can choose a new date or receive a full refund.
  • Eligible refunds are returned to your original payment method within 7 working days.

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