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Bursa and Uludag Day Trip from Istanbul

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Overview

Leave Istanbul for a day where Ottoman landmarks meet mountain forests. Stand beneath the ancient Inkaya plane tree, discover the Green Complex and watch Bursa unfold below during your cable car descent. With lunch and eligible hotel transfers included, this journey brings history, scenery and local flavours together.
  • Duration 15 Hours For activities that include transfer, transfer time is included.
  • Departure Location Istanbul
  • Language English
  • Tour typeDaily Tours Activities
  • Pick Up Place
    Pickup and drop-off are included from eligible central European-side hotels in Istanbul. Asian-side pickup is unavailable. Ou… Read more Read less Pickup and drop-off are included from eligible central European-side hotels in Istanbul. Asian-side pickup is unavailable. Outlying or airport-area hotels require advance confirmation of availability and any extra charge.

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Highlights

  • Glide above forest slopes on the cable car descent.
  • Discover early Ottoman heritage at the Green Complex.
  • Stand beneath the centuries-old Inkaya plane tree.
  • Enjoy mountain air and free time on Uludag.
  • Pause for lunch at the mountain’s foothills.
  • Explore Bursa’s silk and regional specialities.
  • Booking Confirmation: Immediate Approval.
  • Voucher Type: Both Printed and Mobile Accepted.
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair Friendly.
  • Cancellation policy: Flexible
  • Online Booking: Quick, Easy, and Secure.
  • Vegetarian & Vegan Options: Available.
  • Fast-Track Entry: No Waiting in Line.

Full Description

Full-Day Bursa and Uludag Tour from Istanbul

From Ottoman courtyards to forest-covered heights, make a day of discovery.

Travel beyond Istanbul for a full day combining Bursa’s early Ottoman heritage with the mountain scenery of Uludag. This shared excursion moves between a monumental plane tree, a historic religious complex, regional shopping stops and forest panoramas. It is a varied day for travellers who want both cultural discovery and time in a mountain landscape, with transport, guiding and lunch arranged.

Cross the Gulf on the way to Bursa

After hotel collections, travel towards Bursa via the Osmangazi Bridge or a ferry crossing of the Gulf of Izmit, according to the operating route. These are alternatives rather than two separate promised experiences. Your guide introduces Bursa’s place in Ottoman history as the journey continues.

Inkaya: a living landmark

See the historic Inkaya plane tree, known for a history stretching back more than six centuries. Its enormous trunk and spreading branches bring a different dimension to a day of heritage sightseeing. Take photographs and appreciate the atmosphere around one of Bursa’s distinctive natural landmarks.

Lunch and free time on Uludag

Pause for a mixed grill lunch at a restaurant at the mountain’s foothills, then ascend by tour vehicle. Free time on Uludag offers a chance to enjoy the views, take photographs and relax. Snow activities depend on the season and local conditions; equipment hire, chairlift rides and ATV activities cost extra. This is a sightseeing excursion rather than a dedicated ski day.

The included cable car descent

Descend from the mountain by cable car when the line is operating, watching forest slopes and the landscape around Bursa from above. The scheduled descent is included in the price. It is distinct from the optional chairlift on the mountain. Wind, maintenance or technical interruptions can prevent the cable car journey from taking place.

The Green Complex and local trading traditions

Discover the Green Mosque and Green Tomb area, where early Ottoman architecture gives the city’s history a tangible setting. Silk sellers, historic bathhouse surroundings and traditional houses add context to the district. The programme also includes regional product outlets, with opportunities to browse Turkish delight, honey and jams. Purchases are optional.

Return to Istanbul

After the visits, travel back to Istanbul for drop-off at your confirmed eligible hotel. Allow a full day including intercity travel. The return time depends on traffic, mountain conditions and the progress of the programme.

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What's included

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off at confirmed eligible central European-side hotels.
  • Tour transport and the scheduled ferry or bridge crossing.
  • Uludag entrance fee.
  • Scheduled one-way cable car descent, subject to the line operating.
  • Lunch and one bottle of water.
  • Professional guiding service.

What's not included

  • Drinks other than the bottle of water included with lunch.
  • ATV safari, chairlift rides and ski equipment hire.
  • Personal expenses and optional gratuities.
  • Any pre-confirmed transfer supplement for outlying hotels.

When & Where

Event days
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Departure Location
Istanbul

Know Before You Go

Hotel collection and duration

Pickup and drop-off cover eligible central hotels on Istanbul’s European side, subject to address confirmation. Asian-side pickup is unavailable. Outlying and airport-area hotels require advance confirmation of availability and any supplement. Your exact collection time is supplied with confirmation. The approximately 15-hour duration displayed includes transfers; evening return can be delayed by traffic.

Cable car versus chairlift

The programme includes ascent by vehicle and the scheduled one-way cable car descent. The mountain chairlift is a separate paid activity. Wind, maintenance or technical problems may suspend cable car service, requiring operational changes to the route.

Lunch and extras

Mixed grill lunch and one bottle of water are included; the restaurant may vary its menu. Other drinks cost extra. Advise dietary needs and allergies before travel so meal suitability can be confirmed. ATV rides, chairlift use, ski equipment and personal purchases are excluded.

Prepare for mountain conditions

Uludag can be cooler than Istanbul or central Bursa. Bring layers and comfortable shoes with suitable grip. Snow and winter activities depend on conditions and local operations. Free time is not a full-day skiing programme. Return to the group at the time specified by your guide.

Historic visits and shopping

Dress appropriately for mosque visits and respect worship arrangements. Religious services, visitor numbers and local rules may affect interior access. Regional product outlets form part of the itinerary, but purchases are optional. Traffic, weather and operating conditions can change the visit order.

Pickup & Meeting Point

Pick Up Place

Pickup and drop-off are included from eligible central European-side hotels in Istanbul. Asian-side pickup is unavailable. Outlying or airport-area hotels require advance confirmation of availability and any extra charge.

Meeting Point

The lobby of your confirmed eligible hotel on Istanbul’s European side. Be ready at the collection time stated in your confirmation.

Departure zone

Additional information

Full-Day Bursa and Uludag Itinerary

1. Istanbul pickup and Gulf crossing

Join the tour at your confirmed European-side hotel and travel towards Bursa. Cross the Gulf of Izmit by ferry or via the Osmangazi Bridge, according to the day’s route, while your guide introduces the programme.

2. Visit the Inkaya plane tree

Stop at the historic tree to see its remarkable trunk and spreading branches. There is an opportunity to photograph this natural landmark and take in its surroundings.

3. Lunch at the foothills

Enjoy the scheduled mixed grill lunch with one bottle of water included. Other drinks are payable separately; the restaurant’s menu may vary.

4. Vehicle ascent and mountain free time

Continue uphill by tour vehicle. Use the free time for scenery and relaxation, or consider optional activities if conditions and availability permit. ATV rides, chairlift use and ski equipment are extra.

5. Cable car descent

When operating, take the included cable car descent for forest and Bursa views. If weather or technical issues interrupt service, your guide explains the day’s revised transport arrangements.

6. Green Complex and regional shopping

Discover the Green Mosque, Green Tomb and surrounding historic district. Browse silk and regional product outlets along the programme. Shopping is optional.

7. Return and hotel drop-off

Travel back to Istanbul and finish with drop-off at your confirmed eligible hotel. A fixed arrival time cannot be guaranteed because traffic and visit lengths vary.

Period & Price

Validity period

20 March 2026 31 December 2026

Istanbul

Period & Price — Istanbul
Ticket type Price
Adult 12+ € 48.0
Child 6–11 € 43.0
Child 3–5 € 30.0

Validity period

01 January 2027 31 December 2027

Istanbul

Period & Price — Istanbul
Ticket type Price
Adult 12+ € 48.0
Child 6–11 € 43.0
Child 3–5 € 30.0

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