What changes between the two cable car options?

“With cable car” includes the Uludag cable car ticket. “Without cable car” excludes that ticket while keeping the other listed stops, lunch and hotel transfers. Both options join the Group tour.

Are the shopping stops part of the itinerary?

Yes. The silk market and Turkish delight shop are planned stops alongside the monuments and mountain visit. Buying something is optional; your guide gives the group a time to meet again.

What happens if the cable car is not operating?

Weather or maintenance can stop the cable car. In that case the mountain section continues by road. Cable car operation is separate from the included city visits and lunch.

What should I wear for the mountain and monuments?

Bring a jacket for the cooler mountain conditions and comfortable walking shoes. For the mosque and tomb, cover shoulders and knees; women should bring a scarf. Follow the entrance signs and remove shoes where required.

Can I take an evening flight after this tour?

Plan the flight and its airport transfer for a different day. The Bursa itinerary uses the whole day and returns to central Istanbul around 22:00, with timing affected by traffic and the crossings.

Ferry crossings included With or without cable car

Bursa Day Tour from Istanbul

Uludag Mountain & Green MosqueSilk & Turkish delight shopsLunch & hotel transfers included

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Tour Overview

Visit Bursa’s Green Mosque and Tomb, Uludag Mountain and the local markets. Lunch, ferry crossings and hotel transfers are included. Choose your tour with or without a cable car ticket.

Travel from Istanbul to Bursa for a day combining early Ottoman monuments, mountain scenery and shopping stops. See the tilework of the Green Mosque and Green Tomb, spend part of the day on Uludag, and visit the old plane tree, silk market and Turkish delight shop. Gemlik and the ferry crossing form part of the journey.

This is a shared tour with two ticket options. “With cable car” includes the Uludag ride; “Without cable car” keeps the other listed visits and leaves that ticket out. Both include restaurant lunch and return transfers to your central Istanbul hotel. Allow the full day, with a late evening return. Browse other day trips from Istanbul for more routes from the city.

Included in both options

Return hotel transfersCollection and drop-off at your central Istanbul hotel.
Both ferry crossingsThe crossings are part of the outward and return journey.
Licensed English-speaking guideFollow the shared itinerary through Bursa and Uludag.
Restaurant lunchLunch is included during the mountain section; drinks cost extra.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.

Bursa’s tiled monuments and Uludag Mountain Cross by ferry, visit the city and mountain, and return to Istanbul after the day’s sightseeing and shopping stops.

08:30Approximate pickup; hotel collection order and traffic affect the time.Collection from central IstanbulJoin the tour vehicle at your hotel and travel towards the car ferry for the crossing on the way to Bursa.

09:30Approximate crossing time; the season, availability and sailing conditions affect the schedule.Ferry crossing towards BursaCross the gulf with the vehicle and continue via Gemlik towards Bursa. The day combines the listed city visits, mountain section and shopping stops.

GemlikPass through the coastal town of Gemlik as part of the journey towards Bursa. The gulf and nearby olive-growing landscape introduce the region before the city and mountain visits.
Green MosqueVisit this early Ottoman mosque, known for its carved decoration and blue-green tilework. The decorated interior introduces Bursa’s place in the early history of the Ottoman state.
Green TombSee the tiled mausoleum associated with Sultan Mehmed I, close to the Green Mosque. Its exterior and interior decoration make it a distinct visit within the historic complex.
Uludag MountainSpend part of the day on the mountain above Bursa, away from the city streets. The wooded slopes and views are the nature-focused section of the route, with conditions cooler than at lower elevations.
Lunch during the mountain visitStop at a local restaurant during the Uludag section of the day. The meal is included in both booking options; drinks are separate.
Uludag Cable CarRide above the slopes when you choose the option with the cable car ticket included. The “Without cable car” option excludes this ticket. Cable car operation depends on weather and maintenance conditions.
Historic Plane TreeVisit the broad plane tree known as Bursa’s 600-year-old tree. Its spreading branches shade the area around the tea tables, offering a different setting from the city monuments and mountain slopes.
Silk MarketExplore the courtyard market associated with Bursa’s silk trade. Fabric and silk sellers continue the commercial use of the historic setting; purchases are optional.
Turkish Delight ShopStop at a Turkish delight shop as part of the planned shopping route. Browse the sweets and tasting selection; you are free to decide whether to buy anything.

13:00Approximate mountain and lunch time; the order follows the day’s operating conditions.Uludag Mountain and lunchSpend the middle part of the day on the mountain and stop for the included restaurant lunch. The cable car ticket is included when you select “With cable car”.

18:00Approximate return crossing; the season, availability, traffic and sailing conditions affect timing.Begin the return journeyAfter the visits, travel back towards Istanbul, including the return ferry crossing.

22:00Approximate hotel arrival, depending on traffic and the drop-off order.Return to your central Istanbul hotelContinue from the crossing to your hotel, finishing the full-day route late in the evening.

Included:
Central Istanbul hotel pickup and return
Ferry crossings and lunch included
Licensed English-speaking guide
Cable car according to selected option

Package scope

What's Included

No hidden package costs. Guiding, lunch, ferry crossings and hotel transfers are included, with the Uludag cable car ticket added only in the “With cable car” option.

Included

Covered by the displayed package price

Pickup from and return to your central Istanbul hotel
Road transportation and car ferry crossings in both directions
Licensed English-speaking tour guide
Green Mosque, Green Tomb and Silk Market visits
Gemlik, the historic plane tree, Uludag Mountain and Turkish delight shop stops
Cable car ticket with the “With cable car” option
Restaurant lunch
Parking, local taxes and service charges

Not included

Budget separately or add during booking

Cable car ticket with the “Without cable car” option
Drinks at lunch
Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation
Personal expenses and purchases at the shopping stops

Route & duration options

Compare Turkey Tour Packages

Choose Bursa for Ottoman monuments and Uludag, the Princes Islands for a ferry day or Sapanca for lakeside and valley scenery.

This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages Bursa, Princes Islands and Sapanca are Group-only excursions; Bursa’s two options differ in cable car ticket inclusion.
Comparison	You are viewingBursa Day Tour from IstanbulBursa’s Green Mosque and Tomb with Uludag and markets	Sapanca and Masukiye Day Tour from IstanbulSapanca Lake and the wooded Masukiye valley	Princes Islands Day Tour from IstanbulA day visiting Buyukada and Heybeliada
Destination	Bursa	Sapanca and Masukiye	Princes Islands
Main visits	Green Mosque, Green Tomb, old plane tree and shopping stops	Lake, valley, Mahmudiye waterfall and shop stop	Island harbours, timber houses and streets
Scenery	Uludag Mountain and the Gemlik journey	Lakeside and wooded surroundings	Sea of Marmara and wooded island slopes
Transport from Istanbul	Road and ferry travel with hotel pickup and return	Return road travel with hotel pickup and return	Return ferry tickets and hotel transfers
Lunch	Included	Included	Included
Additional choices	Choose with or without the Uludag cable car ticket	Drinks and personal purchases cost extra	Bicycle hire and electric island transport cost extra
From price	€53	€25	€30
		View Tour & Prices: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Tour from Istanbul	View Tour & Prices: Princes Islands Day Tour from Istanbul

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Practical details

Before You Book

The cable car choices, shopping stops and full-day schedule.

What changes between the two cable car options?
“With cable car” includes the Uludag cable car ticket. “Without cable car” excludes that ticket while keeping the other listed stops, lunch and hotel transfers. Both options join the Group tour.
Are the shopping stops part of the itinerary?
Yes. The silk market and Turkish delight shop are planned stops alongside the monuments and mountain visit. Buying something is optional; your guide gives the group a time to meet again.
What happens if the cable car is not operating?
Weather or maintenance can stop the cable car. In that case the mountain section continues by road. Cable car operation is separate from the included city visits and lunch.
What should I wear for the mountain and monuments?
Bring a jacket for the cooler mountain conditions and comfortable walking shoes. For the mosque and tomb, cover shoulders and knees; women should bring a scarf. Follow the entrance signs and remove shoes where required.
Can I take an evening flight after this tour?
Plan the flight and its airport transfer for a different day. The Bursa itinerary uses the whole day and returns to central Istanbul around 22:00, with timing affected by traffic and the crossings.