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The 15 most popular bursa & uludag day trips in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Bursa and Uludag from Istanbul in one packed day: Green Mosque sights, Turkish sweets and jam, included lunch, and optional cable car views.
Most Popular“Best tour ever! Uludag is a must to visit if you are in Turkey!”
Bursa and Uludağ from Istanbul: ferry across İzmit Bay, Turkish delight and honey stops, Green Mosque, and optional cable car descent.
““Our trip to Bursa was an unforgettable experience! The city’s natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant atmosphere made every moment special. From the breathtaking Uludağ Mountain to the historic Green Mosque everything was perfectly organized and enjoyable. Tour Guide - Nuri: “Our tour guide, Nuri, was absolutely fantastic! He was very friendly, incredibly charming, and…”
Full-day Bursa from Istanbul with ferry crossing, Green Mosque, Uludağ mountain lunch, and optional cable car descent.
“cable car n chair lift. though trip was a bit lengthy but was very nice overall”
Full-day Bursa trip from Istanbul with ferry crossing and an included cable car ride, plus a look at Green Mosque and mountain views.
“The mountain scenery for the foliage and the beauty of the nature. The ride in the cable car was the trophy of the long journey”
Bursa and Uludag day trip from Istanbul with Green Mosque sights, Turkish lunch, and an Uludag cable car ride into snow and ski fun.
“This field trip is very good, very well organised. I'd only take out one or two stops, which are intended to buy things we can easily find somewhere else, this way we can have more time for the mountain. It's really worthy and recommended. Lunch is delicious and our guide was really fun and vigilant.”
Bursa and Uludağ day trip from Istanbul with ferry crossing, lunch, and a real cable car option. Plan for shopping stops and late returns.
“We were told to be in the lobby at 8:20 AM, but the pickup was delayed by 30 minutes—time we could have spent having breakfast. The itinerary mentioned lunch, but it never happened. Instead, we were told we’d have “lunch” at 6 PM, which is far too late for such a long journey. When we…”
Cable car at 1500m, zipline and quad options, and an hour at Lake Sapanca. Full-day Istanbul trip with lunch included.
“Our tour with Nuri was fantastic! He was accommodating, calm, and always punctual. The hotel pickup and drop-off were convenient, and we received clear info on costs, activities, and timings. The kids loved the activities, though we skipped the Aquarium and Lion Zoo due to the short one-hour visit, which felt too brief. There are…”
Bursa and Uludağ in one long day: Green Mosque, Green Tomb, national park views, BBQ lunch, ferry, and cable car included.
“The Driver was 20 minutes early for the pickup, so we were not quite ready yet. Despite being early for our pickup, they still managed to get one hour delay before we even left Istanbul. Their priorities seemed to be to get us to spend money at the 3 tourist traps before we arrived in…”
Bursa and Uludağ day trip from Istanbul with ferry crossing, Turkish delight stops, BBQ lunch, and an optional cable car ride.
“The cable car ride was really exciting and so was the visit to Bursa. We loved the scenery along the way”
Istanbul to green Bursa in 14 hours: Uludağ cable car views, Ottoman landmarks, silk market, and BBQ lunch with a licensed guide.
“Great experience. I enjoyed our travel. The tourist guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Bursa day trip from Istanbul with hotel pickup, Sea of Marmara ferry views, a long Uludag cable car ride, lunch, and the Green Mosque.
“The duration of the tour was too long. We were picked up around 0830 (not the first pick up) and returned after 0030 next day. Spent 1 hour for ATV (with extra cost), it is totally not needed in this tour. Also spent 45 mins at Turkish delight shop, too long. We had lunch after…”
A full-day Bursa and Uludag tour from Istanbul with ferry, Green Bursa sights, cable car views, BBQ lunch, Ulu Cami, and local treats.
“Good tour. could have been better if the guide could have been more informative. Too much wasted time doing shopping instead of getting to see more informative sites.”
Half-day Bosphorus cruise plus cable car to Pierre Loti Hill, with a guided Golden Horn bus loop and old-city finish for about $51.
“It was a great day, thanks for the best service. Kind regards Kayoum”
Bosphorus cruise, Pierre Loti cable car, and Eyüp Sultan Mosque with hotel pickup, live English guide, and tickets included.
“It was well organized from the pick up to the end. Tourist guide and the drivers kind. We were satisfied with that 4 hours trip!”
Bursa and Uludag from Istanbul with Ottoman village breakfast, chair-lift mountain views, ferry across Izmit Gulf, lunch included.
“This tour has exceeded all expectations! A trip to Bursa immersed you in the era of the Ottoman Empire: majestic mausoleums, a silk market and cozy streets with an authentic atmosphere. The ascent to Uludag by cable car has become an unforgettable adventure — thRead more”
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