Bursa and Uladag Tour

Highlights / General details

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Bursa and drive to discover the city. Bursa, former capital of the Ottoman Empire from 13th century; known for its pretty Islamic monuments, historical bazaars, ski resort on Ulu Mountain (Uludag) and delicious traditional cuisine. We begin our tour with a Big Tree which is 600 years old. Amazing view and atmosphere will escort us. At the same time, you can drink Turkish tea, under the tree when sun is shining and after that we will drive to Green Mosque and Tomb. When you come to Bursa, another main thing you must see is Green Mosque. It owes its fame to the exquisite green-blue Iznik Tiles of interior. Exterior walls are covered with turquoise tiles. The interior of the tomb, sarcophagus and the mihrab, the walls, the front door plated mae by tiles.The altar direction toward is Quibble is art work. Here, we taste the famous Iskender (literally Alexander) Kebap for our lunch. Tour will go on with a leisurely climb to Uludag (legendary Mt. Olympos) by cable car for a panoramic view of the town and the surrounding forests. Uludag is a mountain in Bursa Province, with an altitude of 2,543 m (8343ft). It is a popular center for winter sports such as skiing and a national park of rich flora and fauna. Summer activities, such as trekking, camping archery also are popular. At the end of this beautiful day full of sightseeing and fun approx. 17:30 we will be transferred you to the hotel.

Inclusion

Pickup from and drop off to in-city hotels; Licensed local tour guide; Guiding language: English, Arabic; Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle; Admission fee for Islamic Art Museum; All sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary; Lunch at a local restaurant.

Exclusion

Beverage with meals; Personal expenses; Tip to the guide & driver (optional / customary).

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Departs at 10:00am.

Duration

Approximately 9 hours.

Location Tour departs from centrally located hotels in Bursa.

Location

Tour departs from centrally located hotels in Bursa.

Policies Be ready at your departure point 30 minutes prior. Drivers may be instructed not to wait. 2 passenger minimum required to operate tour. In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events, an alternative day or a service may be advised. Cable car trip supplement with a bus ride to the 600 years old survivor Inkaya Plane Tree and coffee break at a panoramic view point may apply, due to bad weather conditions/long queues. If repair work is going on for Cable Car it may not be avaliable. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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