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Enjoy a full-day trip to Bursa from Istanbul. Explore the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. See the famous Green Mosque, cross the Sea of Marmara, and enjoy a cable car ride up Mt.Olympus.

Highlights

• Explore the beautiful first capital of the Ottoman Empire
• Ride the cable car to the top of Mt. Olympus, Uludag Mountain
• Discover the end of the Silk Road
• Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch on Mt. Olympus, Uludag Mountain

Description

Explore the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Enjoy a full-day trip from Istanbul to see Bursa situated on the slopes of Mount Uludag. Start your journey with a pickup from your hotel on Istanbul’s European side. Next, you will transfer to the port to catch a ferry and cross the Sea of Marmara. Relax and enjoy the ride to Bursa, the former Ottoman capital. Upon arrival, visit the Green Mausoleum and Grand Mosque, Ulu Cami.  See historic bazaars, and sample some of the local produce of the region, such as chestnuts, honey, olives, and Turkish Delight.  Next, climb a mountain and tuck into a delicious barbecue lunch. Enjoy some free time to take an ATV safari, or a minibus to the ski slopes for a spot of skiing, if you like. You will have the opportunity of shopping from one of the most famous manufacturing places in Turkey. Finally, you will see the gorgeous old three which is more than 600 years old. Once the tour ends you will be dropped off at your hotel in Istanbul.

Includes

Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus Ferry ticket Cable car ticket (if option selected) Arabic/English bilingual speaking guide Lunch (including a soft drink) Entrance fees as per the program

Important Information

• The cable car teleferic will not operate in heavy rain
• If you would like to ski, you can take a minibus from the restaurant to the ski slopes.
• Transportation and ski equipment are not included
• The travel agency is not responsible for the weather conditions

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund