1-Day Bursa and Uludag Tour from Istanbul with Cable Car Options
13 hoursBursaDaily departures
- Direct operator priceBooked directly with us. We run the tour, so there is no commission on top.
- Guaranteed daily departuresYour dates run even if nobody else books.
- Starts and ends in IstanbulHotel pickup from about 08:30
- Moderate walkingUp to two to three hours on foot, with steps and uneven ground at some sites.
- Bursa monuments and market stopsGreen Mosque, Green Tomb and Silk Market.
- A full city and mountain dayApproximately 08:30–22:00
- Two cable car ticket optionsChoose with or without the ride
- Restaurant lunch includedDuring the Uludag section
Overview
Spend a day between Bursa's tiled monuments, market streets and Uludag's wooded slopes. Your guide, lunch, ferry crossings and return Istanbul hotel transport are included. Choose the cable car ticket option that suits your plans. Show more overviewShow less
See Bursa’s Green Mosque and Green Tomb, then spend part of the day on Uludag’s wooded slopes. The route also includes Gemlik, the historic plane tree, Silk Market and a Turkish delight shop, combining monuments and mountain scenery with time to browse local products.
Both Group ticket options include a guide, restaurant lunch, ferry crossings and central Istanbul hotel transfers. Select With cable car to include the Uludag ride, or Without cable car for the other listed visits without that ticket. Allow the full day, around 08:30–22:00; shopping purchases are optional.
If your hotel stay is still to be arranged, the 6-day Istanbul package with Bursa and Princes’ Islands includes five hotel nights, airport transfers and the Bursa cable car, with flights booked separately.
Included whichever ticket you choose
- Hotel transfers and ferry crossingsThe outward and return journeys are arranged.
- Guided city and mountain visitsFollow the shared route through Bursa and Uludag.
- Restaurant lunchA meal during the mountain section is covered.
Itinerary
8 places to visit
Bursa’s tiled monuments, Uludag and market stops
Combine Ottoman tilework with mountain scenery on a full day from Istanbul
Schedule
- 08:30Meet your central Istanbul hotel pickup
Travel with the group towards the car ferry for the crossing on the way to Bursa.
Approximate collection; traffic and hotel pickup order affect the time.
- 09:30Cross the gulf and continue via Gemlik
Take the ferry with the vehicle and continue towards Bursa for the monuments, mountain and shopping route.
Approximate crossing time; sailings depend on operating and weather conditions.
Places you’ll visit
- Gemlik on the journey to Bursa
- Green Mosque
- Green Tomb
- Uludag Mountain
- Uludag Cable Car
- Historic plane tree
- Silk Market
- Turkish delight shop
About these 8 places
- Gemlik on the journey to Bursa
- Travel through the coastal town beside the gulf. The surrounding olive-growing landscape introduces the region before the city and mountain visits.
- Green Mosque
- Visit the early Ottoman mosque and see its carved decoration and blue-green tiles. The interior introduces Bursa’s role in the early Ottoman period.
- Green Tomb
- See the tiled mausoleum associated with Sultan Mehmed I near the mosque. Its exterior and interior decoration make it a separate stop within the complex.
- Uludag Mountain
- Spend part of the day on the wooded mountain above Bursa. Views and cooler conditions give this section a different setting from the city streets.
- Uludag Cable Car
- The ride is included only when you book the With cable car option. Operation depends on weather and maintenance conditions.
- Historic plane tree
- Visit the broad tree known as Bursa’s 600-year-old plane tree. Its spreading branches shade the area around the tea tables.
- Silk Market
- Explore the courtyard market associated with Bursa’s silk trade. Fabric and silk sellers continue its commercial tradition, with optional purchases during the visit.
- Turkish delight shop
- Browse sweets and the tasting selection at this planned shopping stop. Buying anything is your choice.
- 13:00Visit Uludag and pause for lunch
Spend time on the mountain and stop at a local restaurant. The cable car ride follows the ticket option you booked.
Approximate mountain and lunch time; the order may change with conditions.
- 18:00Begin the return journey
After the visits, head back towards Istanbul with the return ferry crossing.
Approximate return crossing; sailings and traffic affect the schedule.
- 22:00Arrive back at your Istanbul hotel
Continue from the ferry to your central Istanbul hotel to finish the day.
Approximate hotel return, depending on traffic and drop-off order.
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What's included
Included8
- Central Istanbul hotel pickup and return
- Road transport and ferry crossings in both directions
- Licensed sightseeing guide
- Green Mosque, Green Tomb and Silk Market visits
- Gemlik, historic plane tree, Uludag and Turkish delight shop stops
- Cable car ticket with the With cable car option
- Restaurant lunch
- Parking, local taxes and service charges
Not included5
- Cable car ticket with the Without cable car option
- Drinks with lunch
- Breakfast and dinner
- Accommodation
- Personal spending and shopping purchases
Compare packages
Choose Bursa for Ottoman monuments, shopping stops and Uludag, Sapanca for lake and streamside views, or the Princes Islands for ferry crossings and island walks.
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| Comparison | This tour1-Day Bursa and Uludag Tour from Istanbul with Cable Car OptionsCombine Bursa’s tiled monuments and market traditions with the mountain, choosing whether the cable car ticket is included. | 1-Day Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Tour from IstanbulVisit Sapanca Lake, Masukiye and Mahmudiye waterfall, with a Turkish delight and honey shop stop along the road route. | 1-Day Princes Islands Tour from Istanbul with Ferry and LunchCross the Marmara to Buyukada and Heybeliada for harbour streets, timber houses and guided island visits. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main sights | Green Mosque and Tomb, Uludag, historic tree and shopping stops | Lake views, streamside paths, waterfall and a shop stop | Two Princes Islands with harbour and neighbourhood walks |
| Travel | Road transport and ferry crossings, subject to operating conditions | Road travel, around two to three hours outward | Return ferry tickets and mainland hotel transfers |
| Included lunch | Restaurant lunch during the mountain section | Restaurant lunch | Island restaurant lunch |
| Ticket or activity extras | Cable car only with the With cable car option; shopping purchases extra | Drinks and optional shopping purchases | Optional bicycle hire or electric island transport |
| Usual return | Central Istanbul hotel around 22:00 | Central Istanbul hotel around 20:30 | Afternoon ferry around 16:00, then mainland hotel transfer |
| From price | €53per person | €25per person | €30per person |
| View tour: 1-Day Sapanca Lake and Masukiye Tour from Istanbul | View tour: 1-Day Princes Islands Tour from Istanbul with Ferry and Lunch |
Make the excursion part of an Istanbul holiday?
7-Day Istanbul Tour with Bursa, Sapanca and Princes’ IslandsThe seven-day city package includes Bursa, Sapanca and the Princes' Islands, with hotel stays arranged as part of the route.
Good to know
Choose your cable car option and prepare for the mountain.
Please note
- Both ticket options join the Group tour. The cable car ticket is included only in With cable car; the other listed visits, lunch and transfers are included in both.
- The silk market and Turkish delight shop are planned stops. Purchases are optional.
- Keep the full day free, approximately 08:30–22:00. Arrange flights, intercity journeys and other tours for another date.
- If weather or maintenance stops the cable car, the mountain section continues by road.
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- If the ferry crossing is cancelled, the route goes around the gulf by road and takes longer.
- Bring a jacket for Uludag, including in summer. Winter snow conditions vary; wear comfortable shoes for the visits.
- Cover shoulders and knees at the mosque and tomb. Women should bring a scarf; remove shoes where required.
- Lunch is covered. Drinks, other meals and accommodation are separate.
- Times and the order of visits depend on season, weather, traffic and operating conditions.
What to bring
- Jacket for Uludag
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Clothing covering shoulders and knees
- Scarf for women’s religious-site visits
Questions travellers ask
What differs between the two ticket options?
With cable car includes the Uludag ride. Without cable car excludes that ticket but keeps the other listed visits, lunch and hotel transfers. Both join the Group tour.
What if the cable car cannot operate?
Weather or maintenance can stop the service. The mountain section then continues by road.
Are shopping stops included in the route?
Yes. The Silk Market and Turkish delight shop are planned visits. You can browse without buying; purchases are optional.
What clothing should I bring?
Bring a jacket for the cooler mountain and comfortable shoes. Cover shoulders and knees at the mosque and tomb, and bring a scarf for women’s visits.
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