Spend a day from Istanbul exploring Bursa’s Ottoman landmarks and taking a full-cabin cable car up Uludağ for wide mountain views. This small-group full-day tour includes hotel pickup, a barbecue lunch, and guided visits to the Green Mosque and Green Tomb.
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Morning light lifts off the Bosphorus as the group boards an air-conditioned coach bound for Bursa, cutting across the Sea of Marmara by ferry or bridge.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Basic stamina for several short walks and standing during museum visits; no sustained hiking required
Wildlife
History
Bursa served as the first major capital of the Ottoman state in the 14th century; the Green Mosque and Green Tomb date to the early 15th century and showcase early Ottoman tilework and design.
Conservation
Uludağ is a national park with fragile alpine habitats—stay on established paths, pack out trash, and respect wildlife; local tourism balances access with seasonal restrictions to protect the slopes.
Reserve your spot on the Guided Bursa Full Day Tour from Istanbul with Cable Car and Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring layered clothing
Uludağ can be 5–10°C cooler than Bursa—carry a light jacket even in summer.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Historic sites and bazaar streets are uneven; closed-toe shoes make the day easier.
Carry water and small change
Water and small purchases like sweets or tea are easiest with Turkish lira on hand.
Plan for photos at the cable car
Board early in the free-time window for unobstructed views and fewer tourists in shots.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for historic streets and short uneven paths.
Layered jacket
Keeps you warm on the cooler cable car summit and in variable mountain weather.
winter
Sunscreen and hat
Protects against strong sun on the cable car and open viewpoints.
summer
Compact camera or smartphone with extra battery
For panoramic shots from Uludağ and detailed interior photos of the Green Mosque.