Bursa
The first Ottoman capital · Mount Uludağ · thermal springs — tours at published prices
Send your dates on WhatsAppBursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire (1326). It pairs Mount Uludağ, for skiing and nature, with thermal springs and the finest early-Ottoman architecture. A perfect day trip from Istanbul (about 2.5 hours).
Bursa highlights
Twenty domes and superb calligraphy around the ablution fountain.
Masterpieces of 15th-century turquoise Iznik tilework.
A 700-year-old Ottoman village on the UNESCO list, with colourful stone houses.
A historic 1491 silk market with a café courtyard under plane trees.
Our Bursa day tours
Seen private programs (car & driver)
Good to know
Best time: spring and autumn for nature and gardens; winter (Dec–Mar) for skiing on Uludağ.
About 2.5 hours from Istanbul (highway, or a sea ferry). We arrange the transport and the full tour with a car and driver.
FAQ
Is Bursa worth a day trip from Istanbul?
Yes — you can combine the Uludağ cable car, the Green Mosque and Cumalıkızık village in one comfortable day with a car and driver.
What are the top sights in Bursa?
Mount Uludağ, the Grand Mosque, the Green Mosque and Tomb, the Koza Han silk bazaar, and the UNESCO-listed village of Cumalıkızık.
When is the best season to visit Bursa?
Spring and autumn for nature; winter for skiing on Uludağ.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons).