ITINERARY

• Start your day with a pickup from your European-side Istanbul hotel, and travel to the port where your ferry awaits. Cruise south across the Sea of Marmara to Yalova, and then continue your journey by air-conditioned minivan. After just over two hours of traveling, arrive in Bursa, the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire. Make your way through the city, and hear how the ancient capital evolved into the flourishing modern metropolis that it is today. While contemporary sights are common, the city has retained its original opulence with an abundance of historical monuments strewn around its streets.
• Car Ferry" In order to reach Bursa, the bus will drive you towards a harbour in order to enjoy a car ferry ride while passing the Marmara Sea. During this ferry trip, you can enjoy views over the Bosporus and over the imposing bridges that connect Asia and Europe.
• Gemlik" When the ferry trip is over, this tour continues with a bus towards Gemlik. At a beautiful location close to a lake, a break will be offered. There, you will have 1 hour of free time to explore the area according to your interests. Except from walking around and admiring the beauty of nature, you may also join alternative activities such as Atv safari, at an extra cost.
• Uludag Mountain" When you arrive in Bursa, you will visit a 600-year-old plane tree to snap some photos. Then, you will be driven towards Uludag Mountain. At a local restaurant there, you will enjoy a delicious meal in a quiet setting. After the lunch break, you will have free time to explore the area and enjoy your time in the mountains.
• Cable Car Ride" Once the free time is over, you will enter in a cable car and enjoy an exciting and fun ride towards Bursa’s city center.
• Visit natural home made Jam preserved.
• Green Mosque" At the center, a bus will be waiting for you in order to transfer you to the Green Mosque. This monument forms one of the most important ones in the city. It includes multiple important rooms, such as a library and tombs. The interior of this mosque will impress you as it is beautifully decorated with green tiles.
• Return" The Green Mosque will be your last stop. The bus will then start driving towards Istanbul by following the same route. According to the schedule, return to your hotel as expected during the night.