Private Bursa Full day tour from Istanbul

This is a private full-day tour from Istanbul to Bursa, offering a comfortable and personalized experience to explore one of Turkey’s most historic and beautiful cities. The duration of the tour is approximately 11 to 12 hours, allowing enough time to enjoy all the main highlights of Bursa at a relaxed pace.

Bursa is considered the fourth-largest city in Turkey, located in Anatolia near the western end of the Silk Road at the foot of Mount Uludağ, a mountain long associated with legends and mystery. It was also the first capital of the Ottoman Empire between 1326 and 1363.

Today, Bursa is known as a modern and thriving city that blends rich history with ancient Ottoman landmarks, along with numerous entertainment spots and lush green nature that have earned it the nickname “Green Bursa.” It is also home to the famous Silk Market and the Green Mosque, and it is the original birthplace of Iskender Kebab.

Main Highlights of Private Bursa Full day tour

Visit the historic ancient tree

We will visit the historic Inkaya Tree, located in a small and peaceful village above the Çekirge district, on the road leading to Mount Uludağ. This giant tree, which is over 600 years old, reaches a height of 35 meters, with a base diameter of 3 meters and a circumference exceeding 9 meters.

Surrounding it are tea cafés and traditional breakfast spots, where you can sit under its lush shade and enjoy the sound of water and the fresh air. After a break, you can stroll through the village’s souvenir shops and handicraft stores.

Visit to a Turkish Delight Factory

Turkish delight is one of the most famous and popular Turkish sweets. We will take you on a tour of one of the factories, where you can watch the production process from preparation to cutting, with a variety of flavors added such as pistachio, almond, berry, apricot, pomegranate, Nutella, coffee, and more.

the different varieties, and you will discover that this sweet is soft, light, and melts in the mouth without being overly sugary.

Honey Factory and the Ottoman Jam House

During our visit to the honey factory, you will learn about the distinctive differences between types of honey depending on the flowers they are collected from, such as orange blossom, chestnut, or pine honey.

Turkey is considered one of the world’s leading honey producers, and Bursa is especially famous for its pine honey, 92% of which is produced in this region alone. It is known for its dark color and well-balanced taste, which is less sweet compared to flower honey. You will also have the opportunity to taste luxurious Ottoman-style jams in a variety of flavors.

Ascent to Mount Uludağ

Mount Uludağ is one of Bursa’s most landmarks and is known as the largest winter sports center in Turkey, with an elevation of up to 2,543 meters. The mountain is distinguished by its breathtaking natural scenery, forests filled with pine trees, and enchanting glacial lakes such as Lake Aynalı Göl, Karagöl, and Kilimli Göl.

The ascent to the mountain is via the famous cable car, the longest in Turkey, taking you from an altitude of 374 meters up to 1,634 meters on a panoramic trip that offers stunning views of the city of Bursa and its surrounding nature.

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