BURSA day Tour From Istanbul

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Take a full day trip from Istanbul to Bursa - the First Capital City of Ottoman Empire.

Walk the historical old city center; visit the local markets & bazaars, historical Clock Tower & Ottoman mosques.

Nearby there is a wonderful chance to soak up the old world ambience in the picturesque village of Cumalikizik.

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“A Daily visit to Historical City of Bursa”

Bursa, the old historical name for  Bursa is Purusa. The Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans were the following rulers of Bursa. Because of it being the first Ottoman capital, Bursa is very rich in religious monuments, mosques, tombs and baths. Because of the tiles of the monument and the greenery of town, it is known as “Green Bursa”.

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• The very well-planned and wide-ranging itinerary

• Outstanding, incorporating history, culture, place, and natural environments

• With the variety of accommodations 

• Extremely helpful Tour Guide - thoughtful about all of the travel details, knowledgeable, good humored.

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HIGLIGHTS​

PRICING :  From $ (Custom Trip)

(based on two travelers) with Luxury Hotels

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​Tour Name: BURSA Day Trip From Istanbul

Tour Type: Private & Guided Tour -  just for your party. ( It is NOT a shared / group tour )

Tour Start & End Point: Istanbul

Tour Duration: Full Day ( 07:00 - 20:00 )

Operates: All year - round

Transport: Private Car / Minivan / Minibus / Coach

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TOUR DETAILS

PRIVATE CAR/MINIBUS - Full Day Tour 

 " Flexible, private Istanbul to Bursa sightseeing tour with your own personal driver & guide. "

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Tour Program

Early pick up from Hotel. Transfer to Ferry port, and aboard the ferry to cross the Marmara Sea, after an hour cruise, arrive in Yalova port and drive to Bursa. Discover the former Ottoman Capital the Green Bursa city;

* Cumalikizik – A 700 year old Ottoman Village in Bursa. The traditional village of Cumalikizik, with idyllic countryside setting.  Here you will enjoy a stroll around the charming old village center and see the wooden Ottoman houses of the hospitable locals.

* Green Tomb, the symbol of Bursa and one of the most beautiful samples of Ottoman tomb architecture. It is the mausoleum of the fifth Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed I. The exterior is covered with turquoise tiles.

* The Green Mosque, it was built in 1424 by Sultan Mehmet I. It is set on a promontory overlooking the valley. It takes its name from the greenblue tiles of the interior.

* Silk Market (Koza Han), built in 1491 by Sultan Bayezit II. It was both used as a caravanserai and a silk market .The han has remained the center of the silk industry and trade. It is composed of an inner courtyard surrounded by two stories of shops.

* Grand Mosque (Ulu cami), built in 1400 by Sultan Yildirim Bayezit. This mosque is an excellent example of classical Ottoman architecture, it has no central dome but 20 equal-sized domes instead, that are supported by 30 pillars.

 

Price Include:

• Prices are per car/minibus not per person

• Private Vehicle (Car / Minivan or Minibus) - according to size of your party.

• Your private Tour Guide

• Collection and return to your central Istanbul hotel

• Orhangazi Bridge Highways Tickets (We go direct on Highway/not wait for ferry boats)

• Entrance fees

• Highway & Parking fees

• Tax

 

Price Exclude:

• Lunch & Drinks and meals which are not listed at the itinerary

• All personal expenses

• Entrance fees where applicable

• All customary tips to drivers & guide

 

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