Bursa Tour | Cumalikizik Tour from Istanbul

Day trip from Istanbul

Go on an excursion outside of Istanbul and into the green hills and countryside of Bursa, the first capital of the Ottomans. Nearby there is a wonderful chance to soak up the old world ambience and a different pace of life by the locals in the picturesque village of Cumalikizik..

Pick up from your hotel. Set off on the drive to Bursa (about 1.5-2 hours drive) outside of Istanbul. During the journey we stop off at one of Turkey's protected heritage sites under the slopes of Uludag Mountain - 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. Following a lunch break, we continue on to Bursa itself, the first capital of the Ottomans. While exploring this small city you will see the Green Mosque & Tomb, the Grand Mosque, famous for its beautiful Seljuk wall calligraphy, the Silk Market and the Covered Bazaar. The return journey begins and we take a scenic route through the hills of Uludag and Mount Olympos. Return drive to Istanbul and drop off to your hotel.

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