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First Capital of Ottomans - Bursa Tour- from Istanbul (car)
Joined 2021
Bursa is the first capital city of Ottoman Empire, was also its center of silk production and trade. If you have few days in Istanbul and you do not know what to do, Bursa is the right place to come, just 2 hours from Istanbul via modern bridge over the Marmara Sea. You will try best kebab here. You can go to the roots of the Ottoman Empire. Bursa has a lot to say to its visitors. Mosques, caravanserais, tombs, silk markets, historical Turkish baths and so on...
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Meeting (in Istanbul)
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Bursa via Osmangazi Bridge.
Arrive to Bursa. Visit Tophane Hill and first Ottoman Sultans' tombs.
Tophane is a prominent hill where you will have a great view of the city and visit tombs of first and second Ottoman Sultans'.
Grand Mosque.
The largest mosque in Bursa, worth to see for its unique architecture and calligraphy art.
Traditional Lunch.
You will try best Iskender Kebab in Bursa as it is where it is coming from.
Koza Caravanserai.
A 15th century caravanserai provided accommodation and food for foreign merchants and storage for their goods.
Green Mosque and Tomb.
Located at the foot of Uludag there is a small mosque built by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, has beautiful handmade tiles inside and above same mosque there is the tomb of same Sultan and his children.
Old Oak Tree.
A 600 year old Oak Tree at the foot of Uludag which is a great place for city view and for a cup of Turkish coffee. Not far from city center but on the way to Uludag, located in an Ottoman village called Inkaya where some local villagers sell their homemade jams and honey.
Depart for Istanbul.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
End of the tour (in Istanbul)
Arrive at your hotel.
Ending Point
At your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private guidance in Bursa
Return transfers to and from Bursa.
All parking fees, highway, toll and fuel expenses.
No meals included.
No drinks included.
All personal expenses.
Tour Important Information
Tour starting point is Istanbul.
Important message from the supplier
l can guide you in Cappadocia and in lzmir -where Ephesus is- if you cover my transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Emine F.
Hello,
I am a licenced tour guide based in Istanbul but can organize tours throughout Turkey. I have been guiding tours since 2009. I graduated from Gazi University Travel Guidance and Tourism Management Programme in 2004. I worked as a travel agent and organized tours in Turkey for American, Australian and Canadian guests before I start working as a guide. I am happier working outside of the office as I am a free spirit. I like sharing our rich history, delicious cuisine, unique architecture with travellers. Turkey is a great pot where many cultures melted in. Throughout centuries different cultures like Greeks, Armenians, Turks, Jewish lived in same land and their cultures became part of this land, their spirits still live in Turkey. That's the reason we have such a great cuisine, rich history and culture. Turkey has a lot to offer and I have a lot to share with my guests. Please welcome.
Reviews
“Outstanding guide in Bursa”
This tour was a wonderful experience. Our guide had extensive knowledge of the area. She customized the tour to accommodate all of our request. She also was able to assist us with transportation and other needs in the area. I would highly recommend using her for any services in Bursa or Turkey.
Emine F.
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your great review. l wish you have a great stay in Turkey. And hope to meet again one day. All the best, Emine
“Emine is amazing and full of knowledge.”
Our family had a private day tour of Bursa with Emine. Communication with her prior to the tour was pretty good. Emine showed up on time on the day of tour. We found her to be quite friendly, knowledgeable, and warm. Her English and communication skills were awesome. We had decided places of interest in advance. Emine let us took us our time and was on pace with us throughout the day. She was quite knowledgeable about each place and demonstrated historical facts in details. Best part, she took us to shopping which was a high on our list! Overall, Emine was fabulous.
$490/ per group
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