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TOUR 11/A: ISTANBUL-BURSA/ULUDAG MOUNTAIN, DAILY
FULL DAY TOUR
Daily Bursa tour from Istanbul available everyday in summer and
winter season
(*) Availability depends on total number of participants, minimum 6
people is required for regular tours.
Tour Itinerary:
Pick up from hotel in Istanbul at around 08:00 am. Departure time
can change depending on the location of hotels. The hotels need to
be on the European side of Istanbul. Please let us know which hotel
you will be staying in Istanbul
-Arrival to Yalova across the Izmit gulf within Marmara Sea with car
ferry boat departing from Istanbul; a very lovely journey on the sea
lasting about one hour.
-From Yalova continue to Bursa which is roughly another one hour
ride through a very beautiful landscape, among the green forests,
traditional small towns and villages along the way. Yalova is also a
beautiful resort city good too see on the way shortly.
-Visit Bursa Kapali Carsi (historical Grand/Covered Bazaar of Bursa)
and Bursa Ulucamii (Grand Mosque of Bursa). Bursa Grand Bazaar is
closed on Sundays.
-Climb to Uludag Mountain with cable car near the ski resorts. There
will be half-an-hour break here to watch the magnificent scenery
from the mountain. Uludag is the legendary Mount Olympos, from where
the Gods is said to have watched the Trojan war according to Greek
mythology.
-Return to Bursa with cable car. In winter time there is a small
risk of cancelling the Uludag visit, if the cable car does not work
when the weather is too stormy.
-Lunch in Bursa. Famous local kebab of Bursa for lunch. This is
really a very delicious local food famous all over Turkey as Bursa's
Iskender Kebab, mistakenly referred as Alexander the Great's Kebab
on some websites.
-Visit Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) and Green Tomb (Yesil Turbe) the
world wide famous Ottoman works of art in Bursa. Bursa was the first
capital of Ottoman Turks.
-Drive to Yalova, and ferryboat to Istanbul. Transfer to hotels
arriving at around 19:00-19:30.
Ulucamii, the great Mosque of
Bursa
A part of old Bursa
Islamic scripts inside Green
Mosque
Price for Regular (Group) Tours: (other people joins the same
tour) 90 Euro per person for 1-2 participants.
80 Euro per person for 3-5 participants.
75 Euro per person for 6-9 participants.
Please ask for discount for bigger groups. Minimum
7 people (including you and other possible participants) is required
for regular group tours.
Price for Private Tours: (Private guide for individuals and
closed private groups) Private version of this tour is also possible for individuals
and closed private groups.
The price will highly depend on the number of participants in this
case.
Private tours are guarantee departure everyday.
Prices include:
All taxes are included. Surcharges may apply in case of credit cards
payments.
All transportation costs during the tour (hotel transfers, bus,
ferryboat, cable car),
Lunch in Bursa, in a traditional local restaurant.
Full guidance during the tour (English speaking guide for regular
tours, other languages possible for private tours or for group tours
if the number of participants is high)
-Any entrance fees for the places to be visited mentioned above.
Bursa:
The First Capital of Ottoman Empire. Osman Bey, who
was born in a town of Bursa, conquered the towns around Bursa in
1299 and this is the year regarded as the founding of the Ottoman
Empire, which was to survive for over six hundred years.
(The word Ottoman is derived from his name, Osman) Bursa is located
in the northwest of the Anatolian peninsula and southeast of the
Marmara Sea. The shores of the Marmara Sea are 135 km away. The most
important peak in the province is Uludag (Legendary Mount Olympus),
which is a ski resort and national park.
Mount Uludag (Misios Olympos)
: Uludag (2543 m), 36km south of
Bursa, is one of the countrys favorite winter sports centers and as
well as skiing, its richness of flora and fauna has made it into a
National Park and summer activities like trekking and camping are
also popular. Uludag was previously known as Olympus Misios in
ancient times, and is known in mythology as the place where the gods
watched the Trojan war.
Ulucami: (Grand
Mosque of Bursa) It was constructed between 1396 and 1400 by Sultan
Bayezit, fully made up of cut stone, with very thick and high walls,
12 heavy four edged grade, with pendantives as of 20 domes. It is
the most classical and monumental sample of the multi - domed
mosques. It has the biggest size (318 square meters) among all of
the Turkish mosques with its rich and roomy space.
Green (Yesil) Mosque: Constructed between
1419 and 1420, It is called Green Mosque due to the green turquoise
tiles used on adornments. It is one of the most important Ottoman
period structure in Bursa, and the mosque is famous with its
adornments much more than its architecture.
Green Tomb (Center): Structure, which is
the symbol of Bursa, is one of the most beautiful samples of Ottoman
tomb architecture. Octagonal structure, to which you can climb via a
marble stair, is covered by a lead dome perched on a high hoop. It
is a unique structure with its tile adornments. Its fully tile
covered balcony is a master piece of art. One of the most beautiful
samples of the Ottoman wooden work, the door was built by transition
technique of walnut tree, adorned with geometrical motifs and has
inscription on it.
Cable car climbing up Uludag
Green Tomb, Bursa
Kozahan, the building for silk
trade.
TOUR 11/B: BURSA-MOUNT
ULUDAG (OLYMPOS)
SKI TOURS
Weekend ski tour package to Mount Uludag (2543 m) in Bursa.
The ski season starts in December ends in April. This
center has suitable conditions for Alpine skiing, ski touring,
cross-country and heli-skiing.
The package includes:
-Accommodation in 3 or 4 star/luxury hotel (There are no 5
stars)
-Breakfast, lunch, dinner and soft drinks included. (Alcohol drinks
are not included)
-All kinds of ski pass tickets are included. Ski equipments
are not included but available at hotels at a price around 10-15
Euro per day per person.
-2 way transportation between Istanbul and Bursa (Either
Istanbul Bursa by bus or Istanbul-Yalova ferryboat and Yalova-Bursa
by bus (appx 3-4 hours)
-2 way transfer between Bursa and hotel in Uludag (at the
mountain close to ski center). Ski resort is about 36 km from Bursa
city center. For those who want to visit the city (Bursa) on their
own, there are regular public transportation every hour in day time.
There are 2 versions of this tour: 2 nights weekend
tours and 3 nights mid-week tours. Departure:
For 2 nights weekend
tours departure is Friday.
Price list: Please ask.
PS: Bursa Ski Tours can be customized.
Payment and reservation:
30% advance payment will be requested after availability and all
details are confirmed. The rest of the cost will be requested
before the tour departure and can be made directly at our office or
by credit card.
ABOUT ULUDAG
Uludag/Mount Olympos: Uludag, 36km south
of Bursa, is one of the countrys favorite winter sports centers and
as well as skiing, its richness of flora and fauna has made it into
a National Park and summer activities like trekking and camping are
also popular. Uludag was previously known as Olympus Misios in
ancient times, and is known in mythology as the place where the gods
watched the Trojan war.
Uludag is 2543m high, making it the
highest point in the Marmara region, and the Aras Waterfalls and
glaciers at the peak are its most interesting geographical features.
The steep slopes mean that plant life varies widely between the
Bursa plane and the peak, something which has been analyzed by
botanical scientists and has made Uludag prominent around the world
in this type of research.
The suitable conditions have also formed a habitat for many species
of animal and bird life, like bears, wolves, jackals, foxes, roe
deer, rabbits, pigs, partridges, wild pigeons, vultures, eagles,
black kites, nightingales and gold crests. The Bakacak watchtower at
Cobankaya gives a great view over the surrounding area.
Between December and May, Uludag is covered with snow sometimes up
to 4m deep, making it suitable for skiing, and it is one of the most
popular winter sports centers in Turkey. There are 27 hotels, 15 of which are
privately owned, with a total of over 3000 beds. The area also has
shopping halls, restaurants, cafes and bars, entertainment and
health centers.
