Overview
Bursa was the Ottoman Empire's first capital — famous for the Green Mosque, royal tombs, the silk bazaar, thermal hotels and the Uludağ ski resort in winter. SYM VIP Transfer runs private chauffeur day tours from Istanbul via the Osmangazi Bridge (~10 hours). Ideal for a weekend escape, a cultural tour or a winter trip to Uludağ.
Highlights
Grand Mosque (20 domes), the Green Mosque and Green Tomb, the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, Koza Han (silk bazaar), the Grand Covered Bazaar, Tophane viewpoint, the Uludağ cable car and ski resort in winter. Cumalıkızık historical village can be added.
Typical Itinerary
07:00–08:00 departure from Istanbul, Osmangazi Bridge crossing, arrival in Bursa around 09:30, Green Mosque + tomb visit, Grand Mosque, lunch and silk shopping at Koza Han, Tophane viewpoint, Uludağ cable car (optional), return 19:00–20:00.
What to Bring
Shoulders covered for the mosques, easy-off shoes (removed inside mosques), warm clothing for Uludağ in winter. Don't miss the Bursa İskender kebab.