Bursa, Green Mosque & Mount Olympus Small-Group Tour

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Duration: 11h
Location: Bursa, Turkey | Bursa, Turkey


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Exploration of the first capital of the Ottoman Empire
Visit to the Green Mosque with its unique green tiles
Panoramic views from the summit of Mount Olympus
Vibrant colors of an old silk market & the Bursa Bazaar
Small-group of 14 people for an intimate experience

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Bursa, Green Mosque, Green Mausoleum, and Bursa Bazaar
Admission fees
Lunch at Kebab of Alexander the Great
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Istanbul city center (European side) hotel
Live commentary provided in English

Description:

Spend a day at the first capital of the Ottoman empire, learn about the birth of Turkish culture, and visit striking sites in the city, like the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum. Then venture up Mount Olympus for stunning vistas before ending at the Bursa Bazaar.

Begin your day with convenient hotel pickup and continue to the port where you take the ferry to Yalova before continuing to Bursa by minivan. Once in Bursa, explore the ancient capital as your guide tells you about the Ottoman era and the beginnings of Turkish culture.

Visit the famous Yeşil Mosque, famous for its green and turquoise ceramic tiles. Explore its interior and admire the perfect blend of architecture and embellishment as you hear about its construction, dating back to 1419 AD. Continue to the notorious Yeşil Türbe (Green Tomb), a mausoleum of the fifth Ottoman sultan, Mehmed I.

Pause for lunch for an authentic Turkish kebab at the famous Kebab of Alexander the Great. Then it's time to take the cable car and climb as Mount Olympus. Here, just unravel and take in the view. End with a visit to the Bursa Bazaar, where you encounter the city's thriving silk trade. Stroll from stall to stall, admire the locally made garments, and bargain for goods before returning to Istanbul.