The Great Bursa

Tour Information

 Our journey starts with a Yalova, enjoying the lovely conutry-side to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital was founded by the Prusias Cholus the Lame' King ned 228-185 BC), and he also gave his name altered to the Hellenis- "Prusa the city. Legend has it that the great Carthaginian general eable eat to diount 0lympos. Hannibal helped him to choose the site The city is frequently cited as "Yesil Bursa" (meaning "Green Bursa") in a eference to the beautiful parks and gardens located across its urban tissue as well as to the vast forests in rich variety that extend in its surrounding region.

The city is synonymous with the mountain Uludag which towers behind the city core and which is also a famous Qucamii in Bursa ski resort. The mausoleums of early ottoman sultans are located in Bursa and the numerous edifices built throughout the Ottoman period constitute the city's main landmarks.

The surrounding fertile plain, its thermal baths, several interesting museums, notably a rich museum of archaeology, and a rather orderly urban growth are further principal elements that complete Bursa's overall picture.

 After the lunch, we will climb to Uludag Mountain (the legendary Mount Olympos) by cable car (first stage) which is a favourite center of the winter sports held and as well as skiing, its richness of flora and fauna has made it nto a National Park and summer activities like trekking and camping are also popular, visit to the old Silk Market n the Covered Bazaar.

Late evening return to Istanbul and freat View from Uludag transfer to hotels.