Istanbul to Bursa and Cumalikizik: Private day trip

Enjoy lush green parks, historical sites, and incredible mountain views in lively Bursa. 

Main attractions

• The ancient Grand Mosque, a UNESCO site famous for its 20 domes and unique fountains

• Koza Han, the bustling silk market held in an Ottoman-era structure with multiple levels of vendors selling silk products and tea

• The unique octagonal Green Tomb, the burial site of Sultan Mehmes I, featuring incredibly ornate tile details

What to try

• The city’s specialty, Iskender Kebap (thinly sliced lamb served with tomato and yogurt sauces

Take note

• The Grand Mosque requires modest dress (shoulders and knees covered, shoes removed, and women’s hair covered) and is open from 9:00 to 21:00 daily, though it’s best to visit outside of prayer times

This historic village is a UNESCO World Heritage site that highlights the early years of the Ottoman Empire.

Main attractions

• Historic village streets with hundreds of colorful timber homes standing on stone bases 

• Cumzalikizik Mosque in the center square, standing since 1396 as a strong example of Ottoman architecture

• The Ethnography Museum’s incredible collection of handicrafts and items from daily life during the Ottoman period

What to try

• Cheese, spinach, and potato-stuffed flatbread (called “gozleme”), popular for breakfast