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Spend a full day from Istanbul exploring Cumalıkızık village, Saitabat Waterfall, the snow-topped slopes of Uludağ, and key Ottoman sites in Bursa. This private tour includes hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, chair-lift access, and a licensed guide.
Spend a full day from Istanbul exploring Cumalıkızık village, Saitabat Waterfall, the snow-topped slopes of Uludağ, and key Ottoman sites in Bursa. This private tour includes hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, chair-lift access, and a licensed guide.
You step off the minivan at a roadside tea garden in Cumalıkızık, morning steam from copper kettles curling through narrow lanes of stone houses. The village wakes slowly—hens cluck, tractors rattle past and a long serpme kahvaltı (shared breakfast spread) arrives: cheeses, olives, honey, and fresh bread. The day moves like a well-planned relay: a quick splash at Saitabat Waterfall, a ferry glide across the İzmit Gulf, then the road tightens as it climbs toward Uludağ.
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Operated by Sally Tour · Bursa, Bursa Province
You step off the minivan at a roadside tea garden in Cumalıkızık, morning steam from copper kettles curling through narrow lanes of stone houses. The village wakes slowly—hens cluck, tractors rattle past and a long serpme kahvaltı (shared breakfast spread) arrives: cheeses, olives, honey, and fresh bread. The day moves like a well-planned relay: a quick splash at Saitabat Waterfall, a ferry glide across the İzmit Gulf, then the road tightens as it climbs toward Uludağ.
Uludağ’s slopes push you into a different mood—pines press close, the air sharpens, and the chair lift lifts you above the tree line to a plateau where snow and winter sports linger into spring. You'll find optional quad rides and ski opportunities if you want them; otherwise there's room to breathe and take photos.
Bursa threads history through the itinerary: the tombs of Osman and Orhan recall the city’s role as the first major Ottoman capital, and the Ulu Camii shows early Ottoman architectural austerity. The 600-year-old Ulucinar tree and small local delight factories offer tactile ties to regional crafts and cuisine.
Practicalities: this is a full-day private tour (about 14 hours) with hotel pickup from Istanbul, licensed guide, breakfast and lunch included, and chair-lift access at Uludağ. Expect mostly vehicle-based travel with short walks on uneven village paths and mountain snowfields. Wear layers, sturdy shoes, and bring water and ID for the tomb and mosque. Optional activities on Uludağ are pay-as-you-go—confirm availability and seasonal timing when you book.
Pickup and drop-off are typically provided from Istanbul hotels; confirm your pickup point when booking.
A short chair lift ride at Uludağ is included as part of the tour itinerary; some motorized activities like quad safaris or ski rentals are optional and extra.
Yes—infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and the tour is rated easy with mostly vehicle transfers, but consider weather and activity choices on Uludağ for young children.
Yes—breakfast (serpme kahvaltı) in Cumalıkızık and lunch are included, and beverages like tea, water and soft drinks are provided during the trip.
Sally Tour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the minivan at a roadside tea garden in Cumalıkızık, morning steam from copper kettles curling through narrow lanes of stone houses. The village wakes slowly—hens cluck, tractors rattle past and a long serpme kahvaltı (shared breakfast spread) arrives: cheeses, olives, honey, and fresh bread. The day moves like a well-planned relay: a quick splash at Saitabat Waterfall, a ferry glide across the İzmit Gulf, then the road tightens as it climbs toward Uludağ.
You step off the minivan at a roadside tea garden in Cumalıkızık, morning steam from copper kettles curling through narrow lanes of stone houses. The village wakes slowly—hens cluck, tractors rattle past and a long serpme kahvaltı (shared breakfast spread) arrives: cheeses, olives, honey, and fresh bread. The day moves like a well-planned relay: a quick splash at Saitabat Waterfall, a ferry glide across the İzmit Gulf, then the road tightens as it climbs toward Uludağ.
Uludağ’s slopes push you into a different mood—pines press close, the air sharpens, and the chair lift lifts you above the tree line to a plateau where snow and winter sports linger into spring. You'll find optional quad rides and ski opportunities if you want them; otherwise there's room to breathe and take photos.
Bursa threads history through the itinerary: the tombs of Osman and Orhan recall the city’s role as the first major Ottoman capital, and the Ulu Camii shows early Ottoman architectural austerity. The 600-year-old Ulucinar tree and small local delight factories offer tactile ties to regional crafts and cuisine.
Practicalities: this is a full-day private tour (about 14 hours) with hotel pickup from Istanbul, licensed guide, breakfast and lunch included, and chair-lift access at Uludağ. Expect mostly vehicle-based travel with short walks on uneven village paths and mountain snowfields. Wear layers, sturdy shoes, and bring water and ID for the tomb and mosque. Optional activities on Uludağ are pay-as-you-go—confirm availability and seasonal timing when you book.