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 BURSA

Bursa is known for its beautiful early Ottoman architecture, like the Green Mosque and Tomb (above), done in a transitional style, and this graceful ogee window (below) in the Muradiye mosque.

Come to Bursa, due south of Istanbul across the Sea of Marmara, for its beautiful mosques and other early Ottoman architecture, for its silk-filled bazaars, its thermal spa baths and hotels.

Some people come for Iskender kebap, slices of grilled lamb dressed with savory tomato sauce and browned butter. (On that subject, here's a funny sign.)

Bursa was the first capital (late 1200s-early 1300s) of the Ottoman Empire. The two founding sultans, Orhan and Osman, are buried here, and this is where the empire's great architectural style was first developed.

The city clings to the slopes of Uludag, the Bithynian Mount Olympus, and thus got its nickname Green Bursa from the surrounding forests. Now a large, bustling city, much of the greenery has disappeared beneath the urban sprawl. Bursa's traditional industries of silk weaving and fruit processing have long since been supplemented by motor vehicle manufacturing (it's "Turkey's Detroit") and other industry.

On Bursa's western outskirts is Çekirge, a thermal spa resort since Roman times, with many spa hotels and bathing establishments.

Çekirge (Bursa): An hour's bus ride south of Yalova gets you to Bursa, of which Çekirge is an extension. Lots of hotels, all with mineral baths (47 to 78°C, 117 to 172°F). This is where King Idris of Libya was taking the waters when Moammar Khaddafi staged a coup and threw him out. So if you're a King, think twice about coming here. Everyone else: have fun! Lots to see and do--and eat--in Bursa.

The Price Includes:

- Lunch 
- All entrance fees included
- Professional licensed tour guide of Turkey Team Travel

Excludes:

- Soft drinks and beverages at the hotels, restaurants and elsewhere

- Tips for driver and guide

 Info

This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date. Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking. Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated. In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. This tour is not suitable for infants 4 years and under, child prices are applicable for children age. Child Discount: 10%

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