A wonderful 2-day corridor tour discovering the most beautiful highlights of the Marmara region.
Encompassing the provinces of Yalova, Bilecik, and Bursa in the eastern part of the Marmara Region, this short two-day tour stands out with both its healing waters that rest your body and its historical venues shedding light on the founding years of the Ottoman Empire. Offering a perfect balance of health and cultural tourism, this route creates a wonderful option for travelers wanting to escape the exhausting pace of the city and take a short break. Throughout the route, you will embark on a journey from the relaxing embrace of nature to the magnificent museums of a deep-rooted past.
On the first day, you start your route in Yalova, famous for its thermal springs, by visiting the Atatürk ve Çocuk Müzesi, which witnesses the region's Republican era history. Immediately after, you stop by the Hasan Baba Türbesi, offering spiritual tranquility, and relieve your fatigue at the Şifalı Su spring, one of the region's world-renowned underground riches. After feeling the relaxing effect of the healing waters, you complete the rest of the day taking nature walks in the Delmece Yaylası nature park, which fascinates visitors with its lush green nature and clean air. This peaceful environment offers you a true opportunity for rejuvenation.
The second day is spent entirely on the trail of history. Crossing over to Bilecik, where the foundations of the Ottoman Empire were laid, you examine the Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Müzesi in the Söğüt district, which houses ethnographic artifacts of the period. Then, heading to the İznik district, famous for its tile art and historical structures, you tour the İznik Müzesi, where findings from regional excavations are exhibited. You conclude this short but action-packed weekend route by visiting the Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi, which reflects the region's vast history ranging from ancient times to the Ottoman era in a multi-layered manner.