A wonderful 2-day city tour discovering the most beautiful highlights of the Marmara region.
Offering a perfect blend of history and nature, this two-day Bursa tour invites you to discover the unique texture of the Marmara Region and the glorious founding years of the Ottoman Empire. Extending from the bustling city center to its serene villages and neighboring districts, this brief yet comprehensive journey shines a bright light on the region's multi-layered past. Your tour begins on the first day at the Bursa Arkeoloji Müzesi, which displays the city's deep-rooted history stretching from antiquity through the Byzantine era. Next, we visit the Osmanlı Evi Müzesi, a stunning example of traditional civil architecture that dazzles with its intricate woodwork. Later in the day, we proceed to Cumalıkızık, a village famous for its narrow historical streets and colorful houses that rightfully earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Our first day concludes with finding tranquility on the slopes of the Uludağ, the undeniable symbol of Bursa that offers natural landscapes.
On the second day, we turn our route toward the coastal and lakeside districts of Bursa. We begin the day with national pride by visiting the Mudanya Mütareke Evi Müzesi, one of the most crucial historical sites of recent times where the founding documents of the Turkish Republic were signed. Leaving behind the wooden architecture and memories of this historic house, we set off toward Ilıpınar Höyüğü to trace the first settlers of the region from thousands of years ago. This archaeological mound holds significant remnants of the transition to an agricultural society. We hold the grand finale of our two-day excursion in İznik, globally renowned for both its importance in Christian history and its exquisite tile art. By examining the tile collections and artifacts at the İznik Müzesi, we bid farewell to the rich heritage of this historic capital.