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Uludağ Ski Tour
Snow, skiing and the history of Bursa on the same trip. A winter programme for school groups and first-time skiers, planned with a choice of two durations.
- Duration
- Day trip or 1 night, 2 days
- Tour type
- Tour in Türkiye · Winter tour
- Departure
- Istanbul
- Catalogue
- Page 28
The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences.
About the tour
The Uludağ tour is run in two versions. On the day trip programme you set off early in the morning; after a lavish village breakfast in Cumalıkızık and a short history tour of Bursa, you go up Uludağ. In the evening you have iskender kebab in Bursa and return to Istanbul.
On the 1 night, 2 days programme you spend longer at the Uludağ Ski and Leisure Centre. The hotel is the Gold Majesty Hotel; dinner and the overnight stay are at the hotel, with an open buffet breakfast the next morning.
On both versions, ski passes, ski clothing and equipment can be obtained at a discount from the ski hire shop. The cable car is optional. Instructor support for non-skiers can be planned at the quotation stage.
Send us your dates and group size for Uludağ and we will tailor the programme to your group.
Tour programme
Times follow the programme in the catalogue; there may be small changes depending on traffic, weather and the group's pace.
Day trip
Programme for the day
Departure from Istanbul for Bursa
Spread village breakfast in Cumalıkızık, free time
Bursa: Grand Mosque, Covered Bazaar, Green Mosque and Tomb, Tophane, tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, viewing terrace
Ascent to Uludağ (about 1 hour, depending on road and snow conditions); discounted ski pass, ski clothing and equipment from the ski hire shop
Break for a sucuk sandwich; skiing and free time
Getting ready to return
Iskender kebab in Bursa
Arrival in Istanbul
1 night, 2 days
Day 1
Meeting, refreshments on the coach and departure for Bursa via the Osmangazi Bridge
Spread village breakfast in Cumalıkızık
Panoramic tour of Bursa
Uludağ Ski and Leisure Centre; discounted ski pass, ski clothing and equipment from the ski hire shop
Free time and skiing; cable car optional
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel (Gold Majesty Hotel)
Day 2
Open buffet breakfast at the hotel
Bursa: Tophane, the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, the Grand Mosque, viewing terrace
Return to Istanbul
Places to see
Uludağ Ski and Leisure Centre
Uludağ in Bursa, 2,543 m high, was declared a national park in 1961. The ski resort lies between about 1,750 and 2,543 m and has cable car, chairlift and drag lift lines. Depending on snow, the ski season usually runs from late November to April or early May.
Cumalıkızık
An early Ottoman foundation (waqf) village at the foot of Uludağ, about 10 km east of Bursa. It is known for its narrow streets and timber-framed houses with oriel windows. In 2014 it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of 'Bursa and Cumalıkızık: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire'.
Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami)
Commissioned by Sultan Bayezid I (Yıldırım) to commemorate the victory at Nicopolis, it was built between 1396 and 1399 by the architect Ali Neccar. It is known for its 20 domes resting on twelve piers, the ablution fountain in the middle of the interior and its calligraphy collection of 192 wall inscriptions.
Green Mosque and Green Tomb
Commissioned by Sultan Mehmed I (Çelebi), the mosque was begun in 1412 and completed in 1419–1420 under the supervision of Hacı İvaz Pasha. It is known for the tile decoration of its interior. The octagonal Green Tomb opposite, completed in 1421, is the burial place of Mehmed I.
Tophane
Tophane, in Bursa's historic citadel area, is home to the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi. The 33 m Tophane Clock Tower behind the tombs opened in 1905; the area is a viewpoint looking down over the Bursa plain.
Tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi
Housed in a former Byzantine monastery building in Tophane, the tombs are the resting place of Osman Gazi, founder of the Ottoman state, and his son Orhan Gazi. Destroyed in the 1855 earthquake, they were rebuilt by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1863.
Uludağ cable car (optional)
The cable car line linking central Bursa with Uludağ. The first line opened in 1963; the 8.8 km line, renewed in 2013, serves four stations: Teferrüç, Kadıyayla, Sarıalan and Oteller. The journey between the end stations takes about 22 minutes.
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What's covered and notes
Included in the programme
- Spread village breakfast in Cumalıkızık
- A sucuk sandwich break and iskender kebab in Bursa on the day trip programme
- Dinner, overnight stay and open buffet breakfast at the hotel on the 1-night, 2-day programme
Extras and exclusions
- Ski pass, ski clothing and equipment (provided at a discount from the ski shop)
- Cable car (optional)
Good to know
- The time it takes to go up Uludağ depends on road and snow conditions.
- Bring a thick coat, gloves, a beanie, sunglasses and spare socks.
- Instructor support for participants who cannot ski can be planned at the quotation stage.
- The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences, and is sent to you in writing together with the included services.
Who is it for?
- School and student groupsA pace suited to the age group, planned together with the teacher and group leader.
- Young peopleA lively, social experience for high school and university groups.
- Corporate groupsSuitable for team trips, incentive programmes and company events.
Practical information
Best time to go
Depending on snow, the ski season on Uludağ usually runs from late November to April or early May; the most reliable snow conditions are in the winter months.
What to bring and know
- For skiing, bring a waterproof jacket and trousers, gloves, a beanie and sunglasses; dress in layers.
- The sun's glare off the snow is strong; use sunscreen.
- If you do not have your own ski equipment, look into hire options at the resort in advance.
- When visiting mosques and tombs in Bursa, wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees; women should bring a headscarf.
Uludağ as a school ski trip
Thanks to its closeness to Istanbul and the option of planning it as either a day trip or with an overnight stay, Uludağ is the most practical choice for school winter trips. The programme is designed so that students first take a short history tour in Bursa and then head for the snow. Equipment and instructor planning for students who cannot ski is done together with the teachers in charge of the group; if you send us the number of participants and the age range, equipment sizes can be prepared in advance.
- Day trip or 1 night, 2 days option
- Discounted ski pass, clothing and equipment from the ski hire shop
- Culture and sport together, with a short history tour of Bursa
- Advance planning with the teachers in charge of the group
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a day trip or an overnight stay?
For first-time skiers or younger groups, 1 night, 2 days offers a more relaxed pace; there is more time to ski and the journey is split up. The day trip programme suits groups with limited time.
Are the ski pass and ski equipment included in the price?
The catalogue states that the ski pass, ski clothing and equipment are provided at a discount from the ski hire shop. Whether they are included in the package, and their prices, are confirmed in the quote depending on the date and group size.
Can students who cannot ski take part?
Yes. Those who do not want to ski can enjoy free time in the snow; for those who want to learn, instructor support can be planned at the quotation stage.
Which hotel do we stay at?
On the 1 night, 2 days programme, accommodation is at the Gold Majesty Hotel. Availability is confirmed once the date is fixed.
What happens if there is no snow or the road is closed?
Going up Uludağ depends on road and snow conditions. Conditions are monitored as the date approaches; if necessary, a change of date or an alternative programme is planned together with the group.
When is the best time for Uludağ?
Depending on snow, the ski season on Uludağ usually runs from late November to April or early May; the most reliable snow conditions are in the winter months.
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