Give the family the best of two great cities on this seven-day Bursa and Istanbul adventure, a relaxed, fun-filled private tour arranged in-house by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed operator since 2007 and led by your own English-speaking guide. From the green mountains and Ottoman heritage of Bursa to the zoos, aquarium and Legoland of Istanbul, it mixes history, nature and pure family fun with comfortable hotels and most meals included.
The adventure begins in Bursa, the first Ottoman capital beneath Mount Uludağ, with a cable-car ride, the legendary İnkaya plane tree, the Grand Mosque and the silk-trading Koza Han, plus family touches like a barbecue and movie night. A day in the UNESCO village of Cumalıkızık brings colourful old houses, the Saitabat Waterfall, an adventure park and famous İskender kebab, before the forests, streams and lake of Maşukiye and Sapanca on the way to Istanbul.
In Istanbul the fun continues at Darıca Zoo, one of the largest in the country, and on a classic Bosphorus cruise past Dolmabahçe, Çırağan and Beylerbeyi palaces and Rumeli Fortress, with panoramic views from Çamlıca Hill. The final full day is pure delight for children at the Istanbul Sea Life Aquarium, with its 80-metre underwater tunnel, and Legoland, with its rides, 4D cinema and miniature city of Lego bricks. Prices are per person and fall as your group grows, making it an easy, memorable family holiday.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
You are met at Istanbul Airport and transferred to your hotel in Bursa (about 2.5–3 hours). After check-in you enjoy a relaxed outdoor barbecue night at the hotel, a friendly start to your family trip. Overnight in Bursa.
A full day exploring Bursa's nature and heritage: the historic city centre, a scenic drive and cable-car ride up Uludağ Mountain, the 600-year-old İnkaya plane tree and the Ottoman Grand Mosque and mausoleums, with time for Turkish delight and handicraft shopping. In the evening a movie night is arranged for the children. Overnight in Bursa.
You visit Cumalıkızık, a UNESCO-listed Ottoman village of colourful houses and narrow lanes, then the peaceful Saitabat Waterfall and an adventure park with optional jeep safari, zipline and giant swing. After famous İskender kebab for lunch you tour historic Bursa — the tombs of Osman and Orhan Gazi at Tophane, the Clock Tower, the Grand Mosque, Koza Han and the Covered Bazaar. Overnight in Bursa.
A full-day excursion to Maşukiye and Sapanca Lake, with mountain air, streams, forests and a relaxed lakeside atmosphere, before continuing to Istanbul and checking in to your hotel on the Asian side. Overnight in Istanbul.
You visit Darıca Zoo, an 80-acre botanical park and the largest zoo in Turkey with more than 3,000 animals, then enjoy panoramic views from Çamlıca Hill and a Bosphorus cruise past Dolmabahçe and Çırağan palaces, Ortaköy, Rumeli Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace, with time for shopping. Overnight in Istanbul.
A day for the children at the Istanbul Sea Life Aquarium, with 29 themed tanks and an 80-metre underwater tunnel of sharks and rays, followed by the Legoland Discovery Centre with its Lego rides, 4D cinema, build-and-play zones and a miniature Istanbul made of Lego bricks. Overnight in Istanbul.
After breakfast you are transferred to Istanbul Airport for your onward flight, bringing your Bursa and Istanbul family adventure to a close.
Handpicked 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels along your route. Choose your category — the price adapts.
Exact hotels are confirmed on booking based on availability and your chosen category; equivalent alternatives may be offered.
Bursa → Bursa, Cumalıkızık → Maşukiye, Sapanca, Istanbul → Istanbul
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Real, verified reviews from travellers who explored Turkey with us.
My husband and I chose Inca Tour for our honeymoon and we are so glad we did. The boutique hotel selection was beautiful and the Bosphorus dinner cruise was so romantic. Thank you for making our trip special!
It was important for us to have a guide who spoke Russian, and Ender was wonderful. He explained every detail at Dolmabahce Palace. The Princes Islands day trip was a beautiful break from the busy city.
Our guide Ender was incredibly knowledgeable about Turkish history. The hot-air balloon ride at sunrise in Cappadocia was the highlight of our trip. Everything was perfectly organized — from airport pick-up to the last d...
Ender was our Italian-speaking guide and we felt like family. He took us to local spots tourists never see. The hotel choice in Sultanahmet was perfect for walking everywhere.
10+ years later we still talk about our Cappadocia balloon ride and the Bosphorus sunset cruise. Some memories are timeless. Thank you Inca Tour!