Daily Cumalikizik Ottoman Village Tour from Istanbul
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Duration
daily
Max Group Size
35
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Experience the charm of Cumalıkızık, a 700-year-old Ottoman village nestled at the foothills of Mount Uludağ. Departing from Istanbul, this full-day cultural tour offers a journey into traditional Turkish village life, historical architecture, and authentic local flavors. Ideal for travelers looking to explore beyond Istanbul’s bustling streets and discover one of Turkey’s best-preserved UNESCO heritage villages.
Route
- 1IstanbulEuropeTurkeyStart
- 2CumalikizikEuropeTurkeyBursa
- 3IstanbulEuropeTurkeyEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
06:30 – Pick-up from Istanbul Hotel
Early morning departure by private minivan or group coach with your professional guide.
09:00 – Arrival in Bursa City Center
Short break and panoramic drive through Bursa, viewing historical landmarks from the bus.
10:00 – Visit Cumalıkızık Village
Explore the cobbled streets, colorful Ottoman houses, old mosques, and village museum.
Enjoy a walk through traditional markets and sip Turkish tea at a local café.
13:00 – Lunch at Local Restaurant
Taste regional specialties like İskender kebab or gözleme, served with seasonal salad and dessert.
14:30 – Free Time & Local Product Tasting
Optional time to shop for homemade jams, soaps, olive oil, or handcrafts.
15:30 – Departure from Cumalıkızık
Begin the return trip to Istanbul with a scenic mountain drive or optional ferry ride.
19:00 – Drop-off at Istanbul Hotel
Trip includes
Included
Professional licensed English-speaking guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishLunch at a local restaurant (set menu)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Istanbul (central hotels)
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to Cumalıkızık museum and village sights
Parking, tolls, and local taxes
Duration: Approx. 12–13 hours
Distance from Istanbul: ~155 km / ~2.5–3 hrs each way
What to Wear: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing
Group Size: Available as private or small group
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible (due to cobbled streets)
Best Season: All year round, especially spring and autumn
Excluded
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses
Drinks during lunch
Optional tips for guide and driver
Shopping or souvenirs
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Make this journey exclusively yours
By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
Personal
Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected
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Professional
Access our Travel Specialists insider knowledge.
Privacy
Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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