7 days in Istanbul & Bursa Itinerary

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

You've added Bosphorus Strait, Basilica Cistern, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and other attractions to your itinerary.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Istanbul visit planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Istanbul. In March, daily temperatures in Istanbul can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. You'll have a few hours on the 10th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Bursa.

The first Ottoman capital and a World Heritage Site, Bursa is known as "The Royal Springs" for its famous hot mineral waters--though it offers much more than your typical spa destination.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Green Tomb, Uludag Ski Resort and Ulu Cami. On the 10th (Fri), take in the spiritual surroundings of Ulu Cami, take in the spiritual surroundings of Green Tomb, and then fly down the slopes at Uludag Ski Resort.

Plan trip to Bursa with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

You can drive from Istanbul to Bursa in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Istanbul in March, expect a bit cooler with lows of 7°C in Bursa. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.