With history, nature and cuisine, Bursa is a lovely day or overnight route from Istanbul.

Two options

The Osmangazi Bridge (via HGS, fast) or the Eskihisar–Topçular car ferry. About 2–2.5 hours via the bridge.

In Bursa

Grand Mosque, Green Tomb, Cumalıkızık village and Uludağ. In winter choose a sturdy car for Uludağ.

Which car?

A comfortable automatic car for the long drive; fill up beforehand. Pay on pickup.