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Round trip from Bursa

“A 2-day Marmara Sea loop from Bursa via Erdek, Marmara Island and Bandırma”

2days
567 kmDistance
9stops
₺20,020Est. cost
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  • ~10h 45m driving
  • Day 1
  • Day 2

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Bursa → Marmara Island
192 km4h 3mDepart 08:00
Start
Bursa, Türkiye
Drive 124 km in ~1h 34min from Bursa via O-5, D565 and D200 toward Erdek. 124 km1h 34m
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Attraction3.7Erdek, Türkiye

Kyzikos Hadrian Tapınağı

10:20–11:201h here

Ruins and columns near Erdek

History and photos fit all ages; go before noon heat and wear closed shoes on uneven stones.
Drive 9.4 km in ~14 min via Erdek road from Kyzikos Ancient City. 9 km14m
2
Food4.4Erdek, Türkiye

Duru's Garden

11:40–12:501h 10m here₺2,200

Seafood lunch by the Marmara coast

Seaside lunch suits the breeze theme; ask for grilled fish and reserve a shaded table.
Drive 36 km in ~1h 12min to Erdek port, ferry 34 km in ~2h 15min, then drive 9 km in ~15min to Çınarlı. 36 km1h 12m
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Attraction4.6Marmara Island, Türkiye

Çınarlı Köyü İöo

15:50–17:051h 15m here₺500

Calm village beach on Marmara Island

Easy swim stop for kids and couples; bring water shoes and check ferry arrival before changing.
Drive 9 km in ~15min from Çınarlı Köyü Plajı to Marmara town waterfront. 11 km34m
4
Activity4.6Marmara Island, Türkiye

Marmara Island

17:20–18:1050m here₺400

Harbor promenade for sunset photos

Golden-hour promenade fits photography; get dondurma and keep kids away from quay edges.
Drive 1 km in ~5min from Marmara Adası Merkez Sahili to the hotel. 11 km30m
5
Overnight4.5Marmara Island, Türkiye

Hotel Mola

18:15–08:3014h 15m here₺5,120

Comfortable island hotel near the sea

Good mid-range island base; book parking ahead because SUV spaces near the harbor fill in July.

Day 2

Marmara Island → Bursa
375 km6h 42mDepart 08:30
Check out of Mola Hotel, then drive 27 km in ~41 min via the island road to Saraylar. 27 km41m
6
Attraction3.6Marmara Island, Türkiye

Saraylar Açık Hava Müzesi

09:00–10:101h 10m here₺200

Outdoor marble sculpture museum

Great for history, textures and kid-safe wandering; visit early before quarry glare builds.
Drive 130 km in ~2h 38min to Marmara port, ferry 34 km in ~2h 15min to Erdek, then drive 20 km in ~25min to Bandırma. 130 km2h 38m
7
Food4.9Bandırma, Türkiye

Köfteci Niyazi

13:35–14:3055m here₺1,800

Classic Bandırma köfte lunch

Fast, family-friendly regional lunch; order piyaz with köfte and use nearby paid parking.
Drive 3 km in ~8min from Köfteci Niyazi through central Bandırma streets. 57 km47m
8
Attraction4.5Bandırma, Türkiye

Bandırma Archaeological Museum

14:40–15:401h here₺400

Regional archaeology and artifacts

Indoor history break from July sun; check last-entry time and let kids spot ancient coins.
Drive 76 km in ~1h 15min via D200 and D573 from Bandırma to Karacabey Longoz. 76 km1h 14m
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Attraction4.3Karacabey, Türkiye

Karacabey Longoz Ormanları

16:55–18:101h 15m here

Floodplain forest and photo trails

Nature finale with birds and shade; use repellent. Final Bursa drive is ~85 km after this stop.
Finish
Bursa, Türkiye

Before you go

Local tips

  • 1Book the Erdek–Marmara Island car ferry as early as schedules open; July Friday/Saturday sailings can sell out.
  • 2Leave Bursa early on Day 1 to clear O-5 and Balıkesir approaches before summer weekend traffic builds.
  • 3At Erdek port, arrive at least 45 minutes before sailing with an SUV; car-deck loading queues are slow in peak season.
  • 4Visit Kyzikos and Saraylar in the morning; both are bright, stony and much hotter after midday.
  • 5For Karacabey Longoz, the softer photo light is after 17:00, but stay on marked paths to protect wetlands.

Good to know

  • 1Ferry times between Erdek and Marmara Island can change because of wind, maintenance or summer demand; recheck the day before.
  • 2O-5 motorway sections use HGS tolling; make sure the tag balance is sufficient before leaving Bursa.
  • 3July temperatures around Erdek and Bandırma often exceed 30°C, and Kyzikos has little shade.
  • 4Marmara Island village streets and harbor parking can be narrow for an SUV; avoid squeezing into old lanes.
  • 5Karacabey Longoz access and trail conditions vary with wetland water levels; some side paths may be muddy or closed.

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