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Three Ottoman Capitals Tour: Istanbul, Bursa and Edirne

Istanbul 8 days / 7 nights Tour code: ART-1129
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8 daysDuration
Group tourMax. group
EN · AR · TRLanguages
YesHotel pickup included
YesFree cancellation
AllMin. age · Easy

Overview

8-day history tour of the three Ottoman capitals, Bursa, Edirne and Istanbul, plus Troy, the Selimiye Mosque, Eyup Sultan and a full-day Bosphorus cruise.

Follow the Ottoman story through its three capitals in one week. After a full day among Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, a ferry takes you to Bursa, the first capital, for its Grand Mosque, Green Tomb and silk bazaar; then on to legendary Troy and across the Dardanelles to Edirne, the second capital, crowned by the Selimiye Mosque. Back in Istanbul come the Chora (Kariye) Mosque, Eyup Sultan Mosque, a Bosphorus cruise and Dolmabahce Palace.

A history and faith tour covering the Byzantine and Ottoman relics of Istanbul, Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, legendary Troy, Edirne, the second capital, with the Selimiye Mosque, the Chora (Kariye) Mosque and Eyup Sultan Mosque, a full-day Bosphorus cruise and Dolmabahce Palace. For the price of this package please contact us.

Highlights

  • Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapi
  • Green Tomb
  • Troy
  • Selimiye Mosque
  • Chora
  • Eyup Sultan
  • Bosphorus cruise
  • Dolmabahce

Itinerary · 8 days / 7 nights

AirportMeet & greet
Istanbul2 nights
Yalova Thermal1 nights
Çanakkale1 nights
Edirne1 nights
Istanbul2 nights
AirportSend-off
Day 1Arrival transfer

Arrival at Istanbul International Airport, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel.

Our team meets you in arrivals with a name sign; private transfer to your hotel and check-in.

Day 2Guided tour

Full-day city tour to visit the Byzantine and Ottoman relics: the Blue Mosque; St. Sophia, considered one of the world's greatest architectural marvels; the royal Topkapi Palace; the Hippodrome area; the Grand Bazaar.

Breakfast
Day 3Cruise

Early drive to Bursa (the first capital of the Ottoman Empire): departure by ferryboat to Yalova then drive to Bursa; visit the Grand Mosque, the Green Tomb, Bursa's colourful silk bazaar and the Green Mosque. Evening dinner and overnight.

Breakfast
Day 4Private drive

Early drive to Canakkale; visit the ancient city of Troy, famous for the legendary Trojan Horse. Evening dinner and overnight.

Breakfast
Day 5Private drive

Early departure by ferry across the Dardanelles, then drive to Edirne (the second capital); arrival and visit to the Selimiye Mosque, evening dinner and overnight.

Breakfast
Day 6Guided tour

Early departure to Istanbul; arrival and visit to the Chora Church (Kariye Mosque), a beautiful example of early Byzantium with its mosaics, then visit the Eyup Sultan Mosque. Evening overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast
Day 7Cruise

Full-day Bosphorus cruise by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia, with old wooden villas and a fortress visit, then the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market); in the afternoon visit the last residence of the Ottoman sultans, Dolmabahce Palace.

Breakfast
Day 8Departure transfer

Transfer to Istanbul airport for your final departure.

Your private vehicle waits at the hotel lobby 3 hours before your flight.

Breakfast

What's Included / Not Included

What's Included

  • All transfers mentioned in the program
  • Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
  • Guiding in Arabic or English upon request
  • Modern A/C buses
  • Entrance fees to museums

Not Included

  • International flight tickets
  • Lunches and dinners (except as stated)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Tour Route

1Istanbul Airport (IST)2Istanbul3Bursa4Troy5Edirne6Blue Mosque7Topkapi Palace8Hippodrome9Grand Bazaar10Yalova Thermal11Çanakkale12Chora Church13Eyüp Sultan14Bosphorus Cruise15Spice Bazaar16Return · Istanbul Airport (IST)

Meeting Point & Pickup

Hotel pickup is included (Fatih, Sultanahmet, Taksim, Şişli, Beşiktaş). The exact time is confirmed with your booking.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour; 50% within 48 hours and 100% within 24 hours. Full refund if the tour is cancelled due to weather.

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