Tour of Ertuğrul Ghazi (Private)
Day Tour Turkey
We present you our tour called Tour of Ertuğrul Ghazi (Private), which is one of day tours from Istanbul.
Duration: 12 Hours
Time: 06:30
Pickup Point: Istanbul-Turkey
Highlights: Tomb of Edebali Master of Ertugrul and Osman Ghazi, Orhan Gazi Mosque in Bilecik, Bala Hatun, Ertugrul, Halime Hatun Tombs in Sogut and Bilecik.
WHY SHOULD YOU SEE ERTUGRUL GHAZİ TOMB?
Ertuğrul Ghazi is the father of Osman Bey, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, and the Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb is one of the most important symbols of the founding period of the Ottoman Empire and It is located within the borders of Bilecik province Söğüt (Sogot) district, which is currently within the borders of the Republic of Turkey. The Dirilis(Resurrection) Ertugrul series, which has become a phenomenon in the world, is introduced in the foreign press as follows: Ertugrul Ghazi was a warrior whose strength, belief, loyalty and strong spiritual belief always helped him move forward with one aim: to defeat the enemies and establish peace and brotherhood all over, by inculcating belief in law and justice.Also The series was described as the “Muslim Game of Thrones” By Guardian Newspaper.
CONCEPT OF THE TOUR
You will be picked up from the hotel or pick-up point at 06:30 am with private transfer. We will stop on the way of Söğüt(Sogot) about 2 hours later. You will have a opportunity to have open-buffet breakfast at the restaurant at this Free time. Our second stop will be The Tomb of Ertugrul Ghazi. Afterwards we will be visiting Halime Sultan, Bala Hatun, Dundar Bey, Abdurrahman Ghazi, Savci Bey and Bamsi Alp’s Tombs. Our licensed guide will tell you the stories of these important shrines and personalities.After visiting these shrines we will take a break and have time to rest.
Below are the other historical places in Söğüt (Sogot) and Bilecik you will see on our tour;
- The Mosque of Ertugrul
- The Tomb of Seyh Edebali
- Orhan Ghazi Mosque
When we visit The open-air Ottoman Museum in Bilecik, You will see the Timeline of the Tomb of Osman Ghazi and Orhan Ghazi Ottoman Empire.
- Local Lunch.
- Drive to Bursa-The first Capital of the Ottoman Empire. (Driving time appr. 1 hour to 1h30).
- Visit the UNESCO-protected Tomb of Osman and Orhan Ghazi, the key figures in Ottoman history in Bursa.
- Ulucami (The Grand Mosque) of Bursa and Koza Han (Silk Bazaar).
- Free time at Bursa city center.
- Drive back to Istanbul and we will arrive back at the hotel.
When the Tour of Ertuğrul Ghazi (Private) is completed we will drive back to Istanbul end of the day Tour of Istanbul.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TOUR?
- Transportation by a comfortable private transfer.
- English Speaking Driver (1-3 people car)
- Entry fees to the sites and museums
- Parking fees
- Local taxes and service charges
- Highway price
- Mineral water
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR?
- Breakfast, Lunch
- On personal expenses
- Tips to Guide and Driver