Ertugrul Islamic Turkey Tour – 6 Days Private Group Tour
Day 1: Istanbul & Eyyub El Ensari Tomb & Mosque
Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in the old city. A welcome meeting will be given by your local guide. This afternoon, we will visit the Eyyub El Ensari tomb and mosque, this complex marks the supposed burial place of Ebu Eyüp el-Ensari, a friend of the Prophet who fell in battle outside the walls of Constantinople while carrying the banner of Islam during the Arab assault and siege of the city. We will have dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Istanbul Old City & Islamic Heritage
Today we will visit the highlights of the city;
Hagia Sophia Mosque, Hippodrome, where chariot races were held. Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles
Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman Sultans (Harem not included)
We will have our dinner at the local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Bursa, Sogut, Ertugrul Tomb, Eskisehir
We will start our journey from Istanbul to Sogut. On our way there, we will visit Bursa city and Ulucamii. Then, we will continue our journey to Sogut; a small humble town that leads to the existence of a once upon a time, the magnificent empire of Ottoman. We will visit the Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi and lots of monuments which are tributed to him, scattered around the town. You will have some time to take photos as you are dressed up in costumes that resemble some characters from those days.
Then, we will visit Kuyulu masjid, which is the first masjid of the Ottomans. Due to the well in the masjid, it is called Kuyulu Masjid. The real name is Ertuğrul Gazi Masjid is known as the first work of the Ottoman Empire. Also, we will visit the Turkish Leaders Monument. And will have a photo break as well.
We will also visit the Tomb of Sheikh Edebali who was the mentor of Ertugrul Ghazi and considered the spiritual founder of the Ottoman Empire and also the Tomb of Bala Hatun who is the wife of Osman Ghazi and Sheikh Edebali 's Daughter.
We will visit the Orhangazi mosque in town, which is the first Ottoman mosque, then we will visit Ottoman Sultans Park, where we will learn all the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
After that, we will go to Eskisehir city and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Konya
After breakfast, we drive to Konya & visiting Konya city, Mevlana Rumi (RA) Museum, Selimiye Mosque and overnight
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Konya to Istanbul & Bosphorus Cruise
After breakfast, transferred to Konya airport and flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, welcome and transfer to your hotel. At late afternoon, we will have a Bosphorus cruise tour with our private boat, sailing between Europe and Asia for an hour by the sunset and drive to our restaurant for farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Istanbul
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUSIONS
5 Nights Accommodation in 4-star Hotels
Private Transportation with new model vehicles
English Speaking Guide all the way through
Entrance Fees of the sites
Meals as per itinerary
Daily bottle of water