Note:- Mentioned Itinerary are tentative and may be change as per group or by the company
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time at leisure and an overnight stay in Istanbul.
After breakfast, embark on the Old City Tour. Visit Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed), Grand Bazaar, and Hippodrome. Also, visit Ayyub Al-Ansari Mosque and his tomb, and enjoy a boat tour (1 hour 30 minutes). Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Note: Entrance fees to Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum are optional and not included. (You can enter Hagia Sophia for prayer without a ticket during prayer times.)
After breakfast, travel to Edirne (approx. 4 hours). Visit Selimiye Mosque, Market area, Ottoman Shifahane, and the city center. Return to Istanbul and stay overnight.
After breakfast, drive to Bursa (approx. 4 hours). Visit Covered Bazaar, Grand Mosque, Silk Market, Cumalıkızık Village, and Tophane. If time permits, visit Orhan Ghazy, Osman Ghazy, and Mehmed Çelebi Ziarahs. Drive to Mount Olympos (Uludağ) for snow activities (seasonal). Free time for activities (cable car optional). Overnight stay in Bursa.
After breakfast, drive to Bilecik Sogut (approx. 2 hours). Explore the founding location and first capital of the Ottoman Empire (1299–1335). Visit the Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi and monuments dedicated to him. Take photos dressed in historical costumes (optional). Visit Kuyulu Masjid (Ertuğrul Gazi Masjid), the first mosque of the Ottomans, and the Turkish Leaders Monument. Visit the Tomb of Sheikh Edebali, mentor of Ertugrul Ghazi, and Bala Hatun’s Tomb. Explore the Orhangazi Mosque and Ottoman Sultans Park to learn about the Ottoman Empire’s history. End the day by driving to Istanbul (approx. 3 hours). Overnight stay in Istanbul.
After breakfast, enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise (shared boat, 1 hour 45 minutes). View landmarks such as Rumelian Castle, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Beylerbeyi Palace from the boat (no interior visits). Later, visit Pier Loti Hill for a panoramic view and Taksim Square. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
After breakfast, enjoy free time at leisure. Transfer to the airport.
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