01 Night / 02 Days Tour
ERTUGRUL GHAZI & BURSA ISLAMIC HERITAGE

Ertugrul Ghazi & Bursa Islamic Heritage Tour Programme:

* Visited Sights:  Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb – Tomb of Sheikh Edebali – Orhangazi Mosque – Tomb of Turgut Alp
We pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul early in the morning and drive to Sogut area where everything started for Ottoman History. Sogut is the birthplace of Ottoman Empire .Being in Sogut is like a voyage in time machine and you will be amazed with the untouched beauty of the surroundings and nature. Especially thinking the fact that our great hero Ertugrul Ghazi had been in these places and walked here and now it is our turn to follow his footsteps . We will visit the tomb of Ertugrul Ghazi where he died in 1288 and lots of monuments which are tributed to him, scattered around the town. You will have free time here to take photos and even you will wear Alp ‘s or Hatuns ‘ clothes and take your own photos as well complimentary from us . We will also visit the Tomb of Sheikh Edebali who was the mentor of Ertugrul Ghazi and considered as spiritual founder of Ottoman Empire . We also visit Orhangazi Mosque which is the first Ottoman Mosque with a lead dome built in 1392 .After Sogut we will continue to Inegol where we will visit the tomb of Turgut Alp who was one of the greatest of warriors and a very close confidant of Ertugrul Ghazi and later his successor, Osman I . He ruled the area for 36 years and buried in Inegol as well. After Inegol we will continue to Bursa City which was the first capital of Ottoman Empire . Dinner and Overnight will be in Bursa.

* Visited Sights: Tophane area – Great Mosque  – Silk Bazaar – Koza Han –  Green Mosque – Green Tomb
After breakfast at the hotel , we will check out and start our Bursa tour with a visit to Tophane area , where Osman Ghazi and Orhan Ghazi, the Founders of the Ottoman dynasty, were laid for their final rest in two ancient Byzantine structures, which underwent drastic alteration or were even completely rebuilt after the earthquake of 1855. Then we will continue to Great Mosque known as Ulu Camii dating back to 1399 .This mosque is very famous with its decorative calligraphy which are all very unique. Next to Great Mosque , Silk Bazaar is located which is also known as Koza Han. A historical Bazaar in Bursa popular with its local shops selling silk scarves ,ties ,textile products ,towels ibed linens and etc. Local women also call here Shopping Paradise. After free time in Bazaar, we will take you to another 600 years old historical mosque known as Green Mosque and then also Green Tomb next to it . So we say bye to Bursa and we start our journey back to Istanbul . We drop you back to your hotel .End of our tour with sweet and lifelong memories of Ertugrul Ghazi , Ottoman History , and beauty of Bursa. We  hope to see you on our another tour .

Inclusions:

• 1 Night Bursa Hotel Accommodation
• Pick up from the hotels / drop off to hotels
• All tours mentioned above (including entrance fees, taxes & professional guiding) – SIC
• All transfers required to complete the program (in good model luxury vehicles) – PRIVATE
• Istanbul – Bursa – Istanbul ferry tickets
• All  breakfast & Lunches that are mentioned

Important Notes :

• 00 – 02 child is free
• 02 – 06 child is 50% of per person in DBL
• 06 – 12 child is 70% of per person in DBL
• If you have 2 or more children, please contact us.
• Please ask special rate if you are 6 pax or more!
• Please note that higher prices may apply during peak periods. (Eid period, Easter and New years etc.)