07 Nights / 08 Days Tour
IN THE STEPS OF ERTURGRUL GHAZI

In the Steps Of Ertugrul Ghazi Tour Programme:

Welcome to Istanbul – cradle of the civilizatons! Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights:  Eminonu – Bosphorus Cruise – Spice Bazaar – Rustem Pasha Mosque
Today we will have a nice walk towards Eminonu and will take Bosphorus Cruise in between Europe and Asia. It will take 1,5 hours . We will also visit Spice Bazaar and Rustem Pasha Mosque together. Then you will be free on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights: Sultanahmet Square , Ayasofya Mosque , Blue Mosque , Topkapi Palace with Holy Relics room – Hippodrome – Suleymaniye Mosque  – Ortaköy – Taksim Square & Istiklal Street
Today we will be covering the Highlights of Istanbul and will visit Hippodrome known also Sultanahmet Square , Ayasofya Mosque , Blue Mosque , Topkapi Palace with Holy Relics room . Let your ziarah achieve excellence by visiting a city which is sanctified by our prophet Mohammad (PBUH) with his hadith “Verily you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful leader will her leader be, and what a wonderful army will that army be!” and take the chance to see “the Chamber of the Holy Mantle”. This chamber is a part of the Topkapi Palace and all the sacred leavings of islamic history are exhibited here such as; The Holy Mantle of the Prophet, The Honored Standard, First Manuscripts of Quranic Verses, The Letters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), The Sacred Seal, The sacred Strands of Hair, The Prophet’s footprint, The Sacred Sandals, The Bow Of the Prophet, The Holy Tooth, The staff Of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), The staff Of Moses, The Cooking Vessel Of The Prophet Abraham, The Turban of the Prophet Joseph, The Prophet John’s (John the Baptist) Forearm and a Fragment Of His Skull, The Keys and Locks of the Kaba, The water Bag used during the restoration of the Tomb of the Prophet, Covers Of Kaba and the tomb of the prophet, Soil form the Grave of Prophet Mohammad, The Prayer Rug and Bridal Veil of Fatimah al-Zahra, The scarf of Aisha bint Abu Bakr, Sword Of The Prophet, Sword Of Abu bakr al-Siddiq, Sword Of Omar ibn al-Khattab, Sword Of Othman ibn Affan, Sword Of Ali ibn Abu Talib, A Piece of a Mantle Attributed to Husayn ibn Ali. After visiting the palace , we will take you to Suleymaniye Mosque which was built by Magnificent Soleiman the Magnificent via Grand Bazaar and Beyazıt Square . After Suleymaniye Mosque , we will take you to famous Ortakoy area which is by the Bosphorus and home of beautiful Ortakoy Mosque under 15 July Martyrs bridge. After Ortakoy , time for the most famous area of Istanbul , Taksim and Istiklal Street. We will give free time then we will take you back to the hotel.

Today is a free day for you to explore city on your own. Or you can also make some shopping. Overnight in Istanbul.

* Visited Sights: Sogut – Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb – Tomb of Sheikh Edebali –  Orhangazi Mosque – Tomb of Turgut Alp – Tophane area – Bursa Grand Mosque
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 can hire Alp ‘s or Hatuns ‘ clothes and take photos as well . 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 . We will visit 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. The tour ends by visiting Bursa Grand Mosque; built in the Seljuk style, it was ordered by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I and built between 1396 and 1399. Then, we will start to journey back to Istanbul via Osmangazi Bridge . End of Ertugrul Tour with sweet memories once we drop you back to your hotel .

Today is a free day for you to explore city on your own. Or you can also make some shopping. Overnight in Istanbul.

Today is a free day for you to explore city on your own. Or you can also make some shopping. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast transfer to the airport. Hope your trip will be a memorable one!

Inclusions:

• 7 Nights  Istanbul Hotel Accommodation
• All tours mentioned above (including entrance fees, taxes & professional guiding)
• Private Airport Transfers
• City to city transfers
• All  breakfast & Lunches that are mentioned