Edirne Tours from Istanbul

Edirne Tours from Istanbul

Visit Edirne, the second capital of the Ottoman Empire.

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Edirne Tours from Istanbul

More than just a quintessential border town, Edirne is one of the best preserved Ottoman cities and makes an impressive and easily digestible introduction to Turkey. The city enters history as Hadrianopolis (meaning the city of Hadrian) designated as the main centre of Roman Thrace by the emperor Hadrian. Under the Byzantines it retained its significance, not at least as a forward base en route to the Balkans or more ominously from the Byzantine point of view, first stop on the way to attempts on their imperial capital itself.

Selimiye Mosque of Edirne
Selimiye Mosque is the crown of Edirne city

Why should you visit Edirne?

Once home to the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and still home to some of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman architecture from the 14th and 15 century and the current capital of the Edirne Province, the Turkish city Edirne lays near to the borders between Turkey and Bulgaria and Greece. 

Due to its important location, Edirne offers visitors not just rich history and fine examples of civil architecture, but also it is a perfect location to discover the locals of the European side of Turkey. This tour can be combined with Ottoman Heritage Tour of Istanbul. Edirne’s local delicacies are worth a try.

Edirne Tours Itinerary

You can customize this tour by replacing the tour days and/or including/excluding sights from the itinerary. Please contact us to tailor this tour to suit your needs.

DAY 1 - ISTANBUL TO EDIRNE
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul. After 3 hours drive, we will have a short break and start your Edirne tour.
Day 1 >>> Edirne City Tour from Istanbul
You will first visit the Old Mosque and its bazaar, built to provide funds for the mosque complex. The Old Mosque of Edirne is a fine example of Ottoman architecture’s early stages. Next we will visit the Rustem Pasha Caravanserai, a commercial motel for merchants in the past. You will then Uc Serefeli Mosque which is a milestone in Ottoman Architecture. We then continue to Selimiye Mosque; the masterpiece of legendary Ottoman architect Sinan. After lunch we will visit the remainings of the After lunch at a local restaurant we continue to the The Health Complex of Sultan Bayezid II. Old Palace, which was the administrative center in the early Ottoman history.Overnight in Edirne.
DAY 2: EDIRNE & RETURN TO ISTANBUL
On your second day in Edirne, you will visit the Old Town and the Synagogue of Edirne, which serves as a museum and a venue for cultural events. Edirne’s Synagogue was Next you will visit the Old Palace and Traditional Oil Wrestling sites. After lunch at a local restaurant in Karaagac neighborhood of Edirne, you will explore Karaagac and learn about the Turkish & Greek relations history. After our visit Karaagac, we will return to Istanbul and drop you off at your hotel.

Edirne Tour Packages from Istanbul

Below pricing are based on two people sharing costs ie transportation, guiding services and accommodation for 2 days package.

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  • star rating  If you want a very kind and knowledgeable guide Osman Ozmen was fantastic, an excellent tour guide. He took us through the streets of Istanbul to see the Hagia Sophia,... read more

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    9 August 2021
  • star rating  If you want a very kind and knowledgeable guide Osman Ozmen was fantastic, an excellent tour guide. He took us through the streets of Istanbul to see the Hagia Sophia,... read more

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    1 August 2021
  • star rating  Had a wonderful time seeing Istanbul as a first time visitor with guide Osman Ozmen. He was knowledgeable, personable, and spoke English well! We were able to customize the itinerary... read more

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    6 May 2021
  • star rating  Had a wonderful time seeing Istanbul as a first time visitor with guide Osman Ozmen. He was knowledgeable, personable, and spoke English well! We were able to customize the itinerary... read more

    Ashley S
    1 May 2021
  • star rating  Had a wonderful time seeing Istanbul as a first time visitor with guide Osman Ozmen. He was knowledgeable, personable, and spoke English well! We were able to customize the itinerary... read more

    Ashley S
    1 April 2021

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