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.

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.
Edirne Tour Packages from Istanbul
Below pricing are based on two people sharing costs ie transportation, guiding services and accommodation for 2 days package.
- Private Transportation
- Private Edirne Tour
- Travel Insurance
- Private Transportation
- Private Edirne Tours
- 4 & 5 Star Hotel Options
- Travel Insurance
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- See the most marvellous Ottoman structure ever constructed; the Selimiye Mosque
- A clear overview of Ottoman and Balkan histories
- Learn about the main events and religious milestones of Edirne’s history
- A guide to Ottoman architecture and art history
- See the life in a small Turkish border city
Hotels charge the following supplements;
- Single Room Supplement 50% pp/room rate
- Third Person Supplment is 70%
To book this tour please choose your desired day from the calendar below and continue with the booking steps. Our booking system will take you to the secure payment gateway provided by PayU.
There is a set deposit amount of $75 for any group size. Your booking will be confirmed after the deposit payment. The balance is to be paid 15 days before the start of the tour(s).
You may cancel your tour reservation up to 7 days before the planned start of the tour. No cancellation charge is incurred within the allowed deadline. Please read our cancellation policy: “Booking Terms“.
This tour is organized within the legal scope of the Turkish Law concerning Travel Agencies And The Association Of Travel Agencies (TURSAB) numbered 1618, and Vocational Tour Guides Law numbered 6326.
What's included?
- Private transportation; pick-up & drop-off to your hotel
- Private Tour(s) with lunch
- 4/5* accommodation options
- Admission Fees
- Travel Insurance
What's not included?
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at lunch(es)
- Tips & Gratitude
Why choose us?
- No Hidden Costs
- No Shopping Stops
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Hotels in good locations
- We value your time and money
- Our professional team is with you
What do our guests say about us?
Read our Tripadvisor reviews
- mateo420
My husband and I had the best possible experience touring Istanbul with Osman. We had seen the major historic sites previously so this time we wanted to see local neighborhoods.... read more Osman was outstanding in guiding us to many different and diverse areas on both sides of the Bosphorus. He intuitively understood exactly what we wanted to visit. We ate at local restaurants, enjoying authentic Turkish food and drank tea in cafes while watching people living their daily lives. As I am a huge fan of Turkish dramas, I was thrilled when Osman didn't give up until he found the street where one of my favorites was filmed! Osman also introduced us to a local ice cream place that we loved! Osman is also extremely knowledgeable about Turkish history and shared his insights as we were touring. Osman also has a great sense of humor, so our days were not only educational, but fun! We would love to tour other parts of the country with Osman.
2/27/2020 - JaneSNewYork
Cihan is a seasoned guide with a thorough knowledge of Istanbul history. In 3 days I saw the best of Istanbul - and he took me to a lot... read more of great restaurants and shops as well. Strongly recommend him!
11/13/2019 - K W
Four of us had an amazing, informative day with our guide Cihan Sevil on 10/8/2019. Despite some rain and wind, we saw the key historical sites and learned very... read more much from this experienced, personable guide. We highly recommend Cihan Sevil.
10/15/2019 - lackadai
We could not ask for a better, more knowledgeable and considerate guide. Cihan is extraordinary. He will not only fill you in on all of the history that you... read more need to know about the amazing city of Istanbul, but will offer an educated perspective and great sense of humor. I advise that you get a certified guide- no matter what- but if you really want to do it right- Cihan is your man.
7/16/2019 - VolguusZildrohar
I spent two days with Cihan in Istanbul on the heels of a long business trip to Turkey. After sitting down with him for tea to start the first... read more morning, it quickly became apparent that he's not your average guide who would merely tick the...More
7/04/2019