Edirne Day Trip: Exploring Ottoman Empire's Second Capital From Istanbul
Edirne
Embark on a full-day trip from Istanbul to Edirne, the second capital of the Ottoman Empire. Explore the city's 1,585 registered historical monuments and discover its rich history and cultural heritage.
Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Selimiye Mosque - The Selimiye mosque is under restoration at the moment, you can visit it from the outside and a very small part from the inside. The Selimiye mosque is the one of most important monuments in Edirne for many guests and I am sure it is important for you too. If you are not especially going to visit Selimiye mosque and it may be enough for you to see from the outside, I am sure you will enjoy your time with our service.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Any entrance fee of Museum or palace you will visit in Edirne is included
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Personal expences, tips and gratuities
Additional Information

Edirne is a magnificent city boasting 1,585 recorded historical landmarks, ranking it the second European city with the most historical landmarks per square meter, following Florence in Italy. The city served as the second capital of the Ottoman Empire, succeeding Bursa and preceding Istanbul.

Please note: The most frequented sites are included in our agenda, which is designed to cover the maximum number of sites visitors can witness in a day. The itinerary is flexible, enabling guests to allocate their time according to their preferred locations and to omit places they aren’t interested in visiting in Edirne.

The day trip begins with a pick-up from your location in Istanbul at 08:00, followed by a drive to Edirne. We’re expected to arrive around 10:30, and the sightseeing tour will continue for about 4 hours, plus 1 hour for lunch. The total drive time is approximately 5 hours. All in all, the entire day tour of Edirne from Istanbul takes about 10 hours. It concludes at 17:45 - 18:00. At the end of the tour, we drive back to Istanbul and drop you off at your location.

  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Location
Selimiye Mosque
Babademirtas Street,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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