Full Day Ertugrul Tour from Istanbul

Overview

Daily Ertugrul Tour  or Daily Sogut Tour  is a must for any fans of the smash hit Netflix series Dirilis Ertugrul or Kurulus Osman.

This tour is the most comprehensive Ertugrul Tour that you can do while you are in Istanbul in a day and listed as one of the top activities that must be done in Turkey by world famous Trip Advisor . 

As the Main Ertugrul Tour operator , all Ertugrul tours are guided by the most well known Ottoman and Islamic History Expert Tour guide in Turkey , Mr Cengiz Kellekci , who is having almost 30 years of guiding experience and you will get interesting fun facts about historic events and see the real life tombs and places of where those brave people lived.

You will also be able to dress up in the Turkish style dress and will have a chance to take lovely pictures that you can keep as lifetime memories.

A full-day Ertugrul tour from Istanbul offers history enthusiasts and fans of the legendary Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul an immersive experience into the life and times of Ertuğrul Ghazi, the father of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire. The tour typically combines visits to historical sites, scenic locations, and cultural experiences that bring this significant era to life.

Key Highlights:

  1. Departure from Istanbul:
    The journey usually begins early in the morning with a convenient pickup from your hotel or a designated meeting point. Comfortable transport ensures a relaxing ride to the historic locations.
  2. Visit to Söğüt:
    The primary destination is Söğüt, the town where the Ottoman Empire was founded. Travelers explore the Tomb of Ertuğrul Ghazi, a revered site for its historical significance. The area is rich with Ottoman-era artifacts, and visitors often feel a deep sense of connection to Turkey’s cultural roots.
  3. Bilecik and Surrounding Areas:
    Many tours include a stop at Bilecik, another important location tied to the Ottoman legacy. Here, visitors might see the Sheikh Edebali Tomb, a spiritual leader and mentor to Osman I. The site offers insight into the philosophical and religious foundations of the empire.
  4. Cultural Experiences:
    The tour often features traditional Turkish music, performances, and sometimes even costumes inspired by the series. Local guides provide engaging commentary about the history and legacy of Ertuğrul and the rise of the Ottoman Empire.
  5. Lunch and Local Cuisine:
    Guests enjoy a delicious meal of authentic Turkish dishes, often in a rustic setting that complements the historical ambiance of the tour.
  6. Return to Istanbul:
    After a full day of exploration and learning, the tour concludes with a comfortable drive back to Istanbul, arriving in the evening.

What to Expect:

  • Duration: Approximately 14 -15 hours
  • Inclusions: Transportation, guided tours, entrance fees to historical sites,  breakfast and lunch .
  • Ideal For: Fans of the Ertuğrul series, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Ottoman heritage.

This tour provides an unforgettable journey through time, connecting the dots between history and the cultural identity of modern Turkey.

We invite you to follow the footsteps of Ottoman Grandfathers like Ertugrul Gazi, Osman Gazi, Turgut Alp and many others while exploring Soğut, Bilecik and Bursa cities.

 

Day 1 : Explore Sogut Bilecik and Bursa in a day

Our Daily Ertugrul tour or known also as Daily Sogut tour  starts picking up our dear guests from their  hotels  early in the morning .

Our Ottoman and Islamic History Expert tour guide , Mr Cengiz Kellekci , gives you the most useful information about Istanbul and in general for all Turkey which will enlighten your travel ideas within Turkey during your stay till we cross to Asian side .

We continue to Sapanca  for the best open buffet breakfast that anyone can have in Turkey. After rich breakfast , we continue to Sogut and around 1,5 hours later we reach to Sogut , a birth place of Ottoman Empire and home of Kayis for many years .

We visit the Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi and watch Alps Changing Ceremony right in front of the tomb  which will definitely make you have goosebump .

You will have a chance to visit the tombs of Ertugrul Gazi, Halime Hatun, Savci Bey, Akcakoca, Konur Alp, Gunduz Bey, Abdurrahman Gazi, Dundar Bey, Samsa Cavus and etc  as well as symbolic tomb of Turgut Alp. (Original one is in Inegol on a mountain village ) .

Then you will have free time for Kayi Merchandise Shopping . After we will take you to Hanli Bazaar where we will provide complimentary Alp and Hatun costumes for everyone  so you can take lovely pictures with those costumes if you like  or you can shoot your own episode with swords and axes and costumes .

From 7 years to 70 years , these moments will be one of the best time of your life and lifetime memory that you can always show to your beloved ones.

If you like you can even have professional photos taken by professional photographers there at your own expense and can have an album as well .

Then we have lunch  at a famous Kabab House  to taste the best Mixed Kabab and local flavors. You can also pray Zuhr here as well .

We continue to Bilecik and on the way we stop at Kayi Sign where you can take lovely pictures up there as well . We  visit the Home of White Bearded and Tomb of Sheikh Edebali who is known as the Spiritual  Founder of Ottoman Empire and Tomb of Bala Hatun who is Osman Gazi ‘s wife and Sheikh Edebali ‘s daughter  and tomb of her mother there as well.

We then walk down the steps for a visit to 690 years old historical Orhangazi Mosque still standing in a perfect condition alhamdulillah and have a chance to pray there as well .

Our last stop here is Ottoman Sultans Timeline Park which you will be given the best information about Ottoman Empire and Sultans , Sahabas , Haghia Sophia , Blue Mosque , Suleymaniye Mosque and even Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque which is a Hidden Gem in Istanbul with 4 pieces of Hajar Al Aswad stones inside by the most well known Ottoman and Islamic History expert tour guide InshaAllah  .

As former guests say, it is a great privilige to listen all these information from an Ottoman and Islamic History Expert tour guide , Mr. Cengiz Kellekci which enlightens all minds about Ottoman and Islamic History .

We guarantee you that you will love this historical visit to these places for sure InshaAllah.

Time to leave for Bursa , first capital of Ottoman Empire , and after 2 hours we reach to Bursa and visit Tophane area where Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi are buried. This area is also the best view point of Bursa so you can take lovely pictures there as well . We start our way back to Istanbul and on the way we stop for Shopping opportunity since Bursa is the most popular place for Honey , Turkish Delight , Saffran and etc .

We return back to Istanbul via Osman Gazi Bridge and InshaAllah after 2 hours we reach to Istanbul and drop back all our guests to their hotels . End of our services with sweet lifetime memories . Eyvallah !

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Pricing

Per person : 150 Euros per adult above 10 years CHILD POLICY : 6-10 Years Old Child :  125 Euros 3- 5 Years Old Child : 90 Euros 0-2 Years  : Complimentary

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