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Tour Details
What to Expect
Delve into the roots of the Ottoman Empire with the Foundations of the Empire: 7-Day Ertugrul Gazi Heritage Tour. This foundations of the empire tour visits Istanbul, Bursa, and Sogut — where Islamic history and Turkish legacy intertwine. It's the ideal 7 day muslim heritage itinerary for those drawn to Ertugrul Gazi’s story and the birth of the Ottoman legacy.
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Price Includes
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary (6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners)
- Private transportation and English-speaking guide
- Return airport transfers
- Visits to: Ertugrul Gazi Tomb, Sogut Martyrs Cemetery, Orhangazi Mosque, Tophane, Tombs of Osman & Orhan Gazi
- Ferry crossing from Istanbul to Bursa
- 1 bottle of water per person/day
Price Excludes
- Tipping for local guide and driver: USD 8 per person/day (pay on spot)
- Porterage at hotel and airport
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace & St. Sophia Museum
- Optional tours/supplements not mentioned
- High season surcharges during blackout dates
Based on hotels or similar
- Istanbul (3N): Gonen Yenibosna Hotel 5★
- Bursa (2N): Almira Hotel 5★
- Sogut (1N): Local Regional Hotel or equivalent
Supplements
- Topkapi Palace Entrance
$75 USD PP
- St Sophia Museum Entrance
$35 USD PP
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul (D)
Arrive at Istanbul International Airport. Transfer to hotel, dinner, and overnight in Istanbul.
This day kicks off your foundations of the empire tour.
Day 2 Istanbul Full Day Tour (B/L/D)
Explore Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace (photo stop), Hagia Sophia (photo stop), Grand Bazaar, and a local fashion show.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 Istanbul – Bursa (B/L/D)
Ferry to Bursa. Visit Silk Market, Green Mosque, and Green Tomb. Dinner and overnight in Bursa.
Day 4 Bursa – Sogut (B/L/D)
Drive to Sogut. Visit the Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi, Martyrs’ Cemetery, and Sogut Museum. Overnight in Sogut.
Day 5 Sogut – Bursa (B/L/D)
Return to Bursa. Visit Tophane and the tombs of Osman and Orhan Gazi. Overnight in Bursa.
Day 6 Bursa – Istanbul (B/L/D)
Drive back to Istanbul. Stop at Spice Market and shopping mall. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 7 Departure from Istanbul (B)
Free time if schedule permits. Transfer to airport. End of your foundations of the empire tour.
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