Ertugrul Tour: A Journey from Istanbul to the Ottoman Empire's Historical Sites
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16 Ratings
Bilecik
Embark on the Ertugrul Tour and journey from Istanbul to the historical sites of the Ottoman Empire. Visit the Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi, Kuyulu masjid, and more. Immerse yourself in the captivating history and take unforgettable photos in authentic costumes.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ertugrul Gazi Turbesi - We will visit the Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi and lots of monuments which are tributed to him, scattered around the town. You will have some time to take photos as you are dressed up in costumes that resemble some characters from those days.
  • Sogut Museum - The museum has many ethnographic items from the Bilecik area Yörüks: old clothes, carpets, weighing instruments, flags, weapons, and coin purses. There are also archaeological items such as earthenware kitchen tools from the Roman Empire and coins from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras
  • Sogut - We will visit Kuyulu masjid, which is the first masjid of the Ottomans. Due to the well in the masjid, it is called Kuyulu Masjid. The real name is Ertuğrul Gazi Masjid is known as the first work of the Ottoman Empire. Also, we will visit the Turkish Leaders Monument. And will have a photo break as well.
  • Seyh Edebali Tomb - We will also visit the Tomb of Sheikh Edebali who was the mentor of Ertugrul Ghazi and considered the spiritual founder of the Ottoman Empire and also the Tomb of Bala Hatun who is the wife of Osman Ghazi and Sheikh Edebali ‘s Daughter
  • Orhangazi Cami - We will visit the Orhangazi mosque in town, which is the first Ottoman mosque, then we will visit Ottoman Sultans Park, where we will learn all the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire
  • Bilecik Province - We will also visit the Tomb of Sheikh Edebali who was the mentor of Ertugrul Ghazi and considered the spiritual founder of the Ottoman Empire and also the Tomb of Bala Hatun who is the wife of Osman Ghazi and Sheikh Edebali ‘s Daughter.

We will visit the Orhangazi mosque in town, which is the first Ottoman mosque, then we will visit Ottoman Sultans Park, where we will learn all the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire.

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch included
  • Entrance Fees covered
  • All taxes and fees included
  • Guided by an English-speaking professional
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Beverages on lunch
Additional Information

Ertugrul Tour will start early in the morning from Istanbul to Sogut; the founding location and first capital of the Ottoman Empire. We will visit the Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi and lots of monuments which are tributed to him, scattered around the town. You will have some time to take photos as you are dressed up in costumes that resemble some characters from those days.

Then, we will visit Kuyulu masjid, which is the first masjid of the Ottomans. Due to the well in the masjid, it is called Kuyulu Masjid. Also, we will visit the Turkish Leaders monument.

We will also visit the Tomb of Sheikh Edebali who was the mentor of Ertugrul Ghazi and considered the spiritual founder of the Ottoman Empire and also the Tomb of Bala Hatun who is the wife of Osman Ghazi and Sheikh Edebali ‘s Daughter.

We will visit the Orhangazi mosque in town, which is the first Ottoman mosque, then we will visit Ottoman Sultans Park

On the way back to Istanbul, we will stop at Lake of Sapanca for a break.

Location
Ertugrul Gazi Turbesi
Ertugrul Gazi Caddesi
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Patricia_b
Oct 7, 2023
Good experience - Ertugrul tomb and the change of guards. It was very nice. the drive was long but we enjoyed to see the countryside
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Sorayatchikou_t
May 7, 2023
Best tour ever it is... - Best tour ever it is worth the money never forget it I recommend everyone who is interested to visit this place. Unforgettable journey a big thanks to the guide.
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168khurramm
May 10, 2022
Amazing experience - The journey was worth it! Our guide Musa made it so interesting for us. His extensive knowledge about history made the trip more amazing. Loved the market too, it had stuff with the most reasonable prices. I hope all travellers get guides like Musa!!😄
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Sightseer826481
Mar 14, 2022
Excellent tour. History, drove, sightseeing along countryside. - Ertugrul Gazi tour was amazing. A long ride but was comfortable. I was a big fan of Turkey TV series Resurrection on netflix. Ibrahim was our tour guide. He picked us up at the hotel and lunch included. If you are fan of Resurrection TV series and history. A must see.
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Hasnain
Mar 9, 2022
Excellent tour. Beyond amazing!!! - This was an excellent tour. Exceeded my expectations. My tour guide Onur was great and very knowledgeable. The ride to Sogut and Bilecik was comfortable. It was amazing visiting and seeing everything with my own eyes. It was a humbling experience paying my respects to Ertugrul Gazi and his companions. Glad I booked this company and I would highly recommend them! Thank you so much.
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Rajarabbani
Jan 3, 2022
Amazing and awesome experience 10/10 - An amazing trip to Ertugrul Gazi tomb. My Guide brother Ibrahim had an amazing knowledge of the monument and surrounding areas and i am really impressed by his knowledge and attitude. Would highly recommend Ibrahim and Mehmet brothers of Turkeyx, Escapade. Really had excellent time and experience. So pleasec
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Ilyasamin
Jan 2, 2022
History immersion, beautiful country side! - The whole trip was amazing, I had to book last minute. Ibrahim (our guide) met us at the hotel the night before to go over the details of what to expect. I cannot say enough good things about our brother Ibrahim, he was very knowledgeable, gave us a history of not only Ertugrul Gazi and his family but laid out the framework before and after he in history. We had other tours this trip this was out standing, one suggestion to get the full experience would have been either a visit Kayi tent structure or even lunch in the tent would have been great, (the only reason I’m adding this is because Mehmet the organizer asked me suggestions to improve future outings) but regardless it was excellent.
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C5268admohammada
Oct 11, 2021
Great Guide!!! - I had a great time with this tour company. Ensar was a great guide!! I would recommend this to everyone looking to visit Sogut!!
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Frederick_r
Mar 20, 2023
Experiencing real history! - Seeing the actual tombs and burial sites makes everything that you read about and see in films real!
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Barbara_d
Apr 26, 2024
Very very poor and I have ask for a refund if not I will take this further - Missing the coach putting me in a taxi for the whole journey paying for my lunch that I had already paid for I have waited 3yrs for this trip and it was spoilt for me the taxi driver didn’t tell me nothing I got bk to the hotel and cried
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