Tour Name: Day Tour from Istanbul to Edirne
Country: Turkey
Start & End Point: Istanbul
Type: Group & Private Tour options available
Tour duration: Full Day
Tour Highlights: Selimiye Mosque, Eski Mosque, City Tower, the Üç Serefeli Mosque, Ali Pasa Bazaar, Meric Bridge, II. Bayezid Complex
“A Daily visit to Historical City of Edirne”
Take a full day trip from Istanbul to Edirne – the Second Capital City of Ottoman Empire. Walk the historical old city center; visit the local markets, historical Byzantine Tower & Ottoman mosques.
* Selimiye Mosque, built by Great Architect Sinan with the order of Sultan Selim II , a masterpiece and one of the highest achievements of Islamic architecture.
* Eski Mosque, considered as the oldest ottoman structure in Edirne, the Eski Mosque is constructed in 1414.
* City Tower, The sole still intact tower of Edirne’s city walls. It is all that remains of the tower which once protected the principal gate of the citadel.
* The Uc Serefeli Mosque, named after its unusual minaret with three balconies built in 1447 by Murad II.
* Ali Pasa Bazaar, Covered Market built by the famous architect Sinan in 1569.
* Meric Bridge (New Bridge), constructed at the junction of Meric and Arda rivers betwen 1842- 1847
* II. Bayezid Complex, The medical museum was a progressive mental institution in Ottoman times, using innovative techniques like music and gardens on patients.
Inclusions: Guide, Transportation, Entrance fees & Lunch
· Every day
· All Year Round
· Lunch Included
· By Car or Minivan
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