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Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb Tour from Istanbul, Private Full-Day Trip

KTLY303309 · Bilecik
Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb Tour from Istanbul, Private Full-Day Trip
Duration
9 hours (Day Tour)
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About this tour

The tomb of Ertugrul Ghazi, father of Osman I and forefather of the Ottoman dynasty, sits in the Bilecik region a few hours from Istanbul. On this private full-day trip you travel there by car with your own driver and an English-speaking guide, visiting the Sheikh Edebali Tomb, Orhan Gazi Mosque, the Ottoman History Museum and the graves of Ertugrul's warrior companions along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul are included, and the day runs about 9 hours.

Guide Languages

English

Highlights

  • Tomb of Sheikh Edebali, spiritual mentor of the early Ottomans
  • Orhan Gazi Mosque
  • Museum of Ottoman History
  • Tomb of Dursun Fakih
  • Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi, father of the Ottoman dynasty
  • Graves of the Alps beside the Ertugrul Gazi shrine

Included / Excluded

  • Private vehicle with driver.
  • Licensed professional guide.
  • Admission to all sites on the itinerary.
  • Lunch, at your own expense.
  • Any personal spending.

A Private Day Trip to the Birthplace of the Ottoman Story

This private day trip takes you from Istanbul to Bilecik, the region where the Ottoman story began, to stand at the tomb of Ertugrul Ghazi, father of Osman I. It is a quiet, meaningful day built around history rather than crowds, with your own vehicle, driver, and guide throughout.

Your guide collects you from your Istanbul hotel in the morning. After the drive through the countryside, the visits begin: the Sheikh Edebali Tomb, resting place of the spiritual mentor to Ertugrul and Osman, the early-period Orhan Gazi Mosque, and the Ottoman History Museum, which traces how a small frontier principality grew into an empire.

You then continue to the Dursun Fakih Tomb, honoring the scholar who was Sheikh Edebali's son-in-law, before reaching the Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb itself. Within the shrine grounds you also see the Alps' graves, the symbolic resting places of the warriors who fought alongside Ertugrul.

There is a break for lunch at a local restaurant, paid on your own, and the tour ends with drop-off back at your Istanbul hotel. Plan for roughly 9 hours door to door.

Pickup Location

Fatih, Beyoglu, Besiktas

Available Days / Times

  • Monday : 10:00
  • Tuesday : 10:00
  • Wednesday : 10:00
  • Thursday : 10:00
  • Friday : 10:00
  • Saturday : 10:00
  • Sunday : 10:00
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FAQs

How many hours does the Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb trip take?
Plan on around 9 hours in total, covering the drive from Istanbul to Bilecik, the site visits, and the return journey.
Will I share the tour with other travelers?
No. This is a fully private trip, so the vehicle, driver, and professional guide are reserved for your group alone.
Does the price cover lunch?
No, lunch is at your own expense. Time is set aside during the day so you can choose a local restaurant that suits you.
What language does the guide speak?
Your professional guide leads the tour in English.
Where is the meeting point?
There is no meeting point to find. Your guide picks you up directly from your hotel reception in Istanbul.
What sites are on the itinerary?
The day covers the Sheikh Edebali Tomb, Orhan Gazi Mosque, the Ottoman History Museum, the Dursun Fakih Tomb, the Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb, and the Alps' graves inside the Ertugrul shrine.
Can families or older visitors join comfortably?
Yes. Because it is private and paced at your comfort, the trip works well for families, couples, and older travelers with an interest in Ottoman history.