Full Day Edirne Tour

For those looking to trace the footsteps of history and taste local delights, our full-day Edirne tour offers an unforgettable experience. In this ancient city, which served as the capital of the Ottoman Empire for 92 years, you'll create lasting memories. During the tour, you'll visit historic landmarks such as the Selimiye Mosque, Üç Şerefeli Mosque, and the ruins of the Edirne Palace, as well as explore an interesting exhibit at the II. Bayezid Complex Health Museum. While shopping for local products in the Arasta Bazaar, you can also savor the famous tastes of Edirne. Join our expert guide for this cultural journey to explore the city's history and experience its local way of life. Book your spot now and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Edirne!

ROUTE:

Selimiye Mosque – Arasta Bazaar – Üç Şerefeli Mosque – II. Bayezid Complex and Health Museum – Meriç River – Lozan Monument – Karaağaç

Dear guests, we begin our journey from the specified departure points with the comfortable buses of goldenroadstour.com Ready to go? We’re on our way to discover the historical and cultural riches of Edirne! After approximately a 2.5-hour drive, we’ll arrive in Edirne, the former capital of the Ottoman Empire.

We will start our tour in Edirne with the famous Üç Şerefeli Mosque, the Old Mosque (Ulu Mosque) known for its inscriptions, the Bedesten, and the Selimiye Mosque, which the great architect Mimar Sinan called his "Masterpiece." (Due to restoration, only accessible parts will be open for visit.)

For those interested, we will stop at the Arasta Bazaar for free time and shopping, where you can purchase local items such as the traditional "Aynalı Gelin Broom" or regional fruit soaps.

Afterward, we will enjoy lunch (for those who wish), and then proceed to the II. Bayezid Complex and Health Museum, where in the 16th century, patients with mental illnesses were treated with sound, music, and pleasant scents. Afterward, we’ll visit Karaağaç, a district of Edirne connected by a 4-kilometer historical and scenic road, which was included in Turkish territory following the Treaty of Lausanne in 1924.

We will visit the historic Meriç Bridge, the Lozan Monument, and the Train Station, and then take a break at a traditional tea house. After this, we’ll begin our return journey to Istanbul. In the evening, we will bid farewell at the designated departure points and look forward to seeing you again on another goldenroadstour.com trip.