Private Edirne Day Trip from Istanbul

Edirne is an incredible city that has 1,585 registered historical monuments, making it the second European city with the highest number of historical monuments per square meter after Florence in Italy. Edirne is the second capital of the Ottoman Empire after Bursa and before Istanbul. Please note: Most popular places are listed on our itinerary, it is created with the maximum number of places that guests can see in a day, the flexible tour itinerary allows guests to spend their time at the places where they prefer to visit and to skip places they don't want to see in Edirne. Pick up at 08.00 from your place in Istanbul, drive to Edirne for a full day trip, arrive at Edirne around 10.30, the sightseeing tour will take around 4 hours + 1-hour lunch, and both way drive duration is 5 hours. Approximately it takes 10 hours a full-day tour of Edirne from Istanbul. It ends at 17.45 -18.00. End of the tour drive back to Istanbul and you will be dropped at your place.

1. 1

   Selimiye Camii

   20 min

   The Selimiye mosque is under restoration at the moment, you can visit it from the outside and a very small part from the inside. The Selimiye mosque is the one of most important monuments in Edirne for many guests and I am sure it is important for you too. If you are not especially going to visit Selimiye mosque and it may be enough for you to see from the outside, I am sure you will enjoy your time with our service.

2. 2

   Eski Cami

   Pass by

   You will visit the historical Uc Minarelli unique to explore the history of the Üç Minarelli Mosque and its current function. If you want, you can take a photo break. Or, if you want, you can skip this place and visit another place listed in the description or another place you want in the Edirne city center.

3. 3

   Uc Serefeli Camii

   10 min

   Your guide will inform you about history of the Üç minareli Mosque and current function.

4. 4

   The Grand Bazaar of Edirne

   20 min

   Ali Pasha Bazaar is the best bazaar in Edirne, recently located along pedestrianized Saraçlar Street, Ali Pasha Bazaar was erected in the years 1568-1569 by the famous architect Mimar Sinan. You can shop here.

5. 5

   Beyazid II Kulliyesi Health Museum

   30 min

   You will visit 2. Sultan Beyazit Complexes accompanied by your guide, your guide will inform you about the history of the 2. Sultan Beyazit Complexes and its current function, if you want you can give a photo break. Or If you want! You can skip this place and visit another place list in the description or another place you want at the Edirne city center. PLEASE NOTE: This place is closed on Mondays.

6. 6

   Edirne Buyuk Sinagogu

   20 min

   This is an optional place, if you don't want to visit, you can skip it. Grand Synagogue of Edirne, aka Adrianople Synagogue is a historic Sephardi synagogue located in Maarif Street of Edirne, It was designed in the Moorish Revival style and restored in 2015. PLEASE NOTE: This place is closed on Mondays.

7. 7

   Meric River Bridge

   1 hour

   You will visit Meriç bridge with your guide, It is the world's best place to watch a sunset,(Sometimes there is no time to wait for sunset), if you want you can give a photo break.

8. 8

   Bulgarian church of Sweti George

   20 min

   This is an optional place, if you don't want to visit, you can skip it. Bulgarian Orthodox Church is a very unique design, close to the center, it doesn't open every time, you may not see when you are there but if not possible to visit in, your guide will explain to you the history of it at the front side of the church. PLEASE. NOTE: This place may still be under renovation

9. 9

   Adalet Kasri Kulesi

   30 min

   This is an optional place, if you don't want to visit, you can skip it. Your guide will inform you about the history of the justice pavilion and its current function. Or If you want! You can skip this place and visit another place list in the description or another place you want at the Edirne city center. PLEASE. NOTE: This place may still be under renovation

10. 10

    Stop 10

    20 min

    This is an optional place, if you don't want to visit, you can skip it. Baha'i is a religion philosopher, the Baha'is believe he is the leader of Bahaism. PLEASE. NOTE: This place is an optional for those who want to visit.

11. 11

    Makedon Kulesi

    15 min

    The Macedonian Tower is one of the rare locations in the region where three civilizations stand one on top of the other. A historical tower, it is located within a section of the Roman city walls. Built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the Macedonian Tower is the only surviving example of the towers on the walls surrounding ancient Edirne. The area containing the Macedonian Tower and the surrounding wall remnants has been organized as the Edirne City History Museum and Archaeological Site. As part of the museum, which will showcase Edirne's 8300-year history in layers, the Macedonian Tower will also serve as a viewing terrace offering a unique panoramic view of Edirne, opening its doors to those who wish to see the city from above.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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