Umrah Plus Ottomans Capitals (İstanbul,Bursa,Edirne)

Highlights: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Gulhane Parc, Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam Istanbul the magical city where east meets west in perfect harmony. While it is possible to take the city by war, it takes more than gun power to hold it. This would not be possible for any state unless Byzantium gave more to the city than it earned. At this point, the Ottomans were inspired by Byzantium and adorned the city with its own values, strengthened it and took it towards its golden age.

Highlights: Ulu Camii - the Great Mosque, Covered Bazaar, Koza Inn, Green Mausoleum, Ulu mountain The first capital of the Ottoman Empire, besides its fertile lands, was located on the westernmost extension of the Silk Road. In such a favorable environment, the Ottomans built ins, mosques, bazaars, baths, hospitals and schools in the city, in the transition from nomadic to city life.

Highlights: Bosphorus, Cable Car, Pierre Loti, Old City Walls They say that “the stone and soil of Istanbul are made of gold.” But the sea and the Bosphorus strait are like made of diamonds! History reflected on palaces, mosques, suspended bridges, seaside mansions, fortresses, wooden houses, parks and royal gardens. Coastal line of Golden Horn and Eyup Sultan neighbourhood and the open-air museum Miniaturk will be in our afternoon visiting program.

Highlights: Beyazit Kulliye, Meric River, Selimiye Mosque Edirne, the second capital city, presents magnificent masterpieces of early Ottoman architecture, the wonderful Ottoman bridges, and the masterpiece of the great architect Sinan, The old bazaar and the unique food that is served here will make the visit even more memorable.

After getting introduced to the capital you can discover and do more on your leisure times in the city.

Your journey into the development of the Ottoman Empire ends here. Airport transfer and services will be completed while you are heading to the plane safely. Hope to welcome you at another program in the future.