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Private Ertugrul Ghazi and Sheikh Edebali Complex Popular
Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb (Söğüt): Located in Söğüt, the first Ottoman capital, this is the final resting place of Ertuğrul Gazi, the father of the empire's founder. The site hosts the traditional "Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Commemoration and Yörük Festivals," featuring colorful, historical parades.
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Description
A cultural and historical tour tracing the steps of Ertuğrul Gazi and Sheikh Edebali centers on the birth of the Ottoman Empire. Key highlights of this journey across Bilecik and Söğüt include the following must-see historical and spiritual landmarks.
This is a private tour organized on request and upon your request we can make a special tou program or else.
Our tour for Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb is going to start by picking you up from your hotel between 7:30-08.30 a.m, then heading to Bilecik city that is approximately 3 hours driving.
Highlights
Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb (Söğüt): Located in Söğüt, the first Ottoman capital, this is the final resting place of Ertuğrul Gazi, the father of the empire's founder. The site hosts the traditional "Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Commemoration and Yörük Festivals," featuring colorful, historical parades.
Sheikh Edebali Tomb (Bilecik): This is the spiritual heart of the tour. Sheikh Edebali was a revered Sufi master, the spiritual founder of the Ottoman Empire, and the father-in-law of Osman I. The tomb complex sits on a hill offering panoramic views of Bilecik.
Orhan Gazi Mosque (Bilecik): Adjacent to Edebali's tomb, this historic mosque complex includes the tomb of Edebali's daughter (and Osman Gazi's wife), Rabia Bala Hatun.
Bilecik Clock Tower: Situated near the Edebali Tomb, this historic 1907 tower offers great scenic photography and is a main stop on local heritage routes.
Ottoman Sultans History Timeline & Museum (Bilecik): Provides visitors with deep insight into the transition from the Kayı Tribe to the establishment of the grand Ottoman Empire.
Itinerary
start
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
07.30 - 09.15 am from hotel to Bilecik. 3 hours driving
Erturul gazi
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Visit Sheik Edebali Tomb
Erturul gazi
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Visit tombs of Bala Hatun(wife of Osman) and Sheikh Edebali's wife.
Erturul gazi
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Visit Orhan Ghazi mosque.
Erturul gazi
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Timeline of the Ottoman Sultans Museum.
Erturul gazi
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Visit Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb.
Erturul gazi
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Visit Alp Tomb (Savcı bey, Dundar bey).
Erturul gazi
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Free time for Alp's costumes and photos
Erturul gazi
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Visit Ertugrul Ghazi Mescid (Kuyulu Mescid)
Return
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Return to Istanbul
Includes & Excludes
Pick Up & Drop Off
Private Car
Drinks
Entrance Fee Of Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb
Lunch
Personal Expenses
Gallery
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip transportation from Istanbul to Bilecik by private vehicle and refreshments on board are included.
Ertuğrul Gazi was the leader of the Kayı tribe and the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. His tomb in Söğüt is historically significant as it represents the symbolic birthplace of the empire.
Sheikh Edebali was a highly influential Islamic scholar, a Sufi mentor, and the father-in-law of Osman I. He is widely regarded as the spiritual founder of the Ottoman Empire and provided crucial guidance during its establishment.
Yes. At the Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb, you can watch the traditional guard changing ceremony performed by soldiers wearing historical Ottoman-era uniforms.
Yes, many private or full-day tours originating from Istanbul offer free time in bazaars where you can rent and wear costumes resembling the Alp and Hatun characters seen in historical TV series, with opportunities for memorable photography.
The Tomb of Ertuğrul Gazi is located in Söğüt, and the Tomb of Sheikh Edebali is situated in the central district of Bilecik, which are both cities in the northwestern region of Turkey.
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