An unforgettable tour awaits you in the historic city of Thrace with the Edirne tour. Don't miss this trip to visit Edirne's famous mosques, taste the renowned liver skewers, and see the remnants of our great historical epics by visiting the Edirne Museums.
VENÜS Tour Vehicle Departure Points 06:30 In front of Kadıköy Marriage Office 06:45 In front of Mecidiyeköy Aslı Börek 07:00 In front of İncirli Ömür Plaza 07:15 Avcılar Metrobus Stop 07:30 In front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park 07:45 In front of Silivri Kipa "Groups of bands coming from Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and other countries provide a continuous musical feast for the citizens of Edirne and guests visiting Edirne at the Band and Liver Festival." Note: " Due to restoration works, 25% of Selimiye Mosque will be open to visitors." Ulu Mosque, Selimiye Mosque, Arasta Bazaar, Lozan Monument, Historic Train Station, Şifahane (Beyazid Complex), Meriç River, Karaağaç, Historic Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Arena, Adalet Kasrı, Fatih Bridge, Palace Bridge, Cihannüma Kasrı, Kum Kasrı After meeting with you, we will start our day trip to Edirne with VENÜS TOUR’s buses. After approximately 3 hours of travel, we will arrive in Edirne. Our first stop in Edirne, which was the capital of the Ottoman Empire for 88 years between 1365 and 1453, is the Karaağaç neighborhood, known as the "little Paris" of Edirne in the 19th century for its nightlife and the privileges granted to foreigners, but which fell under Bulgarian and then Greek occupation during the Balkan Wars and was finally reclaimed from Greece as war compensation with the Lausanne Treaty. This beautiful district, located 5 km away from Edirne center, captivates us with its original houses from the Greek period and tree-lined streets. After the Karaağaç tour, visiting the Historic Meriç Bridge, Lozan Monument, and Historic Karaağaç Train Station, we take a break at a tea garden. After this break, we visit one of the important historical sites in Edirne, the II. Bayezid Complex and Health Museum, where patients with mental illnesses were treated in the 16th century with water sounds, music, and pleasant scents, which won the European Museum Award in 2004 awarded by the Council of Europe. We take photos of the depictions and figures in the Health Museum and conclude our visit here. After the Health Museum visit, we move to the Palace area. During our tour of the palace, we will visit the historic Kırkpınar oil wrestling arena, Adalet Kasrı, Fatih and Palace bridges, and the remains of the Edirne Palace where two important Ottoman Sultans, Mehmet and Cem Sultan, were born and ruled, as we complete our visit to the Babüssade, palace kitchens, Cihannüma Kasrı, and Kum Kasrı under the informative explanations of our guide. After our visit here, we will head to the city center to taste the world-renowned Edirne Liver and Edirne Kebab from our meal menu. (Extra) After the meal, we marvel at the Üç Şerefeli Mosque, famous for its gate, the Old Mosque (Ulu Mosque) adorned with writings, and Selimiye Mosque, which Mimar Sinan declared to be his masterpiece. After visiting the Arasta Bazaar, we have free time for shopping for Edirne's famous Deva-i Misk Dessert, Marzipan, Edirne Cheese, the traditional mirror bride broom, and local fruit soaps at Keçecizade. After our free time, we will proceed with a panoramic and in-vehicle explanation of Şükrü Paşa Monument and Region Monument provided by our guide, and then begin our return journey to Istanbul. By taking breaks along the way, we will arrive back in Istanbul, concluding our tour and hoping to meet you in another VENÜS TOUR organization.
Note: Since Şükrü Paşa Monument and Region Monument are under renovation by the Ministry of Tourism, a panoramic explanation will be provided in the vehicle. Breakfast: Lunch Box Breakfast Package (Included) Lunch: Selvi Restaurant Dinner: At roadside facilities / Free Time (Extra) Accommodation: There will be no accommodation this night. This day trip to Edirne is valid from the date the tour brochure was published on 17.10.2020. Any later published tour brochures for the same tour invalidate the previous one.INCLUDES:
- VENÜS TUR Assurance
- In-vehicle Lunch Box Breakfast Package
- All Environmental Tours Included in the Program
- Ferry, Parking, Highway, and Bridge Fees
- Professional Guiding and Accompaniment Services
- Transportation in Luxury Vehicles and In-vehicle Water Service
EXCLUSIONS:
- All Lunches
- All Special Expenses
- Dinner on Return Day
- All Drinks Taken with Meals
- All Museum and Historical Site Entrance Fees
- All Extra Activities Specified
Tour Terms and Conditions
Our guide may make changes to the program during the course of the tour, provided that the program is fully executed. Our tours consist of the tour program and guiding services as a whole and cannot be considered separately.
No fee will be charged for children aged 0-1.99 years on day tours. If a seat on the bus is requested for children, the adult price will apply. Each individual who has turned 2 years old is required to have a seat on the bus.
Unused transportation, sightseeing, and other rights during the tour are non-refundable.
No seat guarantees can be provided at the time of reservation. Seat numbers are allocated based on the order of reservation dates. Guests who purchase the tour earlier are entitled to sit in the front.
Optional Tours operate based on the number of participants. If an optional tour does not take place, the guest is not entitled to compensation. In this case, VENÜS Tur has no responsibility. Prices for optional tours may vary. In this case, the price applicable is based on the date the tour operates, not the date the guest purchased the tour. The guest accepts this when purchasing the tour.
The times indicated in the tour program are calculated according to normal weather and road conditions, and in case of delays, VENÜS Tur is not responsible, and the guest has no right to compensation.
Due to program density during tours, it may not always be possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., so it is advisable for our guests to be prepared for this situation.
Lunch menus have been created economically based on local specialties. The tables used for lunch are divided into groups according to region density.
VENÜS Tur bears no responsibility for tours that cannot be carried out due to inclement weather conditions before or during the tour.
A minimum participant number of 16 is required for this tour to operate. If there is not a sufficient majority, VENÜS Tur reserves the right to cancel the tour with one day's notice.
In the event of tour cancellation, VENÜS Tur is obliged to notify the cancellation personally. Since it is a legal process, there is no right to compensation.
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites are not included in the prices.
Please ensure that you take all your belongings with you when leaving our vehicles during the trip, as VENÜS Tur is not responsible for lost items.
Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days prior to the tour date. If the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will apply, and for 20 days or less, a 100% penalty will apply. The participant must submit a report (signed by the Chief Physician) from a State Hospital in Turkey along with the cancellation request.
Mandatory Travel Insurance Information
Mandatory travel insurance; is a complimentary insurance coverage provided to all our guests by our agency, covering the agency's bankruptcy or any reason that prevents the provision of Package Tour services. It does not cover health insurance or medical expenses. (Private Health Insurance is the guest's personal expense)
Vehicles Used According to the Number of Participants
Buses: (Used for 32 - 54 Participants) Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 20 - 31 Participants) İsuzu Turkuaz , Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 19 Participants) Vw Volt, Mercedes Sprinter
All guests are considered to have completed the sale of the tour by accepting the above terms.