Private Ertugrul Ghazi Tour from Istanbul: 2 Days in Sogut & Bursa

Private Ertugrul Ghazi tour to Sogut and Bursa: the key facts

This is a private two-day road trip from Istanbul to the places linked to Ertugrul Gazi and the first Ottoman rulers. Day 1 goes to Sogut, the small town in Bilecik province where you see the Tomb of Ertugrul with the graves of his alps, the Tomb of Edebali, the Orhan Gazi Mosque and the Timeline of Ottoman Museum. You then drive on to Bursa for the night. Day 2 covers the Tombs of Osman and Orhan Gazi, the Grand Mosque, the Green Mausoleum, the Koza Han silk bazaar and a cable car ride up Uludag, before the drive back to Istanbul.

It suits fans of the series Dirilis: Ertugrul and anyone who wants the early Ottoman story told at the real sites, with a guide and vehicle for your own group only. Expect a lot of time in the car. The price is from $535 per person.

How much driving is there?

The road is the main part of this trip. The page says pickup is at 08:30 and you reach Sogut at 11:30, which is about three hours, although the overview calls it a drive of about 3.5 hours. After the Sogut visits you continue to Bursa and arrive in the late afternoon, with the rest of the day free. On Day 2 you leave Bursa in the afternoon and reach your Istanbul hotel at around 20:00. Ask for the planned schedule in writing before you pay.

What do we see in Sogut?

Sogut is where the story of the series begins. The page lists four stops: the Tomb of Ertugrul with the Alps' graves (Alp's Mezaar) at the same site, the Tomb of Edebali, the teacher of Ertugrul and Osman Gazi, the Orhan Gazi Mosque, and the Timeline of Ottoman Museum. Your guide explains how the small tribe at Sogut grew into the state that later took Bursa and then Istanbul. On Day 2 the story continues in Bursa at the tombs of Osman and Orhan Gazi, so the two days follow the order of events.

Does the tour visit the Dirilis: Ertugrul film sets?

No. This package visits the historical sites in Sogut and Bursa, not studio sets. If you want to see the sets where the series and Kurulus: Osman were filmed, that is a separate product, the Dirilis Ertugrul and Kurulus Osman set tour from Istanbul. You could add it on another day of your stay. If you only want Bursa without Sogut, the private Bursa day tour from Istanbul covers the city in one long day.

Which hotel do we stay in?

The page is not consistent here. The inclusions say one night in a 5-star or boutique hotel, while the Day 1 text says "overnight in a thermal hotel". The hotel name is not given. Ask us to name the hotel and its category in your written plan, and to state whether thermal pool use is part of the stay. Breakfast is included; dinner on Day 1 is not, and you have the late afternoon and evening free in Bursa to choose where to eat.

Is the Uludag cable car included, and can it be cancelled?

The cable car ride is listed in the Day 2 programme, and the package includes "VIP entrance fees to museums and attractions", but the page does not say in so many words that the cable car ticket is covered. Ask us to confirm this in writing. The Bursa cable car is a long line of about 8.8 km and has been shut for whole days in strong wind, rain or fog, so the ride depends on the weather on the day. It is colder on the mountain than in the city, so bring a warm layer. Read more on Uludag Mountain.

What should we wear at the tombs and mosques?

Most stops on this tour are tombs and mosques, so dress for that on both days. Cover shoulders and knees, and women should bring a headscarf; you take your shoes off before entering a mosque or a tomb chamber. The Green Mosque and Green Tomb and the Grand Mosque in Bursa are working places of worship and close to visitors during prayer times, so your guide may change the order of stops. Our page on what to wear in Istanbul uses the same rules.

What about meals?

Only breakfast is included. Lunch on Day 1 falls around the Sogut visits and on Day 2 in Bursa, and you pay for both. Bursa is known for Iskender kebab, and your guide can suggest a place, or you can ask for a stop that suits your diet. Tell us at booking if you need halal-only places, vegetarian food or set lunch stops so we can plan the timing around them.

Can we change the start time or add a night?

Because this is a private tour, the booking form lets you choose a start time, and 08:30 is the time used in the itinerary. A later start means a later return to Istanbul. The page does not list add-on prices for this package, so if you want a second night in Bursa or a slower pace, ask for a quote. For other Bursa options, see all Bursa tours or the Bursa and Uludag tour by ferry with lunch.

How do I book this tour?

Choose your date, start time and number of guests in the booking form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We send you a written plan with the pickup time, the hotel name and category, and a clear list of what is and is not included, including the cable car ticket. Check it before any payment, and read the cancellation policy before you confirm. The tour is operated by Viracocha Travel Turizm, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.