2 days / 1 night Guided Group Tour to Edirne, Turkey

Join an English-speaking guide on this 2‑day group tour from Veliko Tarnovo and Stara Zagora to the historic city of Edirne, once the capital of the Ottoman Empire. Experience its rich culture, architecture, and vibrant markets with expert insights throughout the journey.

Day 1 – Historic Edirne with Your Guide
Travel to Edirne and start your guided tour at the Selimiye Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and masterpiece of Ottoman architecture by Mimar Sinan. Your guide will explain the mosque’s history, architecture, and significance.

Continue with a guided walk through the Old Town (Kaleiçi), where your guide will point out notable Ottoman houses and landmarks. Visit the Old Mosque (Eski Camii) and learn about its history and interior details.

Explore the city’s covered bazaars, including Ali Paşa Bazaar and Arasta Bazaar, while your guide introduces you to local crafts, textiles, and souvenirs. Enjoy some shopping and leisure time at Erasta Mall, before settling in at your 4-star hotel for overnight accommodation.

Day 2 – Culture, Markets & Local Flavors with Your Guide
After breakfast, your guide will lead a visit to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church of Saints Constantine and Helena (Sv. Konstantin i Elena), explaining its history and significance.

Continue to the Friday Market, where your guide will help you explore the stalls of fresh produce, handicrafts, and textiles. Afterward, enjoy a guided stop at a local shop to taste and purchase traditional Turkish sweets, such as baklava and almond paste (badem ezmesi).

In the afternoon, your guide will escort the group back to Veliko Tarnovo, where the tour concludes.

Minimum number of participants for the tour to be held: 30

Cancellation terms: see at the bottom of the website