--- title: Edirne Corporate Day Trip | Selimiye and Ottoman Heritage url: https://kurumsalgeziler.com/en/tour-booking/edirne-imperial-ottoman-capital-heritage-tour description: A guided full-day Edirne trip for teams of 8-35: the Selimiye Mosque, the Bayezid II Complex museum, the Meriç Bridge and local food stops. --- ![Edirne Corporate Trip](https://cdn.kurumsalgeziler.com/storage/tours/detail/131-detail-20260409002854.webp) [Get Quote](javascript:void(0);) Edirne Corporate Trip ** Edirne, Türkiye ** **Starting Point:** All provinces Share ** - [WhatsApp]() - [Telegram]() - [Facebook]() - [X]() - [LinkedIn]() - [E-Posta](mailto:?subject=Edirne+Corporate+Trip+-+Kurumsal+Geziler&body=Edirne+Corporate+Trip+-+Kurumsal+Geziler+https%3A%2F%2Fkurumsalgeziler.com%2Fen%2Ftour-booking%2Fedirne-imperial-ottoman-capital-heritage-tour.md) ## Overview The Edirne corporate trip is a full-day cultural programme in the second Ottoman capital, visiting the Selimiye Mosque, the Bayezid II Complex and the banks of the Meriç, with around seven hours spent in the city. Groups arriving by air are transferred by road from Istanbul Airport to Edirne, while groups travelling by vehicle meet in the city centre. The programme is prepared for department and project teams of 8-35 who want to see architecture and food [culture](https://kurumsalgeziler.com/en/tour-categories/culture-and-city-programmes) on the same day. ### What is in the programme? The first and longest stop is the Selimiye Mosque, which Mimar Sinan called his "masterpiece" and which was completed in the last quarter of the 16th century; its dome scale, four slender minarets and İznik tiles are explained in the context of its UNESCO World Heritage status. The Old Mosque and the Üç Şerefeli Mosque are then viewed from outside, completing the line of development from early Ottoman architecture to Sinan. Lunch is the city's signature dish, pan-fried liver (tava ciğer). In the afternoon the group visits the museum at the Bayezid II Complex on the banks of the Tunca, set in the darüşşifa founded at the end of the 15th century, where historical methods of care using the sound of water and music are explained. After the [Edirne](https://kurumsalgeziler.com/en/destinations/edirne-corporate-trips) Museum or the Edirne Palace excavation site, there is a photo stop at the Meriç and Tunca bridges. Time permitting, the historic railway station at Karaağaç and the Lausanne Monument are visited; the day ends in the bazaar with a tasting of almond paste and white cheese. ### Highlights - A detailed, architecture-focused guided commentary at the Selimiye Mosque - The museum at the Bayezid II darüşşifa, telling the story of Ottoman medical [history](https://kurumsalgeziler.com/en/tour-categories/history-and-heritage-programmes) - Museum and site entry named in the programme included in the package - Local food stops with pan-fried liver, almond paste and Edirne white cheese ### Who Is It For? It suits department and project teams of 8-35, and appeals to teams who want to see architecture, history and food culture together and make the most of a short day out of the city. The physical effort is light to moderate; the group moves between stops by vehicle, and walking is limited to the mosque and complex grounds. ### Planning Notes - As Edirne's airport is not open to commercial flights, participants flying in travel via Istanbul Airport, followed by a road journey of around 2.5 hours. - Visits to the Selimiye are not planned during Friday midday prayers; modest clothing is required inside mosques. - Flights, lunch, tastings and personal shopping are not included in the package. - Spring and autumn are the best seasons; the city becomes very crowded during Kakava and Kırkpınar, so early planning is needed. ** ### Additional Services ** Professional guiding ** Corporate event planning ** Tour coordination support ** A tour programme designed for the group ** Transport within Edirne (by vehicle) ** Museum and site entry fees named in the programme (Selimiye Mosque, Bayezid II Museum, Edirne Museum) ** Istanbul Airport - Edirne - Istanbul Airport transfers (for groups arriving by air) ## Corporate Fit - Suitable Team Size Department and project teams of 8-35 - Segment Standard - Extra Features Local economy, Low waste, Accessible Corporate Program Summary The Edirne corporate trip is a full-day guided programme, routed via Istanbul, covering the Selimiye Mosque, the museum at the Bayezid II Complex and the Meriç Bridge, for teams of 8-35. ## Included Services / Excluded Services - Professional guiding - Corporate event planning - Tour coordination support - A tour programme designed for the group - Transport within Edirne (by vehicle) - Museum and site entry fees named in the programme (Selimiye Mosque, Bayezid II Museum, Edirne Museum) - Istanbul Airport - Edirne - Istanbul Airport transfers (for groups arriving by air) - Flights (Edirne's airport is closed to commercial flights — the trip is organised via Istanbul) - Food and drink (lunch, coffee breaks, tastings) - Personal shopping - Transfers from the surrounding provinces to the airport (additional service) ## Tour Gallery ![Edirne Corporate Trip](https://cdn.kurumsalgeziler.com/storage/tours/detail/131-detail-20260409002854.webp) ** ** ## Tour & Event Plan 07:00-09:00: Connections before flights from Istanbul / Ankara / İzmir Connections before flights from Istanbul / Ankara / İzmir and road departure from Istanbul Airport to Edirne (around 2.5 hours) / For groups travelling by vehicle, gathering at the meeting point in Edirne city centre 10:30-11:00: Arrival in Edirne city centre, welcome by the guide and start of the tour 11:00-12:00: Selimiye Mosque visit Selimiye Mosque visit — Mimar Sinan's masterpiece: the dome, minarets and tiles, with commentary on its UNESCO status 12:00-12:30: The Old Mosque (Ulu Cami) and the Üç Şerefeli Mosque viewed from outside The Old Mosque (Ulu Cami) and the Üç Şerefeli Mosque viewed from outside, with a short briefing 12:30-13:30: Lunch Lunch — Edirne's famous pan-fried liver (tava ciğer with rice, bean salad, şalgam or ayran) at a specialist liver restaurant 13:45-14:30: Visit to the Bayezid II Complex and its museum Visit to the Bayezid II Complex and its museum — the Ottoman darüşşifa, the rooms where music was used in care, and medical history 14:45-15:30: Visit to the Edirne Museum (archaeological and ethnographic collections) or Visit to the Edirne Museum (archaeological and ethnographic collections) or the Edirne Palace gardens (excavation site) 15:45-16:15: A short stop and photo break at the Meriç Bridge (Mecidiye Bridge) and the Tunca Bridge 16:15-17:00: Balkan War Museum Visit to the Balkan War Museum and Culture House (if time allows), or Karaağaç Railway Station and the Lausanne Monument 17:00-17:30: Short break — almond paste and Edirne white cheese tasting (at a local shop) 17:30-18:00: Shopping in the historic bazaar Shopping and free time in the historic bazaar (almond paste, white cheese, handcrafted embroidery) 18:00-18:30: End of the tour, departure for Istanbul Airport (groups travelling by air) or End of the tour, departure for Istanbul Airport (groups travelling by air) or end of the tour in the city centre (groups travelling by vehicle) 20:30-21:30: Arrival at Istanbul Airport, connections for flights to Istanbul / Ankara / İzmir 23:00-00:00: Arrival in Istanbul / Ankara / İzmir Arrival in Istanbul / Ankara / İzmir and transfer from the airport to the surrounding provinces (optional) ## FAQ How do you get to Edirne? Does Edirne have an airport? Edirne has an airport that is closed to commercial flights. Groups travelling by air therefore continue to Edirne by road via Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), a journey of around 2.5 hours. By road, Istanbul to Edirne takes 2.5 hours, Ankara to Edirne 7 hours and İzmir to Edirne 8 hours. The transport options on our tour are flexible. Why is the Selimiye Mosque so important? The Selimiye Mosque, which Mimar Sinan called his "masterpiece", is regarded as the high point of Ottoman architecture. With its 31.5-metre dome, 71-metre minarets, remarkable acoustics and İznik tiles, it is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What is the first dish that comes to mind with Edirne? The dish Edirne is best known for is its world-famous pan-fried liver (Edirne ciğer tavası). Specially prepared lamb's liver is fried until crisp and served with rice, bean salad and şalgam or ayran. Almond paste, Edirne white cheese, quince dessert and tava çiğ börek are also well known. How long is the tour? The programme is a day trip lasting around 10-12 hours including the return journey by road from Istanbul. For groups travelling by air, a full day should be planned once connections and flight times are added. Is the tour exclusive to corporate groups? Yes. The tour is planned entirely as a private programme for companies, with vehicles, guiding and meals arranged according to the group size. Can the tour be customised? Yes. The tour programme can be adjusted flexibly to the company's needs. Museum visits, meal options and activities (a hamam visit, bazaar shopping) can be changed. A 2-day programme with accommodation is also possible. Is it suitable for international participants? Yes. Guiding is available in different languages, and the Selimiye Mosque and Ottoman history attract great interest from international guests. English, German, French, Bulgarian and Greek-speaking guides are available. What can be bought in Edirne? Edirne almond paste, Edirne white cheese, pan-fried liver (packed for travel), handmade silver work, spices from the historic bazaar, ceramics with Ottoman patterns and regional hand-woven textiles. Which team sizes is the Edirne Tour right for? The Edirne Tour works best for department and project teams of 8-35. We adjust the day's flow to your headcount, the teams taking part and what you want the group to take away from the day. Where does the Edirne Tour sit: economy, standard or premium? This tour is positioned in the standard segment. The price becomes clear once participant numbers, the date, transport, meals, guiding and any added activities are defined. Does the Edirne Tour offer sustainability or ecological features? Its distinguishing features are a contribution to the local economy, low waste and an accessible programme. Low-carbon transport, low-waste operations and local sourcing can be added on request. How can we get a price for the Edirne Tour? Share your number of participants, preferred dates, destination, budget segment and any special requirements via the tour request form, and we will send a proposal with alternative prices and programme versions. 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