Eyüp Sultan Mosque, resting place of a companion of the Prophet ﷺ
A Spiritual Journey Through Islamic Anatolia
Embark on a remarkable spiritual journey through the heart of Islamic civilization in Anatolia. This carefully designed 10 Days Islamic Religion Ertuğrul Ghazi Tour Turkey takes travelers across centuries of Islamic history, Ottoman heritage, Sufi philosophy and sacred religious landmarks — a meaningful pilgrimage as much as a holiday.
From the magnificent mosques of Istanbul and the blessed resting place of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Eyüp Sultan), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, to the homeland of Ertuğrul Ghazi, father of Osman I and founder of the House of Osman, every destination on this Islamic Turkey tour reveals another chapter of the country's extraordinary religious legacy. Along the way you will explore the spiritual atmosphere of Konya, where Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi inspired generations with his message of divine love, discover the teachings of Hacı Bektaş Veli, one of Anatolia's most influential Sufi masters, and wander through the mystical cave-carved valleys of Cappadocia where centuries-old traditions still shape Turkish Islamic culture today.
This is more than sightseeing — it is a guided encounter with Islamic history, Ottoman heritage, sacred relics, Islamic art, Sufi philosophy and the inspiring stories of the great Muslim leaders who shaped Anatolia. The itinerary carries travelers from Istanbul to Bilecik and Söğüt, on to Bursa, Konya, Hacıbektaş, Cappadocia and Ankara, before returning to Istanbul for departure — a complete arc of Islamic Turkey tour history told through the places where it actually happened.
Sahabe & Sacred Tombs
Visit Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the tombs of the Companions of the Prophet who took part in the early campaigns around Constantinople.
Ottoman Foundations
Walk the tomb complex of Ertuğrul Ghazi in Söğüt and the mausoleums of Osman Ghazi and Orhan Ghazi in Bursa, the first Ottoman capital.
Mevlana & Sufi Heritage
Stand before the tomb of Jalaluddin Rumi in Konya and discover the teachings of Hacı Bektaş Veli in the heart of Anatolia.
Sacred Relics & Islamic Art
Explore the Sacred Relics Chamber at Topkapı Palace and the world-class calligraphy and manuscript collections of the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts.
Cappadocia's Spirit
Discover Göreme's cave sanctuaries, Özkonak's underground refuge city and the otherworldly valleys that have sheltered faith for centuries.
Bosphorus Between Continents
Cruise the strait that divides Europe and Asia, framed by imperial palaces, waterfront mosques and centuries of maritime history.
Every day of this Islamic religion tour of Turkey is built around a place, a person or a moment in Islamic and Ottoman history — from the Companions of the Prophet in Istanbul to Ertuğrul Ghazi's homeland, Mevlana's Konya and the Sufi heart of Cappadocia. Tap any day below to open the full description.
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport you will be met by your representative and transferred privately to your hotel. Istanbul is one of the world's most fascinating cities, uniquely positioned between Europe and Asia. Formerly Byzantium and Constantinople, it served as the capital of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires for centuries, and its skyline is still adorned with elegant minarets, magnificent mosques, imperial palaces, bustling bazaars and layer upon layer of Islamic heritage. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, settling in and soaking up the atmosphere of this extraordinary city before your Islamic heritage tour begins in earnest tomorrow.
Today is dedicated entirely to Istanbul's profound Islamic history. Begin at Eyüp Sultan Mosque, one of the most sacred sites in the Islamic world, home to the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a beloved companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and a place pilgrims travel from across the Muslim world to visit. Continue to the nearby Sahabe Tombs, resting places of Companions who took part in the early campaigns around Constantinople and whose devotion still draws quiet reflection today. In the afternoon, visit the Süleymaniye Mosque, the masterpiece of the legendary architect Mimar Sinan and a symbol of the Ottoman Golden Age, its vast dome and calm courtyards reflecting the spiritual, cultural and intellectual achievements of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent's era.
- Eyüp Sultan Mosque & the Tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari
- Sahabe (Companions of the Prophet) Tombs
- Süleymaniye Mosque, Mimar Sinan's masterwork
Visit Topkapı Palace, for centuries the administrative and spiritual heart of the Ottoman Empire, where priceless treasures and the Sacred Relics Chamber hold items associated with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Continue to the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its dazzling Iznik tilework and among the finest examples of classical Ottoman religious architecture anywhere in the world. At the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, one of the world's most important Islamic art collections, admire exquisite calligraphy, illuminated manuscripts and rare Seljuk carpets. Round out the day at the historic Hippodrome Square and the aromatic Spice Bazaar, where centuries of trade in spices, herbal remedies and Turkish delight still fill the air.
- Topkapı Palace & the Sacred Relics Chamber
- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Hippodrome Square & the Spice Bazaar
Sail the Bosphorus, one of the world's most storied waterways, admiring imperial palaces, waterfront mosques and elegant mansions from the water as you cross beneath the Bosphorus Bridge between Europe and Asia. Ascend Çamlıca Hill, the highest point in Istanbul, for a panoramic view over the skyline, the strait and the historic peninsula, before visiting the Grand Çamlıca Mosque — the largest mosque in modern Turkey, blending Ottoman and Seljuk influences with contemporary design and already a defining symbol of Islamic architecture in 21st-century Istanbul.
- Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia
- Çamlıca Hill panoramic viewpoint
- Grand Çamlıca Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey
Travel to Söğüt, one of the most meaningful destinations on this tour for anyone drawn to Ottoman history. Here lies the tomb of Ertuğrul Ghazi, father of Osman I, who laid the foundations for what became one of history's greatest Islamic empires; explore the tomb complex and monuments dedicated to him, with the option to take traditional photographs in Alp and Hatun costumes. Nearby, visit the Sheikh Edebali Tomb, resting place of Osman Ghazi's spiritual mentor and one of the most respected scholars of early Ottoman history, and the Turgut Alp Tomb, honoring one of Ertuğrul Ghazi's most trusted warrior companions. Continue to Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, to visit the tombs of Osman Ghazi and Orhan Ghazi and the Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii), a masterpiece of early Ottoman architecture with twenty domes and breathtaking calligraphy panels.
- Ertuğrul Ghazi Tomb & heritage complex, Söğüt
- Sheikh Edebali Tomb
- Turgut Alp Tomb
- Osman Ghazi & Orhan Ghazi Tombs, Bursa
- Bursa Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii)
Arrive in Konya, one of Turkey's most visited spiritual destinations, and visit the Mevlana Museum, which houses the tomb of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. Centuries of devotion, contemplation and mystical tradition fill the complex as you walk through Rumi's Mausoleum, the Dervish Quarters, the Ritual Hall (Semahane), the Qur'an Recitation Chambers and a collection of rare historical manuscripts. Nearby, visit the elegant Selimiye Mosque, an important religious landmark adjacent to the Mevlana Complex, before a peaceful walk through Meram, whose gardens have inspired poets and scholars for centuries.
- Mevlana Museum & the Tomb of Jalaluddin Rumi
- Dervish Quarters, Ritual Hall (Semahane) & manuscript rooms
- Selimiye Mosque, Konya
- Meram Gardens
Visit the Hacı Bektaş Veli Complex, one of Anatolia's most important centers of Sufi philosophy, where the teachings of tolerance, wisdom, unity and human dignity promoted by Hacı Bektaş Veli shaped generations throughout Turkey and the Balkans. Learn about the Bektashi Order at the Hacıbektaş Museum, and visit two sites tied to local spiritual tradition: Delikli Taş, a sacred natural formation linked to pilgrimage, and Beştaşlar, the symbolic "Five Witness Stones." Continue into Cappadocia and end the day at Pigeon Valley, one of the region's most beautiful landscapes, with dramatic volcanic formations and sweeping panoramic viewpoints.
- Hacı Bektaş Veli Complex
- Hacıbektaş Museum & the Bektashi Order
- Delikli Taş & Beştaşlar
- Pigeon Valley, Cappadocia
Descend into the Özkonak Underground City, an extraordinary subterranean settlement that sheltered communities through centuries of upheaval, then rise to Uçhisar Castle, Cappadocia's highest viewpoint, for unforgettable views over the valleys and fairy chimneys. Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with remarkable rock-cut sanctuaries and ancient frescoes, and the historic cave dwellings of Çavuşin Village. Continue to Avanos, famous for pottery craftsmanship dating back thousands of years, before exploring the surreal formations of Love Valley and Devrent Valley ("Imagination Valley") and finishing at the Three Beauties, Cappadocia's most photographed fairy chimneys.
- Özkonak Underground City
- Uçhisar Castle viewpoint
- Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Çavuşin Village, Avanos, Love Valley & Devrent Valley
- Three Beauties fairy chimneys
Travel to Ankara, Turkey's modern capital, which offers a striking contrast between ancient heritage and contemporary national life. Visit Anıtkabir, the monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey, and enjoy panoramic views over the capital before the drive back to Istanbul, where you settle in for your final night.
- Anıtkabir, Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
- Panoramic views of Ankara
After breakfast, transfer privately to Istanbul Airport for your international flight home. Your unforgettable journey through Turkey's Islamic heritage, Ottoman history and Sufi traditions concludes here, with cherished memories and meaningful spiritual experiences that stay with you long after you land.
The Sacred Places You Will Walk Through
Beyond the day-by-day plan, here is the deeper story behind the most significant stops on this Islamic Turkey tour — their history, their spiritual weight, and why each one belongs on any serious Ertuğrul Ghazi tour or Ottoman heritage itinerary.
Eyüp Sultan Mosque & the Tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari
Built beside the shrine of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, standard-bearer and close companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Eyüp Sultan Mosque is one of the holiest sites in Turkey and a place of pilgrimage for Muslims from across the world. Ottoman sultans were traditionally girded with the Sword of Osman here at the start of their reigns, cementing its role at the very center of Ottoman religious and political life.
Ertuğrul Ghazi Tomb, Söğüt
Söğüt is where the story of the Ottoman Empire truly begins. Ertuğrul Ghazi, father of Osman I, established his tribal seat in this quiet Anatolian town, and his tomb complex remains one of the most meaningful pilgrimage points for anyone studying the roots of the six-century Ottoman dynasty. Visitors can walk the grounds, view monuments dedicated to his life, and — for those who want a memorable keepsake — dress in traditional Alp and Hatun costumes for photographs.
Bursa & the Ulu Camii
Bursa served as the first true capital of the Ottoman Empire and remains one of Turkey's richest repositories of early Islamic architecture. The Ulu Camii (Grand Mosque), with its twenty domes and monumental calligraphy panels, embodies the confidence of a young empire building its religious identity, while the nearby tombs of Osman Ghazi and Orhan Ghazi anchor the city's founding story in stone.
Mevlana Museum & the Legacy of Rumi
Beneath its unmistakable turquoise dome, the Mevlana Museum holds the tomb of Jalaluddin Rumi, the 13th-century poet and mystic whose message of love, tolerance and divine unity continues to resonate across the world today. Wandering through the former dervish lodge — its ritual hall, dervish cells and manuscript rooms — offers one of the most genuinely moving stops on any Turkey religious tour, regardless of faith background.
Hacı Bektaş Veli Complex
The teachings of Hacı Bektaş Veli — tolerance, wisdom, unity and human dignity — shaped Anatolian and Balkan Islam for generations through the Bektashi Order he inspired. The complex bearing his name preserves that legacy through lodges, gardens and a museum dedicated to understanding Sufi thought in its regional Anatolian form, distinct from anywhere else in the Islamic world.
Göreme & the Spiritual Valleys of Cappadocia
Cappadocia's soft volcanic rock has sheltered faith communities for well over a thousand years, from early cave sanctuaries to entire underground refuge cities like Özkonak. Beyond the postcard fairy chimneys of Love Valley and Devrent Valley, this region offers a rare, tangible sense of how ordinary people practiced and protected their faith through centuries of change.
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Services Included & Excluded
Included in Your Tour
- 9 nights of comfortable hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast throughout the tour
- Selected lunches & dinner as per the program
- Professional English-speaking guide, full itinerary
- All airport transfers
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Guided Cappadocia tour
- Guided Konya (Mevlana) tour
- Ertuğrul Ghazi Heritage Tour
- Hacı Bektaş Veli Tour
Not Included
- International flights
- Domestic flights (unless stated)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities (balloon flight, dervish ceremony, etc.)
- Beverages during meals
- Tips for guide and driver
Make This Journey Even More Meaningful
Based on the rhythm of this itinerary and what past travelers on our Islamic heritage tours have valued most, here is where a small addition can make the biggest difference to your experience.
Attend a Whirling Dervish Ceremony
Add an evening Sema ceremony in Konya to witness the Mevlevi ritual that grew directly from Rumi's teachings.
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon
Book an optional sunrise balloon flight over Cappadocia on Day 8 — best arranged the evening before, weather permitting.
Turkish Coffee on the Bosphorus
Build in 30 quiet minutes at a Bosphorus-side café on Day 4 — a small pause travelers consistently remember.
Prayer Beads & Calligraphy
The Grand Bazaar and Konya's old town are the best places to find authentic prayer beads and hand-lettered calligraphy.
Ottoman Cuisine in Bursa
Try İskender kebab in its birthplace, Bursa — a small culinary detour that fits naturally into Day 5.
Islamic Bookstores in Istanbul
Near Eyüp Sultan, several bookstores stock English translations of Rumi, Hacı Bektaş Veli and Ottoman history — worth 20 minutes on Day 2.
Traveling as a family? Request the private tour option so nap times and prayer breaks can be built into the schedule.
Visiting during Ramadan? Let us know at booking — we adjust meal timing and add iftar recommendations near each hotel.
Traveling solo? Group departures on this itinerary typically run 6–14 guests, a comfortable size for making connections.
Islamic Turkey Tour Pricing
Pricing for a fully guided, 10-day / 9-night Islamic heritage itinerary of this depth depends mainly on group size, hotel category and season. Based on current market rates for comparable private and small-group Turkey tours covering Istanbul, Bursa, Konya and Cappadocia — including guiding, transport, entrance fees and half-board dining — a realistic range runs from roughly €1,390 for a small-group departure up to €1,890 or more for a fully private, flexible itinerary. Our published rates below reflect that research and include everything listed in the Services Included panel above.
- Shared coach transport with fellow travelers
- Fixed daily schedule as listed in the itinerary
- Best value for couples, friends & solo travelers
- Private guide and vehicle, just your party
- Flexible pacing around prayer times & rest
- Ideal for families & multi-generational groups
- €890 on group departures, €1,190 on private tours
- Under 4s travel free (no separate seat/bed)
- Family-friendly pacing built into the private option
Prices shown are approximate starting rates per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change by travel date, hotel category and exchange rate. A 25% deposit secures your reservation; the balance is due before departure. Contact us for an exact quote for your travel dates and party size.
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- Halal meals arranged throughout
- All entrance fees
- All airport & city transfers
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What Travelers Say
Standing at Eyüp Sultan and then at Ertuğrul Ghazi's tomb in the same week was something none of us will forget. Our guide knew every detail of the Sahabe history and never once rushed us through prayer time. Worth every day of the ten.
The Mevlana Museum in Konya was the highlight for both of us, but honestly every single day added something new — Bursa's Ulu Camii, the underground city in Cappadocia, all of it. The private tour let us slow down exactly where we wanted to.
Traveled alone and joined a group of twelve — by day three we felt like old friends. The Hacı Bektaş Veli complex was somewhere I'd never even heard of before booking, and it turned out to be one of the most thought-provoking stops of the whole trip.