One-Day Eskişehir Fairy Tale Castle Odunpazarı Tour
Tour Program
Day Trip Eskişehir Fairy Tale Castle Odunpazarı Tour
Vehicle Departure and Departure Times
⏰ 05:30 - Incirli Metrobus Stop Incirli Buffet In Front
⏰ 05:45 - Mecidiyekoy Square Nevada Cafe In Front
⏰ 06:00 - Kadikoy Marriage Office Parking Lot In Front
⏰ 06:10 - Bostanci Bridge Underpass (Ankara direction)
⏰ 06:20 - Kartal Bridge (Ankara direction)
⏰ 06:30 - Pendik Bridge Underpass (Ankara direction)
⏰ 06:40 - Çayırova McDonald’s In Front
⏰ 06:50 - Gebze Center
⏰ 07:20 - Izmit Public House Stop
Our arrival time in Istanbul is between 23:00-01:00, depending on the region density and traffic conditions.
Odunpazarı Houses – Atlıhan Arts and Crafts Bazaar – Wax Sculpture Museum – Fairy Tale Castle – Pirate Ship – Glass Arts Museum – Devrim Car – Sazova Science and Culture Park – Köprübaşı – Porsuk Stream
After meeting with you, our valued guests, we begin our enjoyable journey by settling into our comfortable vehicle for the Day Trip Eskişehir – Odunpazarı Tour, which we will carry out with the privilege of ITC TUR. Our first stop is the shore of Sapanca Lake, where we will feel the tranquility of nature. After a delicious breakfast with a lake view, we turn our route toward Eskişehir.
At the end of our peaceful journey following the Kocaeli – Adapazarı line, we arrive in Eskişehir, one of the finest examples of modern urbanism in Turkey. This city, which preserves its cultural identity while also carrying all the touches of contemporary life, gives its guests the feeling of a “city to live in” at first glance. In this special city where the old and the new blend in harmony, we begin our tour together.
Our first visit point on the tour is Sazova Science, Art and Culture Park, which has become one of the symbols of Eskişehir. In the park, which attracts visitors of all ages with its fairy-tale atmosphere, we listen to our guide’s informative explanations about the Fairy Tale Castle, Pirate Ship, and thematic sections. Afterwards, free time is given so you can take photos and create unforgettable memories.
(Note: The Fairy Tale Castle and Pirate Ship are paid areas; these places are visited individually during our guests’ free time, not collectively with the guide.)
After the free time, we visit the Devrim Car, which left its mark on Turkish automotive history. We listen to the proud yet sad story of Turkey’s first domestic automobile from our guide and have the opportunity to see the last remaining example of the vehicle up close. After a short photo break, we head to one of the region’s popular restaurants for lunch and meet local flavors. (Extra)
After our meal, we head to the city center and reach the area of Porsuk Stream, known as the heart of Eskişehir. During the free time we offer here, those who wish can walk along the shore, take a tea & coffee break, or brighten their day with enjoyable activities such as the ESBOT boat tour and gondola tour.
(Note: These activities are carried out during free time and no extra time is added to the program.)
After the pleasant moments, we proceed to the Historic Odunpazarı Houses, the most characteristic district of Eskişehir with a 600-year history. Guests who wish may visit the Wax Sculpture Museum and the Glass Arts Museum, which are within walking distance. With those who do not prefer museum visits, we tour the Atlıhan Meerschaum and Handicrafts Bazaar, located in the heart of Odunpazarı, accompanied by our guide, and go on an enjoyable discovery within the historical texture of the region. The Odunpazarı Houses, carrying the most elegant examples of Ottoman architecture, offer a nostalgic atmosphere as if time has stopped.
(Note: Since the Wax Sculpture Museum and the Glass Arts Museum are 2 museums that create long queues, guests who wish may stand in line and visit the museums, and guests who wish may continue to the Odunpazarı area with our guide.)
At the end of the day, we bid farewell to Eskişehir and begin our return journey to Istanbul. Following the Bozüyük – Adapazarı route, we arrive in Istanbul in the evening hours. Leaving behind a day rich in both culture and scenery, full of enjoyment, we hope to meet again at the next ITC TUR organization.
***Please do not forget to read the Important Information, Recommendations, Reservation Information, Vehicles to Be Used, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections in the “Additional Information” section in the menu above.***
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Our agency is not responsible for not visiting sites that are closed due to force majeure or tour points where long queues occur due to congestion in the region. Our guests should make their purchase accordingly.
**Please do not forget to read the Important Information, Recommendations, Reservation Information, Vehicles to Be Used, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections in the “Additional Information” section in the menu above.***
⚠️ For the package purchased with a mixed breakfast included, the restaurant’s direct sales price applies compared to the breakfast package that may be added later. When purchasing, our guests must choose the breakfast-included or breakfast-excluded package options with this in mind.
Breakfast: Mixed Breakfast is Taken at Sapanca Lake. ( Extra )
Lunch: Taken as an extra.
Dinner: Taken as an extra.
What's Included
Round-trip Transportation
Guidance Service
National Park Entrance Fee
Complimentary Water in the Vehicle
Travel Insurance
Not Included
❌Personal Expenses
❌Open Buffet Breakfast 500TL
❌Fairy Tale Castle 50 TL
❌Pirate Ship 50 TL
❌Glass Arts Museum (If Open) 75TL
❌Wax Sculpture Museum (If Open) 100TL
❌GONDOLA 400 TL ( Our guests will take the ride during free time, no extra time is allocated in the program. )
❌ESBOT BOAT 150 TL
❌Lunch
🔸Balaban meatball + one Çiğ Börek + beverage 375TL
🔸Çiğ Börek + Ayran 255TL
🔸Balaban meatball portion 350TL
General Information
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ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE HOLIDAY, THERE WILL BE CLOSED AREAS AT THE PLACES VISITED ON OUR TOUR.
IN THE INNER PART OF MASAL CASTLE, THERE MAY ALSO BE AREAS NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MUSEUMS AND THE MUNICIPALITY.
Our agency is not responsible for not taking visitors to places that are closed due to force majeure. Our guests should make their purchase accordingly when making the purchase.
Additional Information
RECOMMENDATIONS
During the tour, comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred.
For the night, please bring a cardigan or similar clothing, lip balm, a small bag for your shopping, since all our tours will be during the day, and most importantly, do not forget to bring a camera, a spare memory card, a charging kit, and a spare battery.
RESERVATION DETAILS
As a result of the reservation you made online, your tour registration approval will be sent to the email address you provided.
After the tour registration approval reaches you, you can join our tour. Guests who do not receive the tour approval email cannot participate in our tour.
During the reservation, please provide us with your T.R. identity number and your date of birth as day, month, and year.
It is mandatory to provide the necessary contact information for the person making the reservation. ITC TOUR is not responsible for any possible issues that may arise if incomplete information is provided to us.
VEHICLES TO BE USED
The vehicles to be used on the tours are determined according to the number of people, road conditions, and regional conditions; no guarantee can be given for the type of vehicle used on the tours.
All vehicles used in our tours are tourism vehicles.
For 38 people and above, Otokar Doruk, Mercedes Travego –Tourismo, Man Fortuna, Mitsubishi Safir, Neoplan Tourliner-Cityliner; for up to 31 people, luxury Otokar Sultan Maxi; for up to 27 people, luxury Isuzu Novo – Isuzu Turkuaz - Otokar Sultan; for up to 15 people, luxury Mercedes Sprinter–Volkswagen Crafter vehicles are used.
MUSEUM AND SITE ENTRANCE FEES
If our guide deems necessary, they have the right to make changes to the tour flow provided that the entire program is implemented. Private business entrance fees, museum and site entrance fees are the responsibility of our guests. Guests between the ages of 7 and 12 will pay the student fee upon presenting identification. All guests participating in the tour who wish to enter museums are obliged to pay this fee.