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Private 12-Day Eastern Turkey Odyssey: Trabzon, Kars & Ani, Mount Ararat, Lake Van, Mardin & Mount Nemrut

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From Trabzon to Kahta

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Operator: Holitera Turizm
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Trabzon
Trabzon
Start point
Trabzon Airport, Trabzon, Turkey (Trabzon Airport (TZX) arrivals hall – your driver waits with a name sign, 09:00 - 12:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sümela Monastery
- Airport pick-up at Trabzon Airport
Landmarks
Sümela Monastery
Day 2
Trabzon to Erzurum
Trabzon to Erzurum
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Twin Minaret Madrasa
- Walk to Yakutiye Madrasa
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant featuring cağ kebabı
Landmarks
Twin Minaret Madrasa
Yakutiye Madrasa
Zigana Pass
Day 3
Erzurum to Kars
Erzurum to Kars
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kars Castle
- Visit Church of the Apostles
- Visit local cheese shop for gravyer and kaşar tasting
Landmarks
Kars Castle
Church of the Apostles
Day 4
Ani Ruins and Çıldır Lake
Ani Ruins and Çıldır Lake
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ani Ruins
- Visit Çıldır Lake
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn sleigh ride (winter)
- Meadow exploration (summer)
Landmarks
Ani
Çıldır Lake
Day 5
Kars to Doğubayazıt
Kars to Doğubayazıt
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit İshak Pasha Palace at sunset
Landmarks
İshak Pasha Palace
Mount Ararat
Day 6
Doğubayazıt to Van
Doğubayazıt to Van
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Muradiye Waterfall
- Evening walk in Van city centre
Landmarks
Muradiye Waterfall
Day 7
Van
Van
Meals
Breakfast (Famous Van breakfast)
Included Activities
- Van breakfast
- Boat to Akdamar Island
- Visit Church of the Holy Cross on Akdamar Island
- Sunset at Van Fortress
Landmarks
Akdamar Island
Church of the Holy Cross
Van Fortress
Day 8
Van to Mardin
Van to Mardin
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Seljuk tombstones of Ahlat
- Visit Hasankeyf
Landmarks
Ahlat
Hasankeyf
Day 9
Mardin
Mardin
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk Mardin old town
- Visit Zinciriye Madrasa
- Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery
- Visit stone village of Midyat
Landmarks
Zinciriye Madrasa
Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Midyat
Day 10
Mardin to Şanlıurfa
Mardin to Şanlıurfa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Harran beehive houses
- Visit Balıklıgöl
- Visit old bazaar in Şanlıurfa
Landmarks
Harran
Balıklıgöl
Day 11
Şanlıurfa to Kahta
Şanlıurfa to Kahta
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Göbeklitepe
- Visit Karahantepe
Landmarks
Göbeklitepe
Karahantepe
Mount Nemrut
Day 12
Mount Nemrut Sunrise and Departure
Mount Nemrut Sunrise and Departure
End point
Adıyaman Airport, Adıyaman, Turkey (Adıyaman Airport (ADF), 12:00 - 18:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Nemrut sunrise viewing
- Visit giant stone heads at Mount Nemrut summit
- Cendere Bridge viewpoint
- Airport drop-off at Adıyaman Airport
Landmarks
Mount Nemrut
Cendere Bridge

Landmarks
Sümela Monastery

Landmarks
Twin Minaret Madrasa
Yakutiye Madrasa
Zigana Pass

Landmarks
Kars Castle
Church of the Apostles

Landmarks
Ani
Çıldır Lake

Landmarks
İshak Pasha Palace
Mount Ararat

Landmarks
Muradiye Waterfall

Landmarks
Akdamar Island
Church of the Holy Cross
Van Fortress

Landmarks
Ahlat
Hasankeyf

Landmarks
Zinciriye Madrasa
Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Midyat

Landmarks
Harran
Balıklıgöl

Landmarks
Göbeklitepe
Karahantepe
Mount Nemrut

Landmarks
Mount Nemrut
Cendere Bridge

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
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Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
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4.5

Mollica4.0•December 2023
We liked how easy going the itinerary was as we were on a different tour prior to this and it was just nonstop go go...
We liked how easy going the itinerary was as we were on a different tour prior to this and it was just nonstop go go go. That said, there was a lot of down time to rest & recover so I think 3 nights vs 4 would’ve sufficed. Nonetheless our experience was good. The customer service was super responsive and reliable. Our driver made us feel safe and comfortable given the roads were narrow and slippery from the rain. Our tour guide was very warm and welcoming and took her time to show us around. The accommodation was superb. The host made us wonderful breakfast and the view was to die for. I would recommend anyone planning to visit Rize/Trabzon to book with this tour.Show more
Seyit5.0•November 2023
We attended with my wife and it was a great holiday for us. The bungalows service was incredible, I had a romantic...
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