Day 3 of this itinerary states 30 hours of travel time? Is this a mistake?

This should be 30 minutes, not 30 hours.

Is the flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman included in the total price?

Yes the internal flights from Istanbul to Adiyaman is included in the price of the trip

Does the tour go to Mt Ararat or just drive by a sizable distance away?

The tour doesn't get fully up close however, you do take in views of Mt Ararat. See the day description below. (Day 6) Visit the Van Citadel this morning, built by the ancient kingdom of Urartu. From there transfer to the previous capital of the Republic of Ararat, Dogubeyazit. Explore Ishak Pasha Palace then take in views of Mt. Ararat and across the mountains where the possible resting place of Noah's Ark is said to be located. Continue on to Kars for a brief orientation walk, then settle in for the evening with free time.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul
Accommodation
Hotel (Golden Horn Sirkeci Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Group dinner
Day 2
Istanbul to Adıyaman
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch by the lake of the Ataturk Dam), Dinner (Dinner in the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (White Star Hotel Adıyaman)
Included Activities
- Karakus Tumulus Visit
- Mt Nemrut Sunset Experience
Landmarks
Karakus Tumulus
Mt. Nemrut
Cendere Bridge
Ataturk Dam
Day 3
Adıyaman to Şanlıurfa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local home)
Accommodation
Hotel (Şanlıurfa Uludağ Otel)
Included Activities
- Lunch with a Local Family
- Göbekli Tepe Archaeological Site Visit
Landmarks
Göbekli Tepe
Ataturk Dam
Karahantepe
Day 4
Şanlıurfa to Mardin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Kaya Ninova Hotel Mardin)
Included Activities
- Mardin UNESCO City Tour
- Walking Tour Mardin
Optional Activities
- Dinner with CEO
Landmarks
Mardin Old Town
Latifiye Mosque
Tellallar Bazaar
Day 5
Mardin to Van
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Van Life Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking Tour Akdamar Island
- Akdamar Island Boat Trip
Landmarks
Lake Van
Akdamar Island
Day 6
Van to Kars
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Buyuk Kale Hotel - Kars), Hotel (Sim-er Hotel - Kars)
Included Activities
- Van Castle
- Ishak Pasha Palace
- Orientation Walk Kars
Landmarks
Van Castle
Ishak Pasha Palace
Mt. Ararat
Kars Museum
Day 7
Kars
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Buyuk Kale Hotel - Kars), Hotel (Sim-er Hotel - Kars)
Included Activities
- Ani Visit
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner
Landmarks
Ani
Day 8
Kars
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Karakus Tumulus
Mt. Nemrut
Cendere Bridge
Ataturk Dam

Landmarks
Göbekli Tepe
Ataturk Dam
Karahantepe

Landmarks
Mardin Old Town
Latifiye Mosque
Tellallar Bazaar

Landmarks
Lake Van
Akdamar Island

Landmarks
Van Castle
Ishak Pasha Palace
Mt. Ararat
Kars Museum

Landmarks
Ani

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Golden Horn Sirkeci Istanbul
Hotel
day 1
White Star Hotel Adıyaman
Hotel
day 2
Şanlıurfa Uludağ Otel
Hotel
day 3
Kaya Ninova Hotel Mardin
Hotel
day 4
Van Life Hotel
Hotel
day 5
Buyuk Kale Hotel - Kars
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Sim-er Hotel - Kars
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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Gary
March 6th, 2026
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Overall the tour was great. Our CEO went above and beyond to make it enjoyable for everyone. We did have an issue...
Overall the tour was great. Our CEO went above and beyond to make it enjoyable for everyone. We did have an issue with the transportation. Considering it was a winter trip there should have been some above seat storage for coats, hats, gloves etc. as the seating was very tight, the temperature varied depending on direction of the sun and to have winter coats on our laps for longer rides was not comfortable. We also thought the back seat having 4 people was not comfortable (person size and familiarity was an issue). And a few of the lunch stops could have been shorter giving more time to visit the days sites.Show more
EBRAHIM
November 3rd, 2025
5
Thank you Flavia ,I truly appreciate your hard work in organizing the trip. It was a great experience!
Kerry-Anne
January 29th, 2026
5
Our guide, Karl, was very professional, very knowledgeable, and great company in social occasions. We would love to...
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Heidi
Asked on September 11th, 2025
Day 3 of this itinerary states 30 hours of travel time? Is this a mistake?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025
  This should be 30 minutes, not 30 hours.
- H
  Heidi
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Are these guaranteed departures for Nov 6 2026?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025
  Yes! All of our departures are guaranteed!
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Lawrence
Asked on May 17th, 2025
Is the flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman included in the total price?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
  Yes the internal flights from Istanbul to Adiyaman is included in the price of the trip
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Nina
Asked on April 28th, 2025
Does the tour go to Mt Ararat or just drive by a sizable distance away?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
  The tour doesn't get fully up close however, you do take in views of Mt Ararat. See the day description below. (Day 6) Visit the Van Citadel this morning, built by the ancient kingdom of Urartu. From there transfer to the previous capital of the Republic of Ararat, Dogubeyazit. Explore Ishak Pasha Palace then take in views of Mt. Ararat and across the mountains where the possible resting place of Noah's Ark is said to be located. Continue on to Kars for a brief orientation walk, then settle in for the evening with free time.

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Eastern Turkey Adventure

Itinerary

Istanbul

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Istanbul to Adıyaman

Included Activities

Adıyaman to Şanlıurfa

Included Activities

Şanlıurfa to Mardin

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mardin to Van

Included Activities

Van to Kars

Included Activities

Kars

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kars

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