3-Night Kars & Van Tour with Flight from Ankara & Eastern Express

HOSAP CASTLE - VANADOKYA - FAIRY CHIMNEYS - HAKKARI - HAKKARI OBSERVATION TERRACE

Our tour begins in the morning at 05.30 by arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport on our own. We complete our check-in procedures at the airport with our ID cards or driver's licenses. After check-in and security control, we arrive in Van with the 07.50 Ankara - Van flight via Ajet Hy. After meeting our guide and vehicle waiting for us at the airport, we reach Hosap Castle. After a short photo break, we head to Yavuzlar Village, where the volcanic formations known as Vanadokya are located, using the road popularly called the 32 bends. After seeing St. Bartholomeus Church panoramically on the way, we reach Yavuzlar Village. Following our break in front of the fairy chimneys, we start our journey to Hakkari by following the Zap River. We have the opportunity to see the 70-meter-long suspension bridge (Revolutionary Youth Bridge) built in 1969 on the Zap River in the name of Deniz Gezmis and his friends. Afterwards, we take a photo break at the newly built observation terrace where we can see Sumbul Mountain and the Zap River closely. Then, we visit the 18th-century Hakkari Meydan Madrasa, which is double-storied, winged, with an open courtyard and a flat roof. The madrasa attracts attention with its monumental structure showing fine cut stone workmanship, regular plan, two-story porticoed courtyard, masjid and rooms, decorations on its door, and column capitals inside. It is also the only monumental structure of Hakkari that has survived to the present day in its original structure and in a solid state. After a short break in the city center of Hakkari, we return to Van.

Breakfast: Will be taken as an extra at a point to be determined by our guide.

Lunch: Will be taken as an extra at a point to be determined by our guide.

Dinner: Will be taken as an extra at a point to be determined by our guide.

Accommodation: Van Hotels, etc.

Route: Van - Vanadokya (145 km) Vanadokya - Hakkari (115 km) Hakkari - Van (195 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 455 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 20.30

VAN CAT HOUSE - AKDAMAR ISLAND - AHLAT - SELJUK TOMBS EMIR BAYINDIR MOSQUE - NEMRUT MOUNTAIN CRATER LAKE

Our tour continues after breakfast at the hotel, where we go to the foothills of Van Castle and listen to the story of the castle from our guide. Then, we go to the Cat House, where we can see the Van Cats, one of the most important and cutest creatures of the region. After taking beautiful photos with these cute friends, we reach our workshop where silver and filigree works unique to the region are located. After getting information about the Van Savat silver workmanship, which gives the most beautiful decoration to silver, we turn our direction to Gevas, which resembles a coastal town. We set off for Akdamar Island (Extra), located inside Lake Van, with the boat we will take from Gevas. Akdamar Church, famous for its stone workmanship, and its surroundings on Akdamar Island will be our excursion routes at this point. After spending a pleasant time by the lake, we return to Gevas. After the journey with Artos Mountain view, we reach Nemrut Mountain (Extra), where the largest crater lake of the region is located. When we reach the summit of Nemrut Mountain, the magnificent endless view of Lake Van on one side and the fascinating image of Nemrut Mountain Crater Lake on the other will impress you deeply. We descend from Nemrut Mountain, fascinated by seeing the Great Crater Lake, Small Lake, Warm Lake, volcanic rocks, and lava remnants located inside the Nemrut Mountain Crater. (If weather conditions are not suitable, we will not go up.) Then we return to Ahlat, a very important center of Turkish art and culture, see the Seljuk Cemetery and Tombstones, Ulu Kumbet, Emir Bayindir Mosque and Tomb, take a panoramic tour in Tatvan city center, and settle into our hotel in Tatvan. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.

Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Tatvan Hotels, etc.

Route: Van - Edremit (15 km) Edremit - Ahlat (145 km) Ahlat - Nemrut (25 km) Nemrut - Tatvan (50 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 235 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

MURADIYE WATERFALL - DOGUBAYAZIT - ISHAK PASHA PALACE - ANI ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - KARS - CAUCASIAN NIGHT

Our tour continues after breakfast at our hotel; we start our journey where we will watch the magnificent view of Mount Ararat, the highest mountain of our country with a height of 5137 meters, all day long. First, we go to the Muradiye district of Van via Adilcevaz - Ercis by seeing the other side of Lake Van and see the Muradiye Waterfall, which pours from a height of approximately 20 meters. After our tour of the waterfall, which always flows enthusiastically, the journey we will make through the Tendurek Mountains will make you feel like you are at the top of the world. After crossing the Tendurek Mountains, we reach Dogubayazit, which is built at the foot of Mount Ararat, the highest mountain in Turkey. In Dogubayazit, we visit the Ishak Pasha Palace, which frequently appears in Turkey's promotional photos and overlooks the view of Mount Ararat. After our Ishak Pasha tour, we see the city center of Dogubayazit and proceed to Igdir. As we move towards Igdir, we enter the sphere of influence of the sacred Mount Ararat (5165 m), we see it wherever we go, and we arrive in Igdir. We reach Kars via Tuzluca, the land of salt, and Digor via Igdir. First, we go to the Ani Archaeological Site, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Tigran Honents Church, Ani Cathedral, Convent of the Virgins, and Menucehr Mosque, located in the Ocakli village established right next to the Arpa River, which forms the current Armenia border, will be the monumental structures to be seen. After our tour of the archaeological site, we move to the Kars city center. We take a Kars Tour in the evening accompanied by our guide. The Apostles Church (Kumbet Mosque), built at the foothills of Kars Castle, will be visited. After this structure, where we can examine the Armenian-Georgian architectural style, we take a walk in the streets of Kars. During the discovery made in the land of "Aşıks" (bards), tastes such as honey, kashar cheese, gruyere cheese, piti, hangel, kete, goose meat, yellow fish... will also encourage us to become gourmets. We see the Stone Bridge, which has survived from the Roman period to the present day and is still in use, and the Historical Bath. While walking among the structures where we can see the reflection of all the subtleties of Russian architecture, we forget that we are in Turkey. We see the house where our famous poet Namik Kemal lived for a period and move to our store where we can find local products such as the famous Kars Kashar, Gruyere, and Flower Honey. After the presentation and tasting of Kars kashar here, we move to our hotel. We go to the Caucasian Folk Dance show (Extra) with our guests who wish. (Night tours are extra and are carried out depending on participation and the number of people.)

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.

Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.

Accommodation: Kars Hotels, etc.

Route: Van - Dogubayazit (170 km) Dogubayazit - Kars (190 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 360 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

JOURNEY TO ERZURUM WITH EASTERN EXPRESS - YAKUTIYE MADRASA - TASHAN

Our tour continues after breakfast at the hotel; we depart for Erzurum at 08.00 with the Eastern Express Pullman (Seated) Wagon. (If there is no train, the journey between Kars and Erzurum will be made by vehicle. If traveling by vehicle, the Sarikamis Martyrs' Cemetery will be seen on the way.) After a pleasant journey of approximately four hours, we arrive in Erzurum, the land of Dadas. We visit the Yakutiye Madrasa, Double Minaret Madrasa, Grand Mosque, and Three Tombs. We go to Tashan (Rustem Pasha Caravanserai) for Oltu Stone, which is a must for Erzurum, and to our restaurant for Cag Kebab and Kadayif Dolmasi. After free time, we go to the airport. We return to Ankara with the 20.45 Ajet Airlines flight. We say goodbye to meet again on our other tours. Goodbye...

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken as an extra in Erzurum.

Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.

Accommodation: It is the return day, there is no accommodation.

Route: Erzurum City Tours (40 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 40 km

Total Tour Distance: 260 Km

Ahıska Palas Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: G_16969

Sim – er Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 7721

Sivas Divrigi Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 2022-58-0015

Van Ramada by Wyndham Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 13963

Van Edens Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 21495

Tatvan The Krater Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 14907

Tatvan Kardelen Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 518

Important Note: The departure point of our tours is Ankara, and the responsibility for any connecting flights or tickets purchased individually by our guests who will join the tour from different cities belongs entirely to them. In case the tour is canceled due to insufficient participation or flight times are changed by the airline company, our agency is absolutely not responsible for the cancellation, refund, or change costs of the tickets purchased by guests from other provinces.

NOTE: All extra activities such as ATV safari, boat tour, diving, jeep safari, parachute, hot air balloon, and similar activities that are not included in the package tour program but are offered or suggested to guests during the tour are outside the scope of the Package Tour Contract and are a separate service. Such extra services are not organized by our agency, and the relevant services are provided by independent third-party suppliers. Guests accept and declare that they purchase and participate in the said services entirely at their own request and initiative. The guest accepts and declares that they have established a direct contractual relationship with the relevant local service provider before participating in extra activities and that information regarding the scope, safety, and conditions of the service will be provided by the relevant provider. In this context, our agency has no responsibility for any accidents, injuries, deaths, material and moral damages that may occur during extra tours, or negativities caused by third parties. The guest accepts that they know that such activities involving risk are inherently dangerous, that their health status is suitable for participation, and that all necessary responsibility belongs to them. In addition, all dangerous activities are not covered by insurance.

MIDIBUSES

ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd and Dvd Player.

NOVO LUX: 31+1 or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd and Dvd Player.

TEMSA PRESTIGE: 31+1 or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd and Dvd Player.

MINIBUSES

MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd and Dvd Player.

WOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd and Dvd Player.

NOTE: Depending on the number of people in our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used.

NOTE: IF THE EASTERN EXPRESS IS NOT AVAILABLE, THE JOURNEY BETWEEN KARS AND ERZURUM WILL BE MADE BY VEHICLE.

OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.