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Aegean and Mediterranean with MSC Orchestra departing from Istanbul
Per person, double room₺24,738
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KARS - ANI - LAKE ÇILDIR - SIVAS - DIVRIĞI - JOURNEY WITH EAST EXPRESS - KANGAL - ISHAK PAŞA PALACE - AKDAMAR ISLAND - MURADİYE WATERFALL
SIVAS - KANGAL DOG BREEDING FARM - DIVRIĞI
Our East Anatolia tour departing from Istanbul begins with our meeting in our transfer vehicles with the first lights of the morning. On the first day of our cultural tour, we will pick up our valued guests from in front of Beylikdüzü Migros Market at 03.30, in front of Yenibosna Airport AVM at 04.00, in front of the Şişli Prontotour Central Office at 04.30, and finally from next to the Kadıköy Marriage Office parking lot at 05.00 with our shuttles and move towards Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Shuttle times may vary depending on flight time changes. For flight tours, shuttle time information is provided before the tour). Guests who will come to the airport by their own means must be present at Sabiha Gökçen Airport by 05.30 at the latest. At the airport, we quickly complete the check-in procedures for our flight with our identity card or driver's license. After security controls, we embark on a pleasant journey to the heart of Anatolia with the Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen to Sivas, departing at 07.30. With our tour vehicle greeting us at Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport, we start exploring the city without wasting time. Among the fascinating historical structures we will see in Sivas are the Buruciye Madrasa, one of the unique examples of Seljuk architecture, the Şifaiye Madrasa, the most important medical center of the period, and the Sivas Congress Building, where the foundations of our Republic were laid. After this pleasant cultural tour in Sivas center, we turn our route to Kangal. We take a short and pleasant break at the world-famous Kangal Dog Breeding Farm located on our way. After seeing and photographing our protective friends renowned for their loyalty and majesty, we move to Divriği. Here, we admire from the outside the magnificent Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital, an 800-year-old Seljuk miracle and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986, due to ongoing restoration works. In the evening, we move to our hotel to shake off all the sweet fatigue of the day. Our accommodation will take place in our hotel located in Divriği or Kemaliye, depending on the program flow.
Breakfast: To be taken extra at a point recommended by our guide.
Lunch: To be taken extra.
Dinner: To be taken as Open Buffet or Set Menu at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Divriği Hotels, Kemaliye Vadi Hotel, etc.
Route: Sivas City Tours (25 km) Kangal - Sivas (95 km) Kangal - Divriği (95 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 215 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 17.30
JOURNEY TO KARS VIA ERZİNCAN AND ERZURUM WITH THE EASTERN EXPRESS
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for one of the most exciting and nostalgic stages of our cultural tour. At 07:40, we take our places in the Pullman (seated) carriage of the Eastern Express and depart for the fairytale city of Kars. This enchanting and pleasant railway journey, which will take approximately 12 hours, gives us the opportunity to discover the hidden geography of Anatolia. As our train winds its way forward, we witness from our windows the magnificent beauties of the Euphrates River, Karasu, and Arpaçay, which marks the borders. During the journey, we can move to the dining car, an essential part of the Eastern Express, to sip our tea and have pleasant conversations with fellow travelers. During the short stops at intermediate stations, we have the opportunity to breathe the fresh air and take plenty of photographs to immortalize the postcard-like landscapes. In the evening, accompanied by the unique crimson of the sunset (arriving in Kars at approximately 20:30), we meet our tour vehicle waiting for us at the Kars Railway Station and transfer to our hotel to rest.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken as an extra on the train.
Dinner: To be taken as an extra.
Accommodation: Kars Hotels, etc.
Hotel Check-in Time: 20:00
LAKE ÇILDIR - CAUCASIAN NIGHT - KARS
After a pleasant breakfast at our hotel, we set off for the fairytale Lake Çıldır via the Arpaçay road route to discover one of the most fascinating points of East Anatolia. In this natural wonder lake, located hundreds of meters above sea level and possessing a unique view, we have the chance to walk on the surface, which is completely covered with ice in winter, and for guests who wish, to take a tour with traditional horse-drawn sleighs. After a pleasant break in the postcard-like landscapes of Lake Çıldır, we turn our route back to Kars city center. We start exploring historical Kars, which stands out with its grid-planned streets remaining from the Russian occupation period and its unique Baltic architectural style, almost like an open-air museum. Our first stop is the magnificent Fethiye Mosque, which was built as a church from cut stones during the Russian occupation and opened for worship with the liberation of Kars. Then, we move to the historical Apostles Church, where we can examine the most elegant craftsmanship of Armenian and Georgian architectural styles. During the walk we will take in the streets of Kars accompanied by our guide's explanations, you will see the reflection of all the subtleties of Russian architecture and almost forget that you are in Turkey. The discovery we will make in this ancient city known as the "Land of Ashiks" also turns into a rich gastronomic experience that will make us gourmets. During our tour, we have the opportunity to try unique tastes such as piti, hangel, kete, goose meat, and yellow fish, which are indispensables of the local cuisine, as well as geographically indicated flavors like the famous Kars honey, old kashar, and Kars gruyere. Continuing our walk, we see the historical Stone Bridge, which has reached from the Roman period to the present and is still actively used, the Historical Bath right next to it, and we photograph the magnificent Kars Castle, which is currently called the central castle or inner castle, from below. After visiting the historical house where the famous poet Namık Kemal lived for a period, we have the opportunity to get to know the Ashik tradition, which is the most important intangible cultural heritage of Kars. At the end of the day, together with guests who wish, we participate in the magnificent Caucasian Folk Dance show (Extra) reflecting the noble spirit and enthusiastic rhythm of the region. (Night tours are extra and are carried out depending on sufficient participation and number of people.)
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken extra at Lake Çıldır.
Dinner: To be taken extra.
Accommodation: Kars Hotels
Route: Kars - Lake Çıldır (55 km) Lake Çıldır - Ani (80 km) Ani - Kars (45 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 180 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 16.00
ANI RUINS - TUZLUCA SALT CAVES - ISHAK PAŞA PALACE - MOUNT ARARAT - MURADİYE WATERFALL
After a pleasant breakfast at our hotel, we move to the fascinating Ani Ruins for an unforgettable journey that will extend into the depths of history. In this ancient "City of a Thousand and One Churches" listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, located right next to the Arpaçay, which forms the border between Turkey and Armenia today, within the boundaries of Ocaklı Village, we stop time. During our exploration of the ruins; monumental structures such as the Tigran Honents Church, which fascinates with its magnificent frescoes, the Ani Cathedral (Virgin Mary Church), an architectural masterpiece, the mysterious Virgins Monastery, the Manuçehr Mosque, which holds the title of the first Turkish mosque in Anatolia, and the Abughamrents (Poladoğlu) Church are among the historical riches that await us. After this fascinating historical journey, we move towards the Tuzluca district of Iğdır via the Digor route. Here, we visit the Salt Caves, a source of healing that fascinates with its atmosphere and is accepted to be beneficial for respiratory diseases and illnesses such as asthma. Leaving behind the glittering world of salt crystals, we travel towards our border city Doğubayazıt via Iğdır. During our journey, we have the chance to photograph the magnificent view of the legendary Mount Ararat, Turkey's highest peak, which dazzles with its majesty. When we reach Doğubayazıt, we arrive at the fairytale Ishak Paşa Palace, which adorns the world-wide promotional photos of Turkey and looks down upon Mount Ararat. We visit this fascinating palace, which is called the "Topkapi Palace of the East," and contains the most elegant stone craftsmanship of Ottoman and Seljuk architecture, with the explanations of our guide. After completing our visit to Ishak Paşa Palace, we cross the famous Tendürek Pass through volcanic terrains and reach the Muradiye district of Van. Here, we visit the enthusiastic Muradiye Waterfall, which falls from a height of approximately 20 meters and takes its name from the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV. After a pleasant break at the natural wonder waterfall, which offers a visual feast with its suspension bridge and gushing waters in every season, we reach the pearl of the East, the city of Van, to shake off the sweet fatigue of the day and stay overnight.
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken extra.
Dinner: To be taken extra.
Accommodation: Van Hotels.
Route: Van - Doğubeyazıt (171 km) Doğubayazıt - Kars (189 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 360 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00
VAN - AKDAMAR ISLAND BOAT TOUR - CAT HOUSE
Our tour, after breakfast at the hotel, begins with exploring Van. Our tour starts with Akdamar Island and its church, the first structure that comes to mind when Van is mentioned (Extra). The local people call the largest lake in our country a 'sea'. After a half-hour boat journey to reach Akdamar Island and its church, we listen to the sad story of the lovers who could not be united and learn about the history of King Gagik's magnificent church. Then, we visit the Cat House, where we will see the uniquely beautiful Van Cats, the first thing that comes to mind when Van is mentioned. Since Van cats are under protection, they are forbidden from being taken out of Van, and for this reason, they live in special areas. After our visit to the Cat House, one of these special areas, we stop by the Silver Workshop to get information about Savat and Arubani, the famous Urartian silver arts of Van. After the presentation here, we also have the opportunity to shop. Following the silver workshop, we go to the foothills of Van Castle (Tushpa Castle) and receive information about the castle from our guide. Then, we visit the traditional Carpet and Kilim Workshop to get to know another precious handicraft of Van that is on the verge of disappearing. We discover the mysterious motifs and stories of carpets from the Van and Hakkari regions, colored with root dyes and woven stitch by stitch by local women, and the looped woven kilims through a special presentation here. Afterwards, we depart for Van Airport. We return to Istanbul via Ajet Airlines' 20:25 flight. Our transfer services waiting for us at the airport safely drop our valued guests at the points where we picked them up at the beginning of the tour. Wishing to see you again in our next cultural tours; stay healthy, goodbye...
Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel, included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken as an extra.
Accommodation: NO ACCOMMODATION ON THE RETURN DAY.
Route: Van City Tours (60 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 815 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 Divriği 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 Elite World Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 12470
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: 5180
Important Note: The departure point of our tours is Istanbul, and guests participating in the tour from different cities are entirely responsible for their own intermediate flights or connecting tickets. In the event of cancellation of the tour due to insufficient participation or changes in flight times caused by the airline company, our agency is absolutely not responsible for the cancellation, refund or change costs of 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 offered or suggested to guests during the tour, which are not included in the package tour program, are outside the scope of the Package Tour Agreement and are of a separate service nature. These extra services are not organized by our agency, but are provided by independent third-party providers. Guests purchase and participate in these services entirely according to their own wishes and initiative. The guest accepts and declares that they establish a direct contractual relationship with the relevant local service provider before participating in extra activities, and that information regarding the scope, security and and conditions of the service will be provided by the relevant provider. In this context; our agency has no responsibility for any accident, injury, death, material and moral damages that may occur during extra tours, as well as negative outcomes resulting from third parties. The guest accepts that they know that these types of activities involving risk, by their nature, contain danger, that their health status is suitable for participation, and that all necessary responsibility belongs to them. Furthermore, 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 Lamps, 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 Lamps, 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 Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd And Dvd Player.
MINIBUSES
MERCEDES SPRİNTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lamps, 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 Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd And Dvd Player.
NOTE: Depending on the number of people in our tours, any of the above-mentioned vehicle types will be used.
OUR TOUR PROGRAMS ARE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.
Prices are per person in ₺. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.
| Date | Double | Single | Triple | Child | Infant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2026İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Last 4 seats |
| 17 Dec 2026İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 24 Dec 2026İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Last 4 seats |
| 31 Dec 2026İstanbul | ₺27,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 07 Jan 2027İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 14 Jan 2027İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Last 5 seats |
| 21 Jan 2027İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 28 Jan 2027İstanbul | ₺28,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 04 Feb 2027İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 11 Feb 2027İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 18 Feb 2027İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 25 Feb 2027İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 04 Mar 2027İstanbul | ₺26,499 | — | — | — | — | Available |
* 1 Night Half Board Accommodation in Hotels
* 3 Nights Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Hotels
* Transportation with Tourism Certified Vehicles
* Prontotour Assurance
* Professional Turkish Guidance Service
* 4 Breakfasts
* 1 Dinner (Open Buffet or Set Menu)
* Compulsory Travel Insurance according to Tourism Law No. 1618
* Round-trip Economy Class Flight Ticket
* Round-trip Airport Transfers
* Divriği - Kars Pulman (Seated) Train Ticket
* All Lunches and 3 Dinners
* All Drinks consumed during meals
* All Personal Expenses
* All Extra Specified Organizations
* Museum Entrance Fees
Draft — legal review required. Cancellation & Refund Cancellation & Refund
DEPARTURE: WITH PEGASUS HY / ISTANBUL SABIHA GÖKÇEN - SIVAS AIRPORT / FLIGHT AT: 07.30
RETURN: WITH AJET HY / VAN AIRPORT - ISTANBUL SABIHA GÖKÇEN / FLIGHT AT: 20.45
