Eastern Anatolia Tour with High-Speed Train Outbound and Flight Return with Departure from Ankara 5 Nights

TO SİVAS BY HIGH-SPEED TRAIN - BURUCİYE MADRASAH - KANGAL - DİVRİĞİ GREAT MOSQUE

Our tour starts by departing from Ankara Train Station at 13.20  by high-speed train to Sivas. After a journey of approximately 2,29 hours, we arrive in Sivas (Right, left, or forward-backward seat guarantee is not provided in the train seating arrangement). We move to the city center with our private vehicle waiting for us in Sivas. We start touring Sivas. The places we will see in Sivas; Buruciye Madrasah, Şifaiye Madrasah, Sivas Congress Building (from the outside). After our Sivas tour, we depart for Kangal. In Kangal, we go to the Kangal Dog Breeding Farm and get information about the Kangal dog (It will be visited depending on availability). Then we depart for Divriği. First, we visit the magnificent Divriği Great Mosque and Complex, an 800-year-old Seljuk work included in the Unesco World Heritage List in 1986. Leaving this work, where we will witness stone being shaped like dough, we see the Divriği Castle panoramically and depart for Kemaliye. (Depending on availability, our overnight stay may also take place in Divriği or Kemaliye.)

Breakfast: Will Be Taken as Extra.

Lunch: Will Be Taken as Extra.

Dinner: Will Be Taken at the Hotel as Open Buffet or Set Menu, and is Included in the Tour Price.

Accommodation: Divriği or Kemaliye Hotels Etc.

Route: Sivas - Divriği (170 km) Divriği - Kemaliye (95 km) 

Total Distance to be Covered: 265 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

KEMALİYE STONE ROAD - DARK CANYON BOAT TOUR - APCAĞA VILLAGE - ONAR VILLAGE - ÇIR ÇIR WATERFALL 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, first starts with visiting the Stone Road in Kemaliye. This Stone Road, which took 150 years to build and whose purpose is to make life easier by solving Kemaliye’s transportation problem, will take us to different worlds. This road, which we will photograph with short walks, will also show us the Dark Canyon from above. Then we go on our boat tour which lasts about 1 hour (EXTRA). During our boat tour, we closely see the Dark Canyon (approximately 9 km long), which is one of the largest canyons in the world. From here, we visit the City Museum, which is an old church building and full of artifacts selflessly donated by the local people (It will be visited if open). After our museum tour, we visit Zincirlikaya, tied with a chain so it won't fall, and Mani Road, where folk verses written by the women of Eğin about separation are exhibited. We reach Apcağa Village, where poet Ahmet Kutsi Tecer was born and which is the subject of the poem “There is a Village There Far Away”. We sip our tea and coffee at Kayabaşı Country Coffee with a 360-degree panoramic view of Kemaliye. After our visit to Apcağa Village, which was declared a “sit area” by the decision of the village elders' committee in 2005, we taste the warm, long village bread in small pieces at the village bazaar bakery. Then, seeing the house of retired teacher couple Bekir-Nermin Taştan (Panoramically) built like an eagle's nest on the edge of the rocks, we give a photo break in front of the Vali Recep Yazıcıoğlu Bridge on our way. After the photo break, we depart for Onar Village. We give a short break in Onar Village where you can see the cemevi dating back to the 1200s. After our break, we find the chance to see the Purple Reyhan fields unique to Arapgir depending on the season. Afterwards, we see the Keban Dam and visit the Çır Çır Waterfall formed by the waters seeping from the dam. After our waterfall tour, we depart for our hotel via Elazığ city center.  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 Extra at a Point to be Determined by Our Guide.

Dinner: Will Be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Accommodation: Elazığ Hotels Etc.

Route: Kemaliye - Arapgir (50 km) Arapgir - Elazığ (90 km) 

Total Distance to be Covered: 140 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

HARPUT - PERTEK FERRY - TUNCELİ - BİNGÖL SOLHAN FLOATING ISLANDS - TATVAN - NEMRUT CRATER LAKE - AHLAT 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, starts by reaching Harput, the oldest known settlement of Elazığ in history, via the Elazığ city center. Here, we visit Harput Castle (Panoramic), Kurşunlu Mosque, Arap Baba Tomb, and the Great Mosque built in the 12th century by Artuqid Ruler Fahrettin Karaaslan. After our Harput tour, we take the ferry operating on Lake Keban Dam and cross to Tunceli. During our ferry tour, we also see Pertek Castle (Panoramic), which has historical importance. We depart for Tunceli city center. After visiting the newly opened Tunceli Museum, we give a break in the city center. Afterwards, we depart for Tatvan via Bingöl - Muş. We give a short break at the Solhan Floating Islands located on our way. Departing from here, seeing Muş panoramically, we depart for Mount Nemrut (Extra), which is a world wonder and home to Turkey's largest crater lake. When we arrive at the summit of Mount Nemrut, the endless magnificent view of Lake Van on one side and the fascinating appearance of the Mount Nemrut Crater Lake on the other will greatly impress you. Seeing the Large Crater Lake, Small Crater Lake, Warm Lake, and volcanic stones and lava remnants inside the Mount Nemrut Crater, we descend from Mount Nemrut enchanted. Then we depart for Ahlat, a very important center of Turkish art and culture. The places we will see in Ahlat are; the Seljuk Cemetery and Gravestones, the Great Tomb, and Emir Bayındır Mosque and Tomb. After doing a panoramic tour in Tatvan city center, we depart for our hotel.

Breakfast: Will Be Taken at Our Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will Be Taken as Extra.

Dinner: Will Be Taken at Our Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Accommodation: Tatvan Hotels, Etc.

Route: Elazığ - Tunceli (60 km) Tunceli - Tatvan (300 km) Tatvan - Ahlat - Tatvan (90 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 450 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.00

BİTLİS - AKDAMAR ISLAND - VAN CAT HOUSE 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for Bitlis city center. After seeing the İhlasiye Madrasah, Castle, and Historical Houses in Bitlis city center, we turn our direction to Gevaş, which resembles a coastal town. With our boat that we will board from Gevaş, we depart for Akdamar Island (Extra) located within Lake Van. Akdamar Church, famous for its stone workmanship located on Akdamar Island, and its surroundings will be our tour routes at this point. After pleasant times we will spend by the lake, we depart for Van center. We go to the Carpet Workshop and get information about the Van Carpet. After the shopping break we will give for those who wish, we go to the foothills of Van Castle and get information about the castle from our guide. Then we go to the Cat House where we can see Van cats, one of the most important and cutest living creatures of the region. After the nice photos we will take with these cute friends, we reach our workshop where silver and filigree works unique to the region take place. After getting information about Van Savat silver workmanship which gives the most beautiful ornament to silver, we depart for our hotel. 

Breakfast: Will Be Taken at Our Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will Be Taken as Extra.

Dinner:  Will Be Taken as Extra.

Accommodation: Van Hotels, Etc.

Route: Tatvan - Bitlis (25 km) Bitlis - Gevaş (125 km) Gevaş - Van (40 km) 

Total Distance to be Covered: 190 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.00

MURADİYE WATERFALL - DOĞUBAYAZIT İSHAK PAŞA PALACE - MOUNT ARARAT - ANİ RUINS 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, we go to the Muradiye district of Van and see the Muradiye Waterfall, pouring from a height of about 20 meters. After our tour of the waterfall, which always flows enthusiastically, we make our way towards Doğubayazıt. We reach Doğubayazıt by crossing the Tendürek Pass, whose altitude is approximately 2600 meters. First, we visit the magnificent İshak Paşa Palace, whose construction took 99 years. While visiting the Topkapi Palace of the East, you will see that it is not just a palace, but a living history and a legend full of secrets on every side. Afterwards, seeing the Doğubayazıt city center, we proceed towards Iğdır. As we proceed towards Iğdır, we enter the sphere of influence of the sacred Mount Ararat (5165 m), we see it everywhere we go, and we arrive in Iğdır. We reach Kars via Tuzluca, the land of salt, and Digor via Iğdır. We go to the Ani Ruins included in the Unesco World Heritage list. In the ruins located in Ocaklı village established right next to the Arpaçay River, which forms today's Armenia border, Tigran Honents Church, Ani Cathedral, Convent of the Virgins, and Menuçehr Mosque will be the monumental structures to be seen. After our tour of the ruins, we return to Kars city center. We go to the Caucasian Folk Dances 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 Our Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.

Lunch: Will Be Taken as Extra.

Dinner: Will Be Taken as Extra at the Caucasian Night.

Accommodation: Kars Hotels, Etc.

Route: In-Region Tours (50 km) Van - Doğubayazıt (170 km) Doğubayazıt - Iğdır (50 km) Iğdır – Kars (180 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 450 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

KARS - NAMIK KEMAL HOUSE - SARIKAMIŞ - ERZURUM

Our tour starts after breakfast at our hotel in the morning. First, we proceed to the Church of the Apostles (Kümbet Mosque), built at the foothills of Kars Castle. After examining this structure, where we can observe Armenian-Georgian architectural styles, we take a walk through the streets of Kars. During our exploration in the land of “Troubadours”, flavors such as honey, Kashar cheese, Gruyere cheese, piti, hangel, kete, goose meat, and 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, as well as the Historical Bath. While walking among the buildings where we can see the reflections of all the subtleties of Russian architecture, we forget that we are in Turkey. We see the house where our famous poet Namık Kemal lived for a period and move on to our shop where we can find local products such as famous Kars Kashar, Gruyere, and Flower Honey. After the presentation and tasting of Kars Kashar here, we depart for Sarıkamış. After visiting the Martyrs' Monument in Sarıkamış, we arrive in Erzurum via Horasan and Pasinler. In Erzurum, the pearl of the East, we have a relaxing trip with the coolness of Mount Palandöken behind us. During this trip, we visit structures such as the Grand Mosque, Three Tombs, Madrasah with Double Minarets, and Yakutiye Madrasah (Panoramic). After the free time we will give at the Historical Taşhan (Rüstem Pasha Madrasah), where handicrafts made from the region's famous jewel, Oltu stone, are exhibited, we go to the airport. We return to Ankara with the 22.25 flight of Anadolu Jet Airlines. We say goodbye to you with sadness, hoping to meet on our next trip. Goodbye.....

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

Lunch: Will be taken extra at a point recommended by our guide.

Accommodation: ATTENTION RETURN DAY. THERE IS NO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TONIGHT.

Route: Kars - Erzurum (200 km) Erzurum Sightseeing Tours (20 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 220 km

TOTAL TOUR DISTANCE: 1715 KM

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

Tatvan Kardelen Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 5180

Kars Wintercity Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 18705

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

Trabzon Büyük Sümela Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 7149

Trabzon Bayrak Grand Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 19695

Rize Newarise Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 20896

Rize Green Suada Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 13418

Hopa Terzioğlu Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 14013

*** The list of our contracted hotels according to the regions is stated above. In busy periods, accommodation can also be made in hotels outside this list.

http://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/trenler/Y%C3%BCksek%20H%C4%B1zl%C4%B1%20Tren/1 You can follow the current train departure times from this link.

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 SPRINTER: 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.

VOLKSWAGEN 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, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used in our tours.

OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSUMER LAW NUMBERED 6502.