Through and Through Eastern Anatolia Tour by High-Speed Train 10 Nights

OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT 18 CITIES - 13 DISTRICTS 

TO SIVAS BY HIGH-SPEED TRAIN - BURUCIYE MADRASAH - KANGAL 

Our Tour; We take our places on the train by passing with our ID cards from the boarding points of Istanbul - Sivas High-Speed Train at 09:00 Söğütlüçeşme, 09:20 Pendik, 10.25 İzmit, 10.50 Arifiye and 13.15 Ankara (No guarantee is given for right, left, or forward-backward seat arrangements on the train). After our train journey of approximately 7 hours, we arrive in Sivas. We move to the city center with our private vehicle waiting for us in Sivas. We start exploring Sivas. The places we will see in Sivas will be; Buruciye Madrasah, Şifaiye Madrasah, Sivas Congress Building (from the outside). After our Sivas tour, we depart for Kangal. We go to the Kangal Dog Breeding Farm in Kangal and get information about the Kangal dog (Will be visited subject to availability). Then we depart for our hotel in Divriği where we will stay. 

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 Hotels, Etc.

Route: Sivas - Divriği (170 km) 

Total Distance to Be Covered: 170 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

DIVRIĞI GREAT MOSQUE - KEMALIYE STONE ROAD - KARANLIK CANYON BOAT TOUR 

Our Tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we visit the Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital, an 800-year-old Seljuk masterpiece included in the UNESCO list in 1986. Leaving this work, where we will witness how stone and mortar are shaped like dough, we go to Huma Hatun Street, where shops run by women are located. Here we give free time for you to buy region-specific products and souvenirs. After our shopping break, our journey to Kemaliye begins. First, we start visiting the Stone Road in Kemaliye. Taking 150 years to build and aiming to make life easier by solving Kemaliye's transportation problem, this Stone Road, the indicator of determination, will take us to different worlds. This road, which we will photograph during short walks, will also show us the Karanlık Canyon from above. Afterwards, we take our boat tour which lasts about 1 hour (EXTRA). During our boat tour, we can also see Karanlık Canyon (approximately 9 km long), one of the largest canyons in the world, up close. From here, we visit the City Museum, which is an old church building and full of artifacts selflessly donated by the local people. 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. Afterwards, we visit the historical Taşdibi Neighborhood and learn how to make Lög from Master Salim. Then dinner and accommodation 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: Kemaliye Hotels Etc.

Route: Divriği - Kemaliye (95 km) 

Total Distance to Be Covered: 95 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 17.30

APÇAĞA VILLAGE - DUTLUCA ICE CREAM - ARAPGIR - ONAR VILLAGE - ÇIR ÇIR WATERFALL - HARPUT - ELAZIĞ

Our Tour, after breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we reach Apcağa Village, where Poet Ahmet Kutsi Tecer was born and which is the subject of the poem “Orda Bir Köy Var” (There Is a Village Over There). We sip our tea and coffee at Kayabaşı Country Cafe 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 hot, tall village bread in small pieces at the village bazaar bakery. Then, seeing the house of retired teacher couple Bekir-Nermin Taştan built like an eagle's nest on top of the rocks (panoramic), we give a photo break in front of the Vali Recep Yazıcıoğlu Bridge, which is on our way. After our photo break, we get our goat's milk ice creams from the Dutluca ice cream house and set off for Onar Village. We give a short break in Onar Village, where you can see the cemevi dating back to the 1200s. Afterwards, we depart for Arapgir, the city of tolerance. In the city center, historical mansions and Millet Han will be the places we visit. We get the chance to see Arapgir's unique Purple Basil fields depending on the season. After our Arapgir tour, we see the Keban Dam and visit the Çır Çır Waterfall formed by the water leaking from the dam. After our waterfall tour, our tour starts by reaching Harput, the oldest known settlement of Elazığ province in history, via Elazığ city center. Here we visit Harput Castle (Panoramic), Kurşunlu Mosque, Arap Baba Tomb, Historical Houses, and the Great Mosque built in the 12th century by Artuklu Ruler Fahrettin Karaaslan. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

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

Lunch: Will Be Taken as Extra in Arapgir.

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) Elazığ Sightseeing Tours (60 km) 

Total Distance to Be Covered: 200 km

PERTEK FERRY - TUNCELİ - KUTU STREAM - TATVAN - NEMRUT CRATER LAKE - MUŞ - AHLAT - SOLHAN FLOATING ISLANDS

Our Tour, after breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we cross over to Tunceli by boarding the ferry operating on Lake Keban Dam. During our ferry tour, we also see Pertek Castle (Panoramic), which has historical importance. After getting off the ferry, we move to Tunceli city center. After the break we will give here, we give a short break along Kutu Stream, which is the longest branch of the Munzur River. Then we depart for Tatvan via Bingöl - Muş. We give a short break at Solhan Floating Islands located on our way. Departing from here, viewing Muş panoramically, we go to Mount Nemrut (extra), which is a world wonder and houses Turkey's largest crater lake. When we reach the summit of Mount Nemrut, on one hand the endless magnificent view of Lake Van and on the other hand the fascinating image of Mount Nemrut Crater Lake will be of the kind that will deeply impress you. Seeing the Large Crater Lake, Small Crater Lake, Warm Lake, volcanic stones, and lava remnants inside the Mount Nemrut Crater, we descend from Mount Nemrut, enchanted.  Afterwards, we depart for Ahlat, which is a very important center of Turkish art and culture. The places we will see in Ahlat will be; Seljuk Cemetery and Gravestones, Great Kümbet, Emir Bayındır Mosque and Kümbet. 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 – SİİRT - TİLLO GLASS TERRACE - BATMAN – HASANKEYF – MİDYAT – SILVER WORKSHOP – MOR GABRIEL MONASTERY

Our Tour, after breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we depart for Bitlis city center. After seeing İhlasiye Madrasah (From the outside), the Castle, and Historical Houses in Bitlis city center, we depart for Siirt city center. After visiting Siirt Great Mosque and the bazaars, we depart for Tillo. Here we go up to the Glass Terrace where we can see the Botan Valley from above and give a photo break. Afterwards, we depart for Hasankeyf via Batman. After viewing Batman, our province where the first oil well in Turkey is located, panoramically, we arrive at Hasankeyf, which was submerged under water with the Ilısu Dam. Here we see the Zeynel Bey Tomb, El Rızk Mosque and Süleyman Paşa Mosque minarets, and Hasankeyf Castle (Panoramic). Then, leaving Hasankeyf, we depart for Midyat. We spend a wonderful time walking among the Historical Midyat Houses. After giving free time in the bazaar where you can buy Midyat's world-renowned hand-crafted Silver and Syriac Filigree products, we meet our vehicle and, depending on availability, visit Mor Gabriel Monastery, one of the most important centers of the Syriac community in the world and considered unique in terms of architecture. After the monastery tour, we depart for the shopping spot where you will find almond candy, walnut sausage, and dibek coffee. After our shopping break, we meet our vehicle and depart for our hotel. Dinner and accommodation 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 Restaurant Recommended by Our Guide.

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

Accommodation: Midyat Hotels, Etc.

Route: Tatvan – Bitlis (25 km) Bitlis - Siirt (95 km) Siirt - Tillo (15 km) Tillo - Hasankeyf (125 km) Hasankeyf – Midyat (45 km)

Total Distance to Be Covered: 305 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.00

HABERLİ SYRIAC VILLAGE - CAVE YEZIDI VILLAGE - CİZRE - MEM'U ZİN TOMB

Our Tour,  after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart for Haberli Village (Basibrin), a Syriac settlement on the İdil road. After visiting the open church in this village which has produced 3 patriarchs, 3 patriarchal assistants, and 31 metropolitans, we go to the abandoned Cave Village (Kiwex). After visiting the cemetery and the old settlement in the village, which used to be a Yezidi settlement and is now completely abandoned, we leave the village. We depart for Cizre via İdil. Among the places we will see in Cizre will be; Great Mosque (if restoration is finished), Tomb of İsmail Ebul İz Bin Rezzaz El- Cezeri, Red Madrasah, Tomb of Prophet Noah, Cizre Castle, Mem'u Dungeon (Panoramic), Hamidiye Barracks, Bırca Belek Park on the banks of the Tigris River. Then we visit the tombs of the heroes of the great love story written down by Ahmedi Xani. We visit the Mem'u Zin Tomb and the Abdaliye Madrasah next to it. Afterwards, we depart for our hotel in Şırnak.

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: Şırnak or Cizre Hotels, etc.

Route: Midyat Sightseeing Tours (60 km) Haberli - Cizre (60 km) Cizre - Şırnak (40 km)

Total Distance to Be Covered: 160 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

ÇUKURCA - ZAP WATER - HAKKARİ

Our Tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we start our journey to Hakkari. Throughout the journey, we see and photograph the valleys, rocky peaks, and wildflowers of autumn in a myriad of colors. Then we reach Çukurca via Uludere and go to the restaurant where we will have lunch. After our lunch, following the visit to Historical Stone Houses and Old Tahini Halva Mill, we depart for Hakkari city center. We witness the migration of Kochers (nomads) from the Southeast to the Bingöl mountains. With our guests who wish, we go to Ağaçdibi Waterfall (EXTRA). Following the Zap water, we arrive in Hakkari. 

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

Lunch: Will Be Taken as Extra at the Restaurant to Be Directed by Our Guide.

Dinner: Will Be Taken as Extra at the Restaurant to Be Directed by Our Guide.

Accommodation: Hakkari Hotels, etc.

Route: Şırnak - Çukurca (185 km) Çukurca - Hakkari (75 km)

Total Distance to Be Covered: 260 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

HAKKARİ - MEYDAN MEDRESE - SÜMBÜL MOUNTAIN - VANADOKYA - FAIRY CHIMNEYS

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts with a photo break by going up to the newly built observation terrace where we will see Sümbül Mountain and the Zap River closely. Afterwards, we visit the 18th-century Hakkâri Meydan Medrese, which is double-storied and winged, with an open courtyard and flat roof. The medrese draws attention with its monumental structure showing neat cut stone workmanship, regular plan, double-storied colonnaded courtyard, masjid and rooms, as well as the decorations on its door and the column capitals inside. It is also the only monumental structure of Hakkâri that has survived to the present day in a solid state, preserving its original structure. Then we follow the Zap River. We get 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 Gezmiş and his friends. Afterwards, we set off for Yavuzlar Village, where the volcanic formations, commonly known as Vanadokya among the locals, which are a natural beauty of Van, are located. After seeing the St. Bartholomew Church panoramically on the way, we reach Yavuzlar Village. After the break we will give in front of the fairy chimneys, we reach Hoşap Castle. After a short photo break, we set off for Van.

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

Lunch: Will be taken optionally at a point to be determined by our guide.

Dinner: Will be taken optionally at a point to be determined by our guide.

Accommodation: Van Hotels, etc.

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

Total Distance to be Traveled: 260 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

AKDAMAR ISLAND - VAN CAT HOUSE - MURADİYE WATERFALL - İSHAK PAŞA PALACE

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we go to a Carpet Workshop and get information about Van Carpet. After the shopping break we will give for those who wish, we turn our direction to Gevaş, which resembles a coastal town. With our boat that we will board from Gevaş, we set off for Akdamar Island (Optional) located inside Lake Van. Akdamar Church, which is located on Akdamar Island and famous for its stone workmanship, and its surroundings will be our sightseeing routes at this point. After spending a pleasant time by the lake, we set off for the center of Van. We go right to the skirts 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 taking beautiful photos with these cute friends, we reach our workshop where regional silver and filigree workmanship take place. After getting information about Van Savat silver workmanship, which gives the most beautiful ornamentation to silver, we go to the Muradiye district of Van and see the Muradiye Waterfall, which pours from a height of approximately 20 meters. After our visit to the waterfall, which always flows enthusiastically, we hit the road towards Doğubayazıt. We cross the Tendürek Pass, whose altitude reaches approximately 2600 meters, and reach Doğubayazıt. 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; it is a living history, a legend full of secrets on all sides. Afterwards, we see the city center of Doğubayazıt and proceed towards Iğdır. As we proceed towards Iğdır, we enter the sphere of influence of the sacred Mount Ararat (5165 m), we see it wherever we go and we arrive in Iğdır. We reach Kars via Tuzluca, the land of salt, and Digor via Iğdır. We go to the Caucasian Folk Dances show (Optional) with our guests who wish. (Night tours are optional 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 optionally.

Dinner: Will be taken optionally 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 Traveled: 450 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

KARS – ANİ RUINS - NAMIK KEMAL HOUSE – SARIKAMIŞ – ERZURUM – THREE TOMBS – TAŞHAN

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, we go to the Ani Ruins, which is added to the Unesco World Heritage list. The monumental structures to be seen will be Tigran Honents Church, Ani Cathedral, Convent of the Virgins, Menuçehr Mosque, Church of the Apostles in the ruins located in Ocaklı village, established right next to the Arpaçay River, which forms the modern-day Armenia border. After our ruins tour, we return to Kars city center. Here we move to the Church of the Apostles (Kümbet Mosque) built at the foot of Kars Castle. After this structure where we can examine the Armenian-Georgian architectural style, we take a walk in the streets of Kars. During the exploration made in the land of "Troubadours", the tastes of honey, kashkaval 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 and is still used, and the Historical Bath. While walking among the structures 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 Namık Kemal, one of our famous poets, lived for a period and move to our store where we can find local products such as the famous Kars Kashkaval, Gruyere, Flower Honey. After making the presentation and tasting of Kars kashkaval here, we set off for Sarıkamış. After visiting the Martyrs' Monument in Sarıkamış, we come to Erzurum via Horasan and Pasinler. In Erzurum, the pearl of the East, we make a comfortable trip by taking the coolness of Palandöken Mountain behind us. During this trip, we visit structures such as Ulu Mosque, Three Tombs, Double Minaret Medrese, Yakutiye Medrese (Panoramic). After the free time we will give in the Historical Taşhan (Rüstem Pasha Medrese), where handicrafts made of Oltu stone, the famous gem of the region, are exhibited, we settle into our hotel.

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

Lunch: Will be taken optionally.

Dinner: Will be taken optionally at a point to be determined by our guide.

Accommodation: Erzincan Hotels, Etc.

Route: In-Kars (80 km) Kars – Erzurum (220 km) Erzurum - Erzincan (190 km)

Total Distance to be Traveled: 490 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

ERZİNCAN - GİRLEVİK WATERFALL - İSTANBUL BY HIGH SPEED TRAIN

Our tour, starts after the morning breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning. We set off for Girlevik Waterfall, which is a wonder of nature. After a short break at Girlevik Waterfall, which is about 30 meters high and flows from many branches in three tiers, we go to Sivas Station and start our journey to Istanbul with the Istanbul high-speed train scheduled to depart at 13.00. We reach Istanbul as a result of a journey of approximately 7 hours. 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 optionally at a point to be recommended by our guide.

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

Route: Erzincan - Girlevik Waterfall (25 km) Girlevik Waterfall - Sivas (275 km)

Total Distance to be Traveled: 300 km

TOTAL TOUR DISTANCE: 3140 KM

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.

NOTE : IN ORDER FOR THE TOUR TO BE SUITABLE FOR ITS PURPOSE, THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE TOUR WILL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 25 PEOPLE. DUE TO THIS, THE VEHICLES WE WILL USE WILL BE VEHICLES WITH A SEAT CAPACITY OF 27 OR 16.

MIDIBUSES

ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, With Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit With Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System For Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

NOVO LUX: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, With Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit With Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System For Guide Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

TEMSA PRESTIGE: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, With Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit With Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System For Guide Announcement, 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 Announcement, 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 Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.

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

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