Through and Through Eastern Anatolia Tour with High-Speed Train from Ankara 10 Nights

OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT 18 CITIES - 13 DISTRICTS 

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

Our Tour; We depart for Sivas from Ankara Train Station with the 13.00 high-speed train. After a journey of approximately 2.30 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 are; Buruciye Madrasah, Şifaiye Madrasah, and Sivas Congress Building (from the outside). After our Sivas tour, we depart for Kangal. In Kangal, we visit the Kangal Dog Breeding Farm and get information about the Kangal dog (will be visited subject to availability).  Afterwards, 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 as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at the Hotel 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 - DARK CANYON BOAT TOUR 

Our Tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, First, we visit the Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital, a magnificent 800-year-old Seljuk work included in the UNESCO list in 1986 (if restoration is ongoing, only a photo break will be given from the outside). Leaving this work where we will witness stone being shaped like dough, we panoramically see the Divriği Castle and go to Huma Hatun Street, where shops run by women are located. Here, we give free time for you to buy local products and souvenirs. After our shopping break, our journey to Kemaliye begins. First, we start exploring the Stone Road in Kemaliye. Taking 150 years to build, aimed at solving Kemaliye's transportation problem and making life easier, this Stone Road, a demonstration of determination, 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 embark on our boat tour lasting about 1 hour. (EXTRA) During our boat tour, we will also be able to closely see the Dark Canyon (about 9 km long), one of the largest canyons in the World. From here, we visit the City Museum, which is a former church building and full of artifacts generously donated by the local people. After our museum tour, we visit Zincirlikaya, tied with a chain so it doesn't fall, and Mani Road, where folk verses written by the women of Eğin about separation are exhibited. Then we learn about the historic Taşdibi Neighborhood and Lög making from Master Salim. Afterwards, dinner and overnight stay 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

APÇAAĞA VILLAGE - DUTLUCA ICE CREAM - ARAPGİR - ONAR VILLAGE - ÇIR ÇIR WATERFALL - HARPUT - ELAZIĞ

Our Tour, after the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, We arrive at Apcağa Village, where the 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 Coffee with a 360-degree panoramic view of Kemaliye. After our visit to Apcağa Village, which was declared a "protected site" by the decision of the village council of elders in 2005, we taste warm, traditional boylu bread in small pieces at the village bakery. Then, we see the house (Panoromically) of retired teacher couple Bekir-Nermin Taştan, built like an eagle's nest on top of the rocks, and give a photo break in front of the Vali Recep Yazıcıoğlu Bridge which is on our way. We get our goat's milk ice cream from the Dutluca ice cream house and move towards Onar Village. We take a short break in Onar Village where you can see the cemevi dating back to the 1200s. We move to Arapgir, the city of tolerance. In the city center, historic mansions and Millet Han will be the places we visit.  We find the chance to see Purple Reyhan fields unique to Arapgir depending on the season. You can buy Purple Reyhan products. After our Arapgir tour, we see the Keban Dam and visit the Çır Çır Waterfall formed by the waters seeping from the dam. After our waterfall tour, we start by reaching Harput, the oldest known settlement of Elazığ province in history, via the Elazığ city center. Here, we visit the Harput Castle (Panoramic), Kurşunlu Mosque, Arab Baba Tomb, and the Great Mosque built in the 12th century by Artukid Ruler Fahrettin Karaaslan. Dinner and overnight stay 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 - TUNCELI - KUTU DERESI - TATVAN - NEMRUT CRATER LAKE - AHLAT 

Our Tour, after the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, we cross to Tunceli by taking the ferry operating on Lake Keban Dam. During our ferry tour, we also see the historically important Pertek Castle (Panoramic). After getting off the ferry, we move to the Tunceli city center. After the break we will give here, we take a short break by Kutu Deresi, which is the longest branch of the Munzur River. Afterwards, we move to Tatvan via Bingöl - Muş. From here, we move 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 side the endless magnificent view of Lake Van, and on the other side the fascinating view of Mount Nemrut Crater Lake will be the kind to affect you deeply. We descend from Mount Nemrut, enchanted after seeing the Great Crater Lake, Small Lake, Warm Lake, volcanic stones, and lava remnants inside the Mount Nemrut Crater.  Afterwards, we move to Ahlat, a very important center of Turkish art and culture. The places we will see in Ahlat are; Seljuk Cemetery and Tombstones, Great Kumbet, Emir Bayındır Mosque and Kumbet. After a panoramic tour of the Tatvan city center, we move to 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

BITLIS – SIIRT - TILLO GLASS TERRACE - BATMAN – HASANKEYF – MIDYAT – SILVER WORKSHOP – MOR GABRIEL MONASTERY

Our Tour, after the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, we move to the Bitlis city center. After seeing the İhlasiye Madrasah, Castle, and Historical Houses in the Bitlis city center, we move to the Siirt city center. After visiting the Siirt Great Mosque and bazaars, we move to Tillo. Here, we go up to the Glass Terrace where we can see the Botan Valley from above and give a photo break. Then we move towards Hasankeyf via Batman. After seeing Batman, our province where Turkey's first oil well is located, panoramically, we arrive at Hasankeyf, which was submerged by the Ilısu Dam. Here, we see the Zeynel Bey Tomb, the minarets of El Rızk mosque and Süleyman Paşa mosque, and Hasankeyf Castle (Panoramic). Then, leaving Hasankeyf,  we move to Midyat. We spend a good time walking among the Historical Midyat Houses. After giving free time in the bazaar where you can buy Silver and Telkari products, Midyat's world-famous handcraft art, we meet with our vehicle and visit the Mor Gabriel Monastery, one of the most important centers of the Syriac community in the world and considered unique in terms of architecture, subject to availability. After the monastery tour, we move to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay 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 YAZIDI VILLAGE - CIZRE - MEM'U ZIN TOMB

Our Tour,  after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we move to Haberli Village (Basibrin), a Syriac settlement on the İdil road. After visiting the open church in this village which has produced 3 patriarchs, 3 patriarch assistants, and 31 metropolitans, we go to the abandoned Cave Village (Kiwex). After visiting the cemetery and the old settlement in the village, which was once a Yazidi settlement and is now completely abandoned, we leave the village. We move to Cizre via İdil. The places we will see in Cizre include; Great Mosque (if restoration is finished), Tomb of İsmail Ebul İz Bin Rezzaz Al-Jazari, Red Madrasah, Tomb of Prophet Noah, Cizre Castle, Mem'u Zin Dungeon (Panoramic), Hamidiye Barracks, and Bırca Belek Park by the Tigris River. Then we visit the tombs of the heroes of the great love story written down by Ehmedê Xanî. We visit the Mem'u Zin Tomb and the Abdaliye Madrasah next to it. Afterwards, we move to 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 Hotel, 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 - HAKKARI

Our Tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we start our journey to Hakkari. Throughout the journey, we see and photograph autumn's thousand-colored valleys, rocky peaks, and fritillaries. Then we reach Çukurca and go to the restaurant where we will have lunch. After our lunch, following the tour of the Historical Stone Houses and Old Tahin Halva Mill, we move to the Hakkari city center. We witness the migration of Koçers (nomads) from the Southeast to the Bingöl mountains. 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 a Restaurant to Be Directed by Our Guide.

Dinner: Will Be Taken as Extra at a 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 MEDRESESİ - SÜMBÜL DAĞI - VANADOKYA - PERİ BACALARI

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts with a photo break at the newly built viewing terrace where we will closely see Mount Sümbül and the Zap River. Afterwards, we visit the 18th-century Hakkari Meydan Medrese, which has a double-story, winged, open courtyard and flat roof. The medrese draws attention with its monumental structure showing neat cut-stone craftsmanship, regular plan, double-story colonnaded courtyard, masjid and rooms, as well as the ornaments on its door and the column capitals inside. Furthermore, it is the only surviving monumental structure of Hakkâri that has preserved its original structure and remains intact. Afterwards, we follow 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 memory of Deniz Gezmiş and his friends. Then, we depart for Yavuzlar Village, where volcanic formations, commonly known among locals as Vanadokya, are located, representing one of Van's natural beauties. After seeing St. Bartholomew Church panoramically on the way, we arrive at Yavuzlar Village. Following our break in front of the fairy chimneys, we reach Hoşap Castle by using the road commonly referred to by locals as the 32 bends. After a short photo break, dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

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

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 Restaurant to be Recommended by Our Guide.

Accommodation: Van Hotels, etc.

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

Total Distance to be Covered: 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, starts with a visit to a Carpet Workshop to get information about Van Carpets. After a shopping break for those who wish, we head towards 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 masonry located on Akdamar Island, and its surroundings will be our sightseeing routes at this point. After spending a pleasant time by the lake, we depart for the center of Van. We go up to the foothills of Van Castle and get information about the castle from our guide. Afterwards, we visit 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 arrive at our workshop featuring region-specific silver and filigree works. After getting information about Van Savat silver craftsmanship, which gives the most beautiful ornamentation to silver, we go to the Muradiye district of Van and see the Muradiye Waterfall, which cascades from a height of approximately 20 meters. Following our visit to the waterfall, which flows exuberantly at all times, we set off towards Doğubayazıt. We reach Doğubayazıt by crossing the Tendürek Pass, which has an altitude of approximately 2600 meters. First, we visit the magnificent İshak Paşa Palace, the construction of which 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 all sides. Afterwards, seeing the city center of Doğubayazıt, we proceed towards Iğdır. As we head towards Iğdır, we enter the sphere of influence of the sacred Mount Ararat (5165 m), see it wherever we go, and arrive in Iğdır. We reach Kars via Tuzluca, the land of salt, and Digor, passing through Iğdır. With our guests who wish, we attend the Caucasian Folk Dance show (Extra). (Night tours are extra and are held 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 an Extra.

Dinner: Will be Taken as an Extra at the Caucasian Night.

Accommodation: Kars Hotels, Etc.

Route: Intra-Regional 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 – ANİ RUINS - NAMIK KEMAL HOUSE – SARIKAMIŞ – ERZURUM – THREE TOMBS – TAŞHAN

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at the hotel in the morning, heads to the Ani Ruins, which have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. At the ruins located in Ocaklı Village, established right next to the Arpaçay River, which forms the modern-day Armenia border, Tigran Honents Church, Ani Cathedral, Convent of the Virgins, Menuçehr Mosque, and the Church of the Apostles will be the monumental structures to be seen. After our tour of the ruins, we return to Kars city center. Here we move to the Church of the Apostles (Kümbet Mosque) built at the foothills of Kars Castle. Following this structure, where we can examine the Armenian-Georgian architectural style, we take a walk in the streets of Kars. During our exploration made in the land of “Bards”, tastes such as honey, Kashar cheese, Gruyère cheese, piti, hangel, kete, goose meat, whitefish.... will also encourage us to become gourmets. We see the Stone Bridge, which has survived from the Roman period and is still in use, and the Historical Bath. While walking among the structures where all the subtleties of Russian architecture can be seen, we forget that we are in Turkey. We get the opportunity to see the house where our famous poet Namık Kemal once lived and to get to know the Bard tradition, which is an important cultural heritage of Kars. After having our lunch, 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 comfortable trip taking the coolness of Mount Palandöken behind us. During this trip, we visit structures such as the Grand Mosque, Three Tombs, Double Minaret Medrese, and Yakutiye Medrese (Panoramic). Following the free time we will give at the Historical Taşhan (Rüstem Pasha Medrese), where handicrafts made from Oltu stone, the region's famous gemstone, are exhibited, we check in to our hotel.

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

Lunch: Will be Taken as an Extra.

Dinner: Will be Taken as an Extra at a Point to be Determined by Our Guide.

Accommodation: Erzincan Hotels, Etc.

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

Total Distance to be Covered: 490 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

ERZİNCAN - GİRLEVİK WATERFALL - ANKARA BY HIGH-SPEED TRAIN

Our tour starts after the morning breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning. We set off for the Girlevik Waterfall, which is a wonder of nature. After a short break at the Girlevik Waterfall, which has a height of approximately 30 meters and flows in many branches across three tiers, we go to Sivas Station and start our journey to Ankara with the Ankara high-speed train (train number 81403) departing at 13.04. After approximately 1.30 hours, we arrive in Ankara. We bid you farewell 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 as an Extra 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 Covered: 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 departure times of the trains from this link.

NOTE: IN ORDER FOR THE TOUR TO SERVE 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.

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

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

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

Hopa Heyamo Hotel: Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 2022-8-0063

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

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

Elazığ Hilton Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 18133

Midyat Matiat Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 8649

Cizre Dedeman Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 17261

Hakkari Şenler Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 4773

*** The list of our contracted hotels by region is specified above. During peak periods, accommodation may also be provided in hotels outside this list.

MIDIBUSES

ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Coach 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 Coach 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 Coach 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 Coach 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 Coach 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 on our tours, any of the vehicle types specified above is used.

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