Day 1 : Erzurum (26 Sep) : Flight to Erzurum and arriving at 17:40. Meeting with local crew and Transfer
to the hotel. Overnight
Day 2: Erzurum – Kars (225 Km – 3 hrs) (27 Sep): Breakfast. We will start to discover Erzurum which is
the biggest city of the Eastern Anatolian Region and is also a very ancient settlement place. As the city is
established at the skirts of Palandöken Mountain, the city had gained great importance in the field of
winter tourism during the recent years. Our first visit will be Cifte Minareli Medrese, or theological
college built by Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat in 1253, resplendent in its exquisite stone carvings. Its a two-
tier design along with a vast courtyard and the spectacular double minarets and is regarded by many as
the most perfect specimen. It is the largest theology school in Anatolia. Other striking Seljuk creations in
concrete are the atypical 12th century Ulu Mosque with its seven naves and innumerable columns and
the 13th-century Hatuniye Turbesi, a mausoleum built in the memory of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat`s
daughter. The Watch Tower, within the castle premises, is actually a minaret of a small mosque housed
within the Erzurum Castle. Constructed atop a hill, the tower, also known as Tray Minaret and Tower, is
a dominant fixture in the Erzurum skyline.
Then we will head to Kars / Ani. Our main attraction will be Ani Remaining. Ani was an ancient city over
2000 years. It was a trade city and todays’ remaining giving us an idea about the glory of those days. The
city with 1001 Churches had a lot of wars and earthquakes but still many monuments still standing with
sadness. Back to the Kars and sightseeing of Kars. Overnight at the hotel in Kars
Day 3 : Kars – Dogubayazit – Van (375 km 5 hrs) (28 Sep): Breakfast. We will travel along the Armenian
– Turkish Border. we will head to Dogubayazit. The Mount Ararat will welcome us with its magnificence.
Ararat mountain is legendary mountain that is secret for Armenians and Noah ark landed to here after
the flood. Our first visit will be Ishakpasa palace. This is the palace which is second famous after Topkapi
Palace in Istanbul. Once the entrance doors were gold and milk with honey flowed from its fountains.
Then we will head to Noah ark. This is the place where you can see the ship shape. Researchers reported
that the measurements of this shape is fitting to the Noah’s ark ship stated in the secret books and
woods found around it was 4800 years old. Then we will head to Van. On the way we will visit special
Cats of Van which has one eye blue and one eye green. After here we back to the hotel for overnight.
Day 4 : Van – Ahlat (210 km 2,5 hrs) (29 Sep): After Breakfast we will visit Akdamar Church that is under
Unesco’s world heritage list . It is a ruined Armenian cathedral in Eastern Anatolia. Situated on a small
island in the beautiful mountain setting of Lake Van, the Akdamar church dates from the 10th century
and is famed for the fascinating reliefs carved on the exterior. After a short boat ride we will head to
Castle of Van built by the largest lake of Turkey. Van Castle It was built within the capital of the Uratu
State, Tushba during the 9th century B.C.. The castle fell into the bands of the Assyrians during the early
7th century B.C. when the Urartus were defeated and fled from the region. The castle also carries
imprints of the Seljucks. After our visits we will head to Ahlat to visit the world's largest
Muslim cemetery and the first foot set on the land of Asia Minor by the Seljuk Turks, is located on the
shores of Lake Van in the province of Bitlis in the south-eastern part of Turkey.Ahlat is about 55kms far
away from Bitlis and was founded by Seljuk Turks to be used as the military base for raids . we will
check-in to the hotel for overnight.
Day 5 : Breakfast.
Today we will begin a long journey. Today we will go to Mardin, located in southeast Anatolia.
Located on top of a hill, this city is known for its fascinating architecture, consisting of heavily
decorated stonework cascading from the hill. However, the ancient city of Hasankeyf, which we
will visit on the way, was established on and around the river bank in southeast Turkey, and may
be one of the oldest settlements in the world with its 10,000-year history. Hasankeyf and the
surrounding limestone cliffs are home to thousands of man-made caves, 300 medieval
monuments, and a unique canyon ecosystem that creates a seductive open-air museum.
However, the city has been a sunken treasure with archaeological artifacts buried beneath it.
Despite widespread protests from local authorities, archaeologists, architects, conservationists
and environmental groups, following the completion of the massive hydroelectric Ilisu Dam, the
reservoir created by the Dam inundated most of the sites caves and structures and took its place
in the dusty pages of history. From here we will check in to our tour hotel in Mardin.
Day 6 : Mardin – Midyat - Dara – Mardin (261 Km 4 Hrs) (01 Oct) : Breakfast. Our first visit will be
Deyrülzafaran Monastery that is one of the most important religion centers of Assyrian belief, and that
takes its name from saffron flower that was used in its construction, is 5 km far away from Mardin and
located on hillside watching Upper Mesopotamia. The monastery that became the residence place for
Assyrian Orthodox Patriarchs for 640 years until 1932, was composed of three floors. The structure
gained its current position in 18th century with the additions that were made in various times beginning
from 5th century. The monastery was built on a structure that was used as a Sun Temple Before
Christian Era and as a castle that was used as Romans. When Romans receded from the region, Mor
Solomon brought the bones of some Saints here and he transformed the castle into monastery. After
here we will head to Midyat an ancient Syriac city. In the past, the population of Midyat was
mainly Assyrians who are practicing Christians with roots that started in early Mesopotamia. Another
term for them is Syriac (not to be confused with people from Syria). Only a small amount of them now
live in Midyat and the neighboring Turabdin region, which is considered the heartland of the Assyrians.
However, they still have nine churches in the old city and a monastery as well. According to research,
languages spoken in Old Midyat include Turkish, Arabic, Kurdish, and Assyrian. After here we will head
to The ancient Dara. Mesopotamia ruins do not often appear in tourism brochures of Turkey despite
their importance in the historical world. The city was a strong fortress for the Romans and one of the
most populated areas in ancient Mesopotamia. You will amaze with the engineering of the ruins and
mystery of the city. At the end of the day. We will return to hotel for overnight.
Day 7 : Mardin – Diyarbakir – Kahta - (255 Km 4 Hrs) (02 Oct) Breakfast. We will head to Diyarbakir
known in ancient times as Amida, has been a cradle of 26 civilizations during its 5000 year history. The
city is spread across a basalt plateau close to the banks of the Dicle (Tigris) River. The black basalt triple
walls which encircle the old town give the city a rather ominous appearance. These ramparts are 5.5 km
in length, have 16 towers and 5 gates, are decorated with inscriptions and bas-reliefs, and represent a
superb example of medieval military architecture. Here you will find the juxtaposition of the old-
fashioned tenement blocks of the earlier days with the modern apartment blocks of the expanding
suburb. We will visit Diyarbakır Ramparts which are famous for being the longest second rampart after
the great wall of China, with 5.5 km long and 7 - 8 m high. Black Basalt Ramparts composed of 16 castles
and 5 main gates are the most attractive places of the city. Magnificent sample of mediaeval military
architecture, these ramparts were decorated with inscriptions and embossments. Ramparts were
restored by Byzantine Emperor Costantinus in 349 B.C. But the exact date of their construction is not
known. Then we will visit the Ulu Camii (The Great Mosque, In the centre of the Old Town, The oldest
mosque in Anatolia, built in the 11th century by Malikh Shah,the Emir of the Seljuk Turks. Here we will
continue to Kahta. We will visit the Karakus and Cendere Bridge. Dinner and overnight. (In here we can
go up to Mount Nemrut for Sunset)
Day 8 Kahta – Sanliurfa (171 km 2 Hrs) (03 Oct): Breakfast. (Trip to Nemrut for sunrise can be done
today) We will head to Sanliurfa Breakfast. A great start to the day, Sanliurfa is the most ancient land of
the Anatolia where all the prophets and different believes. We will first visit the oldest temple of the
World is Gobeklitepe. It is a pre-historic site, about 15 km away from the city of Sanliurfa. What makes
Gobeklitepe unique in its class is the date it was built, which is roughly twelve thousand years ago, circa
10,000 BC. Next stop will be Sanliurfa Museum where we can see the oldest statue of the world and the
oldest temple of the world which 12000 Years old. After our visit to this great Museum we will head to
Halepli Bahce Museum where you can see the findings from Roman times. Then we will head to the
Cave of Abraham where he born and the Balikli gol where he thrown to the fire by the king. Late
afternoon we will head to the market to see local way of shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
Optional : Folkloric Sanliurfa Night (15 Euro p.p.)
Day 9 : Sanliurfa – Harran – Halfeti – Gaziantep (304 Km 3,5 Hrs) (04 Oct): Breakfast. Early morning
departure to Harran. Harran is the one of a place which has the same name since it has been founded.
We will see The Bee Hive Houses made from the mud to be protected from the high heat. These houses
are now under Unesco World Heritage List. From here we will see the remaining of the oldest Islamic
University. From here we will head to Gaziantep. On the way we will visit Halfeti. where we will take
boat trip on a lake which has a sunken Village and famous with black roses. According to the time we
can visit the Unique Birds called Kelaynak and its Protection center. Arriving to Gaziantep. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 10 : Gaziantep (05 Oct) : Breakfast. In the morning we will visit the second big Mosaic Museum of
The World in Gaziantep. Then we will head to old city center where we can visit some oriental
attractions like the castle, caravanserais, old market, back to the hotel and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Gaziantep (06 Oct) : Breakfast. Free time till Transfer to the airport at 12:00. and farewell.
Price offer :
1 Pax 3,615 Euro (No Tour Leader)
2 Pax 22010 Euro (No Tour Leader)
3 Pax 1,875 Euro (No Tour Leader with private 8 Seater minibus) Tour Leader supp. 217 EURO
4 Pax 1,500 Euro (No Tour Leader with private 8 Seater minibus) Tour Leader supp. 165 EURO
5 to 6 Pax : 1,485 Euro + (1 Sgl Free for Tour Leader) (16 Seater Minibus)
7 to 10 Pax : 1,240 Euro + (1 Sgl Free for Tour Leader) (29 Seater Midibus)
12 to 14 Pax : 753 Euro + (1 Sgl Free for Tour Leader) (29 Seater Midibus)
15 to 17 Pax : 698 Euro + (1 Sgl Free for Tour Leader) (29 Seater Midibus)
18 to 20 Pax : 640 Euro + (1 Sgl Free for Tour Leader) (29 Seater Midibus)
Sgl Supp. 140 Euro
H.B. Supplement :75 Euro for 10 Nights at outside.
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