We will meet our valuable guests at Munich Airport, and after that, we will take a flight to Istanbul. After a transfer, we will board our flight to Elazig, the land of "Gakgoşlar" (a nickname for the people of Elazig), and reach our destination.
Overnight in our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Elazig, located next to the Euphrates River, and see Harput Castle. Then, we will transfer to Tunceli for overnight accommodation and dinner.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will finish our visits in Tunceli, home to the largest Cem House in Turkey. Then, we will head towards Erzurum, a popular winter destination, to see Palandoken Mountain and enjoy the snowy beauty.
Overnight in Erzurum.
After breakfast, we will visit the city center of Erzurum and then head to Kars. On the way, we will visit the Sarikamis Martyrs' Memorial, and after the visit, we will continue our journey to Kars, a city that was under Russian occupation for a long period and reflects the influence in its architecture.
Overnight in Kars.
After breakfast, we will visit the Ani Ruins, located near the Turkey-Armenia border. Even though the city is mostly in ruins, its stunning beauty will surely impress us. After visiting Ani, we will continue with a tour of Kars.
Overnight in Kars.
After breakfast, we will start the day with a visit to Doğubayazıt, one of the starting points of the Silk Road in Anatolia. Then, we will continue towards Van with the magnificent view of Mount Ağrı.
Overnight in Van.
After breakfast, we will visit Akdamar Island on Lake Van, where we will see the Holy Cross Church. Afterward, we will have a tour of Van.
Overnight in Van.
After breakfast, we will circle around Lake Van and head to Midyat, passing through Batman. We will also stop to see the ancient Hasankeyf, which is now submerged by the Ilısu Dam.
Overnight in Midyat.
After breakfast, we will finish our visit in Midyat and head to Mardin, where we will see the exquisite works of Artukid architecture. Then, we will visit Diyarbakir, one of the oldest cities on the banks of the Tigris River.
Overnight in Diyarbakır.
After breakfast, we will head to Diyarbakır Airport. After the necessary procedures, we will fly to Istanbul and then return to Munich.
We look forward to seeing you again on another Kaya Tours program!