Early arrive at Erzurum 08:10 – 10:15 am. Meet your guide and transfer you to your Erzurum hotel.
Our morning tour begins with a visit to Aziziye and Mecidiye Castles, Three Tombs, and Abdurrahman Tomb. We crown our lunch with local delicacies and the famous Cag kebab. Enjoy Anatolian history and culture while drinking tea or coffee in Ottoman houses.
Visit the Ulu Mosque, Double Minaret Madrasa, and Erzurum Castle. Watch the view of the city from the clock tower inside the castle. Erzurum Congress and Milli Mücadele Müzesi (National Struggle Museum). From there, visit the Tashan Caravan Palace, used along the Silk Road. You can buy valuable gifts for you and your loved ones from various beautiful accessories handcrafted from rare Oltu stone.
Dinner and accommodation at Erzurum. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
After breakfast, we’ll depart early for Kars from Erzurum. 280 Km. On arrival, we will have lunch at a local restaurant in Kars and visit Ani Ruins, 50 km away.
Ani had its heyday between 953 and 1020 when it served as the capital of the Armenian Kingdom. The city of Ani was captured by the Byzantines in 1045, ending the Kingdom of Armenia. Then, in 1064, Seljuk Emperor Alpaslan conquered Eastern Anatolia and took it from the Byzantines. Today, Ani is on the Unesco World Heritage List. Ani ruins spread over a wide area with the Gate of Lions, Church of the Redeemer (St. Prkitch), Stone Bridge, Seljuk Palace, Church of Saint Gregory of Tigran Hornets, and the Inner Fortress. Next, we’ll see historical artefacts such as the Menüçehr Mosque, Ani Cathedral, Monastery of the Hripsimian Virgins, Cathedral of Kars, and the Holy Apostles Church.
After our visits, we’ll head to Kars city centre. Here, we recommend you to try Kars specialities such as goose meat, honey, Kars cheese, Kars gruyere cheese, yellowfish, Hengel, and kit, which you can also buy as souvenirs. In Kars, you’ll also see buildings featuring Russian architecture, and the city’s climate and geography are similar to those of Russian cities.
Dinner and accommodation at Kars. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
Today, we will continue our tour with a trip to the South. On the way, we will enjoy the beautiful geography of Eastern Anatolia and see the ruins left by ancient civilisations, which offer a glimpse into their way of life. We will arrive in Doğubayazıt via Iğdır city. We’ll have a lunch break and visit the famous Ishak Pasha Palace. It is said that the construction of the 116-room palace took 99 years. After we tour this magnificent palace overlooking Mount Ararat, we will depart for Van, bypassing the Tendürek Mountain accompanied by beautiful views.
At the end of a 7-hour bus journey, we’ll arrive at Van, one of the largest cities in Eastern Turkey, located on the shores of Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake (3,713 square km).
Dinner and accommodation in Van. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
After breakfast, visit Van Castle, known as Tuspa Castle in the olden days. The castle, which overlooks Lake Van, was built by the Urartu King Sarduri 2800 years ago. It became the capital of the Urartu Kingdom with the name Tuspa. Inside the castle are also rock tombs belonging to the Urartu Kings. Next, we’ll visit the Akdamar Church located on Akdamar Island in Lake Van, which was built with magnificent stonework and later restored by the Turkish government. We’ll reach the island on boats from the pier in the Edremit district and enjoy the incredible lake and mountain scenery. We’ll continue on our way to Ahlat.
Lunch break in a local restaurant in Tatvan. Head for Ahlat, we’ll see the largest Turkish-Islamic cemetery in the world, founded in 1200 by the Seljuks, with 8,169 tombstones, some of which are 3,5 meters long. What makes the tombstones more remarkable are the unique inscriptions and decorations on them. After seeing the Grand Vault and the Emir Bayındır Mosque, we’ll continue to Van.
Dinner and accommodation in Van. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
Free time depends on flight time. Transfer to Van Airport for your domestic flight where you can connect your onward flight to your next destination. ( Breakfast )
Customized Tours
We can customize this tour program to fit your personal, educational, cultural, and budgetary preferences. Contact us to request a new itinerary.
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 0.00 | 4201.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | 2130.00 | 2413.00 | 2130.00 | 6 - 11
1988.00 3 - 5
663.00 |
| 3 Pax | 1628.00 | 1912.00 | 1628.00 | 6 - 11
1487.00 3 - 5
496.00 |
| 4 Pax | 1392.00 | 1676.00 | 1392.00 | 6 - 11
1251.00 3 - 5
417.00 |
| 5 Pax | 1274.00 | 1558.00 | 1274.00 | 6 - 11
1133.00 3 - 5
378.00 |
| 6 Pax | 1145.00 | 1428.00 | 1145.00 | 6 - 11
1003.00 3 - 5
334.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 1056.00 | 1339.00 | 1056.00 | 6 - 11
915.00 3 - 5
305.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 900.00 | 1184.00 | 900.00 | 6 - 11
759.00 3 - 5
253.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 856.00 | 1139.00 | 856.00 | 6 - 11
714.00 3 - 5
238.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 797.00 | 1080.00 | 797.00 | 6 - 11
655.00 3 - 5
218.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 749.00 | 1033.00 | 749.00 | 6 - 11
608.00 3 - 5
203.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 726.00 | 1009.00 | 726.00 | 6 - 11
584.00 3 - 5
195.00 |
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 0.00 | 4342.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | 2272.00 | 2555.00 | 2272.00 | 6 - 11
2059.00 3 - 5
1030.00 |
| 3 Pax | 1770.00 | 2053.00 | 1770.00 | 6 - 11
1558.00 3 - 5
779.00 |
| 4 Pax | 1534.00 | 1817.00 | 1534.00 | 6 - 11
1322.00 3 - 5
661.00 |
| 5 Pax | 1416.00 | 1699.00 | 1416.00 | 6 - 11
1204.00 3 - 5
602.00 |
| 6 Pax | 1286.00 | 1569.00 | 1286.00 | 6 - 11
1074.00 3 - 5
537.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 1198.00 | 1481.00 | 1198.00 | 6 - 11
985.00 3 - 5
493.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 1042.00 | 1325.00 | 1042.00 | 6 - 11
830.00 3 - 5
415.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 997.00 | 1280.00 | 997.00 | 6 - 11
785.00 3 - 5
392.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 938.00 | 1221.00 | 938.00 | 6 - 11
726.00 3 - 5
363.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 891.00 | 1174.00 | 891.00 | 6 - 11
679.00 3 - 5
339.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 867.00 | 1151.00 | 867.00 | 6 - 11
655.00 3 - 5
327.00 |
Regular Group Tours are English-guided package tours with mixed nationalities of a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 40 people on the specified dates. Regular Group tour prices are fixed.
There is a child age restriction based on the character of the tour and generally, children under 8 years of age cannot participate.
Private Tours, on the other hand, is between 1 person and 40 people. It usually consists of small and private groups such as Families, groups of friends, or professional groups. No other travelers are allowed in Private groups. In private tours, the guide is given according to the group's request (available in Turkey)
Guaranty Departure Tours have a definite departure regardless of the number of people on certain dates.
The minimum and the maximum number of people and child age requirements are specified in the tour information.
The number of tour places varies according to the theme of the tour. Group tours are a minimum of 20 people - a maximum of 40 people. There is no limit on the number of private tours, usually between 1 and 18 people.
You can bring clothes and auxiliary items according to Turkey Tour regions and Tour season. During the winter seasons, you should bring thick and cold protective clothing and rain protective clothing.
Items such as clothes and umbrellas are required against rains that may occur in Spring and Autumn. In summer, have sunglasses, sunhat, comfortable walking shoes, swimming clothes, and equipment in lake and seashore tour programs.
It is appropriate for men and women to wear closed clothes in religious areas such as Churches, mosques, and synagogues. In Turkey, which is a Muslim country, mosques are not visited during prayer times. Mosques are visited after worship.
After you write your contact information such as the name of the tour you prefer, the tour code number, the date of the tour, the number of people to attend, on the tour request form, you can send us your request by reading and approving the rules written in the (Terms and conditions) section.
Your registration is done and your official confirmation is sent to you. Then you make some payment.
Tour payments are made by money transfer systems such as bank transfer or Western Union.
Visitors can withdraw money in Turkish Lira, Euro, and US Dollars with their bank cards from ATMs in Turkey. Most ATMs offer English or other language options for foreigners' convenience.
Visitors can use their credit and debit cards for all kinds of shopping. During the tour, you can travel to smaller towns or villages far from the city center, where your credit card may not be valid, so it is recommended to always have cash, foreign currency, and Turkish Lira with you.
Two-pin sockets used in Europe are also widely used in Turkey.
If you are using a three-pin socket, it is recommended to bring a converter adapter.
If you want to use your own country's GSM operator in Turkey, you should ask your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before coming to Turkey. Or you can get a new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card from one of the local GSM operators such as Türk Telekom, Vodafone, to use while you are in Turkey.
Foreigners in Turkey can drive in Turkey, provided that they always have their passports, international driving licenses, and their car licenses with them. It is legally forbidden to drink and drive and there are penalties. In Turkey, the vehicle is driven on the right side of the road.
Banks working hours 09:00 – 17:00 money transfer ends at 16:00.
Shopping Centers: 10:00 – 22:00
Pharmacies: 08:00 – 18:00 In each region, one on-duty pharmacy remains open between 18:00 and 08:00 at night.
There is a pharmacy on duty that remains open in every region on Sundays and public holidays. It is a legal obligation to keep the pharmacies on duty open.
For the treatments, you want to have in Turkey, travel agencies that have work and agreements with Hospitals and Doctors, who are experts in their fields, provide communication with the patient by transmitting the patient information to the relevant hospitals and Doctors. Travel Agencies, during the treatment period, provide services such as flight tickets, hotel or house reservations for accommodation, transfer services, and tour organizations for the patient and their relatives.
Hair transplant, Dental treatment, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery tour packages are among the most preferred health tourism packages in Turkey.
Compared to other European and Asian countries, Turkey has a large number of JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals and medical institutions. It has world-renowned Doctors who are experienced in their special branches and private or corporate hospitals equipped with modern medical devices. You don't have to wait in line for the highest quality medical treatment people deserve. Moreover, prices are much cheaper than world standards. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey Hospitals. Such as Dental treatments, Hair Transplantation, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Urology, IVF – In Vitro fertilization, Cardiology treatments.
For foreigners who come to Turkey, there is no other vaccination obligation other than the Covid 19 Vaccine. It is obligatory for foreigners who come to Turkey during the Covid-19 Pandemic to be vaccinated or have a PCR test 72 hours before. In addition, there is an obligation to document this information.
As in all countries of the world, Cpvid-19 travel rules change from time to time according to countries. For this reason, you should learn the current travel data from the Turkish Consulate in your own country before traveling.
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