Early arrival at Erzurum 08:10 – 10:15 am. Meet your guide and transfer you to your Erzurum hotel.
Erzurum, a significant trade and defence centre on the Silk Road, is one of the most important tourism, sky centre, and historical cities in Eastern Anatolia, bearing the traces of the Seljuk, Ottoman, and Republic periods with its monumental madrasas, historical buildings, caravanserais, and rich cultural heritage.
On the Erzurum City tour, visit the historical highlights of Erzurum: Nene Hatun Bastion, a symbol of Ottoman resistance; the iconic Double Minaret Madrasa, a masterpiece of Seljuk architecture; Erzurum Grand Mosque; the historic Üç Kumbetler tomb complex; the National Struggle Museum; and Yakutiye Madrasa. Tashan Caravan Palace, which is used along the Silk Road. You can buy beautiful gifts for you and your loved ones, including a variety of accessories handcrafted from rare Oltu stone.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring authentic Erzurum cuisine, highlighted by freshly prepared Çağ Kebab, one of Türkiye’s most celebrated regional dishes.
Dinner and accommodation at Erzurum.
Meal: Breakfast – Dinner
After breakfast, depart from Erzurum and journey across the scenic highlands of Eastern Anatolia to Kars, a region renowned for its rich history, unique culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of Kars, where Armenian, Seljuk, Ottoman, and Russian influences blend together. Visit Kars Castle, historic stone bridges, Fethiye Mosque, Kümbet Mosque (former Church of the Apostles), elegant Russian-era buildings, and the charming streets of the old town.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and sample Kars famous regional specialities, including goose meat, Kars Kashar and Gruyère cheeses, Hengel, and traditional local dishes. Afterwards, visit ancient Ani.
Ani is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located near the Turkish-Armenian border, approximately 50 km from Kars. Known as the “City of 1,001 Churches,” Ani was once a thriving centre of trade, culture, and Christianity along the Silk Road. Explore its remarkable monuments, including the Ani Cathedral, the Church of St. Gregory, the Church of the Holy Apostles, the Virgin's Monastery, the Seljuk-era Manuçehr Mosque, and the impressive city walls overlooking the dramatic Arpaçay Canyon.
Following the visit to Ani, return to the Kars city centre.
Dinner and overnight in Kars.
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Distance: 220 Km
Today, we will continue our tour with a trip to the South. On the way, we will enjoy the beautiful landscape of Eastern Anatolia and see the ruins left by ancient civilisations, offering a glimpse into their way of life. We will arrive in Doğubayazıt via Iğdır.
We’ll have a lunch break, then visit the magnificent İshak Paşa Palace, an architectural masterpiece that combines Ottoman, Persian, and Seljuk influences. Completed over 100 years ago, the palace overlooks the majestic Mount Ararat and Doğubeyazıt. We will depart for Van, passing through the Tendürek Mountains, offering beautiful views. A perfect photo stop at Muradiye Waterfall.
At the end of a 6-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.
Meal: Breakfast – Dinner )
Distance: 380 km
After breakfast, visit Van Castle (ancient Tuşpa), a Van Fortress with panoramic views of the legacy of the Urartian civilisation. Continue a scenic boat trip to Akdamar Church, a stunning 10th-century Armenian church famous for its biblical carvings and breathtaking island setting.
Lunch break in Tatvan with delicious Püryan Kebap. Then, heading for Nemrut Kardela Lake.
Nemrut Crater Lake (Nemrut Caldera), located between Tatvan, Ahlat, and Güroymak, at an altitude of 2,247 meters, was formed by volcanic eruptions of Mount Nemrut. This vast caldera, covering 12.36 km², contains two large crater lakes, hot springs, lava formations, volcanic cones, and natural caves.
The main crater lake is 4.9 km long, 2.1 km wide, and reaches a depth of 160 meters. Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, Nemrut Crater offers breathtaking panoramic views and, as the world's second largest volcanic caldera, provides excellent photographic opportunities.
Note: The Ahlat visit is arranged upon the guest's request. Some guests may not wish to visit Ahlat after a tiring day.
Ahlat, we’ll see the largest Turkish-Islamic cemetery in the world, founded in 1200 by the Seljuks. It has 8,169 tombstones, some of which are 3,5 meters long. What makes the tombstones more remarkable are the unique inscriptions and decorations.
Accommodation in Tatvan.
Meal: Breakfast – Dinner
Distance: 270 km
After breakfast, transfer to Van Airport for your domestic flight, then connect to your onward flight to your next destination.
Meal: Breakfast
Distance: 140 km – 2 hr
Tour customize
We can customise 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 | 4790.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | 2646.00 | 3003.00 | 2646.00 | |
| 3 Pax | 1932.00 | 2289.00 | 1932.00 | |
| 4 Pax | 1694.00 | 2051.00 | 1694.00 | |
| 5 Pax | 1456.00 | 1813.00 | 1456.00 | |
| 6 Pax | 1302.00 | 1659.00 | 1302.00 | |
| 7-9 Pax | 1190.00 | 1547.00 | 1190.00 | |
| 10-14 Pax | 994.00 | 1351.00 | 994.00 | |
| 15-19 Pax | 896.00 | 1253.00 | 896.00 | |
| 20-24 Pax | 854.00 | 1211.00 | 854.00 | |
| 25-29 Pax | 798.00 | 1155.00 | 798.00 | |
| 30-40 Pax | 756.00 | 1113.00 | 756.00 |
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 0.00 | 4980.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | 2751.00 | 3339.00 | 2751.00 | |
| 3 Pax | 2037.00 | 2625.00 | 2037.00 | |
| 4 Pax | 1799.00 | 2387.00 | 1799.00 | |
| 5 Pax | 1561.00 | 2149.00 | 1561.00 | |
| 6 Pax | 1407.00 | 1995.00 | 1407.00 | |
| 7-9 Pax | 1295.00 | 1883.00 | 1295.00 | |
| 10-14 Pax | 1099.00 | 1687.00 | 1099.00 | |
| 15-19 Pax | 1001.00 | 1589.00 | 1001.00 | |
| 20-24 Pax | 959.00 | 1547.00 | 959.00 | |
| 25-29 Pax | 903.00 | 1491.00 | 903.00 | |
| 30-40 Pax | 860.00 | 1449.00 | 860.00 |
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