Kars

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Eastern Turkey Tour let you explore the sites of enchanting Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, then get off the beaten track and explore the dramatic natural beauty of Nemrut Mardin Van region; its breathtaking view, fascinating sights and charming historic towns.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Van</h4><p>Welcome to Van! We will meet you at the Airport and transfer to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Van</h4><p>Today we will take a ferry to Akdamar Island and visit the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross made in the 10th century. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Dogubeyazit</h4><p>Today we kick the ancient 'silk road' Dogubeyazit placed at the foothill of Mt Ararat, the highest mountain in Anatolia and Noah's Ark is believed to have landed. We also travel Ishak Pasa Palace and visit the relics of Eski Beyazit, an ancient Urartian City before continuing onto Kars. Overnight Kars.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Kars</h4><p>An early morning departure to the ancient City of Ani, close to the Turkish-Armenian border. We also able to visit the important Kars Castle and surrounding ancient churches. Overnight Kars</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Erzurum</h4><p>Today we tour southwest to the scenic heights of Erzurum. On the way, we will visit the 12th century Medrese, speak with the imam at the 12th century Mosque and savor the ethnographic museum. Overnight Erzurum</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Trabzon</h4><p>We will enjoy a spectacular drive towards the historic city of Trabzon today, via Karaca Cave before visiting the breathtaking Byzantine Monastery of Sumela. Overnight Trabzon</p><h4><strong>Day 7 </strong>: Istanbul</h4><p>Today we tour the historic city of Trabzon, once the capital of the Byzantine Empire, before our flight back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>After breakfast, our tour ends, and we transfer you to the airport for your outbound flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><p>This tour starts in Van. You can get to Van by bus, there are regular departures from Istanbul. The trip is approx 23 hours. We recommend a domestic flight.</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 380 €</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

8 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>On this Eastern Turkey Tour with a special knowledge of both the superb ancient sites and the hidden areas, you are assured of a trip into the heart of Eastern Turkey. Before Travel guides are uniquely equipped to take you off the hidden track. We look ahead to offering you to the culture, traditions, folklore and food of the unique region. Eastern Anatolia knew with its friendliness, history, and pastoral beauty. Before Travel Tours will take you closer to the people so that you will feel their hospitality first hand.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Gaziantep - Archeological Museum</p></li><li><p>Gaziantep - Mosaic Museum</p></li><li><p>Harran</p></li><li><p>Mt. Nemrut</p></li><li><p>Tatvan</p></li><li><p>Van - Akdamar Church</p></li><li><p>Van - Ishak Pasa Palace</p></li><li><p>Dogubeyazit</p></li><li><p>Mt. Ararat</p></li><li><p>Ani Citadel</p></li><li><p>Sumela Monastery</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><p><strong>Day 1 : Istanbul</strong></p><p>Welcome to Istanbul! We will meet you at the Airport and transfer to your hotel, and the balance of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul</p><p><strong>Day 2 : Istanbul</strong></p><p>Today it is free to explore this unusual city that crosses east and west, before boarding your flight to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : Gaziantep</strong></h4><p>Early morning leaving today for Gaziantep, where we will view the magnificent Roman mosaics of Zeugma in the archeological museum. At the way, we will tour Gumusler Monastery and Yesemek. Overnight Gaziantep</p><h4><strong>Day 4 : Sanli Urfa</strong></h4><p>Today we ride to the ancient city of Sanli Urfa, place of Abraham. On the way, we will tour remains of the Biblical Roman city of Zeugma by the River Euphrates. Overnight Sanliurfa</p><h4><strong>Day 5 : Kahta</strong></h4><p>See the 'City of Prophets' as we tour Abrahams caves, the pool of pure Carp and the busy, bright silk bazaar before touring nearby Harran to see the unbelievable beehive houses. In the afternoon, we turn to Kahta with a short stop at Ataturk dam, third largest in the world. Overnight Adiyaman</p><h4><strong>Day 6 : Mt Nemrut</strong></h4><p>Today will be on an adventure to remember as we visit Mt Nemrut and the mountaintop church of Antiochus I at sunrise, before proceeding to Mardin, overlooking the wide plains of Mesopotamia. Overnight Mardin</p><h4><strong>Day 7 : Mardin</strong></h4><p>This morning we travel Mardin, and it's Arabic style houses decorated with intricate carvings before proceeding onto Hasankeyf, to tour the cliff top Roman remains of ancient Cephe and the old town of Midyat. After lunch by the Tigris River, we leave to Tatvan, a small town on the shore of Lake Van and watch the sunset over the lake before heading to Van. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 8 : Van</strong></h4><p>Today we get on a ferry to Akdamar Island and hit the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross built in the 10th century. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 9 : Dogubeyazit</strong></h4><p>Today we start the ancient 'silk road' Dogubeyazit placed at the foothill of Mt Ararat, the highest mountain in Anatolia and Noah's Ark is believed to have landed. We also tour Ishak Pasa Palace and hit the remains of Eski Beyazit, an ancient Urartian City before continuing onto Kars. Overnight Kars</p><h4><strong>Day 10 : Kars</strong></h4><p>An early morning going to the medieval City of Ani. It is close to the Turkish-Armenian border. We also have an opportunity to visit the impressive Kars Castle, and surrounding ancient churches. Overnight Kars</p><h4><strong>Day 11 : Erzurum</strong></h4><p>Today we drive southwest to the beautiful heights of Erzurum. On the way, we will visit the 12th-century Medrese, speak with the imam at the 12th century Mosque and enjoy the ethnographic museum. Overnight Erzurum</p><h4><strong>Day 12 : Trabzon | Sumela Monastery</strong></h4><p>We will enjoy a beautiful drive towards the historic city of Trabzon today, via Karaca Cave before touring the breathtaking Byzantine Monastery of Sumela. Overnight Trabzon</p><h4><strong>Day 13 : Istanbul</strong></h4><p>Today we travel the historic city of Trabzon, once the capital of the Byzantine Empire, before our flight back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 14 : Istanbul</strong></h4><p>After breakfast, our tour ends, and we will transfer you back to the airport for your outbound flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 600 €</p></li><li><p></p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included/Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

Kars

14 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY TOUR

8 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY TOUR