NORTHEASTERN OF TURKEY

9 Nts – 10 Days

Arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Meeting your guide at the airport and proceed to visiting Istanbul old city tour…

The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul, especially when viewed from the First Hill or from the Asian shore of the Sea of Marmara. It is very impressive with its beautiful domes and semidomes, nice courtyards and six slender minarets.

The square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the ancient "Hippodrome", one of the most famous areas in Byzantine…

- Lunch at local restaurant

Topkapi Palace was more than just the private residence of the Sultan and his court. It was the seat of the supreme executive and judiciary council, the Divan and the training school (visit also Treasury section)

Spice Bazaar (closed on Sunday)

Spice bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, is an exotic food market selling spices, dried fruits, caviar and turkish delight.

- Dinner at Restaurant

Overnight in Istanbul

After breakfast at hotel, crossing to the Bosphorus Bridge, (unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes ) and visiting Camlica Hill for photo stop, exposing a panoramic view of İstanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

   - Lunch at restaurant

Afternoon visit Leather Factory and Grand Covered Bazaar “Kapali Carsi”

After arrival we will start the tour with a visit the Hagia Sophia Museum and eat lunch at a local seafood restaurant, after lunch visit Trabzon Museum. Sightseeing in the city.

Dinner and overnight in Trabzon.

DAY 4 : TRABZON – UZUNGOL (B,L,D)

After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, We drive to Lake Uzungol, where we will spend the day. This lovely alpine lake is surrounded by mountains, meadows and forests. It is excellent for camping, hiking and fishing. We will explore the lake shore, and a drive up the mountains to take in the scenery and the mountain tracks

Dinner and overnight in Uzungol

Morning in Uzungol will start with a traditional breakfast of honey, jam, and local cheeses. We will check-out and We will drive to Erzurum. On the way to Erzurum we will visit Sumela Monastery which stands at the foot of a steep cliff facing the Altindere Valley in the region of Macka in Trabzon Province, is popularly known as "Meryem Ana" (The Virgin Mary). The Monastery was founded in honour of the Virgin Mary

As we arrive Erzurum We will visit the castle, Cifte Minarets (double minarets) and Grand Mosque and Yakutiye Medrese (old religious school).

Dinner & Overnight in Erzurum

DAY 6 : ERZURUM – KARS , ANI (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we drive to Kars, visit Havariler Churchand Kars Castle.

In the afternoon we will visit the spectacular ruins of the medieval city Ani, impressive fortified walls still encircle the ruins of numerous churches, mosques and caravanserais.

Dinner & Overnight in Kartas

DAY 7 : KARS - DOGUBEYAZIT (B,L,D) In the morning, after breakfast, we will drive through the Igdir Plain

    - We will stop at one of the quaint local villages for lunch.

    - Arriving in the afternoon in Dogubeyazit, we will visit Ishak Pasha Palace. From the palace, we will enjoy the beautiful view of Mount Ararat

Dinner & Overnight in Dogubeyazit.

Day 8: DOGUBEYAZIT - VAN (B,L,D)

After eating breakfast, leaving Dogubeyazit and drive to Van via Muradiye Fall.

As we arrive in Van, isiting the citadel of Van; the site of Tushba, capital of Urartians. Enjoying the scenery on Lake Van, excursion to the island of Ahtamar to visit the Holly Cross Church, famous for Old Testament reliefs on the outer wall

Dinner & Overnight in Van

After the breakfast at hotel, free time to explore the city of Van visiting bazaars and markets until your departure time. Transfer to the airport for back to Istanbul.

Breakfast at hotel. Free time until departure.

   - Lunch at restaurant and then transfer to airport for your return flight to home. End of our services.