Van - Tatvan - Tunceli - Munzur - Ovacık - Kemaliye - Sivas - Divriği 

 

 

• Day 1
• Van – Van Castle (Tuşpa Castle) – Cat House – Van Lake – Akdamar Island and Church – Tatvan - Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery – Emir Bayındır Tomb - Nemrut Crater Lake
• We are flying to Van from Sabiha Gökçen Airport for our Van Tatvan Tunceli Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Tour. Upon arrival at Van Airport, we meet our guide and board our bus to start the day with the famous Van Breakfast. After breakfast, we head to Van Castle, also known as Tuşpa, which was named after King I. Sarduri, the castle's true name, Sardurihinili. We explore the fortifications, Castle Mosque, the Rock Tombs of Urartu Kings, and Castle Gates, taking notes from our guide. After taking photos at the castle, we proceed to the Van Cat House. There, we see and photograph the world's most charming and famous creatures, the Van Cats, before moving on to visit our silver workshop about Urartian designed silver craftsmanship, Savat, where we can shop. After our shopping, we take a panoramic tour of Van and have free time to taste local delicacies. We embark on a 30-minute boat tour of Van Lake, which is the largest saline and soda lake in our country, to reach Akdamar Island (Extra). Akdamar Island is the second largest island in Lake Van, located between Van and Bitlis. Upon arrival at Akdamar Island, we listen to the melancholic story of star-crossed lovers from our guide. After learning about the Church that was built by King I. Gagik of Vaspurakan between 915-921 in honor of the Holy Cross, we give you free time to enjoy this magnificent structure and nature. After our free time for photo shooting, we board our boats to return to the pier. After a lunch break here, we proceed to Ahlat via Tatvan. In Ahlat, we will see the Seljuk Cemetery filled with monumental tombstones, some of which are 3.5 meters tall, and visit the most interesting of the many different styles of tombs, Emir Bayındır Tomb.

• For those interested, we go up to Nemrut Mountain to see the Nemrut Crater Lake. (Extra) Located in the Tatvan district of Bitlis, Nemrut Crater Lake is the second largest crater lake in the world and the largest in Turkey. After witnessing the volcanic formations, hot and cold water sources, ponds, and the breathtaking sunset view within the 150-meter deep crater, we take minibuses to return to our bus. After our Nemrut Crater Lake tour, we head to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.

• Breakfast: Will be held in Van. (Extra)
• Lunch: Will be held in Gevaş. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be held at the hotel and is included in the tour fee.
• Accommodation: Tatvan/ Kardelen Hotel, Karaman Hotel, etc.

• Day 2
• Bitlis – Muş – Solhan - Bingöl – Floating Islands – Elazığ – Harput Castle – Arap Baba Tomb – Mansur Baba Tomb
• On the second day of our Van Tatvan Tunceli Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Tour, after breakfast at the hotel, we head toward Bingöl Floating Islands via Muş- Hasköy – Solhan – Karakoçan – Kovancılar. Discovered by the local people, the Floating Islands are entirely a natural formation. It is a crater lake surrounded on three sides by mountains and hills, covering an area of 300 square meters. We have free time to take photos at the Floating Islands. Then, we arrive in Elazığ. After a brief stroll in Harput, we listen to the story of why the 3,000-year-old Harput Castle is called the Milk Castle. Next, we visit Harput Ulu Mosque, known for its Leaning Minaret, which is referred to as the Pisa Tower of the East. After seeing Harput Historical Houses from the outside, we go to visit Arap Baba Tomb and hear the story of Arap Baba from our guide. Then we visit Mansur Baba Tomb, who was the teacher of Hoca Ahmet Yesevi. After gaining information from our guide, we head toward our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.

• Breakfast: Will be held at the hotel, and is included in the tour fee.
• Lunch: Will be held in Bingöl. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be held at the hotel, and is included in the tour fee.
• Accommodation: Elazığ/ Park Dedeman Hotel, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, İlbey Hotel, etc.

• Day 3
• Pertek – Keban Dam - Pertek Castle – Hozat – Munzur Springs – Ovacık – Munzur Valley – Tunceli
• On the third day of our Van Tatvan Tunceli Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Sivas Tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we take a ferry from Elazığ Meşeli to Pertek to cross the Keban Dam. We visually enjoy the island-like view of Pertek Castle formed by the dam’s waters and take photographs. In Pertek, we also see Sungurbey and Çelebi Ağa Mosques, which were saved from being submerged by the dam. We continue our journey towards Ovacık via Hozat. Ovacık, located in Tunceli, is built in what can be considered the flattest area of Tunceli; it is surrounded by mountains. The Munzur Water, which flows through Tunceli, springs up near this district. In Ovacık, known for its natural beauty, active agricultural areas, and Munzur springs, we visit Munzur Springs and Munzur Baba before giving free time. We continue our journey through the breathtaking beauty of Munzur Valley, where we see Halvori Springs, the source of Halvori Water. After this visual feast characterizing the rich flora, fauna, and biodiversity of Munzur Valley, we visit Fatma Ana Shrine at the end to bid farewell to the valley. We enjoy our lunch in Tunceli and have free time. After our free time in the market, we head toward our hotel in Elazığ. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.

• Breakfast: Will be held at the hotel.
• Lunch: Will be held in Tunceli. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be held at the hotel, and is included in the tour fee.
• Accommodation: Elazığ/ Park Dedeman Hotel, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, İlbey Hotel, etc.

• Day 4
• Keban - Arapgir - Kemaliye – Mani Way - Stone Road – Lökhané – Euphrates River – Dark Canyon – Sivas - Divriği Grand Mosque – Congress Building – Castle Mosque – Buruciye Medrese – Twin Minaret Medrese – Şifaiye Medrese - Istanbul
• On the fourth day of our Uçaklı Van Tatvan Tunceli Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Sivas Tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, we board our bus and head to Keban, reaching Arapgir. We obtain information about Arapgir, which fascinates visitors with its adobe and stone houses, streets, historical texture, and nature, before taking a panoramic view and saying goodbye to Arapgir as we head towards Kemaliye. This district, which was named by Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk saying "Eğinliler, you are seasoned individuals. Therefore, I give my name to you." features the Stone Path made by local craftsmen. As we walk down the Mani Way exhibiting the verses written by women longing for their husbands during the Ottoman Period, we read the couplets inscribed there. We have free time in Kemaliye bazaars to taste the Lök Dessert and shop. Then we board our bus and head to Divriği via the Stone Path. During our journey, you will be mesmerized by the view of the Dark Canyon created by the Euphrates River, 100 meters deep. Depending on the program's availability and the water level's suitability, a boat tour in the Dark Canyon will be organized for those interested. (Extra) After passing through Recep Yazıcıoğlu Bridge, we arrive at Divriği.
• As we visit the Grand Mosque and the Darüşşifa, defined as a masterpiece of the 13th-century Seljuk Period, we will observe how marble has transformed into art. This masterpiece of Islamic architecture is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List (will be visited upon completion of restoration work). After our tour in Divriği, we reach the Republic City of Sivas via Kangal. Next, we visit Gök Medrese, which was built in 1271, and receive information from our guide. Following this, we see the Ulu Mosque, famous for its leaning minaret which stands crookedly. Afterward, we continue with visits to Buruciye Medrese, the Twin Minaret Medrese, and the Şifaiye Medrese in Sivas Square. We learn about the Sivas Congress Building, which was used as a high school for many years and then as a Congress Building, from our guide. After our tour, we enjoy free time in the Republic Square, during which time you can see the Madımak Hotel and enjoy coffee at the famous Çerkez Restaurant. Finally, after free time for dinner, we conclude our Van Tatvan Tunceli Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Sivas Tour and begin our return journey.

 

• Breakfast: Will be held at the hotel, and is included in the tour fee.
• Lunch: Will be held in Kemaliye. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be held in Sivas. (Extra)

• 3 nights accommodation in hotels • Open buffet breakfast for 3 days at the hotel • Open buffet or set menu dinner for 3 days at the hotel • Round-trip economy class flight tickets • Transportation with luxury vehicles (vehicles are provided based on the number of people) • Sightseeing tours as specified in the program • Professional guiding services • Assurance from tour to tour • Mandatory Travel Insurance according to the Tourism Law No. 1618

• Breakfast on the first day as stated in the program

• Dinner on the last day as stated in the program

• Beverages taken with all meals

• Lunches

• Akdamar Island Boat fee

• All extra organizations mentioned

• All personal expenses

• Museum and Historical Site entrance fees (valid for municipal and private enterprises.)

• Museum Card (valid for museums under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)

Extra Tours and Activities

 • Nemrut Crater Lake Tour 450₺

 • Akdamar Island Transportation 250₺

• Dark Canyon boat tour 300₺

• Kemaliye Jeep Safari Tour 400₺

 

**Extra tour fees may vary according to periods. The stated fees are the current rates for the reservation date. The company is not responsible for any price changes that may occur before or on the tour date.

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CANCELLATION, REFUND, AND ASSURANCE PACKAGE The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package allows guests to cancel and change the purchased package tour without providing any reason up to 72 hours before the start date of the tour. After cancellation, the total amount paid for the package tour will be refunded completely without deductions, according to the payment method. The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package does not cover transportation for flights. Guests wishing to obtain this package can add it during the reservation process. MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE NUMBER 1618 The 1618 Mandatory Travel Insurance covers the case of the agency's bankruptcy or any reason for the non-provision of package tour services. It is included in the tour price. It is not health insurance and does not cover treatment costs. Personal health insurance is at the guest's own expense. 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