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Most Syriac Orthodox churches and monasteries in the city were built on ancient Assyrian-Babylonian temple sites and some are still active today.
9 days
Jewels of the East
Tour Overview
9 day Deluxe quality tour from $1,505
Visiting - Kahta, Kahramanmaras, Mount Nemrut, Urfa, Harran, Mardin, Diyarbakir, Hasankeyf, Van, Dogubeyazit, Ani, Kars, Erzurum
Activities - Culture, History, Archaeology
Goreme, Mt. Nemrut
Departure for Kahta,enroute visit the 13th century Seljukian caravansarai Karatayhan. After lunch drive to Kahramanmaras. Arrive in Kahta and check into the hotel relaxing for a while. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Accommodation in Zeus Hotel
Mt. Nemrut, Urfa
A 3 o'clock morning departure to climb up the mountain to watch the sunrise with the colossal statues of the kings and Gods on Mount Nemrut. Drive back to Kahta through Arsemia, Roman bridge of Cendere and tumulus blackbird. Arrive at Kahta, have breakfast and relax. Next continue to Urfa to visit Harran and the Balikli Gol—pools with holy carp and trout.
Accommodation in Dedeman Hotel Sanliurfa
Urfa, Mardin, Diyarbakir
Drive to Diyarbakir formerly called Amid and visit some of the longest city Walls of the World. They are also famous for being the second largest walls in the world after the Great Wall of China. Afternoon drive to Mardin to check in our hotel.
Accommodation in Yay Grand Otel
Mardin
Drive to Suryani Deyr-ul Zaferan Monastery in the morning. Return to the city for a walking tour including Kadim K?rklar Monastery and the famous anthological and Ethnographical museum of the city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation in Yay Grand Otel
Mardin, Hasankeyf, Van
Visit Hasankeyf which stands as living evidence to the multifaceted cultural foundations of the Arabs, Seljuks, Mongolians and Ottomans. Sadly, most of it will be lost under the flows of rivers after the completion of the GAP project for building dams in the region. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation in Elit Hotel
Van
Drive to Van, visit the Akdamar Church en route. Take a small boat ride to Akdamar Island on Lake Van. This church has one of the most complete scene collections of the Old Testament carved on the façade of the church. Late afternoon tour of Van climb up to the Urartian Fortress of Van. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation in Elit Hotel
Van, Mt. Ararat, Dogubeyazit
Continue onto Dogubeyazit to observe the beauty of the Mt. Ararat from a distance. Then we will continue to Ishak Pasa Palace which is one of the oldest and most complete palace complexes in the world dating back to 11 hundred AD. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation in Simer Hotel Dogubeyazit
Dogubeyazit, Ani, Kars, Erzurum
Proceed further East to the Armenian Border to see the famous Ancient Armenian city of Ani. The city was established as an Armenian capital and continued as a prosperous trading city under the Byzantines and Seljuks. Afternoon drive to Erzurum and check in the hotel.
Accommodation in Dedeman Hotel Erzurum
Erzurum to Izmir/Kusadasi via Ankara or Istanbul
Fly to Izmir (Via Ankara or Istanbul) to make your way Kusadasi to meet your fellow travellers to continue your tour along the Western Coast of Turkey.
What's included
- Airport Transfers
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Professional Tour Guide
- Meals as per itinerary
- Luxury Coach Travelling
- Museum Entry Fees
Not included
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
Tour Departures
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| 23 May 12 | 31 May 12 | $1,505 | $374 | Guaranteed | Book Now |
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