A Journey of History and Culture in the Mysterious Geography of the Southeast!

"Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey in the heart of Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilizations, where you will follow the traces of thousands of years of history and get lost in the mystical atmosphere of ancient cities! In this tour that extends from the walls of Diyarbakır to the historical texture of Bitlis and the unique natural beauties of Van, you will witness the rich cultural heritage of Southeastern Anatolia, taste the local flavors and collect unforgettable memories with the warm-hearted people of the region."
TOUR PROGRAM:
DAY 1: İZMİR-DİYARBAKIR FLIGHT - 10-EYED BRIDGE-DİYARBAKIR INNER CASTLE-HZ. SULEYMAN MOSQUE-27 MARTYRS' TOMB-GRAND MOSQUE-CAHIT SITKI TARANCI MUSEUM-COPPER CUP BAZAAR-FOUR-LEGGED MINARET-HASANPASA HANI-HOTEL
We will meet you, our valued guests, at 23:30 on Wednesday evening, October 15th at Eşref Girginç Park (across from LC Waikiki) and set off for Izmir Airport to board the 05:40 Izmir-Diyarbakir (Sun Express XQ 9192) plane. After an approximately two-hour flight, we arrive in Diyarbakir and get on our waiting vehicle and begin our visits. First, we visit the 10-Eyed Bridge, one of the symbols of Diyarbakir. We admire the wonderful view of this historical structure that crowns the magnificence of the Tigris River and take the most beautiful photographs of our trip. We invite our guests who want to show off their skills on the bridge, where it is said that many visitors used to dance the halay.  After breakfast, we continue our visits to İçkale Open Air Museum. The museum, where we will take a long journey in history, is considered the first establishment place of Diyarbakır and exhibits works belonging to the kings and states that were hosted throughout history. After visiting the magnificent architectural works with our guide and receiving important information about Diyarbakır, we visit Hz. Süleyman Mosque, also located in İçkale. After visiting the mosque, which also houses the tombs of 27 martyrs and companions, stands out with its spiritual atmosphere and draws attention with its architecture, we go to Hızır İlyas Church (Saint George Church) for our last visit in İçkale. After the lunch break, in the second part of the day, we go to Ulu Mosque, one of the most touristic places in Diyarbakır and also the oldest mosque in Anatolia. While visiting the mosque, we can easily understand how old and multicultural Diyarbakır is. The Grand Mosque, which is admired for its architecture, atmosphere and stonework, is also considered a 5th largest religious structure by the Islamic world. Afterwards, we visit the Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum, where Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, one of the leading poets of the Republican period, was born and raised in Diyarbakır, and later converted into a museum. After completing our museum tour and shopping for souvenirs specific to Diyarbakır in the Coppersmiths' Bazaar, we see the Four-Legged Minaret (Şeyh Mutahhar Mosque) and finally drink our mortar coffees in Hasan Paşa Hanı and end our tour. After exploring Diyarbakır to our heart's content, we go to our hotel for dinner and rest. (DİYARBAKIR ACCOMMODATION) 4*Plaza Hotel

DAY 2: DIYARBAKIR-BITLIS JOURNEY-BURYAN KEBAB TASTE BREAK-NEMRUT MOUNT CRATER LAKE-AHLAT SELJUK CEMETERY-EMIR BAYINDIR DOME-HOTEL

After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we leave and set off towards Bitlis. After our journey, we take a taste break to taste the büryan kebab, which is specially prepared in tandoors and is among the most important values ​​of the city. After our break, we get on the minibuses waiting for us and go to Nemrut Mountain Crater Lake. Nemrut Crater Lake, which is the second largest crater lake in the world and the largest in Türkiye, is also known as the “Paradise of Alexander the Great” because it is believed that Alexander the Great discovered it during his Eastern expedition. After enjoying these natural beauties, we visit the Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, which bears deep traces of the Urartians, Seljuks and Ottomans, with the view of Nemrut on one side and Mount Süphan on the other. This historical cemetery, which is among the most important works in the Turkish world after the Göktürk Inscriptions, is known as the largest of the early Turkish-Islamic cemeteries with 1400 tombstones. After completing our visit to the Emir Bayındır Tomb, we complete today's tours and settle into our Van hotel where we will stay. (VAN ACCOMMODATION)-4* Royal Palas Hotel

DAY 3: AKDAMAR ISLAND-AKDAMAR CHURCH-PEARL MULLET TASTE BREAK-VAN ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM-VAN CATS-SAVAT SILVER WORK-VAN CARPET-HOTEL

After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we leave and set off towards Gevaş. We board the boat waiting for us in Gevaş and set off towards Akdamar Island, a famous place to visit on Lake Van. We visit the Akdamar Holy Cross Church on the island. When considered in terms of plan, this monumental church, which has a central dome and a four-leaf clover-shaped cross plan, is most striking with its decorations on the walls and magnificent stonework. After our church visit, which will be narrated by a guide, we take a taste break to taste the famous pearl mullet of Lake Van. Afterwards, we visit the Van Archaeological Museum to better understand the historical development of the region. In this valuable museum, they present to us the history of the region centered on Van from the Paleolithic Age to the present day, the life of the people, divided into halls with findings and animations. After this visit, we see the Van Cats, the world-famous endemic cat species of Van. Savatlı Silver Embroidery, which has a history of approximately 3 thousand years and was inherited from the Urartians, has survived to the present day as a handicraft specific to Van. After our visit to the Van Cats, we observe this valuable handicraft on site and then we go to our hotel. Accommodation and dinner are at our Van hotel. (VAN ACCOMMODATION)-4* Royal Palas Hotel

DAY 4: MURADİYE WATERFALL-VAN RUSSIAN MARKET-SHOPPING FREE TIME-VAN-IZMIR FLIGHT-MARMARIS TRANSFER

After having breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures. First, we visit Muradiye Waterfall, which is located on Bendimahi Stream, fed by Tendürek Mountain within the borders of Muradiye district of Van and offers a visual feast in every season. After the pleasant moments we will spend in this natural wonder, we stop by the rug and carpet store where we can find distinguished examples of rug weaving, one of the most famous handicrafts of Van. Then, we go to Russian Market Street, one of the important shopping centers of Van, also known as Russian Market. We give you free time to buy local products and souvenirs. After the free time, we meet at the time and point determined by our guide and depart for Van Airport. We board the SunExspress (XQ 9185) Van-İzmir 13:25 flight and reach İzmir Airport after our approximately 3-hour journey. After collecting our luggage, we meet with the vehicle and our captain waiting for you, our valued guests, and depart for Marmaris. We plan to return to Marmaris in the evening with beautiful memories. We bid farewell to you, our valued guests, at the points where we met, with the hope of seeing you again on our other tours.

NOTE: Our company cannot be held responsible for flight time changes that may occur due to airline companies. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
**Child discounts are valid in case of accommodation with two adults.

**The seating arrangement in our vehicle is determined by seat numbers, the seat number is automatically assigned after the first payment. If you have a sensitivity about the seat number, please contact us.

**The type of vehicle (minibus, midibus or bus) is determined according to the final number of participants. Depending on the demand, our company assigns the most suitable vehicle to realize the tour.

**The seat numbers given are not valid for Marmaris-airport departure and airport-Marmaris return trips. There is no seating arrangement during these transfers, and our guests can sit wherever they want.
**Our guide has the right to make changes to the program and routes, provided that all visits are carried out, considering the conditions that may affect the course of the trip, such as weather and road conditions.
**In case physical conditions make it impossible for a visit to take place (road, weather, natural disaster etc.), our agency cannot be held responsible for the failure to take place.

**Our company cannot be held responsible for flight time changes that may occur due to airline companies. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program.

**The prices given are early booking period prices and will be valid for reservations to be made until June 06, 2025.

**You can benefit from these prices by pre-registering with a deposit payment of 6490.00 TL per person during the first reservation.

Days : 4 | Nights : 3