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Reisecode: 481X020
Step back in time on this eight-day journey through the ancient wonders of Eastern Turkey. Wander the ruins of Karakus Tumulus, a grand funerary monument, and soak in the breathtaking views from Ataturk Dam before indulging in a farm-fresh lunch at a Karahantepe farmhouse. Discover the world's oldest known temple at Göbekli Tepe, explore the open-air museum of Mardin, and gaze out over the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake. Stand before the imposing Van Castle and lose yourself in the haunting beauty of Ani, the "City of 1000 Churches". With every step, this journey unveils layers of history, culture, and stunning landscapes - an adventure so rich, you'll be longing for more.
Highlights
- Marvel at the ancient site of Gobekli Tepi
- Wander the UNESCO-listed open-air museum town of Mardin
- Gaze across the mountains towards Mount Ararat
- Discover the historic ruins of Ani-the legendary "City of 1,001 Churches"
Reiseverlauf
ACHTUNG. wichtige Infos zur Rundreise
Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr
ACHTUNG
1. Tag. Istanbul
Arrive at any time, and meet your CEO and group in the evening at a welcome meeting. Afterwards, head out for a short orientation walk around the hotel area on the way to an optional group dinner.Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)Unterkunft: Hotel Centrum Istanbul
Arrive at any time, and meet your CEO and group in the evening at a welcome meeting. Afterwards, head out for a short orientation walk around the hotel area on the way to an optional group dinner.
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Centrum Istanbul
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Centrum Istanbul
1. Tag
2. Tag. Istanbul / Adiyaman
Transfer to the airport this morning for the flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman. Settle in for lunch by the lake of the Ataturk Dam before continuing on to the Mt. Nemrut area. Visit the funerary monument, Karakus, the Cendere bridge, then ascend to the summit of Mt. Nemrut for sunset. Continue on to Adiyaman where you can settle in for the night and enjoy dinner in the hotel. (F) (M) (A) Transport: Istanbul - Adiyaman (2.0h)Transport: Adiyaman - Atatürk Dam (1.0h)Transport: Atatürk Dam - Karakus (0.5h)Event: Karakus Tumulus Visit (0.5h)Transport: Karakus - Mt Nemrut (1.5h)Event: Mt Nemrut Sunset Experience (2.0h)Transport: Mt Nemrut - Adiyaman (2.0h)Unterkunft: White Star Hotel Adiyaman
Transfer to the airport this morning for the flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman. Settle in for lunch by the lake of the Ataturk Dam before continuing on to the Mt. Nemrut area. Visit the funerary monument, Karakus, the Cendere bridge, then ascend to the summit of Mt. Nemrut for sunset. Continue on to Adiyaman where you can settle in for the night and enjoy dinner in the hotel. (F) (M) (A)
Transport: Istanbul - Adiyaman (2.0h)
Transport: Adiyaman - Atatürk Dam (1.0h)
Transport: Atatürk Dam - Karakus (0.5h)
Event: Karakus Tumulus Visit (0.5h)
Transport: Karakus - Mt Nemrut (1.5h)
Event: Mt Nemrut Sunset Experience (2.0h)
Transport: Mt Nemrut - Adiyaman (2.0h)
Unterkunft: White Star Hotel Adiyaman
Transport: Istanbul - Adiyaman (2.0h)
Transport: Adiyaman - Atatürk Dam (1.0h)
Transport: Atatürk Dam - Karakus (0.5h)
Event: Karakus Tumulus Visit (0.5h)
Transport: Karakus - Mt Nemrut (1.5h)
Event: Mt Nemrut Sunset Experience (2.0h)
Transport: Mt Nemrut - Adiyaman (2.0h)
Unterkunft: White Star Hotel Adiyaman
2. Tag
3. Tag. Adiyaman / Sanliurfa
After an early breakfast, drive to Ataturk Dam to enjoy the viewpoint, then continue to Dogubayazit and Ishak Pasa Sarayi in Dogu Beyazit. Continue to the ancient and impressive archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe. Afterwards, transfer to the nearby town of Urfa for the night and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (F) Transport: Adiyaman - Dogubayazit (2.25h)Transport: Dogubayazit - Göbekli Tepe (1.0h)Event: Besichtigung der archäologischen Stätte Göbekli Tepe (1.0h)Transport: Göbekli Tepe - Sanliurfa (0.5h)Unterkunft: Dedeman Sanliurfa
After an early breakfast, drive to Ataturk Dam to enjoy the viewpoint, then continue to Dogubayazit and Ishak Pasa Sarayi in Dogu Beyazit. Continue to the ancient and impressive archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe. Afterwards, transfer to the nearby town of Urfa for the night and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (F)
Transport: Adiyaman - Dogubayazit (2.25h)
Transport: Dogubayazit - Göbekli Tepe (1.0h)
Event: Besichtigung der archäologischen Stätte Göbekli Tepe (1.0h)
Transport: Göbekli Tepe - Sanliurfa (0.5h)
Unterkunft: Dedeman Sanliurfa
Transport: Adiyaman - Dogubayazit (2.25h)
Transport: Dogubayazit - Göbekli Tepe (1.0h)
Event: Besichtigung der archäologischen Stätte Göbekli Tepe (1.0h)
Transport: Göbekli Tepe - Sanliurfa (0.5h)
Unterkunft: Dedeman Sanliurfa
3. Tag
4. Tag. Sanliurfa / Mardin
Travel to Mardin after breakfast this morning. Mardin's old town is protected by UNESCO and is considered to be an open-air museum. Explore the historic limestone architecture and learn about the interesting landmarks throughout. The rest of the day is free for individual exploration or time to relax before joining the CEO for an optional dinner in the evening. (F) Transport: Sanliurfa - Mardin (2.5h)Event: Mardin UNESCO City Tour (1.5h)Event: Walking Tour Mardin (1.0h)Freizeit: MardinUnterkunft: Kaya Ninova Hotel MardinOptionale Ausflüge:Latifiye Mosque (**)Tellallar Bazaar (**)
Travel to Mardin after breakfast this morning. Mardin's old town is protected by UNESCO and is considered to be an open-air museum. Explore the historic limestone architecture and learn about the interesting landmarks throughout. The rest of the day is free for individual exploration or time to relax before joining the CEO for an optional dinner in the evening. (F)
Transport: Sanliurfa - Mardin (2.5h)
Event: Mardin UNESCO City Tour (1.5h)
Event: Walking Tour Mardin (1.0h)
Freizeit: Mardin
Unterkunft: Kaya Ninova Hotel Mardin
Optionale Ausflüge:
Latifiye Mosque (**)
Tellallar Bazaar (**)
Transport: Sanliurfa - Mardin (2.5h)
Event: Mardin UNESCO City Tour (1.5h)
Event: Walking Tour Mardin (1.0h)
Freizeit: Mardin
Unterkunft: Kaya Ninova Hotel Mardin
Optionale Ausflüge:
Latifiye Mosque (**)
Tellallar Bazaar (**)
4. Tag
5. Tag. Mardin / Van
Settle in for a drive to Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey. Upon arrival to the lakeside town of Gevas, board a boat to Akdamar Island for a CEO-led walk, then head back to your hotel in a private vehicle. Tonight you'll be welcomed into a local home for dinner in Van. (F) (A) Transport: Mardin - Gevas (5.0h)Event: Bootstour zur Insel Akdamar (0.5h)Event: Walking Tour Akdamar Island (0.5h)Transport: Akdamar - Van (0.5h)Freizeit: VanEvent: Dinner With a Local FamilyUnterkunft: Bianca Hotel Van
Settle in for a drive to Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey. Upon arrival to the lakeside town of Gevas, board a boat to Akdamar Island for a CEO-led walk, then head back to your hotel in a private vehicle. Tonight you'll be welcomed into a local home for dinner in Van. (F) (A)
Transport: Mardin - Gevas (5.0h)
Event: Bootstour zur Insel Akdamar (0.5h)
Event: Walking Tour Akdamar Island (0.5h)
Transport: Akdamar - Van (0.5h)
Freizeit: Van
Event: Dinner With a Local Family
Unterkunft: Bianca Hotel Van
Transport: Mardin - Gevas (5.0h)
Event: Bootstour zur Insel Akdamar (0.5h)
Event: Walking Tour Akdamar Island (0.5h)
Transport: Akdamar - Van (0.5h)
Freizeit: Van
Event: Dinner With a Local Family
Unterkunft: Bianca Hotel Van
5. Tag
6. Tag. Van / Kars
Visit the Van Citadel this morning, built by the ancient kingdom of Urartu. From there transfer to the previous capital of the Republic of Ararat, Dogubeyazit. Explore Ishak Pasha Palace then take in views of Mt. Ararat and across the mountains where the possible resting place of Noah's Ark is said to be located. Continue on to Kars for a brief orientation walk, then settle in for the evening with free time. (F) Transport: Dogubayazit - Kars (2.25h)Transport: Van - Dogubayazit (2.5h)Event: Orientation Walk KarsEvent: Van Castle (1.0h)Event: Ishak Pasha Palace (1.0h)Unterkunft: Sim-er Hotel - Kars
Visit the Van Citadel this morning, built by the ancient kingdom of Urartu. From there transfer to the previous capital of the Republic of Ararat, Dogubeyazit. Explore Ishak Pasha Palace then take in views of Mt. Ararat and across the mountains where the possible resting place of Noah's Ark is said to be located. Continue on to Kars for a brief orientation walk, then settle in for the evening with free time. (F)
Transport: Dogubayazit - Kars (2.25h)
Transport: Van - Dogubayazit (2.5h)
Event: Orientation Walk Kars
Event: Van Castle (1.0h)
Event: Ishak Pasha Palace (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Sim-er Hotel - Kars
Transport: Dogubayazit - Kars (2.25h)
Transport: Van - Dogubayazit (2.5h)
Event: Orientation Walk Kars
Event: Van Castle (1.0h)
Event: Ishak Pasha Palace (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Sim-er Hotel - Kars
6. Tag
7. Tag. Kars
Drive to Ani this morning, known as the city of 1001 churches,. Explore the Ani complex with your CEO, seeing the many religious buildings, palaces and forts before heading back to Kars for a free evening and optional final dinner out with the group. (F) Transport: Kars - Ani (1.25h)Event: Besuch in Ani (1.0h)Freizeit: KarsTransport: Ani - Kars (1.25h)Unterkunft: Sim-er Hotel - KarsOptionaler Ausflug:Kars Museum (**)
Drive to Ani this morning, known as the city of 1001 churches,. Explore the Ani complex with your CEO, seeing the many religious buildings, palaces and forts before heading back to Kars for a free evening and optional final dinner out with the group. (F)
Transport: Kars - Ani (1.25h)
Event: Besuch in Ani (1.0h)
Freizeit: Kars
Transport: Ani - Kars (1.25h)
Unterkunft: Sim-er Hotel - Kars
Optionaler Ausflug:
Kars Museum (**)
Transport: Kars - Ani (1.25h)
Event: Besuch in Ani (1.0h)
Freizeit: Kars
Transport: Ani - Kars (1.25h)
Unterkunft: Sim-er Hotel - Kars
Optionaler Ausflug:
Kars Museum (**)
7. Tag
8. Tag. Kars
Depart at any time. (F) Event: Tag der Abreise (Aktivitäten)________Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten. (**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)
Depart at any time. (F)
Event: Tag der Abreise (Aktivitäten)
________
Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.
(**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.
(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)
Event: Tag der Abreise (Aktivitäten)
________
Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.
(**) Von G Adventures organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.
(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)
8. Tag
Leistungen & Infos
Startort: Istanbul
Zielort: Kars
Transportmittel während der Reise: Plane, private vehicle, boat, walking
Unterbringung: Hotels (7 nts).
Verpflegung: 7 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen
Gruppengröße: Max 15, avg 12.
Körperliche Anforderungen: Fitness-Faktor 2: Freu dich auf leichte Spaziergänge und Wanderungen ohne allzu große Herausforderungen. Geeignet für fast alle mit ein wenig Kondition!
Reisestil: Fantastische Erlebnisse zu einem vernünftigen Preis: Komfortable Unterkünfte in der Touristenklasse, alle Highlights inklusive und genug Zeit für dich.
Zielort: Kars
Transportmittel während der Reise: Plane, private vehicle, boat, walking
Unterbringung: Hotels (7 nts).
Verpflegung: 7 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen
Gruppengröße: Max 15, avg 12.
Körperliche Anforderungen: Fitness-Faktor 2: Freu dich auf leichte Spaziergänge und Wanderungen ohne allzu große Herausforderungen. Geeignet für fast alle mit ein wenig Kondition!
Reisestil: Fantastische Erlebnisse zu einem vernünftigen Preis: Komfortable Unterkünfte in der Touristenklasse, alle Highlights inklusive und genug Zeit für dich.
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