| Full
day tour in Cappadocia, including the natural citadel of Uchisar to see
the amazing landscape of region; Goreme Valley with the churches and monasteries
painted with colorful frescoes. The valley of Zeive and underground city
carved by the Early Christians, as a refuge from the persecutors. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
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3 CAPPADOCIA / ANTAKYA |
| Early
departure for Antakya, drive to Nigde. Visit Eskigumus Monastery on the
way, which is the only monastery with smiling Virgin Mary frescoe. Lunch
on the way. Dinner and overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
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4 ANTAKYA / URFA |
| After
breakfast, visit St. Peter's Grotto which is the first church in the world
and also the greatest Mosaic Museum. After lunch drive to Urfa. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
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5 URFA / ADIYAMAN |
| After visit
to Halil Rahman Mosque and Balikligol, the sanctuary place of Abraham the
prophet. Proceeding to Nemrut Mountain, to visit world famous Tumulus of
Antiochos II, the King of Commegenes. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
| DAY
6 ADIYAMAN / DIYARBAKIR |
| After breakfast
drive to Diyarbakir, lunch enroute. The city tour in the afternoon. Dinner
and overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
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7 DIYARBAKIR / VAN |
| After breakfast
at the hotel, drive to Van. Visit the Akdamar Church which was built on
an island on the Van Lake. Lunch will be served in Akdamar. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
| DAY
8 VAN / DOGUBEYAZIT |
| Spend the
morning in Van. Proceeding to Dogubeyazit and visit Ishakpasa Palace, lunch
enroute. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
| DAY
9 DOGUBEYAZIT / ERZURUM |
| After breakfast
drive to Kars, visit the ruins of ancient city Ani. Lunch will be served
on the way. Dinner and overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
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10 ERZURUM / TRABZON |
| Spend the
morning in the city, after lunch drive to Trabzon, dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
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11 TRABZON |
| Morning
visit to Sumela Monastry, return to Trabzon to visit St. Sophia. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) |
| DAY
12 TRABZON / ISTANBUL |
| After breakfast
transfer to the airport. (Breakfast) |
