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8 Days Noah’s Ark Cultural Trekking Tour

Istanbul, Gevaş, Lake Van, Akdamar Island, Van, Muradiye, Çaldiran, Dogubeyazit, Mount Ararat, Sağlıksuyu, Van, Istanbul,
Duration

8 day(s)

Tour type

Private

Group size

1-40 people

Physical Level

relax

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Tour Overview

Welcome to Turkey! Starting and ending in Istanbul, this tour is an opportunity to explore the sites of Noah's Ark tale in the foothills of Mount Ararat, including Dogubeyazit, Uzengili Village, Sagliksuyu Village, Diyadin, and Tendurek Valley.

Activities
Adventure Camping Discovery Explorer Hiking & Trekking In-depth Cultural Photography Sightseeing Solo Travel Walking Tour

Tour Features

Duration
8 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-40 people

Tour Code
8DNACTT

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
Adrenaline & Extreme Sport

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
1 - 90

Istanbul

Pickup Time:

12:25

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Istanbul

Dropoff Time:

12:25

Highlights
Noah's Ark

Itinerary

Day 1

(Lunch and Dinner included)

Depart for your domestic flight from Istanbul airport to Van - Ferit Melen. Upon arrival, you ou will be met at Van airport by our staff, transfer to Gevas for lunch and next to Van lake. After lunch we will take a boat to Akdamar Island to visit an old Armenian Ahtamara church built in the 10th century. Visit Van Cat near Van city, after which we will drive to Dogubeyazit via Muradiye and Caldiran. Overnight at hotel in Dogubeyazit.

Day 2

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast we will drive via Mount Ararat to Uzengili (Mahser) village to visit the predicted location of Noah's Ark. Walk down to the Ark site to view the geographical shapes which are believed to belong to The Ark before visiting an Altar stone near Uzengili village. Transfer and Overnight at hotel in Dogubeyazit.

Day 3

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we will drive to Sagliksuyu (Arzap) village to visit number of Anchor stones, the House of Noah and Altar stone. Drive down to the iron springs next to the village. Transfer and Overnight at hotel in Dogubeyazit.

Day 4

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we will take our transport to Mount Ararat at 2000m before loading our camping equipment onto our mules and departing for our trek up to Green camp at 3200m. The trek will take approximately 5 hours to base camp. Overnight at camp.

Day 5

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast at Green camp we depart for our descent down to 2700m to visit a Kurdish nomad village, before having lunch with Kurdish villagers. There we will have the opportunity to see traditional Kurdish village life in the mountains. After the village visit, walk down to 2000m for our transfer back to Dogubeyazit. Overnight at Dogubeyazit.

Day 6

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we will explore Dogubeyazit, Ishakpasa palace which is one of biggest palaces in the silk road route, and a Meteor crater just next to the Iranian border. In same time you will see a lot of Iranian people are crossing the border into Turkey. Drive to Diyadin village to see the natural hot spring in the Tendurek valley and take the opportunity to soak your weary bodies after your trek. Transfer to hotel in Dogubeyazit.

Day 7

(Breakfast included)

Today you will transfer to Van- Ferit Melen airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul - Airport. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Free evening. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 8

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Included

5 nights hotel in Dogubeyazit - Tehran Boutique Hotel

1 night camp at Mount Ararat Green Camp

1 night hotel in Istanbul - Ramada Hotel Golden Horn Hotel or Pullman Hotel

PS: If this hotel list is not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange a similar hotel for your group. If you prefer a different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.

Professional English-speaking tour guides

7 breakfasts

6 lunches

6 dinners

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Transfers as in the above itinerary

Guided Lake Van, Akdamar Island, Van Cat, Muradiye, Caldiran and Dogubeyazit tour

Guided Uzengili (Mahser) village and Uzengili village tour

Guided Mount Ararat trekking tour

Guided Dogubeyazit, Diyadin village and Tendurek valley

Mules to carry climbing equipment and your luggage

Camping equipment, sleeping mattress, tent, climbing ropes, safety equipment

Summit certificate upon completion of trek

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

International flights and Domestic Flights

Please Note: The domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately 80,00 Euros for one way. The price might differ for last-minute arrangements. You will be informed during the ticket arrangements.

Please Note: Domestic flight price for under 2 years old, approximately: 20,00 Euros as an insurance policy.

Insurance: All types

Climbing permit for Mt. Ararat

Personal climbing equipment

City tax

Turkey entry visa

Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

Insurance: All types

Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section

Tour Booking

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