Starting with the vertiginous Sumela monastery on its cliff side eyrie and finishing with the 3000 year old Urartian citadel in Van, with the ancient Armenian city of Ani on the way.

Day 1 (Trabzon)

Fly to the Black Sea port city and meet with guide. We will start the tour with a visit the Hagia Sophia Museum and eat lunch at a local seafood restaurant, after lunch visit Trabzon Museum. Sightseeing in the city. Dinner and over night Trabzon.

               

Day 2 (Uzungöl)

Drive to Lake Uzungöl, where we will spend the night. This lovely alpine lake is surrounded by mountains, meadows and forests. It is excellent for camping, hiking and fishing. We will explore the lake shore, and a drive up the mountains to take in the scenery and the mountain tracks. Dinner and overnight Uzungöl.

Day 3 (Erzurum)

Morning in Uzungöl will start with a traditional breakfast of honey, jam, and local cheeses then we will drive to Erzurum. On the way to Erzurum we will visit Sumela Monastery which stands at the foot of a steep cliff facing the Alt?ndere valley in the region of Maçka in Trabzon Province, is popularly known as "Meryem Ana" (The Virgin Mary).  The Monastery was founded in honour of the Virgin Mary.

                           

Arrive Erzurum We will visit the castle, Cifte Minarets (double minarets) and Grand Mosques and Yakutiye Medrese (old religious school).

Day 4 (Kars, Ani)

A drive to the northeast will bring us to Kars, where we will eat lunch and visit Kars Castle. In the afternoon we will visit the spectacular ruins of the medieval city Ani.

Day 5 (Dogubeyazit)

Driving through the Igdir Plain we will stop at one of the quaint local villages for lunch. Arriving in the afternoon in Dogubeyazit, we will visit Ishak Pasha Palace. From the palace, there are beautiful views of Mount Ararat.

            

Day 6 (Van)
Leaving Dogubeyazit, we will travel to the Muradiye Waterfall, break for a picnic lunch. Arrive in Van to explore the ancient citadel and watch the sunset over the lake.

Day 7 (Van)
Explore the city of Van visiting bazaars and markets. Depart.

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