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4-Day Eastern Turkey Tour: Van, Kars, Ani and Erzurum

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Armenian church on Akdamar Island in Lake Van with spring blossoms and snowy peaks Ishak Pasha Palace on its hillside near Doğubeyazıt with mountains behind Medieval church standing among the ruins of the ancient city of Ani near Kars Walls of Van Fortress overlooking the shore of Lake Van in summer White Turkish Van cat with eyes of two different colours in Van Muradiye Waterfalls cascading over dark rocks in spring near Van Kars Castle on its rocky hill above the city under a cloudy sky Twin Minaret Madrasa in the old centre of Erzurum with snowy mountains behind
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Duration

4 Days

Tour Type

Boutique Tour · Min. 2 People

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

About this tour

This Eastern Turkey tour crosses the high plateau from Lake Van to Erzurum in four days with a guide, covering about 1,000 km. It is a compact boutique programme for travellers who want to see the essential sites of the east in a short time, starting in Van and finishing in Erzurum, with airport transfers included at both ends.

The first day is spent around Van. You visit Van Fortress above the lake, the Van Cat Villa and Akdamar Island with its Armenian church. The afternoon ends at Ayanis Beach on Lake Van, where you can swim if you like.

On the second day the road leads north towards Ağrı and Doğubeyazıt. You stop at the Muradiye Waterfalls and Hoşap Fortress and reach the Ishak Pasha Palace in Doğubeyazıt. Day three heads to Kars by way of the salt caves at Tuzluca in Iğdır. The main visit of the day is the ruins of Ani, followed by Kars Castle and the Goose House.

The last day is in Erzurum, where you see the Yakutiye Madrasa, the Grand Mosque and the Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai, and browse the Oltu stone bazaars and the old bazaars.

The price covers transport within the region, airport transfers and guiding. Meals, entrance fees and transport to Van and from Erzurum are paid separately.

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Highlights

  • Van Fortress and the Van Cat Villa
  • Boat to Akdamar Island and its Armenian church
  • Optional swim at Ayanis Beach on Lake Van
  • Muradiye Waterfalls, Hoşap Fortress and Ishak Pasha Palace
  • Tuzluca salt caves, the ruins of Ani and Kars Castle
  • Yakutiye Madrasa, Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai and the Oltu stone bazaar in Erzurum

Itinerary

Van Fortress, the Van Cat Villa, Akdamar Island and its Armenian church, and Ayanis Beach on Lake Van (swimming optional).

Muradiye Waterfalls, Hoşap Fortress and the Ishak Pasha Palace.

Iğdır salt caves (Tuzluca), the ruins of Ani, Kars Castle and the Goose House.

Yakutiye Madrasa, the Grand Mosque, the Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai, the Oltu stone bazaars and the old bazaars.

Included/Excluded

  • All transport within the region during the tour
  • Airport transfers
  • Guiding throughout the programme
  • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
  • Main transport to Van and from Erzurum (for example flights)
  • Meals
  • Tips and other personal extras

Optional Activities

  • Swimming at Ayanis Beach on Lake Van (Day 1)

Accommodation

Accommodation is not listed among the published inclusions.

Transportation

Tour vehicle with your guide from Van to Erzurum, about 1,000 km in total; airport transfers included.

Pickup & Meeting Point

Start in Van on Day 1 at 09:00; the tour ends in Erzurum.

Important Information

  • Ages and prices: children under 3 travel free, ages 3 to 6 pay 30% less, and guests aged 6 and over pay the full price.
  • Prices are per person and apply to bookings of at least 2 people.
  • Pack sunglasses, a windproof jacket or raincoat, a fleece, any personal medication and spare camera batteries or memory cards.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure, with a full refund.
  • No refund for cancellations made less than 48 hours before departure.
  • Refunds go back to the original payment method. Bank, payment gateway and currency conversion fees are non-refundable.

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Durations

4–5 Day Tours

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

It starts in Van and finishes in Erzurum. Airport transfers are included.

The Muradiye Waterfalls, Hoşap Fortress and the Ishak Pasha Palace in Doğubeyazıt.

Entrance fees, meals, flights or other transport to Van and from Erzurum, tips and personal extras.

From: €740,00
10/29/2026
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Owner

Erkan

Member Since 2025