{"id":160,"date":"2015-10-27T14:25:48","date_gmt":"2015-10-27T13:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2022-07-07T19:43:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T18:43:40","slug":"eastern-anatolia-van-dogubayazit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/tours\/cultural\/eastern-anatolia-van-dogubayazit\/","title":{"rendered":"Pearl of Eastern Anatolia &#8211; Van, Do\u011fubayazit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/002.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-653\" src=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/002-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/002-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/002-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/002-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/05\/002.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a07 days<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Group size:<\/strong>\u00a0a minimum 8 persons<\/p>\n<p>Contact us for smaller group, or private tour prices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE LOCATION ON MAP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d793914.8276798669!2d43.205210656430914!3d38.987251499425795!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e0!3m2!1scs!2sus!4v1449260618988\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROGRAMME:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Van is home to the unique Van cat &#8211; a white feline with one blue eye and one green eye. A laboratory at the Van University controls the breeding of these cats in an effort to preserve the purity of the species. We\u00b4ll visit \u201e<strong>Van Kedisi Evi\u201c<\/strong> and show you rare felines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Commanding the mountaintop a mere 6 km east of <strong>Dogubeyazit<\/strong> is a spectacular example of the cultural blend that was 17th century Ottoman architecture. <strong>The Ishak Pasa Palace<\/strong> was built by a Kurdish Emir to guard the strategic mountain pass that now connects Turkey with Iran. We\u00b4ll take a look round whole palace and its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 1959, Turkish army captain Ilhan Durupinar discovered an unusual shape while examining aerial photographs of his country. The smooth shape, larger than a football field, stood out from the rough and rocky terrain at an altitude of 1.966 m near the Turkish border with Iran. The Noah\u00b4s Ark has been discovered! \u00a0We\u00b4ll initiate you into the mysteries of <strong>Noah\u00b4s Ark<\/strong> and we\u00b4ll visit a creative small museum during our trip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We\u00b4ll take a bath in the hot water springs of <strong>Diyadin,<\/strong> which are compared favourably with the springs of Pamukkale and which are a wonderful photo motif.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You\u00b4ll experience a hospitality of a <strong>Kurdish nomad family<\/strong> during a relaxing dinner. We\u00b4ll add\u00a0many unforgettable moments:-)<\/p>\n<p>The historic centre of <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Van_(Turkey)#_blank\">Van<\/a><\/span> has an eventful history and was influenced by many cultures. We\u00b4ll show you the most beautiful sights of <strong>Van.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u00b4ll visit the remains of <strong>Tuspa,<\/strong> capital of the Urartian Kingdom, located a few miles west of the city. <strong>Van Kalesi<\/strong> (Van Castle), a 1,000 BC Urartu fortification cut into the rock, is the main attraction of the \u201cold city,\u201d its crenellated battlements concealing the Urartu sculptures and cuneiform inscriptions within. Just steps from the fortress, cut into the rock face is an inscription by Persian King Xerxes, the only one of its kind to be found outside of Iran.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We\u00b4ll make a boat trip to <strong>Akdamar Island<\/strong>, one of the four Lake Van\u2019s islands. Akdamar Island is renowned for its dramatically situated 10th century <strong>Church of the Holy Cross<\/strong>, a conical-domed masterpiece of Armenian religious architecture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/11\/207-e1448721339226.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-376\" src=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/11\/207-e1448721339226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ITINERARY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Day 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Arrival to Van, meeting with your tour guide, transfer to hotel, collective dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Breakfast. We\u00b4ll go by bus to \u201ecat\u00b4s paradise\u201c to Van Kedisi Evi (Van Cat Home). Departure from Van to Dogubayazit (1.950 m, about 3 hours) with a stop at a waterfall Muradiye. Packed lunche. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay in the hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Day 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After breakfast we\u00b4ll visit Ishak Pasha Palace and old castle of Urartu kingdom. We\u00b4ll savour lunch and coffee in the caf\u00e9 above the palace. We\u00b4ll enjoy amazing Turkish bath (hamam) in the afternoon. In the evening we\u00b4ll accept a Kurdish family invitation for dinner, where we can expect a lots of great food, live music and a fun entertainment. Overnight stay in the hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Day 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Breakfast. In the morning sightseeing of the place where legend says that Noah\u00b4s Ark beached. In the afternoon drive to the source of the river Euphrates with plenty of time for bathing in the hot sulphur springs. Picnic in the nature (packed lunch). Return journey. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Day 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Breakfast. Transfer from to Van. Packed lunch. Accommodation in hotel. Free time for shopping of Eastern Anatolian specialties (honey, teas, spices, cheeses) in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Day 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After breakfast we\u00b4ll go directly to the citadel Van Kalesi (Van Castle) near Lake Van. After a short bus ride along the southern coast, we will continue our trip by boat to the island of Akdamar to visit the restored Armenian Church. After that you can go for a swim in the very alkaline Lake Van. Lunch at the restaurant. The return journey. Farewell dinner. Overnight stay in the hotel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Day 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Breakfast, transfer to the airport in Van. Flight home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/11\/212-e1447075952330.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-339\" src=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/11\/212-e1447075952330.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>on request<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour price includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All transfers in Turkey according to the program.<\/p>\n<p>All meals and overnight stays according to the program.<\/p>\n<p>Food and Beverages (half board)<\/p>\n<p>Entrance fee (Van Cat Home, hamam, Ishak Pasha Palace, Van Castle)<\/p>\n<p>Licensed tour guide to English speaking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tips to Guide<\/p>\n<p>Mini-Bar Charges<\/p>\n<p>Alcoholic Beverages<\/p>\n<p>Flights To and From Destinations<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/11\/186-e1448722009263.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-378\" src=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/11\/186-e1448722009263.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Booking deadline<\/strong>: immediate<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheap flights to Turkey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/faq\/where-can-i-get-flight-tickets-to-turkey\/\">https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/faq\/where-can-i-get-flight-tickets-to-turkey\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information and reservation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>e-mail: savourturkey@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Duration:\u00a07 days &nbsp; Group size:\u00a0a minimum 8 persons Contact us for smaller group, or private tour prices. &nbsp; SEE LOCATION ON MAP &nbsp; &nbsp; PROGRAMME: Van is home to the unique Van cat &#8211; a white feline with&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":35,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[484,483,165,96,14,155,478,487,485,97,163,98,137,10,159,15,34,33,486],"class_list":["post-160","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","tag-akdamar-island-tour","tag-akdamar-tour","tag-armenian-religious-architecture","tag-diyadin","tag-dogubayazit","tag-durupinar","tag-eastern-anatolia-tour","tag-holiday-turkey","tag-ishak-pasa-palace-tour","tag-lake-van","tag-lake-vans-islands","tag-muradiye","tag-noahs-ark","tag-turkey","tag-urartu","tag-van","tag-van-castle","tag-van-cats","tag-van-tour"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":780,"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/160\/revisions\/780"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savourturkey.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}