9-Day Tour: Göbekli Tepe to Mount Ararat
An extraordinary 9-day sacred lands expedition traveling from the ancient temple of Göbekli Tepe to the legendary peak of Mount Ararat, Noah's Ark site, and Van Lake.
Key Tour Highlights
- Göbekli Tepe & Karahan Tepe — earliest human sanctuaries
- Mount Nemrut — colossal Commagene head statues
- Mardin — UNESCO honey-stone Silk Road city
- Lake Van & Akdamar Island Armenian Cathedral
- Mount Ararat & Noah's Ark site
- Ishak Pasha Palace — Ottoman-Persian mountain castle
- Van Cat House & Van Castle
Tour Overview
This 9-day private expedition takes you deep into the heart of Southeastern and Eastern Anatolia. Begin in Şanlıurfa with private guided explorations of Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe before journeying across Mount Nemrut, the ancient city of Mardin, Lake Van, Akdamar Island, and the legendary peak of Mount Ararat — culminating at the site associated with Noah's Ark and the magnificent Ishak Pasha Palace.
What's Included
- Airport pick-up/drop-off at all airports
- Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
- Admission fees to all sites
- Private A/C transport throughout
- 8 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- All highway and parking costs
- Boat ride to Akdamar Island
What's NOT Included
- Personal expenses
- Lunch, dinner, drinks
- Travel insurance
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