Immersive Eastern Türkiye : Culinary & Cultural Tour

Eastern Turkey is a land where history whispers through ancient stones and every horizon tells a story shaped by time. This captivating region blends rich cuisine, diverse cultures, powerful empires, and breathtaking natural beauty, creating a tapestry of unforgettable experiences. The journey begins and ends in Istanbul, with a flight to Kars to explore the legendary Ani Ruins, once a thriving Silk Road capital known as the City of One Thousand Churches. Visitors continue to the magnificent Ishak Paşa Palace, a seventeenth-century masterpiece blending Ottoman, Persian, and Armenian architecture, offering panoramic views of snow-capped Mount Ararat.

The adventure moves onward to Van, home of Lake Van, where a boat ride to Akdamar Island reveals the Church of the Holy Cross amid stunning scenery. In Mardin, wander golden-stone alleyways and visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery, a spiritual heart of Mesopotamia. Diyarbakır invites exploration of its UNESCO-listed city walls, while Şanlıurfa, the City of Prophets, offers Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest temple, and the sacred Pool of Fish. The tour culminates at Mount Nemrut, where colossal statues and the tomb of King Antiochus greet the sun, leaving travelers with awe-inspiring memories of Eastern Turkey’s civilizations, landscapes, and timeless heritage.