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Overview
Explore Eastern Türkiye's biblical heritage. Visit Abraham's birthplace Urfa, the world's oldest temple Göbekli Tepe, Mount Ararat where Noah's Ark rested, and the cliff-hanging Sumela Monastery. Along the way, discover Urfa (Abraham's Birthplace); Harran; Göbekli Tepe (12,000 years old). Your written itinerary confirms the sequence, services and practical arrangements before you travel.
Your route
Highlights
- ✓Urfa (Abraham's Birthplace)
- ✓Harran
- ✓Göbekli Tepe (12,000 years old)
- ✓Mount Ararat (Noah's Ark)
- ✓Sumela Monastery
- ✓Trabzon
Day-by-day itinerary
01Arrival in Şanlıurfa
On arrival in Şanlıurfa (ancient Urfa), the traditional birthplace of Abraham, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Urfa.
02Urfa – Abraham’s Trail
Visit the Pool of Sacred Fish (Balıklıgöl) and the Cave of Abraham, revered sites in the story of the prophet Abraham, and explore Urfa’s atmospheric old bazaar. Overnight in Urfa.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
03Harran & Göbekli Tepe
Visit Harran, mentioned in Genesis, with its distinctive beehive houses, then Göbekli Tepe, the world’s oldest known temple, predating Stonehenge by millennia. Overnight in Urfa.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
04Urfa – Doğubeyazıt (Mount Ararat)
We journey east toward Mount Ararat, where the Bible records Noah’s Ark came to rest. En route visit the magnificent Ishak Pasha Palace. Overnight in Doğubeyazıt.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
05Mount Ararat & Noah’s Ark Site
Enjoy stunning views of Mount Ararat and visit the Noah’s Ark formation site near Doğubeyazıt. Continue toward Erzurum. Overnight in Erzurum.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
06Erzurum – Trabzon
We travel through the scenic mountains to Trabzon on the Black Sea coast, once an important Christian centre. Overnight in Trabzon.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
07Sumela Monastery
Visit the spectacular Sumela Monastery, dramatically built into a sheer cliff face and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Explore its frescoed rock church. Overnight in Trabzon.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
08Trabzon – Departure
Kahvaltının ardından Trabzon Airport’a transfer ediliyorsunuz. Turquaz Travel’dan veda.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- • Guide
- • Transfers
- • 7 gece otel
- • Meals
- • Entrance fees
- • Transport
Not included
- • Flights
- • Insurance
- • Visa
- • Tips
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner; Breakfast
Hotel category
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Optional extras
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Your questions, answered
Do I need a visa?
Entry requirements depend on your passport and route. Check with the relevant consulate before booking. We can assist with documents, but cannot guarantee visa approval.
When is the best time to travel?
Your ideal season depends on the route, weather and activities. Share your dates so our local team can advise on seasonal conditions and opening days.
How do payment and confirmation work?
We send a personal quote with the services, payment schedule and availability. A request is not a confirmed booking. Final prices are confirmed by our team.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellation charges depend on the confirmed services and supplier deadlines. Review the Booking Conditions and Cancellation Policy before paying.
