8 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY DISCOVERY

Private Accommodation Prices

GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON (TRIPLE ROOM) PRICE PER PERSON (DOUBLE ROOM) SINGLE ROOM PRICE
2 People 1675€ 1920€
4 People 1110€ 1125€ 1470€
6 People 1090€ 1105€ 1450€
8 People 1070€ 1085€ 1430€
10 People 1050€ 1065€ 1410€

Regular Accommodation Prices

PRICE PER PERSON (TRIPLE ROOM) PRICE PER PERSON (DOUBLE ROOM) SINGLE ROOM PRICE
1030€ 1050€ 1390€

4 Star Hotel Options

Gönen Hotel Taksim4 Star Hotel
Avantgarde Urban Taksim4 Star Hotel
Nippon Hotel4 Star Hotel
Elite World Van Hotel4 Star Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Van4 Star Hotel
The Conforium Hotel Van4 Star Hotel
Kars Beylerbeyi Palace Hotel4 Star Hotel
Grand Ani Hotel4 Star Hotel
Katerina Palace Hotel4 Star Hotel
Note: Depending on availability at the time of booking, reservations will be made at one of the hotels listed above. Accommodations will be given at another hotel of the same category and standards if none of the hotels on the list are available.
5 DAYS ISTANBUL GRAND EXPERIENCE
9 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY GRAND TOUR
8 DAYS VAN KARS DOGUBAYAZIT

Planning a trip for 10 or more? Please reach out to us via email or phone, and we would be happy to prepare a tailored offer and help you plan the details.

3 Nights accommodation in Istanbul

Inclusions

2 Nights accommodation in Van

2 Nights accommodation in Kars

Meal plan as mentioned above

Airport arrival and departure transfers

Professional English-speaking guide

Transportation during tours

Museum and attraction entrance fees (except Hagia Sophia)

3 Nights accommodation in Istanbul

Inclusions

2 Nights accommodation in Van

2 Nights accommodation in Kars

Meal plan as mentioned above

Airport arrival and departure transfers

Professional English-speaking guide

Transportation during tours

Museum and attraction entrance fees (except Hagia Sophia)

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

Van Castle Excursion 

Akdamar Island Excursion 

Ishak Pasha Palace Excursion 

Kars City Tour 

Ani Ancient City Excursion 

Hotel taxes

Day 1: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Arrival in Istanbul

✓ Dinner Included

Greetings from Turkey! Your 8 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY DISCOVERY journey begins now. Meet your representative when you arrive at Istanbul Airport, then make your way to your hotel to check in. Before the evening program, take some time to unwind. Transfer to the Bosphorus for a memorable dinner cruise in the evening. Enjoy breathtaking views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Bridge, and Beylerbeyi Palace as you sail between Europe and Asia. Your dinner is accompanied by folklore performances and traditional Turkish entertainment. Spend the night in Istanbul.

Day 2: Tour of Istanbul's Old City

✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included

Take a full-day guided tour of Istanbul's historic peninsula after breakfast. Explore the beautiful Topkapı Palace, one of Turkey's most significant cultural icons and the home of Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Proceed to the famed Blue Mosque, which is renowned for its exquisite architecture and stunning İznik tiles. Explore the ancient Hippodrome Square, which was formerly Constantinople's social and athletic hub.

Hagia Sophia admission is optional and costs €30 per person. One of the most significant structures in world history is the Hagia Sophia. From the outside, your guide will go into great depth about its intriguing Byzantine and Ottoman background. Visit the renowned Grand Bazaar after lunch. It is one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, with over 4,000 stores offering souvenirs, jewelry, rugs, pottery, and spices.

Go back to the hotel.

Day 3: Flight to Van and Tour of Van Lake

✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included

Make your way to Istanbul Airport for your trip to Van after breakfast. When you get there, start discovering Turkey's eastern treasures. Take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding plains and lake from the old Van Castle. Take a boat ride to Akdamar Island, where the amazing Holy Cross Church (Akdamar Church) is located. Savor stunning vistas of Turkey's largest lake, Lake Van. Spend the night in a van.

Day 4: Tour of Dogubayazit and Ishak Pasha Palace

✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included

Head to Dogubayazit, which is close to the Iranian border, after breakfast. Explore the stunning Ishak Pasha Palace, one of the Ottoman era's most remarkable architectural wonders, set against the stunning background of Mount Ararat. Before heading back to Van, take in breathtaking vistas of eastern Anatolia. Spend the night in a van.

Day 5: Take a flight to Kars and go on a city tour

✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included

Move to Kars after breakfast. Explore the distinct ambiance of one of Turkey's most intriguing cities, where Ottoman, Armenian, and Russian influences coexist. Discover the rich history of the area while exploring the historic center, stone structures, and local cultural traditions. Spend the night at Kars.

Day 6: Ani Ancient City Tour

✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included

Visit the fabled Ani Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "City of 1001 Churches," after breakfast. Discover the striking ancient city walls, churches, cathedrals, and medieval ruins close to the Armenian border. Go back to Kars. Spend the night at Kars.

Day 7: Travel to Istanbul and Free Time

✓ Breakfast Included

Make your way to Kars Airport for your journey to Istanbul after breakfast. After arriving, make your way to your hotel and spend the rest of the day shopping, unwinding, or exploring on your own. Spend the night in Istanbul.

Day 8: Departure

✓ Breakfast Included

Check out of the hotel after breakfast and make your way to Istanbul Airport in accordance with the time of your departure flight, concluding your 8 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY DISCOVERY tour. Depending on the availability and date of the departure flight, optional activities may be scheduled. Grandoria services come to an end.

Planning a trip for 10 or more? Please reach out to us via email or phone, and we would be happy to prepare a tailored offer and help you plan the details.

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

Van Castle Excursion 

Akdamar Island Excursion 

Ishak Pasha Palace Excursion 

Kars City Tour 

Ani Ancient City Excursion 

Hotel taxes

Grandoria Tours is particularly concerned about the welfare of both its partners and its visitors. As a business, we prioritize the happiness, well-being, and wealth of our clients.

We have made some changes to make the procedure easier so that you can reserve your trips in advance and take advantage of your reservations until the very last day.

When you plan a trip with us, you will save time, money, and take no risks thanks to this method. In order to reserve the rooms at the hotels listed in the itinerary, we ask for a 25% advance payment after confirmation. You have two weeks from the day of your arrival to make the remaining payment.

If you cancel more than two weeks before to the departure date, Grandoria Tours will reimburse your 25% deposit without charging you any penalty. In this manner, our visitors will be protected and won't have to worry about fines.

The 25% payment is non-refundable if you have not shown up for the tour despite providing us with your arrival/departure airline information and receiving confirmations for lodging and tour programs.

Except for pre-made packages, your tours would fall under the category of "customized/tailor-made tours" if you need different lodging locations, such as any worldwide brand-name hotels, and the hotel's policies would apply and be disclosed in the itinerary. Our goal is to avoid charging visitors for penalties and to ensure that they will profit from our compliance going forward.

  • Winter (Dec-Feb): December, January, and February, when temperatures hover around 10 degrees Celsius.
  • Spring & Summer (Mar-Aug): March, April, and May (approx. 22°C); June, July, and August (approx. 30°C).
  • Autumn (Sep-Nov): With a national average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. Wear appropriate apparel in accordance with these guidelines.

Please pack your apparel according to these seasonal guidelines to ensure a comfortable trip.

Please ensure you have checked the following items before your departure:

  • International Flight Tickets
  • Tour Itinerary
  • Confirmation received from us (Hotel reservations, etc.)
  • Domestic Flight Tickets (Please check your name spelling)
  • Passport Validation
  • Visa requirements (check your dates)
  • Invitation letter (ask us if needed to ease your application)