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Lake Van & Mount Ararat to Istanbul - 6 days

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From Van to Istanbul

4.6

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 8+

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Highlights

Van – Discover the ancient Urartian fortress at the Citadel of Van and watch the sun set over Lake Van
Akdamar Island – Explore a 10th-century Armenian church and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Van
Van – Visit the Urartu Museum and meet the unique swimming cats of Van at the Van Cat House
Dogubayazit – Tour the ornate Ishak Pasha Palace, showcasing a blend of Seljuk, Ottoman and Persian architectural styles
Ani – Wander through the medieval ruins of Ani, including churches, a citadel and fresco-lined chapels
Kars – View the striking 12 Apostles Church and historic Kars Castle overlooking the city

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival in Van and Visit to the Citadel
Day 2 Akdamar Island, Van Museum and Van Cats
Day 3 Muradiye, Ishak Pasha Palace and Mount Ararat
Day 4 Ruins of Ani and Historic Kars
Day 5 Flight to Istanbul
Day 6 Istanbul

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4.6

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Number of tours

1,929

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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4.6

Jana
· September 10th, 2025
Out of numerous tours I’ve been on this was at the top. Esra was a wealth of knowledge. The hotels were nice. Would definitely book with On The Go again.
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David
· May 9th, 2025
My last trip booked with Tourrader was operated by Travel Talk. It was a 10 day tour of the Balkan Region of Eastern Europe. It was a group adventure with about 35 people.
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Lisa
· October 2nd, 2025
This Outlander tour was wonderful. It was booked with Rabbies which was excellent. The group was a group of 15 people which I liked. The bugs driver/ tour guide Lizzie was fantastic. Super sweet and chock full of stories and knowledge. The itinerary and overall organization was good. I felt we did a lot more Outlander heavy stuff on day 1 and day 4 which I loved. In the town of Falkland, we had dinner and further spend much time exploring there and got tons do some photos but that felt a bit rushed and this town I looked forward to see while area small, I wanted to soak in a bit more. We entered all castles with no issues as 99% of them came pre booked or were free to enter with exception of midhope castle. The accommodations provided were both excellent in my opinion. I was very happy where I stayed and had a full Scottish breakfast at both places. During the tour there were plenty of times bathroom breaks and a lunch break. The tour bus was easy to find in Edinburgh with the instructions provided and we were dropped off same location with ease. I highly recommend.
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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before January 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $600 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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