From Pontic Alps to the Lake Van

13 Days

Northeastern Turkey Archaeology Tour takes us through the exhilarating landscape of Eastern Turkey, from the temperate forests and alpine mountain ranges of the Black Sea through to the sparse but beautiful Anatolian uplands around Kars, down to the snow-capped peaks ringing Lake Van. Highlights include the cliff-hanging Greek Orthodox monastery of Sumela, the Armenian ghost town of Ani, the oriental splendour of the Ishak Pasa Palace, in the shadow of legendary Mt Ararat, the island church of Akdamar.

Trabzon : Hagia Sophia, Sumele Monastery
Erzurum : Archaeological Museum, Yakutiye Madrasah
Kars : Ani, Archeology Museum
Agri : Ishak Pasha Palace
Van : Citadel, Hosap Castle, Archaeological Museum, Cavustepe, Akdamar Island

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  • All transfers
  • 12 nights Accommodation at FC hotels
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Transportation by modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Baggage Handling
  • 12x breakfast and 12x dinner
  • English speaking Prof. Tour Guide
  • All Domestic Flights
  • All entrance Fees
  • All applicable Taxes
  • Tips at the hotels
  • Beverages
  • Customary tips for guide and driver


Average weather for Istanbul

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Ave High Temp °c 8 8 11 16 20 26 28 25 25 19 14 10
Ave Low Temp °c 4 3 5 8 12 17 19 19 16 12 9 6
Ave Rainfall (mm) 100 70 50 60 40 30 30 20 50 60 100 100

Average weather for Ankara

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Ave High Temp °c 3 5 11 16 20 25 28 28 25 18 11 5
Ave Low Temp °c -5 -4 -2 3 6 9 12 12 8 3 -1 -3
Ave Rainfall (mm) 60 40 30 60 50 40 20 10 20 30 40 50

Average weather for Antalya

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Ave High Temp °c 15 15 18 21 26 31 34 33 31 26 20 16
Ave Low Temp °c 5 6 7 10 14 18 21 21 18 14 9 7
Ave Rainfall (mm) 180 130 80 80 20 10 10 10 10 90 180 210

Average weather for Izmir

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Ave High Temp °c 11 13 16 20 25 30 32 32 29 23 18 13
Ave Low Temp °c 4 5 6 9 13 17 20 20 16 12 9 6
Ave Rainfall (mm) 126 95 77 47 29 11 6 5 15 41 84 144

What Our Guests Say About Turkey

Difficult to distinguish “fondest memories” against the background of a program, of which almost every aspect was in itself outstanding. Guides throughout were efficient, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and concerned to assist with such as physical and dietary requirements.

Ron Lander 

Thought Northeastern Turkey Archaeology Tour was great, would recommend to anyone to visit Turkey. Beautiful people and has left me with a great impression.

David and Antoinette Thompson

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