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Igdir has four districts, one of which is the center. It is located on the Erzurum-Kars part of the Eastern Anatolia of Turkey. The city center consists of 3 towns and 49 villages. Its economy depends on agriculture. A great variety of products is cultivated in Igdır Lowland. The Lowland is considered as another Cukurova in North Anatolia. Vegetable gardening has been improved. Primary agricultural products are wheat, barley, sugar beet, apple, melon, watermelon, corn, apricot, and pear. Production rate has been decreased recently because of some restrictions such as quota although once cotton and sugar beet were the primary products. Husbandry is an important income resource. Mostly sheep and cattle are grown. Husbandry is mostly oriented to the alive animal trade.
Itinerary
Welcome to Turkey. Meet at Igdir airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Igdir. Overnight in Igdir.
(Breakfast included)
We will pick you up from the hotel in the morning and depart for Seljuk (Harmandoven) Caravanserai, one of the most beautiful works of 12th century Seljuk stone processing. It was taken under protection in 1986. However, it is still in ruins. Then Continue to Ram Headed Tombs. The ram-headed graves found in all the old cemeteries in the Igdir plain are from the Karakoyunlular period, which left a permanent civilization trail in Igdir. These gravestones were erected in the graves of brave and heroic people and young people who died at a young age. This tradition came to Karakoyunlular from Central Asian Turkish Culture. After the Graves, Martyr Turks Monument and Museum. It symbolizes the Armenian attacks in the region between 1915-1920 and related documents are kept. Around 4,000 visitors visit the museum every month. 350 m² closed museum consists of 2 pools and 5 swords of 36 m height. It is built as a green area and a park. Turkey's highest monument. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Igdir.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, We will pick you up from hotel to Hamam (Turkish Bath). Turkish Bath is quite a popular part of Turkish culture and it is being practiced all around the country therefore it will be nice to experience this activity. Depending on your wish and the available hours of Hamam. After the Hamam we will depart to city center for free time and shopping before returning to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight Igdir.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
After breakfast, we take our guests from the hotel and depart to a local restaurant for your professional cooking lesson. You participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson:
Igdir is like a mirror that reflects the traditions of Turkish culture. It also distinguishes itself with its local flavors. Pastry dishes are a type of food that the region frequently consumes. In this article, we wanted to explain the local dishes of Igdir and the taste of the city.
Katik soup is one of the most popular flavors of the region. It has a sour taste. Its main ingredient consists of yoghurt and lepe. Fresh village butter is ready for presentation with its spicy seasonings.
A useful meal prepared with Kelecosh bulgur, prunes, lepe, curd cheese and onion, which takes its place in the tables as a kind of soup in Igdir. Ayranashi is our delicious soup, one of the cornerstones of Turkish cuisine. It is a refreshing alternative in Igdir's hot summer months, because it is both satisfying and nutritious. We recommend you to taste this useful taste prepared from chickpeas, wheat and yogurt. Zibilli pilaf, which is a rich rice, has the feature of being a hearty main dish. An aromatic taste is added with spice varieties. Katlet, which is a meal unique to Igdir region, has been prepared inspired by the natural flavors of the Caucasian. Minced meat is the main ingredient of the dish. It is among the local dishes that you must try in Igdir. In Igdir province, where chicken meat is very popular, this juicy dish made with baguettes is an unsatisfying taste. Chicken shorba, which includes many nutritious foods such as potatoes, onions, boiled chickpeas, is served as a main dish both at home and in restaurants. Bozbash, one of the local tastes of Igdir, is a traditional dish prepared with ingredients such as lamb's pearl, tail oil and chickpeas. The nutritionalness and taste of this dish, which is cooked and served in its own special bowl in restaurants, is appreciated. You can also order restaurants and restaurants in the center of Igdir. Omach Halva, which is a dessert made frequently in Igdir in the winter months, is a traditional dessert made in the city for many years. Although it is not different from flour halva for those who see it for the first time, there are various differences in the way this halva is made. When adding materials, it is ensured to be blended by rubbing method. The fact that the flour has turned into wet sand after the rubbing process is completed is proof of success. Then you need to go to the cooking stage.
The softest of the jam is Eggplant Jam. Eggplant jam, which has a different flavor flavor compared to other jam varieties, has become one of the symbols of Igdir cuisine. It is generally consumed at breakfasts. It is a nutritious snack.
After lunch you will depart to city center for free time and shopping before returning to your hotel. After the tour drop back to your hotel. Overnight in Igdir.
(Breakfast included)
You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel for a daily tour of Dogubeyazit. Agri is very historical city and you will see amazing places there. All most touristical places are in Dogubeyazit. Dogubeyazit is a area where finds from archaeological excavation centers such as Dogubeyazit Castle, Meteor Pit, Ishak Pasa Palace, Kesisin Garden, Beyazit Old Mosque and Ahmet Hani Tomb. Ishak Pasa Palace is very important build after Topkapi Palace. It located 18. Century. After we will see Beyazit old Mosque. The Mosque is very interesting about architectural. Meteor Pit is a natural pit and second big pit around the world. Ahmet Hani Tomb is very important tomb for Agri folk. He was living in 17. Century and he was an importamt Islamic scholar. And last station is Dogubeyazit Castle. After the tour transfer back to your hotel in Igdir.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we will depart to Igdir airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
5 nights’ at the Dedemin 2 hotel in Igdir
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
5 open buffet breakfasts
1 lunch
All Airport transfers mentioned as in the Itinerary
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non - smoking coach
Guided Igdir Historical Tour
Guided Igdir Turkish Bath Tour
Guided Igdir Cooking Lesson & Shopping Tour
Guided Daily Dogubayazit Tour
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International and domestic flights
Insurance: All types
City tax
Lunches and dinners
Turkey entry visa
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
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