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Duration
daily
Max Group Size
40
Tour Code
Tour Type
Request as private tour
Departure Type
Scheduled
Age Requirement
0 - 99 Ages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
English
Physical level
relax
Bitlis
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Bitlis
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Tour Overview
Van Lake is the largest lake in Turkey, located in the far east of the country in Van district. It is a saline soda lake, receiving water from numerous small streams that descend from the surrounding mountains. Lake Van is one of the world's largest endorheic lakes (having no outlet). The original outlet from the basin was blocked by an ancient volcanic eruption.
Highlights
- Akdamar Island-Akdamar Church-Van Lake
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel in Bitlis and depart for Akdamar Island & Van Lake Tour. We will drive about 2 hours to before we reach Gevas district where we will take the boat to AKDAMAR ISLAND. After about 30 minutes sail on VAN LAKE, which is the largest in Turkey and the second largest in Middle East, we will reach the island. The significance of the island comes from being the biggest island in the lake. In the island we will visit the AKDAMAR CHURCH that was built in 10th cent AD. Also the church was included in UNESCO’S list in 2015. The church was renovated and opened to visitors in 2007. And of course during the tour we will have a walk on the island where you can enjoy the nature and the beautiful panorama of the lake. Next, will take the boat back to Gevas where you will have free time. After the tour transfer back to your hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishPick up from your hotel in Bitlis
Drop back to your hotel in Bitlis
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Guided Akdamar Island & Van Lake Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Tours & Transfer Taxes
Excluded
International and Domestic Flights
Insurance: All types
Personal expenses: Lunch, extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
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