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A rare journey through ancestral homelands and extraordinary destinations, revealing breathtaking landscapes, timeless heritage, and a rich tapestry of history.
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€1,590/ per person
What's included
- Round-trip flights with Turkish Airlines
- Thessaloniki – Istanbul – Van
- Trabzon – Istanbul – Thessaloniki
- 23 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage
- Airport taxes
- 6 nights' accommodation in carefully selected 4★ & 5★ hotels:
- 1 night at Ramada by Wyndham Van (or similar)
- 1 night at Ramada by Wyndham Erzurum (or similar)
- 1 night at Ramada by Wyndham Gümüşhane (Argyroupoli) (or similar)
- 3 nights at Holiday Inn Trabzon 4★ (or similar)
- 6 buffet breakfasts
- 6 buffet dinners
- All excursions, transfers, sightseeing, and guided tours as outlined in the itinerary
- Services of a licensed local English-speaking guide
- Professional tour escort throughout the journey
- Municipal taxes
- Public liability insurance
- COVID-19 and travel insurance (covering 70% of the total package value)
Not included
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums
- Beverages during dinners
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (tips)
Itinerary
- 1Day 1
Thessaloniki – Istanbul – Van
Depart from Thessaloniki via Istanbul to Van, famous for its lake and Armenian heritage. Explore the historic city center, visit the renowned Van Cat Museum, and take a boat trip to Akdamar Island to see its celebrated Armenian church. Dinner and overnight stay.
- 2Day 2
Van – Ani – Kars – Erzurum
After breakfast, visit Van Castle and the city's historic mosque before continuing to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ani, the remarkable medieval Armenian city with its ruined churches and monasteries. Continue to Erzurum for dinner and an overnight stay.
- 3Day 3
Erzurum – Kromni – Gümüşhane
Discover Erzurum's historic mosque, madrasa, and traditional center before travelling to the historic region of Gümüşhane (Argyroupoli) and the scenic Kromni Valley, home to historic Orthodox chapels. Dinner and overnight stay.
- 4Day 4
Gümüşhane – Karaca Cave – Sumela Monastery – Trabzon
Journey through the spectacular Pontic Mountains, beginning with the magnificent Karaca Cave. Continue to the iconic Sumela Monastery, dramatically built into the cliffs of Mount Mela, and admire its centuries-old frescoes before arriving in Trabzon. Dinner and overnight stay.
- 5Day 5
Trabzon City Tour
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Trabzon, visiting the restored Women's Monastery, Hagia Sophia of Trabzon, the Kapagiannidis Mansion, the historic city walls, the lively old town, the Church of Theoskepastos, Zagnos Valley, and the City Museum. Dinner and overnight stay.
- 6Day 6
Trabzon – Uzungöl (Lake Saraho) – Trabzon
After breakfast, travel to the breathtaking mountain lake of Uzungöl (Lake Saraho), surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Pontic Alps at an altitude of approximately 1,000 metres. Return to Trabzon in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.
- 7Day 7
Trabzon – Istanbul – Thessaloniki
Enjoy free time after breakfast before transferring to the airport for your return flight via Istanbul to Thessaloniki.
Departure points
- Athensincluded
- Thessalonikiincluded
Available dates
- 17 Sept – 23 Aug 2026€1,590
- 5 Oct – 11 Oct 2026€1,590
- 15 Oct – 21 Oct 2026€1,590
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. For cancellations 30–15 days before, the deposit is retained. Within 15 days, package terms apply.
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