Day 1-2: Kars and Ani
- Day 1: Fly to Kars and explore its mixture of Russian and Turkish architecture. Sample local cheeses and honey.
- Day 2: Visit the ancient city of Ani, a UNESCO World Heritage site near the Armenia border. Explore the ruins of churches, mosques, and caravanserais in this once-thriving Silk Road city.
Day 3-4: Van
- Day 3: Travel to Van and explore the Van Fortress and the ancient Urartian ruins. Taste the famous Van breakfast.
- Day 4: Take a boat to Akdamar Island to see the Armenian Church of the Holy Cross, with its exquisite stone carvings.
Day 5-6: Mardin and Midyat
- Day 5: Head to Mardin, known for its unique architecture and stunning position overlooking the Mesopotamian plains. Visit the Deyrulzafaran Monastery.
- Day 6: Explore Midyat and its ancient Syriac communities. Visit the Mor Gabriel Monastery, one of the oldest surviving Syriac Orthodox monasteries in the world.
Day 7-8: Sanliurfa and Göbekli Tepe
- Day 7: Travel to Sanliurfa, believed to be the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham. Visit the Pool of Sacred Fish and the cave where Abraham was born.
- Day 8: Explore Göbekli Tepe, the world’s oldest known temple. Return to Sanliurfa for departure.
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