-Peaks, Valleys and Ancient Mesopotamia-

What Awaits You on This Tour?

We step beyond the familiar Eastern Anatolia routes. Instead of crowded destinations, we journey into the purest form of nature and history.

At the 3,300-meter-high Berçelan Plateau, you will feel the cool breath of the mountains; you will witness the dramatic geography of the Heaven–Hell Valley, and watch the breath of Mesopotamia in the Botan Valley.

Hoşap Castle in Van, the tomb of Prophet Noah in Cizre, the legacy of knowledge in Tillo, the legendary love of Mem û Zîn, and büryan cooked in a well in Siirt…

Each stop tells a different story.

This is more than a tour. This is a journey from the peaks to the heart of Mesopotamia.

Pack your suitcase… The East is calling you.

TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 1: MARMARİS–İZMİR AIRPORT TRANSFER – İZMİR–VAN FLIGHT – HOŞAP CASTLE – VANADOKYA – REVOLUTIONARY YOUTH BRIDGE – MEYDAN MADRASA – HAKKÂRİ HOTEL

On the last minutes of Monday, 18 May 2026, at 23:55, we meet our guide and driver at Eşref Girginç Park (opposite LC Waikiki) and depart for İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport. After completing ticketing procedures at İzmir Airport, we fly to Van at 06:10 with SunExpress flight XQ9184. Following an approximately 2-hour flight, we land at Van Ferit Melen Airport.

Our first stop in Van is Hoşap Castle, a magnificent historical heritage dating back to the 17th century. This impressive Ottoman-era structure will be viewed panoramically from the outside due to it being closed to visitors.

Then we proceed to Vanadokya, located on the shores of Lake Van and drawing attention in recent years with its visual beauty. These natural rock formations resembling Cappadocia transform the region into a fairy-tale land. Formed by centuries of wind and water erosion, these fairy chimneys offer visitors unique photo opportunities.

Our next stop is the Revolutionary Youth Bridge, a structure that has left a mark on the collective memory of the region. This bridge stands out not only with its architecture but also as a symbolic element of the region’s political history. Its location intertwined with nature also allows for short walks in the surrounding area.

The final visit of the day is Meydan Madrasa. Built in the 1700s, this elegant structure is one of the finest examples reflecting the stone craftsmanship of its era. Today hosting cultural events as well, the madrasa takes you on a historical journey with its architecture and mystical atmosphere.

After a busy yet enjoyable day, we settle into our hotel in the city center of Hakkâri in the evening. After checking into our rooms, we have dinner at the hotel and rest. (HAKKÂRİ ACCOMMODATION) Sibar Hotel

DAY 2: HEAVEN–HELL VALLEY – BERÇELAN PLATEAU – SÜMBÜL MOUNTAIN VIEWPOINT – HAKKÂRİ HOTEL

After breakfast at our hotel, we head towards the Heaven–Hell Valley, a destination passionately described by nature lovers in Hakkâri. Consisting of two massive opposing valleys, this geography offers a peaceful “heaven” view with countless shades of green and birdsong on one side, and a dramatic “hell” view with steep cliffs and deep chasms on the other. Here, we take a short photo break and enjoy free time while feeling the unique contrast of nature to the core.

Then we set our course for Berçelan Plateau, Hakkâri’s hidden paradise. Located approximately 20 km from the city center, this plateau stands at an altitude of 3,300 meters, making it one of the highest and coolest points in the region. Snow-covered peaks even in summer, colorful flowers, and freely grazing flocks of sheep present a living encyclopedia of nature. We enjoy walks and photo breaks to fully experience this unique geography.

Before leaving Berçelan Plateau, we also visit the Berçelan Plateau lakes, which captivate visitors with their exceptional natural beauty. We take free time and photo breaks around the lakes.

Afterwards, we head to the Sümbül Mountain Viewpoint, one of Hakkâri’s newest landmarks. From this natural wonder, while watching the Faraşin Valley beneath your feet, you will witness adrenaline meeting nature. The viewpoint is an excellent shooting location, especially for photography enthusiasts.

Note: Transportation within the plateau and valley will be provided by minibuses due to road conditions. These vehicles are subject to an additional fee. The fee will be communicated by our guide.

At the end of the day, we return to the city center and check into our hotel for accommodation. After dinner at the hotel, we rest. (HAKKÂRİ ACCOMMODATION) Sibar Hotel

DAY 3: HISTORICAL ÇUKURCA HOUSES – RED MADRASA – TOMB OF PROPHET NOAH – MEM Û ZÎN TOMB – BIRCA BELEK PARK (TIGRIS VIEW) – CİZRE HOTEL

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Çukurca district of Hakkâri. Our first stop is the Historical Çukurca Houses, reflecting the architectural memory of the region. With their stone craftsmanship and structures blended with yellow soil, these houses carry the traces of the past into the present. Walking among these houses leaning against the mountainside, we witness the story of a settlement that has resisted time.

Our next stop is the Red Madrasa. Named after the warm brick color in its architecture, this madrasa once educated important scholars and stands as a significant educational structure in the region. While walking through its courtyard, we breathe in the knowledge of the past among stone walls.

After leaving Çukurca, we head towards Cizre. First, we visit the tomb of Prophet Noah. According to belief, Prophet Noah is buried in these lands where his ark came to rest after the flood, and the tomb offers a spiritually peaceful atmosphere. Then we visit the tomb of Mem û Zîn, the legendary love story of the region. This tomb, bearing the traces of this tragic love from Kurdish literature, offers visitors both an emotional and cultural experience.

We end the day at Bırca Belek Park. Located at a point overlooking the Tigris River, we enjoy panoramic city views and take plenty of photos. The tranquility of the Tigris and the Mesopotamian valley stretching along the horizon complete the spirit of the tour.

In the evening, we check into our hotel for accommodation. After settling into our rooms and relieving the day’s fatigue, we have dinner at the hotel. (CİZRE ACCOMMODATION) 5* Cizre Dedeman Hotel

DAY 4: TİLLO – İBRAHİM HAKKI HAZRETLERİ MUSEUM – SİİRT BOTAN VALLEY VIEW TERRACE – SİİRT BÜRYAN KEBAB – FREE TIME – DİYARBAKIR AIRPORT TRANSFER – DİYARBAKIR–İZMİR FLIGHT – MARMARİS TRANSFER

After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and head towards Tillo, the lands of Mesopotamia imbued with knowledge and wisdom. In these lands where spirituality, learning, and humility blend together, our first stop is the İbrahim Hakkı Hazretleri Museum. Reflecting the scientific and astronomical works of the renowned scholar and mystic İbrahim Hakkı, this museum offers visitors both a spiritual and intellectual experience.

Then we proceed to the Botan Valley View Terrace, one of Siirt’s most fascinating natural spots. The vast valley, steep cliffs, and the Botan Stream winding below create a breathtaking landscape. Walking on the glass terrace and feeling serenity despite the abyss beneath your feet becomes one of the most unforgettable moments of this tour.

After this morning immersed in nature and history, we descend to Siirt city center and take a lunch break to taste the famous Büryan kebab. Cooked in stone ovens inside deep wells, this special delicacy is one of the region’s most remarkable culinary heritages. After free time in Siirt center, we meet at our vehicle and set off towards Diyarbakır.

In the evening, we arrive at Diyarbakır Airport and complete our ticketing procedures. Then, with SunExpress flight XQ 9283, we depart for İzmir at 23:05. After an approximately 2-hour journey, we arrive in İzmir at 01:15 and begin our return journey to Marmaris with the waiting transfer vehicle. We arrive in Marmaris with local flavors in our luggage, Mesopotamian memories in our pockets, and the tranquility of the mountains in our souls, leaving behind this unique Eastern Anatolia & Mesopotamia tale. We bid farewell with the hope of meeting again on new adventures at our departure points.

GENERAL TERMS / INFORMATION

**Child discounts are valid when staying with two adults.

**Seating on our vehicle is arranged by seat numbers, which are automatically assigned after the first payment. If you have a preference regarding seat numbers, please contact us.

**The type of vehicle (minibus, midibus, or bus) to be used on the tour is determined according to the final number of participants. Our company assigns the most suitable vehicle based on demand.

**Assigned seat numbers are not valid for Marmaris–airport and airport–Marmaris transfers. During these transfers, there is no seating arrangement, and guests may sit wherever they wish. Assigned seat numbers are valid only on the main tour vehicle from the start to the end of the tour.

**Our guide reserves the right to make changes to the program and routes, provided that all visits are carried out, considering conditions such as weather and road conditions that may affect the course of the tour.

**In cases where physical conditions make a visit impossible (road conditions, weather, natural disasters, etc.), our agency cannot be held responsible for the cancellation of such visits.

**Our company cannot be held responsible for flight schedule changes caused by airline companies. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program.

**Our company cannot be held responsible for additional costs arising from changes in flight times, schedules, or days made by airline companies.

**During the tour, guests are kindly requested to take care of their personal belongings on the bus, at hotels, and at visiting points. Our agency is not responsible for forgotten or lost items on buses, in hotel rooms, or in common areas. It is recommended to keep valuable items (cash, ID, passport, jewelry, etc.) in hotel safes whenever possible and to check personal belongings during boarding and disembarking.

**A tour is not only about the places visited, but also about the people who turn the journey into pleasure. The knowledge of our guide, the safe driving of our driver, and team harmony play an important role in turning your journey into beautiful memories. Tipping is not mandatory in our country and is not included in the price. However, it is one of the most elegant ways to express satisfaction. A small thank you means great motivation for the team. This is entirely at the discretion of our valued guests.

**Child discounts are valid when staying with two adults.

**The listed prices are early booking prices and are valid for reservations made until 10 April 2026.

**By making a pre-registration with a deposit of 6,950.00 TL per person at the time of the first reservation, you can benefit from these prices.