Itinerary:

1st day - Istanbul

Arrival at Istanbul, transfer to the hotel and overnight.

2nd day - Istanbul - Erzurum

Transfer to the airport for flight to Erzurum, transfer to the hotel and overnight in Erzurum.

3rd day - Erzurum - Dogubeyazit

Drive to Dogubeyazit. Overnight at the hotel or camp at Eli Village.

4th day - Dogubeyazit - Mt. Ararat

Drive to Eli Village by truck. Departure to the base camp on Yesil Yayala platou (3200m.). Transportation of equipments by pack animals. Overnight at the camp.

5th day - Mt. Ararat

Climbing to the second camp (4200m.) transportation of equipment by pack animals. Overnight at the camp.

6th day - Mt. Ararat

Climbing to the summit (5165m.)
Afterwards return to the base camp. Transportation of equipment by pack animals and overnight.

Drive to Dogubayazit, visiting of Ishak Pasha Palace.
Overnigth at the hotel in Dogubeyazit.

On the way to Van stop at Muradiye Falls, sightseeing tour of Van covering Urartu Castle and a boat trip on Van Lake to visit Akdamar Church on the Island.
Overnight at hotel in Van.

Transfer to the airport for flight to Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul covering Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cistern Basilika and Grand Bazaar.Overnight in Istanbul