02–04 October 2026 / Sivas, Malatya Darende, Arapgir, Divriği Ulu Mosque Tour
A unique tour route different from Pikola…. Sivas, shaped by Seljuk and Ottoman cultures and where the first steps of the Republic were taken, the famous Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital, one of the masterpieces of 13th-century Seljuk architecture built by Mengücekoğlu Ahmet Şah, Gökpınar Lake, which we think will fascinate you with its turquoise color, Arapgir, famous for Millet Inn, Mirliva Ahmet Pasha Mosque, and Mor Reyhanisi, Onar Village, home to the largest and oldest Cemevi in the lands of Anatolia, Darende, the jewel of Malatya that stands out with nature and faith tourism, Malatya...
- Our tour is 3 DAYS, consisting of 1 night travel by vehicle and 1 night hotel accommodation.
- 1 night hotel, 2 breakfast meals, 1 dinner, guiding, transportation, and TÜRSAB insurance are included in the tour price.
- In cases where a majority cannot be achieved, TOUR CANCELLATION WILL BE NOTIFIED 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE to participants.
- The seating plan is made by our agency and absolutely no SEAT GUARANTEE IS GIVEN.
- Seating Plan Is Made According to Reservation Order.
- Payments can be made 7 days before the tour date by EFT, Mail Order, credit card, or cash.
- Due to force majeure (weather, road conditions, congestion, etc.), our guide may make changes to the tour itinerary.
- If the given times are not followed, our agency is not responsible for the places that cannot be visited.
- Since the climate of Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia is a continental climate, and the air temperature is variable, we remind you to bring suitable clothing.
- Do not forget that it will be hot during the day and cool in the evenings.
- Do not forget to bring comfortable walking shoes, a raincoat, an umbrella, sunglasses, and your medications with you
- MUSEUM CARD is valid in all museums affiliated with the Ministry of Tourism.
- For the Museum Card, you can apply via E-GOVERNMENT and https://muze.gov.tr/address.
- Museums of the Ministry of Tourism are FREE for our teachers who present their IDs.
- Museum entry for our guests with a Disabled Card and those under 18 and over 65 is FREE.
- For all our guests, 4-day TÜRSAB Travel Insurance is provided by us, limited to the tour fee.
- Our tour vehicle is a 46 / 51 / 54-seater vehicle depending on the number of people.
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With our valued participants
Giresun 00:30 German Fountain, Gemiler Çekeği, Atapark, Governorship, Boz Tekke, University Stop,
Ordu 01:30 Russian Market, Cable Car, Ordu Municipality, in front of the Old Ordu Bus Terminal, we meet and begin our night journey.
In the morning, we arrive in Anatolia’s epic city written in stone, SIVAS (Extra) After taking our breakfast, we listen from our guide about the Kale Mosque, built in 1580 in the city square by Ali Bey, Governor of Sivas and vizier of Murad III; the Buruciye Madrasa, built in 1271–72 by Muzaffer Burcuverdi; and the Double Minaret Madrasa, built in the same period by the Ilkhanid vizier Sahib Shams al-Din Mehmet Juvayni. After a tea break, we photograph the magnificent portal of the Şifaiye Madrasa and Darüşşifa, built by Izzeddin Keykavus I, then visit the Atatürk Congress Building and relive the excitement of the past at the historic site where the first steps of the Republic were taken. After the free time we will provide, GÖKPINAR LAKEwe set off again for. After hearing from our guide about Gökpınar Lake, one of Turkey’s rare beauties with its crystal-clear water that bears its name, its color changing according to the angle of the sun, and its rich flora and fauna, we leave you alone with this natural beauty. After taking a photo of this beauty, whose postcard-like view will mesmerize your eyes, we move on toward DARENDE SOMUNCU BABA TOMB . After the Somuncu Baba Tomb, which we will visit first, we visit the Tohma Canyon and Tohma Stream, the Pools of Power, the Fish Pool, and the Fish Wells; after a short walk, arrival at our hotel in Malatya. Accommodation and Dinner ANEMON MALATYA HOTEL
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our city tour of MALATYA. Our first stop on the tour is a short break at the Şire Market for apricot shopping. At the end of the break, we arrive in (Battalgazi) Old Malatya. After seeing Silahtar Mustafa Pasha Caravanserai and the Roman Walls in Battalgazi, we reach ONAR VILLAGE, one of the oldest Cemevis in our country. We will visit Hasan Onar Tomb, which has an 800-year history, and the historic Cemevi. After our conversation with the villagers, we head to the famous Arapgir tea in the village of ARAPGIR. In the Arapgir district, which stands out with its historical texture, we take a walk along streets dating back to the Ottoman period and stop for Reyhani Tea at Millet Han, one of Arapgir’s most important landmarks. Then, after seeing Mirliva Ahmet Bey Mosque, an exceptional stop where stone, faith, and the art of wisdom intertwine, DIVRIĞI GREAT MOSQUE AND HOSPITAL awaits you. This monumental structure, built in the 13th century, has stone worked patiently stitch by stitch, with a different prayer on each column and a hidden human view of the universe in each motif. As we discover this magnificent structure with our guide’s narration, we feel as if the stone is breathing. After the break we will take in Arasta in Divriği, we begin our return journey. At night between 01.00 – 03.00, we drop you off at the points where we picked you up, and say goodbye until we meet again on another PIKOLA TOUR trip…
- Transportation by large bus
- 1 Night ANEMON MALATYA Accommodation
- 1 Breakfast at the hotel
- 1 Dinner at the hotel
- Professional Guidance Service
- Refreshments on the vehicle
- Local delicacies
- Parking and National Park Fees
- TÜRSAB Domestic Travel Insurance
- All excursions specified in the program
- Our agency's friendly face and accompaniment
- Breakfast to be Taken on the First Day
- Museum Entrance Fees
- All Lunches and Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Season-appropriate clothing (Mornings and evenings can be cool, daytime may be mild)
- Light jacket or cardigan
- Sunglasses & hat
- Small backpack (Ideal for day trips)
- Camera / phone + power bank
- Personal medications and hygiene products
- Sunscreen
- Hat / bandana
- Cash (For small purchases and village visits)
- Umbrella or raincoat
Sivas First Day Breakfast:
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