17 - 19 July 2026 / Kemaliye, Elazığ, Tunceli Tour
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We’re heading to an unusual route in Eastern Anatolia...
How about joining Pikola Tur for a weekend trip to Kemaliye, Elazığ, and Tunceli, places you’ve always wanted to visit but never got around to, or where you’ve wondered how to even get to? Where will we visit? Kemaliye, with its homes nestled among the countless shades of green and where many different cultures live together; the legendary Euphrates River and Karanlık Canyon, one of the world’s largest canyons; Elazığ, with its 5,000-year history, and Harput, with its historical texture; Munzur Valley National Park, one of Turkey’s most important national parks and home to 43 endemic plant species; Tunceli, with its astonishing natural beauty and little-known culture; and Ovacık, with its legends, icy springs, and extraordinary nature.
- Our tour is 3 DAYS, including 1 night traveling by bus and 1 night hotel accommodation.
- 1 Night Hotel, 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner, Guide Service, Transportation, and TÜRSAB Insurance are included in the tour price.
- In cases where a sufficient number of participants is not reached, TOUR CANCELLATION will be notified to participants 7 days in advance.
- Seating arrangements are made by our agency and a SEAT IS NOT GUARANTEED.
- The seating plan is arranged according to the reservation order.
- Payments can be made by EFT, mail order, credit card, or cash 7 days before the tour date.
- Due to force majeure reasons (weather, road conditions, congestion, etc.), our guide may make changes to the tour itinerary.
- If the specified times are not followed, the agency is not responsible for any places that could not be visited.
- Since Eastern Anatolia has a continental climate, temperatures vary, so we remind you to bring suitable clothing.
- Please remember that it will be warm during the day and cool in the evening.
- Do not forget to bring comfortable walking shoes, a raincoat, an umbrella, sunglasses, and your medications.
- MUSEUM CARD is valid in all museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
- For the Museum Card, you can apply via e-Government and https://muze.gov.tr/.
- Museums of the Ministry of Tourism are FREE for teachers who present their IDs.
- Museum admission is FREE for guests with a disability card and for those under 18 and over 65 years of age.
- A 4-day TÜRSAB Travel Insurance for all our guests is arranged by us, limited to the tour fee.
- Our Kemaliye, Elazığ, Tunceli tour vehicles are 19 / 31 / 46-seat vehicles depending on the number of participants.
DEAR GUESTS, IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY INCONVENIENCE, PLEASE READ THE “INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE” SECTIONS CAREFULLY.
With our valued participants,
Giresun at 00:30: German Fountain, Gemiler Çekeği, Atapark, Governorship, Boztekke, University Stop,
Ordu at 01:30: Russian Bazaar, Cable Car, Ordu Municipality, in front of the Old Ordu Bus Terminal, we gather and begin our night journey.
In the morning, we arrive in Kemaliye, formerly known as Eğin, which has been nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its unique architecture and has had its name changed in honor of Atatürk. After breakfast, we take safari jeeps (extra) and, as a result of the great effort of the people of Eğin, travel along the Stone Road, whose construction took 130 years, and photograph the Dark Canyon, one of the world’s largest canyons, from the land (extra). We pass through Kemaliye and begin a journey back in time through its historic streets. We visit Zincirli Kaya, the Historic Taş Dibi Mosque, the Mani Path, and Seytali Park, then sip our Bebik coffees at Lökhane. During the free time we will have, you can buy local products, enjoy the atmosphere of the city, and take plenty of photos to create lasting memories. We leave Kemaliye and head to Apçaağa Village. After free time in the village, we listen to our guide расска about the story of the bridge built by the late Governor Recep Yazıcıoğlu, which is the subject of Ayşe Kulin’s book Köprü. At the end of the break, we arrive in Elazığ, the “Land of Gakkoş,” with a history spanning 4,000 years. In Harput, one of the oldest settlements in the Upper Euphrates Valley, which has hosted many civilizations throughout its history, we see historical structures such as the Great Mosque, Harput Mansions, and the Tomb of Arap Baba, and then settle into our hotel in Elazığ. Accommodation and dinner at DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON ELAZIĞ
After breakfast at our hotel, we leave Elazığ and board our ferry waiting for us in Pertek. During our journey on the Keban Dam Lake, we see Pertek Castle, and after meeting our vehicle again, we arrive in Tunceli, nestled between the mountains. After viewing the hanging bridges over the Munzur River and taking photo breaks, we visit the MUNZUR VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, which was declared a national park in 1971 and is home to many endemic plant species within the borders of Tunceli province. We admire the magnificent mountain scenery and go to Ovacık District at the foot of Mount Munzur, where we complete our tour of the unique Munzur Springs. We complete our visit to Tunceli city center and the Cem House, and after passing through Kutu Valley, we photograph the “Wailing Rocks” in Pülümür. Now it is time to return; we taste Erzincan’s famous yaprak döner and do some shopping for local Erzincan Tulum cheese. Afterwards, we drop you, our valued guests, off at the points where we picked you up, and bid you farewell, hoping to meet again on another PİKOLA TUR journey.
- Transportation by large bus
- 1 night accommodation at 4* PARK DEDEMAN ELAZIĞ
- 1 breakfast at the hotel
- 1 dinner at the hotel
- Professional guiding service
- On-board refreshments
- Local delicacies
- Parking and national park fees
- Pertek ferry fee
- TÜRSAB domestic travel insurance
- All excursions specified in the program
- Our agency’s friendly service and accompaniment
- Breakfast to be taken in Kemaliye on the first day
- Jeep safari, boat tour, and museum entrance fees
- All lunches and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Season-appropriate clothing (Mornings and evenings can be cool, while 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
First Day Breakfast: 550 TL
Boat Tour: 350 TL
Jeep Safari: 350 TL
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