June 27 - 28, 2026 Mysterious Route Kemaliye, Elazığ and Tunceli
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We are going on an extraordinary route in Eastern Anatolia... How about joining Pikola Tour this weekend to visit Kemaliye, Elazığ, and Tunceli, destinations you always wanted to go to but couldn't or wondered how to get there? What will we see and explore; Kemaliye, where various cultures coexist and their houses display a thousand shades of green; the legendary Fırat River and one of the world's largest canyons, Karanlık Canyon; Elazığ with its 5000-year-old history; Harput with its historic texture; Munzur Valley National Park, home to 43 endemic plant species and one of Turkey’s most important national parks; Tunceli with its astonishing natural beauty and unknown culture; Ovacık, famous for its legends, icy springs, and extraordinary nature.
- Our tour lasts 3 days, including 1 night travel by vehicle and 1 night hotel accommodation.
- The tour price includes 1 night hotel, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, guide service, transportation, and TÜRSAB insurance.
- In cases where the majority is not achieved, participants will be informed of the TOURNAMENT CANCELLATION 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
- Seating arrangements are made by our agency and ABSOLUTELY NO SEAT GUARANTEE IS GIVEN.
- Seating is assigned based on reservation order.
- Payments can be made via EFT, Mail Order, Credit Card, or Cash up to 7 days before the tour date.
- Our guide may make changes during the tour due to force majeure (weather, road, crowd, etc.).
- If the specified times are not followed, our agency is not responsible for places that cannot be visited.
- Since the climate of Eastern Anatolia is Continental, temperatures are variable; we remind you to bring appropriate clothing.
- Remember that daytime temperatures are warm while evenings can be cool.
- Don't forget to bring comfortable walking shoes, raincoat, umbrella, sunglasses, and medications.
- All museums affiliated with the Ministry of Tourism are valid with the Museum Card.
- You can apply for the Museum Card through E-Devlet or at https://muze.gov.tr/.
- Teachers, whose identities are presented, can visit museums FREE OF CHARGE.
- Guests with Disabled Cards, under 18 or over 65, have free entry to museums.
- All our guests are covered by a 4-day TÜRSAB Travel Insurance, limited to the tour fee.
- Our Kemaliye, Elazığ, Tunceli tour vehicle sizes are 19 / 31 / 46 persons depending on the number of participants.
- Dear Guests, please carefully read the parts regarding the services included and not included in the price to avoid any inconvenience.
Dear participants, we will meet in Giresun at 00:30 at German Fountain, Ships Pier, Atapark, Governorship, Boztekke, University Stop, and in Ordu at 01:30 at Rus Market, Cable Car, Ordu Municipality, Old Ordu Bus Station, and start our night journey.
In the early morning, we arrive at Kemaliye, formerly known as Eğin and renowned for its original architecture, which is listed as UNESCO World Heritage. After breakfast (extra), we go on a safari jeep tour to witness the outstanding efforts of the Eğin community in constructing the Taş Yol, which took 130 years, and photograph the Dark Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world, from the ground (extra). Then, we head to Kemaliye and begin a journey through time in the historic streets of Kemaliye. We visit Zincirli Kaya, the Historic Taş Dibi Mosque, and Seytali Park, after which we enjoy our Bebik coffees at Lökhane. During free time, you can purchase local products, experience the local atmosphere, and take plenty of photos to create memories. We leave Kemaliye and proceed to Apçaağa Village. After free time in the village, we listen to our guide tell the story of the bridge built by the late Governor Recep YAZICIOĞLU, which is also mentioned in Ayşe KULİN's Bridge Book, and then leave for Elazığ, known as the land of Gakkoşlar with over 4000 years of history. In Elazığ, one of the oldest settlements of the Lower Euphrates Valley, which has hosted many civilizations, we see historical structures such as Ulu Mosque, Harput Mansions, and Arap Baba Tomb. Finally, we check into our hotel in Elazığ. Accommodation and dinner are at DoubleTree by Hilton Elazığ.
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, then after meeting with our vehicle, we head to Tunceli, nestled among the mountains. After viewing the suspension bridges over Munzur River and taking photo breaks, we visit Munzur Valley National Park, designated as a national park in 1971 and home to many endemic plants. We admire the magnificent mountain scenery, go to Ovacık district at the foot of Munzur Mountain, and complete our unique Munzur Springs tour. We finish our visit to Tunceli Center and the Cultural House, then follow the Kut River, and in Pülümür, photograph the “Crying Rocks.” Now it's time to return, and in Erzincan, we taste the famous Leaf Döner, do some shopping for local Erzincan Tulum cheese, and after dropping off our dear guests at their points, we bid farewell until another PİKOLA TOUR expedition.
- Transportation by Large Bus
- 1 Night stay at 4* PARK DEDEMAN ELAZIĞ
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Dinner at the hotel
- Professional Guide Service
- In-vehicle Refreshments
- Local Delicacies
- Parking and National Park Fees
- Pertek Ferry Ticket
- TÜRSAB Domestic Travel Insurance
- All Tours Mentioned in the Program
- Our Agency's Friendly Service and Guidance
- Breakfast in Kemaliye on the First Day
- Jeep Safari, Boat Tour, and Museum Entrance Fees
- All Lunches and Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Season-appropriate clothing (cool in the morning and evening, possibly warm during the day)
- Light jacket or cardigan
- Sunglasses & hat
- Small backpack (ideal for daytime excursions)
- Camera / phone + powerbank
- Personal medications and hygiene products
- Sunscreen
- Hat / bandana
- Cash (for small purchases and village visits)
- Umbrella or raincoat
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