October 30 - November 1 / 1 Night Stay Kemaliye, Elazığ, Tunceli
We are going on an extraordinary route in Eastern Anatolia...
How about spending the weekend with Pikola Tur on a Kemaliye, Elazığ and Tunceli tour that you always wanted to take but couldn't, or wondered how to get there? What places will we visit; Kemaliye, with its houses amidst a thousand shades of green where various cultures live together, the legendary river Euphrates and one of the world's largest canyons, Karanlık Canyon, Elâzığ with its 5000-year history and Harput with its historical texture, Munzur Valley National Park, one of Turkey's most important national parks hosting 43 types of endemic plants, Tunceli with its surprising natural beauties and unknown culture, and Ovacık with its legends, icy springs and extraordinary nature.
- Our tour consists of 3 DAYS with 1 night traveling in the vehicle and 1 night in a hotel.
- The tour price includes 1 night in a hotel, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, guide services, transportation, and TÜRSAB insurance.
- In case the minimum number of participants is not met, TOUR CANCELLATION will be communicated to participants 7 days in advance.
- Seating arrangements are made by our agency and NO SEAT GUARANTEES ARE GIVEN.
- Seating Plan is Based on Reservation Order.
- Payments can be made via EFT, Mail Order, Credit Card, or Cash 7 days before the tour date.
- Due to force majeure reasons (weather, road conditions, traffic, etc.), our guide may make changes during the tour itinerary.
- Our agency is not responsible for places that cannot be visited if scheduled times are not adhered to.
- Since Eastern Anatolia has a Continental Climate, temperatures vary; we remind you to bring appropriate clothing.
- Please note that it will be warm during the day and cool in the evenings.
- Do not forget to bring comfortable walking shoes, raincoat, 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- DEVLET and https://muze.gov.tr/.
- Teachers presenting their ID cards receive FREE ENTRY to all Ministry of Culture and Tourism museums.
- Guests with Disability Cards, those under 18 years old, and those over 65 years old have FREE ENTRY to museums.
- All guests are covered by a 4-day TÜRSAB Travel Insurance, limited to the tour fee amount, arranged by us.
- Our Kemaliye, Elazığ, Tunceli tour uses vehicles configured as 19 / 31 / 46-seater depending on the number of participants.
DEAR GUESTS, TO AVOID ANY INCONVENIENCE, WE REQUEST YOU TO CAREFULLY READ THE ''SERVICES INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED" SECTION.
First Day Breakfast:
Dark Canyon Jeep Safari:
Boat Fee:
Musical Entertainment in Elazığ:
With our valued participants
Giresun 00:30 Alman Çeşmesi, Gemiler Çekeği, Atapark, Valilik, Boz Tekke, University Stop,
Ordu 01:30 Rus Pazarı, in front of the old Ordu bus station we meet and begin our night journey.
In the morning, we arrive at “KEMALİYE”, formerly known as Eğin and renamed in honor of Atatürk, which has been nominated for the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST due to its original architecture. After breakfast, we photograph the Darkest Canyon, one of the world’s largest canyons, via the Stone Road, a construction that took 130 years thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the Eğin people, using (Extra) Safari Jeeps (Extra). We then pass through Kemaliye and begin a journey through time in its historic streets. We visit Zincirli Rock, the Historic Taş Dibi Mosque, and Seytali Park via the Mani Path, followed by sipping our Bebik coffees at Lökhane. During the free time provided, you may purchase local products, experience the city's atmosphere, and take plenty of photos to collect memories. Leaving Kemaliye, we head to Apçağa Village. After free time within the village, we listen to our guide about the story of the bridge featured in Ayşe KULIN's Bridge Book, commissioned by the late Governor Recep YAZICIOĞLU. At the end of the break, we reach “Land of Gakkoşlar” Elazığ, with a history spanning 4,000 years. In Harput, one of the oldest settlements of the Lower Euphrates Valley, which has hosted many civilizations throughout history, we visit historical sites such as the Grand Mosque, Harput Mansions, and the Tomb of Arab Baba, before settling into our hotel in Elazığ. Accommodation and dinner are at DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON ELAZIĞ.
After breakfast, we depart from Elâzığ and board our ferry waiting for us in Pertek . During our journey on Keban Dam Lake, we view Pertek Castle, then proceed to Tunceli nestled among the mountains. After visiting the suspension bridges over Munzur River and taking photo breaks, we visit MUNZUR VALLEY NATIONAL PARK , a protected area within Tunceli Province declared a national park in 1971 and home to numerous endemic plant species. We admire the magnificent mountain vistas, head to Ovacık District at the foothills of Munzur Mountain, and complete our tour of the unique Munzur Gorges . We finish our visit to Tunceli Center and the Cem House , then continue along Kutu Deresi to photograph the “Weeping Rocks” in Pülümür. Now heading back, we stop in Erzincan to taste the famous Erzincan Yaprak Döneri, make some local purchases of Erzincan Tulum cheese, drop off our valued guests at their respective destinations, and bid farewell with the hope of meeting again on another PİKOLA TOUR adventure.
- Transport by Large Bus
- 1 Night DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON ELAZIG
- 1 Breakfast at the Hotel
- 1 Dinner at the Hotel
- Professional Guide Service
- Onboard Refreshments
- Local Treats
- Parking and National Park Fees
- Pertek Ferry Fee
- TURSAB Domestic Travel Insurance
- All Tours Specified in the Program
- Our Agency's Friendly Presence and Accompaniment
- Breakfast included in Kemaliye on the first day
- Jeep Safari, Boat Tour and Museum Entrance Fees
- All Lunch Meals and Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Season-appropriate clothing (cool mornings and evenings, warm during the day)
- 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
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