Sivas - Malatya Darende - Arapgir - Divriği Grand Mosque Tour
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- Our trip lasts 3 DAYS, including 1 night of travel by coach and 1 night of hotel accommodation.
- 1 Night Hotel Accommodation, 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner, Guiding, Transportation, and TURSAB Insurance are included in the tour price.
- In cases where a sufficient number of participants is not reached, TOUR CANCELLATION will be communicated to participants 7 days in advance.
- Seat arrangement is made by our agency, and A SEAT IS NOT GUARANTEED.
- The seating plan is arranged according to the order of reservation.
- 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 specified times are not followed, our agency is not responsible for any places that cannot be visited.
- Since the climate of Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia is continental, and the weather can change, we remind you to bring suitable clothing.
- Please remember that daytime will be warm and evenings will be cool.
- Do not forget to bring comfortable walking shoes, a raincoat, an umbrella, sunglasses, and your medications.
- Museum Cards are valid at all museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
- For a Museum Card, you can apply through e-Government and https://muze.gov.tr/.
- Museums of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism are FREE OF CHARGE for teachers who present their ID.
- Museum entrance is FREE OF CHARGE for disabled card holders and participants under 18 and over 65 years of age.
- A 4-day TÜRSAB travel insurance policy is arranged by us for all our guests, limited to the tour fee only.
- Our tour vehicle will be a 46, 51, or 54-seat coach depending on the number of participants.
DEAR GUESTS, TO AVOID ANY INCONVENIENCE, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE “INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED SERVICES” SECTIONS.
With our valued participants,
Giresun at 00:30, we gather at Alman Çeşmesi, Gemiler Çekeği, Atapark, Governor’s Office, Boztekke, University Stop, and begin our night journey.
Ordu at 01:30, we gather in front of Russian Bazaar, Cable Car, Ordu Municipality, and Old Ordu Bus Terminal, and begin our night journey.
In the morning, we arrive in Sivas, the epic city of Anatolia written in stone. After having our breakfast, we listen to the stories of the Kale Mosque, built in 1580 by Ali Bey, the Governor of Sivas and vizier of Murad III, the Buruciye Madrasah, built in 1271–72 by Muzaffer Burcuverdi, and the Çifte Minareli Madrasah, built in the same period by the Ilkhanid vizier Sahip Şemseddin Mehmed Cüveyri, from our guide in the city square. After a tea break, we photograph the magnificent portal of the Şifaiye Madrasah and Hospital, built by Izzettin Keykavus I, then visit the Atatürk Congress Building, where the first steps of the Republic were taken, and relive the excitement of the past in this historic place. After the free time we will give, we set off again for Gökpınar Lake. After hearing from our guide about Gökpınar Lake, one of Turkey’s rare beauties, with its crystal-clear waters, color-changing appearance depending on the angle of the sun, and rich flora and fauna, we leave you alone with this natural wonder. After taking photos of this postcard-worthy view, we head toward Somuncu Baba Tomb in Darende, though we won’t want to leave Gökpınar Lake. First, we visit the Somuncu Baba Tomb, then the Tohma Canyon and Tohma Stream, the Kudret Pools, the Fish Pool, and the Fish Wells. We also have the opportunity to spend time shopping for souvenirs at Hulusi Efendi Bazaar. We take a short canyon walk in the Somuncu Baba area and give free time before settling into our hotel in Malatya. Accommodation and Dinner at ANEMON MALATYA HOTEL
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our city tour of MALATYA. Our first stop is a short break for apricot shopping at the Şire Bazaar. At the end of our break, we arrive in Old Malatya (Battalgazi). In Battalgazi, after seeing the Silahtar Mustafa Paşa Caravanserai and the Roman Walls, we arrive in Onar Village, home to one of the oldest Cem houses in our country. We will visit the 800-year-old Hasan Onar Tomb and the historic Cem house. Our guests who wish may taste the homemade products produced in the village. After this delightful stop on our program, we head to Arapgir amid mesmerizing natural scenery. In the historic district of Arapgir, which stands out with its historic texture, we walk through the streets dating back to the Ottoman period and take a tea break with Reyhani Tea at Millet Han, one of Arapgir’s most important landmarks. Then, after visiting the Mirliva Ahmet Bey Mosque and taking a short shopping break, an exceptional stop where stone, faith, and the art of wisdom intertwine, Divriği Grand Mosque and Darüşşifa awaits you: This monumental structure, built in the 13th century, is a magnificent work in which stone has been patiently carved stitch by stitch, with a different prayer on every column and the human perspective on the universe hidden in every motif. As we explore it with the narration of our guide, we feel as if the stone itself is breathing. After the break we will take in Arasta in Divriği, we begin our journey back.
- Transportation by large coach
- 1 night accommodation at ANEMON MALATYA
- 1 breakfast at the hotel
- 1 dinner at the hotel
- Professional guiding service
- Refreshments on the vehicle
- Local delicacies
- Parking and national park fees
- TÜRSAB domestic travel insurance
- All tours specified in the program
- The friendly service and accompaniment of our agency
Breakfast to be provided on the first day
Museum entrance fees
All lunches and beverages
Personal expenses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Season-appropriate clothing (Mornings and evenings can be cool, daytime can be mild)
- Light jacket or cardigan
- Sunglasses & hat
- Small backpack (Ideal for daytime outings)
- 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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