Welcome to Turkey! Meet your driver at Van Airport. Private transfer and check in to your comfortable hotel in Van for an overnight stay.

Fly out from Malta to Van, with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.

Transfers included. 

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a scenic drive to Van Castle, an impressive Urartian fortress offering panoramic views over the city and the shimmering lake below.

Take a boat trip on Lake Van to the historic Akdamar Island. Explore the famous Armenian Church of the Holy Cross, wander its serene trails, and enjoy time for swimming in the crystal-clear lake.

After returning to the mainland, drive to the beautiful Muradiye Waterfall, where you can enjoy the cool mist and views of cascading water surrounded by lush valleys.

Transfer to your comfortable hotel in Van for an overnight stay.

Breakfast, Guided Cultural Tour INCLUDED.

Start early this morning with a transfer to the base of Mount Artos. Begin your ascent on steady trails leading up to the summit ridge, enjoying expansive views over Lake Van and the surrounding volcanic landscape. The ascent and descent take approximately 5–6 hours, and upon reaching the summit of Mount Artos (3,550m), you’ll be rewarded with sweeping panoramas of Eastern Turkey.

After descending back to base camp, enjoy a well-earned meal and take 1–2 hours of rest before beginning the drive to Doğubeyazıt. Arrive in the late afternoon or evening and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay in Doğubeyazıt.

Breakfast, Lunch, Mountain Guide, transfers INCLUDED.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Begin the adventure with a minibus transfer to Çevirme Village, followed by a drive up the lower slopes of Mount Ararat to approximately 2,200 meters. From here, start your 4–5 hour trek toward Base Camp at 3,200 meters, hiking through wide volcanic landscapes with open views of the mountain’s towering cone.

Upon arrival at Base Camp, enjoy a prepared lunch and hot dinner, settle into your tent, and acclimatise to the altitude. Overnight in the 1st camp at 3,200 meters.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Mountain Guide, Fully Supported expedition INCLUDED.

After breakfast, begin a steady 3–4 hour ascent toward the Second Camp at 4,200 meters. The trail gradually climbs across rocky volcanic slopes, offering increasingly impressive views of Mount Ararat’s upper cone. Upon reaching camp, settle into your tent and enjoy a prepared lunch and hot dinner.

Spend the afternoon resting and acclimatising at altitude. Because tomorrow is summit day, we sleep early to prepare for the pre-dawn start. Overnight in tents at the 2nd camp (4,200m).

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Mountain Guide, Fully Supported expedition INCLUDED.

Wake up in the early hours of the morning for a hot drink and a light snack before beginning the summit push. With headlamps on, start the ascent across volcanic terrain and continue toward the glacier section near the top, where crampons may be required. The climb takes 5–7 hours, depending on conditions.

Reach the summit of Mount Ararat (5,137m) at sunrise or shortly after, celebrating unforgettable panoramic views stretching across Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. After enjoying time at the top, begin the descent back to the Second Camp, where you’ll rest briefly and have lunch.

Continue descending to Base Camp at 3,200m, completing a full and rewarding summit day. Enjoy a hot dinner and relax after the achievement. Overnight at Base Camp in tents.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Mountain Guide, Fully Supported expedition INCLUDED.

After breakfast at Base Camp, begin the final descent toward the 2,200m vehicle point near Cevirme Village, where the minibus awaits. Transfer back to Doğubeyazıt, check in to the hotel, enjoy a refreshing shower, and take time to rest after the expedition.

In the afternoon, set out on a cultural sightseeing tour, visiting the region’s most iconic landmarks:

• İshak Paşa Palace – an architectural masterpiece overlooking the valley

• Meteor Crater – a striking geological formation near the Iranian border

• Noah’s Ark Site – a natural formation long associated with the legendary vessel

• Hanibaba Museum & İshak Paşa Castle Area

At the end of the tour, each participant receives an official Mount Ararat Climbing Certificate.
Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Doğubeyazıt.

Breakfast, Guided Cultural Tour, Transfers INCLUDED.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a relaxed morning before your transfer to Ağrı Airport for your onward flight—whether you are continuing to Cappadocia or returning home.

Arrive at Nevşehir Airport, where our team will meet you and transfer you to your Cappadocia cave-style hotel. Settle in, relax, and enjoy your first evening soaking up the unique atmosphere of the region.

Breakfast, Airport Transfers INCLUDED.

After breakfast, begin your full-day discovery of Northern Cappadocia:

• Explore Uçhisar Castle, the highest viewpoint in Cappadocia.

• Walk through the surreal formations of Love Valley.

• Visit the iconic fairy chimneys of Paşabağ (Monks Valley).

• Continue to Çavuşin, an ancient cave village rich in history

Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Breakfast, Guided Cultural Tour, Transfers INCLUDED.

Start the day before sunrise with an unforgettable Hot Air Balloon flight (weather permitting), floating over Cappadocia’s dreamlike landscapes.

After breakfast, visit the impressive Derinkuyu Underground City, descending deep into its multi-level tunnels.

Continue to Ihlara Valley for a scenic hike along the river, surrounded by rock-cut churches and lush canyon scenery.

Evening at leisure back at the hotel.

Breakfast, Guided Cultural Tour, Transfers INCLUDED.

Enjoy another full day exploring Cappadocia’s most enchanting sites:

• Wander through the colorful formations of Red Valley.

• Visit Ortahisar, known for its castle-like rock fortress and old stone houses.

• Explore Ürgüp, famous for its wineries, fairy chimneys, and local handicrafts.
  Return to your hotel for your final night in Cappadocia.

Breakfast, Guided Cultural Tour, Transfers INCLUDED.

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to the airport for your international flight back home.

Breakfast, Airport transfers INCLUDED.

You don’t need to be a hardcore trekker, that’s for sure.

Accomodation will be hand selected 3-4* hotels. The price includes accommodation in a shared private double room, however, if one wishes to have a private room that sleeps (1 person) plus a private tent as well, this is possible at an additional cost of  €200. 

Each expedition sleeps under the stars in 2-men tents every night on the mountain. The trip includes fully catered camping + Tents for the expedition. Tents are pitched by our team of climbing crew and porters, and disassembled also by the same team.

All meals on the mountain are included in the cost of the trip.Full board meals are prepared for us by the climbing crew. Safe drinking water is provided for everyone. 

In the city, lunch and dinner are not included. 

Vaccinations are subjective – they are required like most destinations outside of Europe.

As per WHO suggestions, make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines such as flu, tetanus, chickenpox and measles. 

It is recommended to call the Floriana Immunisation centre for more specific details on 21231231.

No visa required for Turkey. 

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