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Mt.
Ararat (5165m) Ski Tour
First
, we visit Istanbul is the only city in the world
which embraces two continents, one arm reaching
out into Asia, the other into Europe. The museum,
churches, places, mosques and bazaars and the
sight of natural beauty seem inexhaustible. As
you recline on the shores of the Bosphorus at
sunset contemplating the red evening light reflected
in the windows and on the slender minarets on
the opposite shore you understand, suddenly and
profoundly, why so many centuries ago settlers
chose to build on this remarkable site. Then 6
days will be on Mt.Ararat Eastern part of Turkey
near Iran border and it is a magnificent sprawling
dome whose snow covered summit is 5.165m above
sea level. Most Christians believe it is the site
where Noah’s Ark came to rest after the great
Flood. A climb of Mt.Ararat is a tough walk (non-Technical)
but requiring a good deal of stamina. The upper
third of volcanic covered in snow and the last
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Day
1
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Istanbul
Meet the group
at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon
will be spent to discover the uniqueness of old
Istanbul. Our first stop is Sultanahmet Mosque
(Blue Mosque) is more familiarly known as Blue
Mosque because its interior gleams with a magnificent
panelling of blue. it was built by architect Mehmet
between 1609 and 1616. After visiting we stroll
around Ancient Hippodrome the scene of chariot
races and the centre of Byzantine civil life,
stood in the open space in front of the Blue Mosque.
We continue the visit Covered Bazaar is the world
largest’s covered market. this labyrinth of the
streets and passages houses more than 4.000 shops.
Covered bazaar is still commercial centre of the
old city. Overnight hotel. Overnight hotel.
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Day
2 :
Istanbul - fly to Van - Dogubeyazit
In the morning,
transfer to the airport and fly to Van is one
of the most important cities of the old Vaspurakan
region.We drive to the direction of Dogubeyazit
that is close to the Iranian border and famous
with Ishakpasa Palace. We visit Ishakpasa Palace
Ottoman governor Ishakpasa constructed the palace
in 17th century with a mixture of architectural
styles. The palace was made by using red clay
stones and it resembles the Topkapi and Edirne
Palace. Overnight hotel in Dogubeyazit
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Day
3 : Dogubeyazit
– Mt Ararat (Camp I , 3200m)
In the morning
transfer till Eli village. Today, we wear our
ski and ski to the base camp at 3200m. Our baggages
will be carried by horses our mules. Dinner
and overnight at camp. Ascent= 700 m. Descent
: 0
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Day
4 :Mt
Ararat (Camp II)
Today we ski to
camp II (4. 2OOm). Return to camp 1. Afternoon
is free for preparation for next day, because
we will go up to the summit.. Dinner and Overnight
Camp. Ascent = 1100m - Descent =1100 m. . |
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Day
5 : Mt
Ararat (Camp II)
Ski to camp II
(4. 2OOm). All luggage will be carried by pack
animals. Overnight camp with all meals. Ascent
= 0m - Descent =1200 m.. |
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6 : Mt.Ararat. 5165m Summit
Ski to the summit
( 5.165m) .After summit we ski down. About at
4500 m glaciers and perennial snows are present.
Return to the base Camp I. Overnight at camp,
with all meals. Ascent = 1065mm - Descent =2265
m. |
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Day
7 : Mt.
Ararat – Dogubeyazit – Van
Ski to Cevirme
Village about 3 hours and return to Dogubeyazit
. Driving to Van about 2h. Late afternoon free
for visit city centre. Overnight hotel.
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Day
8 : Van – Istanbul – home
In the morning
transfer to the airport and fly home.
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Summits
: Mt.Ararat 5165 m
Grade : IV
Limit : 7 – 16 persons
Season : March – April , 15th May
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