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Mt.
Ararat Trekking
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
hundred meters to the summit is icy. |
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Day
1
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Istanbul
Meet the group
at the airport and accommodate 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 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.
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Day
2 :
Istanbul –fly to Van – visit Ishakpasa Palace
– Dogubeyazit BLD
In the morning,
transfer to the airport and fly to Van is one
of the most important cities of the old Vaspurakan
region. it is located
on the east coast of Van lake and its ancient
name is Tooshpa; the Urartian capital of Tuspa.
Van Lake is the largest lake in Turkey. We drive
to 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) BLD
In the morning
transfer till Eli village. Today We begin our
first trek to Mt. Ararat, we wear our trekking
shoes and trek to the base camp at 3200m, about
five hours trekking. Our baggages will be carried
by horses our mules. Diner and overnight at
camp. Ascent= 700 m. Descent : 0. |
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Day
4 : Acclimatisation
day. BLD
Trek to camp II
(4. 2OOm), about 4 hours trekking time. Return
to camp 1. Afternoon is free for preparation for
next day, because we will go up to the summit..
Diner and Overnight camp. Ascent = 1100m - Descent
=1100 m. |
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Day
5 : Mt
Ararat (Camp II) BLD
Trek to camp II
(4. 2OOm), about 4/5 hours trekking time. All
luggage will be carried by pack animals. A short
course will be given on how to use ice-axe and
crampons. Overnight camp with all meals. Ascent
= 0m - Descent =1200 m. |
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6 : Mt.Ararat. 5165m Summit BLD
Climb to the summit
( 5.165m) While is not technically difficult climb
it does require stamina. Our ascension starts
early in the morning. About at 4500 m glaciers
and perennial snows are present, thus the most
part of the ascent is done with equipment necessary
for ice climbing. Anybody fit for high mountain
walking or acquainted with ice climbing. 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 BLD
Descend to Cevirme
Village about 3 hours and return to Dogubeyazit
. Driving to Van about 2h. Late afternoon free
for visit city center. Depending on time we may
visit Akdamar island is the most important of
these. On the island stands the 10th-century Church
of the Holy Cross, Architect monk Manuel built
the church between the years 915 and 921.The Church,
consecrated in honour of the holy cross. Reliefs,
depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments,
daily Iife such as hunting, run along the exterior
of the church. Overnight hotel. |
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8 : Van – Istanbul – home B
In the morning
transfer to airportand fly home. |
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Summits
: Mt. Ararat 5165m.
Season
: July – September 15th
PERMISSION
It is a requirement by Turkish
Minister of Tourism to have an official permission
in order to trek Mt.Ararat. We must have all
participant’s names, birthdays and their passport
numbers , 60 days before the departure. Therefore,
please book your Mt Ararat trek as early as
possible.
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