All-inclusive Private Guided 3-Day Tour of Van
Van, Turkey
3 days 5.0 · 2 reviews RU, EN, KU, TR
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Tour route
9 stops
~377 km
2 days
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Overview
Take an all-inclusive, private, guided tour of the historical city of Van. Enjoy a huge breakfast, two Urartian castles, 7 churches Armenian village, a tour around the largest lake in Turkey, a waterfall, a cemetery and countless moments! There is so much natural beauty here and incredible history, including several ancient church sites.
On Day 1, see Hosap Castle, Cavustepe Castle, and the 7 Churches Armenian Village.
On Day 2, take a full 360-degree tour around beautiful Van Lake, see the Muradiye Waterfall, see the cemetery of Ahlat, and visit the Cat Museum of Van.
On Day 3, see Van Museum, see the Castle of Van, take a boat tour on Van Lake to Akdamar Island, and see The Church of the Holy Cross.
On Day 1, see Hosap Castle, Cavustepe Castle, and the 7 Churches Armenian Village.
On Day 2, take a full 360-degree tour around beautiful Van Lake, see the Muradiye Waterfall, see the cemetery of Ahlat, and visit the Cat Museum of Van.
On Day 3, see Van Museum, see the Castle of Van, take a boat tour on Van Lake to Akdamar Island, and see The Church of the Holy Cross.
Tour at a glance
Duration
3 days
Multi-day trip
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 15 travellers per booking
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Languages
RU, EN, KU, TR
live guide
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Pickup
Hotel pickup
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Operates
Every day
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Confirmation
Instant
e-ticket by e-mail
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Cancellation
See policy below
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Traveller ages
Adults 13–99
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Rating
5.0 / 5
2 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included
- Entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Private transportation
- Coffee and/or tea
Day by day
Day 1: Van Surroundings
Overnight at a hand-picked 3-star hotel. - Hosap Castle (Hosap Kalesi) This castle stands on the grounds of an ancient Urartian Fortress. It was built in 1643 by Sari Suleiman, the ruler of the Mahmudi, who was subordinate to the Ottomans. Its name comes from the Hosap stream around it.
- Ancient Urartian site of Cavustepe (Sardurihinilli) See Cavustepe Castle that is a site from the Kingdom of Urartu. The castle consists of upside and downside constructions. It was built between 764-734 BCE.
- Yedi Kilise Although it is called '7 churches', it consists of 2 groups of 5 churches, library and a bell tower. The oldest one is St. Sophia Church which was built in the 8th century. The other one is the ruins of the St. John Church. These two churches are in the first group of structures. The core of the second group of structures is the Virgin Mary Church, which was built between 1003 and 1021 AD.
Day 2: 360 Degree Van Lake
Overnight at a hand-picked 3-star hotel. - Lake Van Take a tour all the way around the incredible Van Lake.This is the largest lake in Turkey -- so big, in fact, the locals call it a sea.
- Muradiye Selalesi See this picturesque waterfall. It flows from a height of 18 m. There is a suspension bridge and a cafe in case you want to walk around or have a cup of hot Turkish tea.
- Ahlat Mezar Taslari In Ahlat, you'll find graves dating back over 2000 years. Important people throughout history have been buried here, and there are plenty of interesting Ottoman gravestones as well.
- House of Van Cats Visit the Cat Museum of Van, which houses the area's unique and famous cats with white coats and different colored eyes.
Day 3: Van Old City
- Van Museum See the Van Museum and learn about the ancient civilization of Urartia (Kingdom of Urartu) and see Urartian inscriptions.
- Van Kalesi Hike up to the impressive Castle of Van. It was founded by Urartian King Sarduri in 840-825 BCE. It requires some effort to hike up the castle with children or baby stroller. However, it offers the chance to see the whole city.
- Akdamar Island Take a boat tour on Van Lake to Akdamar Island. On this island, the Church of the Holy Cross will be waiting to be visited.
- Holy Cross Church This church is an Armenian church located on Akdamar Island.The Cathedral is open for worship only once a year in September.
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Schedule
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Traveller reviews
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Enes6565
Apr 2026 · Tripadvisor
Great . I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 days.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
A custom cancellation policy applies; see the cancellation section on this page.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: RU, EN, KU, TR
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day.
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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