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3 day(s)
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1-40 people
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Igdir has four districts, one of which is the center. It is located on the Erzurum-Kars part of the Eastern Anatolia of Turkey. The city center consists of 3 towns and 49 villages. Its economy depends on agriculture. A great variety of products is cultivated in Igdir Lowland. The Lowland is considered as another Cukurova in North Anatolia. Vegetable gardening has been improved. Primary agricultural products are wheat, barley, sugar beet, apple, melon, watermelon, corn, apricot, and pear. Production rate has been decreased recently because of some restrictions such as quota although once cotton and sugar beet were the primary products. Husbandry is an important income resource. Mostly sheep and cattle are grown. Husbandry is mostly oriented to the alive animal trade. The center was established on the middle side of Igdir Lowland in the joint section which connecting Kars to Dilucu boundary door on Aralık and to Gurbulak boundary door on Dogubayazıt. The city which is on an important cultural joint is the sole city of Turkey which is neighbor with three countries because it has boundaries with Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. The Center of Igdir is neighbour only with Armenia among those countries.
Duration
3 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
City Sightseeing
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
0 - 99
Igdir
Igdir
(Breakfast included)
We will pick you up from the hotel in the morning. We will visit today: Igdır is the city that is the center of the province of Iğdır. Turkey's Erzurum in Eastern Anatolia Region - is located in the department of Kars. The city center consists of 3 towns and 49 villages. Karakale Ruin: It is located on the border of Armenia, where Igdir plain is located, among the Urartians, which is suitable for defense. Selecting whether the region is the oldest settlement castle Meteor (Meteor) Pit: This pit in Korhan Plateau is a big pit formed in 1892 with the fall of a meteorite. It ranks second after Barringer Crater in Arizona in terms of size and depth in the world. Its width is 35 meters and its depth is about 60 meters. It is also possible to come across many processed stones around the pit. It is notable for its rich natural scenery and floral richness. Seljuk (Harmandoven) Caravanserai : Caravanserai, located on Asmakoyu road, is one of the most beautiful works of 12th century Seljuk stone processing. It was taken under protection in 1986. However, it is still in ruins. Ahura Ruins: Ahura is located in Yakup Valley on the northern slopes of Büyük Agri Mountain. The ruin at 1,750 meters, BC. It is a settlement established in the 2nd century during the Artaxiya Kingdom. Tuzluca Salt Caves: Turkey has a place in the 100-year capacity to meet the needs of salt. It is known that the air in the tunnels in this 55-acre salt-covered land is good for the respiratory tract. It has the capacity to produce 60 tons of salt per day. Ram Headed Tombs: The ram-headed graves found in all the old cemeteries in the Iğdır plain are from the Karakoyunlular period, which left a permanent civilization trail in Igdir. According to Karakoyunlu, these gravestones were erected in the graves of brave and heroic people and young people who died at a young age. This tradition came to Karakoyunlular from Central Asian Turkish Culture. Martyr Turks Monument and Museum: It symbolizes the Armenian attacks in the region between 1915-1920 and related documents are kept. Around 4,000 visitors visit the museum every month. 350 m² closed museum consists of 2 pools and 5 swords of 36 m height. It is built as a green area and a park. Turkey's highest monument. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Igdir.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we will depart to Igdir airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
2 nights’ at the Dedeman 2 hotel in Igdir
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
Professional English - speaking tour guides
2 open buffet breakfasts
All Airport transfers mentioned as in the Itinerary Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non - smoking coach
Guided Igdir City Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary Hotel room taxes
International and Domestic flights
Insurance: All types
City tax Lunches and dinners Turkey entry visa Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section