Pick up from your hotel in Bitlis and depart for Akdamar Island & Van Lake Tour. We will drive about 2 hours to before we reach Gevas district where we will take the boat to AKDAMAR ISLAND. After about 30 minutes sail on VAN LAKE, which is the largest in Turkey and the second largest in Middle East, we will reach the island. The significance of the island comes from being the biggest island in the lake. In the island we will visit the AKDAMAR CHURCH that was built in 10th cent AD. Also the church was included in UNESCO’S list in 2015. The church was renovated and opened to visitors in 2007. And of course during the tour we will have a walk on the island where you can enjoy the nature and the beautiful panorama of the lake. Next, will take the boat back to Gevas where you will have free time. After the tour transfer back to your hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking.