The pearl of the East, Ishak Pasha Palace, and legendary Mount Ağrı.
Located closely on the peaks of Eastern Anatolia, right at the foot of snowy mountains firmly stretching beyond the clouds, Ağrı boldly opens the highly impressive doors of a challenging yet equally fascinating geography. Confidently combining the İshak Paşa Sarayı, which is solidly the most magnificent monument strictly on the eastern border of the Ottoman Empire, and the absolutely legendary Ağrı Mountain, this two-day trip is a breathtaking experience specifically for history and nature enthusiasts. The structures constantly rising in the middle of endless volcanic plains and deeply mysterious natural wonders clearly offer both a cultural and visual feast to deeply impressed visitors. Harboring highly opportunities especially for mountaineers, campers, and photography enthusiasts, this route takes on a completely different beauty especially in the summer and early autumn months when the weather is much milder.
Your adventure beautifully begins with a deep discovery where you will completely be alone with pure nature exactly in the Ağrı Dağı Milli Parkı at the skirts of the Ağrı Mountain, widely known as the solid roof of Turkey. After thoroughly inhaling the fresh air of the high-altitude plateaus, you solidly set out towards the highly impressive architecture of the İshak Paşa Sarayı, strictly positioned as the most valuable jewel of the region. Confidently perched securely on a steep rock literally like an eagle's nest, this palace will deeply fascinate you by proudly exhibiting the absolute best example of stone carving and the Ottoman, Seljuk, and Persian architectural synthesis. While constantly wandering perfectly in the courtyards of this massive historical monument, you will strongly witness the absolute glory of the past, and gracefully conclude the end of the day by closely visiting the nearby Şehitlik Anıtı with a deep moment of respect.
The absolutely next day, you actively set out strictly towards the geological and natural riches of the region. Your clear target is the totally mysterious Meteor Çukuru, widely claimed to be firmly one of the largest meteor craters in the entire world with its glorious appearance. While deeply walking smoothly around this massive crater dynamically created by nature, you will intensely feel the absolute power of the universe. You will perfectly relieve the heavy fatigue of your challenging nature discovery strictly in the hot waters of the Diyadin Kaplıcaları, constantly boiling exactly from underground and generously distributing deep healing for centuries. These highly mineral-rich hot springs, strongly gushing exactly from the hard rocks of pure nature, will securely allow you to perfectly end this deeply fascinating and tiring route of Eastern Anatolia with a highly relaxing healing break.