Across the Anatolian heartland from historic Sanliurfa to Van and seldom visited Yuksekova in search of beautiful spring flowers, fine landscapes and cultural treasure. We search especially for endemic fritillaries, irises and extraordinary steppe flora, tracing parts of the old Silk Road. Travelling from volcanic badlands and the wild mountains of Palandoken to the turquoise waters of Lake Van and the dramatic peaks of Hakkari. We also take in the newly excavated Gobeklitepe, the impressive heads of Nemrut Dagi and spectacularly positioned Ishak Pasa, which overlooks the old Silk Road into Iran. A pretour offers the chance to see mass flowering of that most iconic of frits, Fritillaria imperialis.
A 16-day tour with Chris Gardner
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