Places to Visit in Van

Places to visit in Van: Akdamar Kilisesi, Naregavank, Hoşap Kalesi, Erçek Gölü and more, with locations and guided tour options.

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Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross - Van Religious Sites

Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Gevaş 915
Foto: loiez Deniel · CC BY 2.0
Narekavank - Van Religious Sites

Narekavank

Gevaş 901
Foto: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
Hoşap Castle - Van Historical Places

Hoşap Castle

Gürpınar 1643
Foto: Attaleiv · CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake Erçek - Van Nature & Outdoors

Lake Erçek

İpekyolu
Foto: EvgenyGenkin · CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake Turna - Van Nature & Outdoors

Lake Turna

İpekyolu
Foto: RIDVAN YILDIZ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Van Fortress - Van Historical Places

Van Fortress

İpekyolu
Foto: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Van Museum - Van Museums

Van Museum

İpekyolu 1945
Foto: Clemens Schmillen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ktuts monastery - Van Religious Sites

Ktuts monastery

Tuşba 1401
Foto: SUZANNE KHARDALIAN HOLMQUIST · CC BY-SA 3.0
Mount Tendürek - Van Nature & Outdoors

Mount Tendürek

Foto: Raki_Man · CC BY 3.0
Aparank Monastery - Van Religious Sites

Aparank Monastery

Bahçesaray 901
Foto: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
Varagavank - Van Religious Sites

Varagavank

653
Foto: Vigen Hakhverdyan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Saint Bartholomew Monastery - Van Religious Sites

Saint Bartholomew Monastery

Başkale 1201
Foto: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
Karmravank - Van Religious Sites

Karmravank

901
Foto: Serouj (courtesy of Armine) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Çavuştepe - Van Historical Places

Çavuştepe

Gürpınar
Foto: Martijn Munneke from Netherlands · CC BY 2.0
Mount Artos - Van Nature & Outdoors

Mount Artos

Foto: Rotadefterim / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Shirakavan - Van Historical Places

Shirakavan

Foto: Vartan A. Hampikian · Public domain
Mount Arnos - Van Nature & Outdoors

Mount Arnos

Foto: Bryce Edwards · CC BY 2.0
Great Mosque of Van - Van Religious Sites

Great Mosque of Van

Foto: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0
St. Thomas Monastery, Van - Van Religious Sites

St. Thomas Monastery, Van

Gevaş 1100
Foto: Harunreşits · CC BY-SA 4.0
Surp Marinos Monastery - Van Religious Sites

Surp Marinos Monastery

Gürpınar 901
Foto: Rita Willaert · CC BY 2.0
Gövelek Lake - Van Nature & Outdoors

Gövelek Lake

İpekyolu
Foto: Buaidh · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lake Süphan - Van Nature & Outdoors

Lake Süphan

Foto: Hayırhah · CC BY-SA 4.0
Süleyman Han Mosque - Van Religious Sites

Süleyman Han Mosque

İpekyolu
Foto: Ömer arkan · CC BY-SA 4.0
mosque in İpekyolu, Van - Van Religious Sites

mosque in İpekyolu, Van

İpekyolu
Foto: Ziegler175 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tomb of Muhammad Tayyar - Van Religious Sites

Tomb of Muhammad Tayyar

Çatak
Foto: Mkurtel · CC BY-SA 4.0
Amiuk - Van Historical Places

Amiuk

Foto: Salih Karayel · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hoşap Bridge - Van Historical Places

Hoşap Bridge

Gürpınar
Foto: Clemens Schmillen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Abbasağa Mosque - Van Religious Sites

Abbasağa Mosque

İpekyolu
Foto: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kaya Çelebi Mosque - Van Religious Sites

Kaya Çelebi Mosque

İpekyolu
Foto: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tomb of Sheikh Abdurahman Gazi - Van Religious Sites

Tomb of Sheikh Abdurahman Gazi

İpekyolu
Foto: Dosseman / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Husrev Pasha Tomb - Van Religious Sites

Husrev Pasha Tomb

İpekyolu
Foto: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hüsrev Paşa Medresesi - Van Historical Places

Hüsrev Paşa Medresesi

İpekyolu
Foto: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0
Yoncatepe - Van Historical Places

Yoncatepe

İpekyolu
Foto: Francesco Bini / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Yukarı Anzaf - Van Historical Places

Yukarı Anzaf

İpekyolu
Foto: Francesco Bini · CC BY-SA 4.0
Surp Grigor Kilisesi - Van Religious Sites

Surp Grigor Kilisesi

İpekyolu
Foto: Bachmann, Walter · Public domain
Surp Kevork Church - Van Religious Sites

Surp Kevork Church

Tuşba
Foto: Preacher lad / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Amik Castle - Van Historical Places

Amik Castle

Tuşba
Foto: Salih Karayel / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Monastery of Holy Cross - Van Religious Sites

Monastery of Holy Cross

Bahçesaray
Foto: Bachmann, Walter · Public domain
Erek Dağı - Van Nature & Outdoors

Erek Dağı

Foto: SezerBaydar / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
İhtiyarşahap Dağı - Van Nature & Outdoors

İhtiyarşahap Dağı

Foto: Tadeáš Gregor · CC BY-SA 4.0
Akdoruk - Van Nature & Outdoors

Akdoruk

Foto: Dikkülah / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Işık Dağı - Van Nature & Outdoors

Işık Dağı

Foto: Volker Höhfeld / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bostaniçi Gölü - Van Nature & Outdoors

Bostaniçi Gölü

Foto: Safa.daneshvar · CC0
Çadır Dağı - Van Nature & Outdoors

Çadır Dağı

Foto: Bilinmiyor · CC BY 2.0
Akpınar - Van Nature & Outdoors

Akpınar

Foto: Ben Bender / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Mount Kepçe - Van Nature & Outdoors

Mount Kepçe

Foto: Tadeáš Gregor / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Old city of Van - Van Historical Places

Old city of Van

Foto: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Fortress of Ayanis Historical Places

Fortress of Ayanis

Tuşba

Districts of Van

Browse places and guided tours district by district.

Bahçesaray Başkale Çaldıran Çatak Edremit Erciş Gevaş Gürpınar İpekyolu Muradiye Özalp Tuşba Saray

Touring Van with a guide

Most of these sites are far apart and opening hours vary. A licensed guide plans the route, transport and timing in one programme.

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