Bitlis is a small city in Eastern Anatolia set in a beautiful valley. It’s off the beaten path and rarely attracts foreign visitors.
The Nemrut Caldera (Nemrut Kalderası) is an incredible natural site in Eastern Anatolia. It’s located west of Lake Van near the towns of Tatvan and Ahlat.
Ahlat is a town on the north shore of Lake Van in Turkey. It’s known for the large number of historic tombstones in the cemetery.
Adilcevaz is a town on the north shore of Lake Van in Turkey. There’s not a whole lot to see but it makes for a nice stop if you’re passing through the area.
Kars is a small city in the northeast corner of Turkey. It’s the gateway to the archaeological site of Ani and has plenty of attractions itself.
Ani (Անի) is a ruined medieval Armenian city in Eastern Anatolia, right on the border with Armenia. It’s remote but well worth the effort to visit.
A short drive from Doğubayazıt in Eastern Anatolia is one of the purported landing sites of Noah’s Ark, also known as the Durupınar Site.
Doğubayazıt is a frontier town in Eastern Anatolia near the Turkish border with Iran. It’s remote but travelers will be rewarded for their efforts.
Muradiye Falls (Muradiye Şelalesi) is an impressive natural site in Eastern Anatolia about halfway between Van and Doğubayazıt. They’re worth a stop if you’re driving through the area.
Van is an interesting city in Eastern Anatolia famous for its traditional breakfasts. It sits on the eastern shore of Lake Van and has a few good places to visit.