Things to do in Van Province

Activities, attractions and tours

View over the Lake Van and the town of Tatvan, in the province of Bitlis, Turkey
A view of the Van fortress with the mosque and minaret
Akdamar Island in Van Lake. The Armenian Cathedral Church of the Holy Cross (from 10th century)
Van Province
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What to do in Van Province

Popular places to visit

Turkey. Akdamar Island in Van Lake. The Armenian Cathedral Church of the Holy Cross

Akdamar Adası

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Akdamar Adası during your travels in Gevaş. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Akdamar Adası
Akdamar Island in Van Lake. The Armenian Cathedral Church of the Holy Cross

Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross

After visiting Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gevaş. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Van AVM

You can enjoy retail therapy at Van AVM during your trip to Van. Amble around the area's marina or visit its temples.

Van AVM

Fortress of Van

You can learn about the history of Van when you stop by Fortress of Van. Stroll along the marina or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Fortress of Van

Seven Churches

After visiting Seven Churches, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Van. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas while you're in the area.

Seven Churches

Muradiye Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muradiye Waterfall during your travels in Muradiye.

Muradiye Waterfall

Gevaş Cemetery

You can find out about the history of Gevaş when you stop by Gevaş Cemetery. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Gevaş Cemetery

Van Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Van Museum during your travels in Van. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches.

Van Museum

Ataturk City Stadium

Catch an event at Ataturk City Stadium during your trip to Van. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Ataturk City Stadium

Where to stay in Van Province

Find the best Van Province areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Mystery view from snowy peaks and lake Panorama

İpekyolu

You'll enjoy the churches and spas in İpekyolu. You might want to make time for a stop at Van AVM or Fortress of Van.

Ancient castle of Van in Turkey, known also as Tushba Castle

Tuşba

While visiting Tuşba, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Van and Van cat house.