The region of Eastern Anatolia is the largest in terms of area, covering approximately 21% of the Country; the highest (it houses Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest peak) and the most rugged in terrain. In terms of sites, there are plenty for lovers of history to explore including:
- Mersin, Tarsus, Adana
- Hatay, Antioch (Antakya)
- Antep, Urfa, Harran
- Kahta, Nemrut, Malatya
- Mardin, Diyarbakir
- Van, Dogubeyazit, Igdir
- Erzurum, Kars, Ardahan
- Sivas, Divrigi