Noah's Ark & Patriarchs Tours:
From Noah's ark to Job, Abraham & Jacob

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Embark on a captivating 12-day, 13-night journey of sites associated with the book of Genesis in eastern and southeastern Turkey. We also offer 5-day and 3-day shorter tours of just the Noah’s Ark sites. Explore the legendary site where Noah’s Ark is believed to have come to rest and the historical landscapes of the ancient Kingdom of Urartu (Ararat). Walk in the paths of the biblical Patriarchs in southern Turkey, as they made their way to the Promised Land. Visit both the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers. Marvel at the majestic mountains of Urartu and the lush Harran plains. Conclude your adventure with a visit to the enigmatic Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe archaeological sites. This unforgettable tour is an ideal experience for individuals, families, friends, or church groups—a true Biblical journey of a lifetime!

12-Day Noah’s Ark to Abraham Tour Dates Available ($3600/adult & $2400/child)

  • September 24-October 6 (Arrive in Istanbul September 23. Depart October 6.) *Cappadocia optional pre-tour available.
  • October 29-November 10 (Arrive in Istanbul October 28. Depart November 10.) *Cappadocia optional pre-tour available.

5-Day Complete Noah’s Ark Only Tour Dates Available ($1800/adult & $1200/child)

  • September 24-September 29 (Arrive in Istanbul September 23. Depart September 29.) *Cappadocia optional pre-tour available.
  • October 29-November 3 (Arrive in Istanbul October 28. Depart November 3.) *Cappadocia optional pre-tour available.

3-Day Short Noah’s Ark Only Tour Dates Available ($1100/adult & $750/child)**

**Domestic flights are NOT included.

  • September 24-September 27 (Arrive in Istanbul September 23. Arrive in eastern Turkey, September 24. Depart eastern Turkey, September 27.) *Cappadocia optional pre-tour available.
  • October 29-November 1 (Arrive in Istanbul October 28. Arrive in eastern Turkey, October 29. Depart eastern Turkey, November 1.) *Cappadocia optional pre-tour available.
Patriarchs Tour from Noah's ark to Job, Abraham and Jacob. Eastern and Southeastern Turkey.
Patriarchs Tour from Noah's ark to Job, Abraham and Jacob. Eastern and Southeastern Turkey.

12-Day, 5-Day & 3-Day Daily Tours Itineraries*

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*The itinerary can be changed by NoahsArkScans.com based on ground conditions and other factors. If you have any questions you may contact us at info@noahsarkscans.com or you can call us at +1-916-258-7092. Or write to us at: NoahsArkScans.com, ATTN: Andrew Jones, 3032 Verwood Place, Roseville, CA 95747, USA.

12-Day Patriarch Tour Itinerary ($3600/adult & $2400/child)

  • Arrive anytime on Day 1. You will stay overnight in Istanbul before flying to eastern Turkey the next day.
Istanbul Airport
  • Fly from Istanbul to Igdir (IGD) or Agri (AJI) airport. Domestic flight is included in the tour price.
  • Possibly see the ark site for the first time depending on the flight schedule.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
  • Visit the fossil bed site showing evidence of the global flood.
  • Next we will visit the Noah's ark visitor center and the ark site. Spend the rest of the day exploring the site, watching videos about the history of the research including the latest geophysical scan results and listening to lectures about the Durupinar Noah's ark site.
  • We will then visit the possible landing site of the ark further up the mountain and the nearby stone that looks like a giant altar.
  • Finally we will end the day by driving back via one of the branches of the old Silk Route that Marco Polo took on his journey to China when he mentioned the ark. See small villages and rolling green hills with ship.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
Noah's ark and the renovated visitor center.
Noah's ark (Durupinar site) - Andrew Jones drone 2019
Fossil bed site near Noah's ark.
  • We start the day with a trip to the nearby "Anchor stone village" or "Village of 8" known today as Arzap. Here are found the giant stones with holes that many believe to be the drogue stones used on Noah's ark! We will explore the area including the site Ron Wyatt thought was the burial site of Noah and his wife and the giant altar like stone at the base of the hills.
  • Next we will visit the ancient Urartu fortress above Dogubayazit. The ancient Kingdom of Urartu is where we get the name Ararat from and it was in this mountainous kingdom that the Bible says the ark landed.
  • Nearby we will visit the Ottoman era Ishak Pasha palace with it's magnificent view of Dogubayazit below and Arzap in the distance.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
Anchor stones aka possible drogue stones for Noah's ark in Arzap village.
Urartu Castle above Dogubayazit.
Ishak Pasha Palace from the Ottoman period above Dogubayazit.
  • We will journey to the start of the Euphrates River (Murat) and learn how Noah's descendents left this area and arrived on the Plains of Shinar to built the Tower of Babel and the first cities.
  • If time permits we will also visit the nearby natural Fish Lake where Dogubayazit gets its water and have a picnic in this beautiful mountain lake.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
The headwaters of the Euphrates River. The Murat River valley runs from just west of the ark site and snakes it way west and then south through Turkey and becomes the Euphrates River which empties out into Northern Mesopotamia and the plains of Shinar where the Tower of Babel was built and the first cities. Learn how Noah's descendents journeyed this way from the ark site to Mesopotamia.
Fish Lake. A mountainous lake where Dogubayazit gets its water supply.
  • We will drive 2 hours south to the city of Van which sits on the beautiful Van Lake. Van was the ancient capital of Urartu where we get the name Ararat today.
  • First we will visit the regional archaeological museum of Van which houses important artifacts for different time periods especially during the Urartu period.
  • Next we will visit the ancient capital for the Kingdom of Urartu that was a fortress on a rock outcrop near the present day Museum. You will be able to explore the fortress and experience some amazing views of Lake Van and the area.
  • Finally if we have time we will stop by a Van Cat House where you can pet and feed the famous Van cats a special breed from this area with white fur and blue and green eyes.
  • Overnight in Van.
The beautiful Lake Van area.
Van Castle the site of the capital of the ancient kingdom of Urartu where we get the name Ararat from.
Famous Van cat. This breed is from the Van area and known for its two colored eyes and white fur.
  • We will head east to the Urartu castle at Çavuştepe. Here you will see examples of their cuneiform writing and food storage system in a beautiful valley setting.
  • Finally we will spend the rest of the day taking a ferry out to Akdamar Island on Lake Van where there is a ruined Armenian monastery. You will see examples of Armenian standing stones called khachkars used as grave markers. Some try to claim the Arzap stones with holes are khachkars. You will get to compare them first hand.
  • Overnight in Van.
Urartu fortress at Çavuştepe. See examples of their cuneiform writing and grain storage.
Akdamar Island on Lake Van with the Armenian monastery ruins.
  • Today we will leave the Van area and head south towards SanlUrfa (Urfa - a proposed site for Ur). We will see the Malabadi Bridge built over 800 years ago. We will end up in Batman by the end of the day.
  • Overnight in Batman.
Malabadi Bridge
  • After sleeping in Batman we will head to Midyat and visit one of the few Assyrian/Syriac Christian churches where they still use a form of Aramaic.
  • Next we drive west to the town of Mardin with its narrow and cobbled streets. This historic town is near the Tigris river. Some of the buildings date back to the 14th century. If possible we will also visit the Byzantine fortress of Dara near Mardin.
  • We head north from Mardin towards Diyarbakır. Along the way we will visit an ancient tepe or hill that a few have proposed to be the site of the Tower of Babel. Climbing the manmade hill we'll get a view of the small village below. Finally as we approach Diyarbakır we will visit the Dicle Bridge (Ongözlü Bridge) which spans the Tigris River and was built around 1065 AD.
  • Overnight in Diyarbakır.
Midyat, Turkey
Mardin, Turkey
çınar
Pornag, Turkey - some claim this could be the Tower of Babel.
Dicle Bridge (Ongözlü Bridge).
  • Starting off we will get to see some of Diyarbakır for the last time as we head further west across southeastern Turkey.
  • Noah's ark? Well we will see Mount Karaca (Karaca Dağ), a shield volcano and a proposed location for the landing of Noah's ark by some. So far no ark has been found there!
  • We will cross the Euphrates River and continue on to one of the royal burial sites of the Greek kingdom of Commagene near the base of Mount Nemrut. Nearby we will visit the Mameluke fort at Yenikale.
  • Finally we will end the day with sunset on Mount Nemrut with the Harran plain in the distance bathin in the setting sun.
  • Overnight at the base of Mount Nemrut.
Diyarbakir castle
Karaca Dağ (Karaca Mountain)
Inscribed wall and entrance to the tunnel at Arsameia.
The Mameluke fort at Yenikale
Mount Nemrut
  • From Nemrut Mountain we will head south and cross over the Euphrates River again and stop at a vista point to see the famous Atatürk Dam.
  • We will drive to the famous Neolithic stone site of Göbeklitepe. A site that is changing our understanding of early history of the world and this region. We will discuss how it could possibly fit into a Biblical timeframe.
  • Finally we will end the day in SanlUrfa/Urfa. We will check out the famous Urfa covered bazaar and taste the famous Turkish Kunefe dessert. Yum!
  • Overnight in SanlUrfa (Urfa).
Ataturk Dam Vista Point
Neolithic pre-pottery rock sites around the Plain of Harran.
Göbeklitepe
Göbeklitepe
  • We will spend the morning at the central park where the birth cave of Abraham is located. Here among the trees we will find a spot to discuss the theories about the location of Ur and the possibility that this is the real Ur of the Chaldees.
  • Those that want to can climb up the nearby castle and see a great view of the surrounding historical area.
  • Finally we will visit the large Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum with its artifacts from Göbeklitepe and other ancient sites.
  • Overnight in SanlUrfa (Urfa).
Abraham's birth cave?
Urfa Fish Lake Park and Anzıleyh
Urfa Fish Lake Park and Anzıleyh
Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
  • On our way to Harran we will make a stop at the traditional cave of Job where he suffered under his trials.
  • Next we will drive south near the Syrian border to visit Harran. It was here that Abraham's father Terah passed away after they left Ur for Canaan. We will see the archaeological site of Harran and the traditional beehive style homes.
  • Last we will visit the well of Jacob. After fleeing his brother Esau it was at this well that Jacob met his future wife Rachel. Many years earlier it was also at this well that Isaac's future wife Rebecca was at.
  • Overnight in SanlUrfa (Urfa).
Job's Cave of Suffering
Harran's beehive homes.
Jacob's Well in Harran.
Jacob's Well in Harran.
  • Fly back to Istanbul from SanlUrfa (domestic flight included in the tour).

5-Day Complete Noah's Ark Tour Itinerary ($1800/adult & $1200/child)

  • Arrive anytime on Day 1. You will stay overnight in Istanbul before flying to eastern Turkey the next day.
Istanbul Airport
  • Fly from Istanbul to Igdir (IGD) or Agri (AJI) airport. Domestic flight is included in the tour price.
  • Possibly see the ark site for the first time depending on the flight schedule.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
  • Visit the fossil bed site showing evidence of the global flood.
  • Next we will visit the Noah's ark visitor center and the ark site. Spend the rest of the day exploring the site, watching videos about the history of the research including the latest geophysical scan results and listening to lectures about the Durupinar Noah's ark site.
  • We will then visit the possible landing site of the ark further up the mountain and the nearby stone that looks like a giant altar.
  • Finally we will end the day by driving back via one of the branches of the old Silk Route that Marco Polo took on his journey to China when he mentioned the ark. See small villages and rolling green hills with ship.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
Noah's ark and the renovated visitor center.
Noah's ark (Durupinar site) - Andrew Jones drone 2019
Fossil bed site near Noah's ark.
  • We start the day with a trip to the nearby "Anchor stone village" or "Village of 8" known today as Arzap. Here are found the giant stones with holes that many believe to be the drogue stones used on Noah's ark! We will explore the area including the site Ron Wyatt thought was the burial site of Noah and his wife and the giant altar like stone at the base of the hills.
  • Next we will visit the ancient Urartu fortress above Dogubayazit. The ancient Kingdom of Urartu is where we get the name Ararat from and it was in this mountainous kingdom that the Bible says the ark landed.
  • Nearby we will visit the Ottoman era Ishak Pasha palace with it's magnificent view of Dogubayazit below and Arzap in the distance.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
Anchor stones aka possible drogue stones for Noah's ark in Arzap village.
Urartu Castle above Dogubayazit.
Ishak Pasha Palace from the Ottoman period above Dogubayazit.
  • We will journey to the start of the Euphrates River (Murat) and learn how Noah's descendents left this area and arrived on the Plains of Shinar to built the Tower of Babel and the first cities.
  • If time permits we will also visit the nearby natural Fish Lake where Dogubayazit gets its water and have a picnic in this beautiful mountain lake.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
The headwaters of the Euphrates River. The Murat River valley runs from just west of the ark site and snakes it way west and then south through Turkey and becomes the Euphrates River which empties out into Northern Mesopotamia and the plains of Shinar where the Tower of Babel was built and the first cities. Learn how Noah's descendents journeyed this way from the ark site to Mesopotamia.
Fish Lake. A mountainous lake where Dogubayazit gets its water supply.
  • We will drive 2 hours south to the city of Van which sits on the beautiful Van Lake. Van was the ancient capital of Urartu where we get the name Ararat today.
  • First we will visit the regional archaeological museum of Van which houses important artifacts for different time periods especially during the Urartu period.
  • Next we will visit the ancient capital for the Kingdom of Urartu that was a fortress on a rock outcrop near the present day Museum. You will be able to explore the fortress and experience some amazing views of Lake Van and the area.
  • Finally if we have time we will stop by a Van Cat House where you can pet and feed the famous Van cats a special breed from this area with white fur and blue and green eyes.
  • Overnight in Van.
The beautiful Lake Van area.
Van Castle the site of the capital of the ancient kingdom of Urartu where we get the name Ararat from.
Famous Van cat. This breed is from the Van area and known for its two colored eyes and white fur.
  • Fly back to Istanbul from Van (domestic flight included in the tour).

3-Day Short Noah's Ark Tour Itinerary ($1100/adult & $750/child)

  • Arrive anytime on Day 1. You will stay overnight in Istanbul before flying to eastern Turkey the next day.
Istanbul Airport
  • Fly from Istanbul to Igdir (IGD) or Agri (AJI) airport. Domestic flight is NOT included in the tour price.
  • Possibly see the ark site for the first time depending on the flight schedule.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
  • Visit the fossil bed site showing evidence of the global flood.
  • Next we will visit the Noah's ark visitor center and the ark site. Spend the rest of the day exploring the site, watching videos about the history of the research including the latest geophysical scan results and listening to lectures about the Durupinar Noah's ark site.
  • We will then visit the possible landing site of the ark further up the mountain and the nearby stone that looks like a giant altar.
  • Finally we will end the day by driving back via one of the branches of the old Silk Route that Marco Polo took on his journey to China when he mentioned the ark. See small villages and rolling green hills with ship.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
Noah's ark and the renovated visitor center.
Noah's ark (Durupinar site) - Andrew Jones drone 2019
Fossil bed site near Noah's ark.
  • We start the day with a trip to the nearby "Anchor stone village" or "Village of 8" known today as Arzap. Here are found the giant stones with holes that many believe to be the drogue stones used on Noah's ark! We will explore the area including the site Ron Wyatt thought was the burial site of Noah and his wife and the giant altar like stone at the base of the hills.
  • Next we will visit the ancient Urartu fortress above Dogubayazit. The ancient Kingdom of Urartu is where we get the name Ararat from and it was in this mountainous kingdom that the Bible says the ark landed.
  • Nearby we will visit the Ottoman era Ishak Pasha palace with it's magnificent view of Dogubayazit below and Arzap in the distance.
  • Overnight in Dogubayazit.
Anchor stones aka possible drogue stones for Noah's ark in Arzap village.
Urartu Castle above Dogubayazit.
Ishak Pasha Palace from the Ottoman period above Dogubayazit.
  • Fly back to Istanbul from Igdir (domestic flight is NOT included in the tour price).
This trip went beyond our high expectations! Andrew Jones is an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. From beautiful hotels and delicious food all inclusive, to walking the bustling streets of Dogubayazit at night, to meeting the heartwarming and personable residents of the area, we loved our time in eastern Turkey. The Ark site is overwhelming! If you are older or have physical problems and think you can’t go, they make a way for everyone to get to the sites! Plus an exclusive to this trip is that we were allowed to go on up the mountain to within basically yards of the Iranian border to see where the Ark came to rest originally on the beautiful mountain ridge of Judi. It will exceed your expectations, too! Go and soak up the culture, the people, and the sites where civilization began!
Tammy
It’s always a good Idea to travel to the lands of the Bible; for perspective, contextual accuracy, and to feel closer to the places where all of these things took place. It’s icing on the cake when you are also able to travel to the more obscure locations. Most Christian YouTube videos you see of these areas are pastors who were filming while taking a tour with Andrew. They are relaying his knowledge and incorporating his own drone footage (which he generously shares). Andrew has extensive knowledge of these lands. But most importantly, Andrew is one of the most sincere believers I’ve ever met. He lives what Christ taught and that is reflected in how he approaches his tours and the care he gives to the fellow believers entrusted to him on his tours. It’s the journey of a lifetime and he will be the perfect host!
Janet
What an amazing trip Andrew has put together! This was truly a life changing event for me as we visited unique Biblical Archeology sites unknown to most of the world. Andrew has done his research well and found sites with the most evidence of being the actual places mentioned in Scripture. Imagine climbing Mt. Sinai or seeing where Noah's Ark is buried! Collecting sulphur balls of brimstone from Sodom or walking on the shore of where the Israelites crossed the Red Sea. Standing in the shadow of the massive Split Rock where God miraculously provided water for over a million people. This was truly a Mountaintop Experience unlike any I've ever had. Andrew has put together a well organized trip and thought of all the details needed to make a trip like this successful. His expertise and research is impressive. Matched with an unflappable personality in handling unexpected situations and a wonderful sense of humor makes him the perfect tour guide. You will not be disappointed!
Rik
We've just been on the Noah's Ark Tour with Andrew Jones and we have to say that this is THE ONLY tour to take if you are interested in seeing the Noah's Ark archaeological site (or if you are just curious about this legendary and beautiful part of Turkey, and wish to find out what all the fuss is about!). We realised, after checking out several other tour operators, that this itinerary is the most in-depth and exhaustive. And at a price that offered way better value. We were brought to sites and landmarks that other tour operators hadn't even heard of. And you certainly won't find a more knowledgeable (and fun) guide than Andrew. With his impressive network and years of hands-on research experience under his belt, he is a walking encyclopedia on everything related to this region! Travel around these parts might feel like the wild west at times, but with Andrew we were always safe and well taken care of. We look forward to the uncovering of further discoveries around Noah's Ark and will definitely join Andrew on the Patriarch's Tour in the future!
Jackie
Imagine stepping foot on/aboard the REbirthplace of humanity? This is a “once in a 5-millennium” opportunity that we got to encounter first-hand! Andrew really knows how to make this tour an unforgettable adventure!
Ann
The guided tour of Noah’s Ark is amazing and should be a bucket list item for any believer or truth seeker. Andrew Jones (arguably one of the two most knowledgeable in the world on the subject) leads the tour and provides on-site historical and scientific details that no other tour can provide. In addition to multiple days of exploring the ark site and other related areas, the tour provides many interactions with the friendly local residents and places to see how life is in eastern Turkey. I can’t imagine how anyone could pass up an opportunity to see the ark and touch its exposed petrified deck timbers.
Jim
Standing on Noah's Ark, standing near the Iranian border, standing at the base of Mt Ararat and experiencing the culture has been one of my favorite trips by far! The tour guide Andrew Jones is incredible, he's very knowledgeable of this area and a kind human. I learned so much and felt such joy around the people. Definitely recommend this trip opportunity to everyone, young or old, you will truly enjoy yourself on a once in a lifetime experience of visiting the area where Noah and his family replenished the Earth.
Carmen
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Optional Cappadocia Pre-Tour Dates

  • September 20-23, 2024 (Arrive in Istanbul September 19) - We will fly to Cappadocia September 20th and spend the next days exploring underground cities and churches. Hiking beautiful natural scenery and visiting archaeological museums. Balloon ride is optional and depends on weather and wind conditions.
  • October 25-28, 2024 (Arrive in Istanbul October 24) - We will fly to Cappadocia October 25th and spend the next days exploring underground cities and churches. Hiking beautiful natural scenery and visiting archaeological museums. Balloon ride is optional and depends on weather and wind conditions.

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Durupinar Noah's Ark site