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taurant, opposite the ferry departure point for Akdamar Island, has a terrace with lake
views. A speciality is
kürt tavası
(meat, tomato and peppers cooked in a clay pot).
Akdamar Kilisesi, overlooking Lake Van
BRUNO MORANDI/GETTY IMAGES ©
Getting There & Away
The easiest way to visit from Van is with Alkan Tours (
Click here
)
.
Boats to Akdamar Island (
"
8) run as and when visitor numbers warrant it (minimum 15
people). From May to September, boats fill up on a regular basis. Outside of the summer,
you may need to charter your own boat (around
"
120).
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