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Munzur Mountains

Stunning, sharp-edged limestone peaks that remain snow-capped for most of the year south of Erzincan.

Upper Euphrates Basin

The majestic valley carved by the Fırat (Euphrates) river, showing the power of water in an arid landscape.

Palandöken Peaks

The famous ski mountains of Erzurum are visible as the flight traverses the high Eastern Anatolian plateau.

Mount Ararat

On very clear days, the massive, snow-covered silhouette of Turkey's highest peak (Ağrı Dağı) is visible on the far southeast horizon.

Kars High Plateau

The vast, high-altitude grasslands that earn Kars its reputation as the 'Siberia of Turkey'.

Kızılırmak River

The long, winding loops of Turkey's longest river as it snakes through the Central Anatolian landscape.

Canik Mountains

The distant northern peaks that mark the transition between the Black Sea region and the inner plateau.

Kelkit Valley

A distinct geological fault line and valley that runs parallel to the flight path near the mid-point.

Sarıkamış Forests

Unique high-altitude scotch pine forests that appear as a deep green blanket shortly before landing.