Lake Van Island Monastery Vineyards

How to Complete

4 steps curated by Wine Memories

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   Take a boat to Akdamar Island in Lake Van

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: The venue/site, people with you, key moments, memorable details

   Photo ideas: The venue/site, people with you, key moments, memorable details

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   Visit the island cathedral and discover old monastery vineyard terraces

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: Architecture exterior, interior (if allowed), grounds, respectful group shot

   Photo ideas: Architecture exterior, interior (if allowed), grounds, respectful group shot

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3. 🍷 3

   Take photo of the island monastery landscape

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: Cave/cellar architecture, wine vessels, atmospheric lighting, your group exploring

   Photo ideas: Cave/cellar architecture, wine vessels, atmospheric lighting, your group exploring

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4. 🍷 4

   Pack a bottle of Öküzgözü from Elazığ vineyards to toast the Armenian monks - picnic on monastery terraces overlooking Lake Van

   Optional

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: Architecture exterior, interior (if allowed), grounds, respectful group shot

   Photo ideas: Architecture exterior, interior (if allowed), grounds, respectful group shot

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Insider Tips

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  Boats run regularly from Van port in summer months

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  Bring picnic supplies - no food on the island

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  The church carvings are stunning - budget time to explore