Eastern Express Kars Tour from Ankara — 3 Nights

About Eastern Express Kars Tour from Ankara — 3 Nights

This package tour from Ankara lasts 3 Nights 4 Days, with one leg by plane and the other aboard the Tourist Eastern Express. Accommodation is in Kars and Sivas; the route includes Kars, Sivas, Erzincan, Kemaliye, İliç and Divriği. Departure dates and availability are shared via our WhatsApp line. Prices start at ₺24.599 per person; the exact amount will be provided via WhatsApp according to your selected date and hotel. A ₺24.599 supplement applies to guests choosing a single room. When booking, you can choose to stay at Katerina Palace or one of the hotels in Kars; both options include Bed & Breakfast and have no price difference. The price includes an economy-class flight from Ankara to Kars, a sleeper compartment ticket on the Tourist Eastern Express from Kars to Ankara, 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Kars, 2 nights of accommodation on the train, 1 open-buffet or set-menu breakfast at the hotel, and transportation in luxury vehicles. Vehicle details are determined according to the number of passengers. Expenses during the train journey, dinners specified in the itinerary, the Caucasian Folk Dance Show, the Çıldır Lake Sleigh Tour and dinner on Day 2, and dinner on the train are not included in the price.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Journey from Ankara to Kars

The tour meeting takes place in Ankara. One part of the route is covered by plane and the other by the Tourist Eastern Express; flight and train times will be sent to you after booking. The day’s itinerary includes the Ani Ruins, Arpaçay, Lake Çıldır and a Caucasian Night. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are at guests’ own expense. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kars.

Day 2 — Kars

After breakfast, the tour of Kars begins. Kars Castle will be visited during the day. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at the hotel in Kars.

Day 3 — Erzincan, Kemaliye, İliç, Divriği and Sivas

After breakfast, travel to Sivas via Erzincan, Kemaliye, İliç and Divriği. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Sivas. In your free time, you can visit the Gök Medrese in Sivas independently.

Day 4 — Return to Ankara

Our program concludes with the return to Ankara.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Eastern Express Kars tour take?

The tour is 3 nights and 4 days. Accommodation in Kars, Sivas, on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

Which cities does the tour cover?

The route consists of Kars, Sivas, Erzincan, Kemaliye, İliç, Divriği stops. The day-by-day itinerary is listed in the "Program" section of the tour page.

What is included in the tour price?

Economy-class one-way flight ticket from Ankara to Kars; sleeper compartment ticket on the Eastern Express Tourist Train from Kars to Ankara; 1 night Bed & Breakfast accommodation at our hotel in Kars; 2 nights on the train; 1 open-buffet or set-menu breakfast at our hotel; transportation in luxury vehicles (vehicle details by group size are listed below); sightseeing excursions; guide services.

What is not included in the tour price?

Expenses incurred during the train journey; all dinners specified in the itinerary; Caucasian folk dance show; Çıldır Lake sleigh ride; dinner on Day 2 as specified in the itinerary and dinner served on the train; all lunches; beverages consumed with all meals; all personal expenses; museum and archaeological site entrance fees, Museum Pass – (required for admission to museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.); all additional activities specified; Your Holiday Is Protected; We've Taken Every Precaution for You; Click Here for Details; option to purchase your holiday in 12 installments.

Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?

You choose your hotel when making your reservation: Katerina Sarayı (Bed & Breakfast) accommodation option (bed & breakfast, no price difference); Kars Hotels (Bed & Breakfast) accommodation option (bed & breakfast, no price difference). A supplement of ₺24.599 applies to guests wishing to stay in a single room.

Are meals included in the price?

Accommodation is based on a Bed & Breakfast concept. Lunches and dinners are at guests' own expense.

On which dates are departures available?

Departure dates, prices for each date, and availability are provided via WhatsApp; you can inquire using the WhatsApp button on the page.

Is the price per person, is there a single room supplement?

The advertised price is per person in a double room and varies depending on the selected date; starts from ₺24,599. A single supplement of ₺24,599 applies for those wishing to stay in a single room.

How do I make a reservation?

Reservations are made via the WhatsApp line: simply tap the WhatsApp button on the page and send your preferred dates and number of guests; available dates, pricing, and payment details will be sent to you there.