Kars Tour with Eastern Express — 3 Nights 4 Days from Ankara

About Kars Tour with Eastern Express — 3 Nights 4 Days from Ankara

This 3 Nights 4 Days package tour from Ankara covers Istanbul, Erzurum, and Kars. One leg of the journey is by plane and the other by sleeper car on the Touristic Eastern Express; the itinerary also includes Erzincan and Girlevik Waterfall. Accommodation is at hotels in Kars on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Prices start at 29.999 TL per person; the exact price will be provided via our WhatsApp line according to your selected date and hotel. A supplement of 29.999 TL applies for a single room. Departure dates and availability are also shared via WhatsApp. The price includes an economy-class return flight from Ankara to Kars, a sleeper-car compartment ticket between Ankara and Kars, 2 nights' Bed & Breakfast accommodation at hotels, 1 night's accommodation on the train, 2 breakfasts at the hotel (open buffet or set menu), and transportation in luxury vehicles according to group size. Expenses during the train journey, dinner on the last day, additional service fees, the Caucasian Folk Dance Show, and the Çıldır Lake sled tour are not included in the price.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul

We meet the group in Ankara. The tour is completed with one leg by plane and the other on the Touristic Eastern Express; flight and train times will be shared separately during the booking process. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight stay at the hotel in Istanbul.

Day 2 — Ankara – Kars – Erzincan – Erzurum

After breakfast, the route continues in the direction of Ankara – Kars – Erzincan – Erzurum. You will have the opportunity to see Girlevik Waterfall along the way. Lunch is at your own expense. Overnight at the hotel in Erzurum.

Day 3 — Kars

After breakfast, we begin the Kars tour. The itinerary includes visits to St. Pirkitch Church, the Silk Road Bridge, Lake Çıldır, and the Silk Road Bridge. Breakfast is included in the tour; lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kars.

Day 4 — Kars

The tour ends with the return flight to Ankara. During the day, you will have the opportunity to visit the Caucasus Front War History Museum and Kars Castle. You can explore Kars Bazaar independently during your free time.

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 4 days. Accommodation in Istanbul, Erzurum, Kars on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

Which cities does the tour cover?

The itinerary consists of Istanbul, Erzurum, Kars, and Erzincan stops. The day-by-day program is written in the "Program" section on the tour page.

What is included in the tour price?

Economy Class flight ticket from Kars to Ankara; sleeper compartment ticket on the Touristic Eastern Express from Ankara to Kars; 2 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a hotel; 1 night’s accommodation on the train; 2 open-buffet or set-menu breakfasts at our hotel; transportation in luxury vehicles (vehicle details by group size are provided below); sightseeing tours; guide services.

What is not included in the tour price?

Expenses incurred during the train journey; dinner on the final day as specified in the program; additional service fees (special provincial and municipal facilities, etc.); Caucasian folk dance performance; Çıldır Lake sled tour; Girlevik Waterfall – Erzincan and Erzurum excursions; all lunches; drinks served with all meals; dinners; Museum Pass (required for admission to museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism); all additional activities listed; all personal expenses; Your Holiday Is Safe; We've Taken Every Precaution for You.

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

Accommodation is in the Kars Hotels (Bed & Breakfast) Accommodation Option category. A single room supplement of ₺29,999 applies for solo travelers.

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; starting from ₺29.999. A single supplement of ₺29.999 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.