About Eastern Express Kars Tour from Ankara — 3 Nights
This package tour departing from Ankara offers a three-night four-day itinerary, with a flight outbound and the Touristic Eastern Express train on the return journey. Accommodation is in Kars and Sivas; places visited include Kars, Sivas, Erzincan, Kemaliye, İliç and Divriği. Departure dates and availability are announced via our WhatsApp line. Prices start at ₺30.999 per person. The final price will be provided via WhatsApp based on the selected date and hotel. A ₺30.999 supplement applies for a single room. The accommodation category is Kars Hotels (Bed & Breakfast) Accommodation Option. Included in the price: economy-class airfare from Ankara to Kars, a sleeper-car compartment ticket on the Touristic Eastern Express from Kars to Ankara, 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a hotel in Kars, 2 nights on the train, 1 open-buffet or set-menu breakfast at the hotel, and transportation by luxury vehicles determined according to the group size. Expenses during the train journey, dinners included in the itinerary, a Caucasian Folk Dance Show, the Çıldır Lake sled tour, dinner on the second day and dinner on the train are not included in the price.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Journey from Ankara to Kars
The meeting point is Ankara. The itinerary is planned to include travel partly by plane and partly on the Tourist Eastern Express; flight and train times will be shared separately during the booking process. The program includes the Ani Ruins, the Arpaçay River, Lake Çıldır and a Caucasian Night. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Kars.
Day 2 — Kars Discovery
After breakfast, begin a city tour of Kars. The program includes a visit to Kars Castle. Lunch and dinner are left to your own preference. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kars.
Day 3 — Erzincan, Kemaliye and Sivas Route
The day begins after breakfast. The route follows the Erzincan – Kemaliye – … – Sivas line. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight stay takes place at a hotel in Sivas.
Day 4 — Return to Ankara
The program ends with the return to Ankara.
Places to Visit
Kars
Sivas
Erzincan
Kemaliye
İliç
Divriği
What’s Included
Ankara - Kars One-Way Economy Class Flight Ticket
Touristic Eastern Express Kars - Ankara Sleeper Car Compartment Ticket
1 Night Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at Our Kars Hotel
2 Nights Accommodation on the Train
1 Open Buffet or Set Menu Breakfast at our hotel
Transportation by Luxury Vehicles (Vehicle details according to the number of people are listed below.)
Sightseeing Tours
Guiding Services
What’s Not Included
Expenses incurred during the train journey
All Dinners Specified in the Itinerary
Caucasian Folk Dance Show
Lake Çıldır Sleigh Tour
Dinner on Day 2 as specified in the program and Dinner served on the train
All Lunches
Drinks with all meals
All Personal Expenses
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees, Museum Pass – (Required for entrances to museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)
All organizations specified as optional
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Possibility to purchase your holiday in 12 installments
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?
Accommodation is in the Kars Hotels (Bed & Breakfast) Accommodation Option category. A single room supplement of ₺30,999 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 ₺30.999. A single supplement of ₺30.999 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.