Meeting point: Istanbul. This day's journey consists of two parts: one by plane and the other by the Touristic Eastern Express. Flight and train times are shared separately during the reservation process. Dinner is at your own expense. Overnight at the hotel in Ankara.
After breakfast, the route continues via Ankara, Kars, Erzincan and Erzurum. During the day, you will visit Girlevik Waterfall. Lunch is at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Erzurum. During your free time, you can visit the Twin Minaret Madrasa in the city centre independently.
After breakfast, the tour of Kars begins. The program includes St. Pirkitch Church, the Silk Road Bridge, Lake Çıldır, and the Silk Road Bridge again. Breakfast is included in the package; lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at the hotel in Kars.
The final day of the program ends with a return flight to Istanbul. During the day, you will visit the Kafkas Front War History Museum and Kars Castle. During your free time, you can explore the historic ruins of Ani near Kars independently.
The tour is 3 nights 4 days. Bed & breakfast accommodation in Ankara, Erzurum, and Kars.
The route consists of Ankara, Erzurum, Kars, Erzincan stops. The day-by-day program is detailed in the "Itinerary" section on the tour page.
Kars - Istanbul Economy Class Flight Ticket; Istanbul - Ankara Economy Class High-Speed Train Ticket; Ankara - Kars Touristic Eastern Express Sleeper Compartment Ticket; 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 by luxury vehicles (vehicle details according to the number of passengers are provided below.); Excursions; Guide services.
Expenses incurred during the train journey; dinner on the final day as specified in the itinerary; additional service fees (special provincial administration and municipal enterprises, etc.); Caucasian folk dance show; Çıldır Lake sleigh ride; Girvelik Waterfall – excursions to Erzincan and Erzurum; all lunches; drinks with all meals; dinners; museum and archaeological site entrance fees,, Museum Pass (required for entry to museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism); all additional activities listed; all personal expenses.
You will 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 ₺28.499 applies to those wishing to stay in a single room.
Accommodation is based on a Bed & Breakfast concept. Lunches and dinners are at guests' own expense.
Prices for children aged 2–11 start from ₺125. Children aged 12 and over are subject to adult pricing. The exact amount will appear during the booking step based on your selected date.
Departure dates, prices for each date, and availability are provided via WhatsApp; you can inquire using the WhatsApp button on the page.
The advertised price is per person in a double room and varies depending on the selected date; starts from ₺28,499. A single supplement of ₺28,499 applies for those wishing to stay in a single room.
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.