Eastern Express Kars Tour from Istanbul — 3 Nights · Staying at Ve Hotels Kars Beylerbeyi Palace
About Eastern Express Kars Tour from Istanbul — 3 Nights · Staying at Ve Hotels Kars Beylerbeyi Palace
This package tour departs from Istanbul and offers a three-night, four-day itinerary. You travel part of the way by plane and part by the Touristic Eastern Express. Accommodation is in Kars and Sivas, and the route includes Kars, Sivas, Erzincan, Kemaliye, İliç, Divriği and Ankara. Departure dates and availability will be shared with you via WhatsApp. The price per person starts from ₺27.799; the exact price will be shared via WhatsApp based on your selected date and hotel. A supplement of ₺27.799 applies for a single room. During booking, you can choose one of two accommodation options: Ve Hotels Kars Beylerbeyi Sarayı (Bed & Breakfast, +₺1.200 per person) or Kars Hotels (Bed & Breakfast, no supplement). The price includes an economy-class flight from Istanbul to Kars, an economy-class high-speed train ticket from Ankara to Istanbul, a sleeper compartment ticket on the Touristic Eastern Express from Kars to Ankara, one night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation at a hotel in Kars, two nights on the train, and an open-buffet or set-menu breakfast at the hotel. Expenses during the train journey, dinners specified in the itinerary, the Caucasian Folk Dance Show, the Çıldır Lake sleigh tour, dinner on Day 2 and dinner on the train are not included.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Kars
The tour meets in Istanbul. Part of the route is covered by plane and the rest by the Touristic Eastern Express; flight and train times are provided separately during the booking process. The day’s itinerary 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
After breakfast, we begin exploring Kars. The itinerary includes a visit to Kars Castle. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at the hotel in Kars.
Day 3 — Erzincan – Kemaliye – … – Sivas
After breakfast, the journey proceeds along the Erzincan, Kemaliye, and Sivas route. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are at our guests' own expense. We spend the night at a hotel in Sivas.
Day 4 — Ankara – Istanbul
The tour ends with a return to Istanbul via Ankara.
Places to Visit
Kars
Sivas
Erzincan
Kemaliye
İliç
Divriği
Ankara
What’s Included
Istanbul - Kars One-Way Economy Class Flight Ticket
Economy Class High-Speed Train Ticket Between Ankara - Istanbul
Touristic Eastern Express Kars - Ankara Sleeper Car Compartment Ticket
1 Night Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at Our Kars Hotel
2 Nights Accommodation on the Touristic Eastern Express Kars - Ankara Sleeper 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, and Ankara 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 outbound flight ticket from Istanbul to Kars; economy-class High-Speed Train ticket from Ankara to Istanbul; sleeper compartment ticket on the Touristic Eastern Express from Kars to Ankara; 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation at our hotel in Kars; 2 nights’ accommodation in a sleeper compartment on the Touristic Eastern Express from Kars to Ankara; 1 open-buffet or set-menu breakfast at our hotel; transportation by luxury vehicles (vehicle details according to 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 can choose your hotel when booking: Ve Hotels Kars Beylerbeyi Palace Accommodation Option (Bed & Breakfast, +₺1.200 per person); Kars Hotels (Bed & Breakfast) Accommodation Option (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). A ₺27.799 surcharge applies for 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; starting from ₺27.799. A single supplement of ₺27.799 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.