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3-Night GAP Tour by Plane from Ankara
Per person, double room₺19,599
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KARS - ANI - LAKE CILDIR - JOURNEY BY EASTERN EXPRESS - SARIKAMIS - ISHAK PASHA PALACE - ERZURUM - SALT CAVE - CAUCASIAN NIGHT
ERZURUM - YAKUTIYE MADRASA - TASHAN - JOURNEY TO KARS BY EASTERN EXPRESS
Our tour begins at 07.30 in the morning by arriving at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport on our own. We perform our check-in procedures at the airport with our ID card or driver's license. After completing our check-in procedures, we pass through security and arrive in Erzurum with the 09.40 Izmir - Erzurum flight by Sunexpress Airlines. We start exploring the city with our vehicle that meets us here. We visit the Yakutiye Madrasa, Double Minaret Madrasa, Grand Mosque, Three Tombs, and Erzurum Congress and National Struggle Museum (if open). We head to Tashan (Rustem Pasha Caravanserai) for Oltu stone, which is a must-see in Erzurum, and to our restaurant for Cag Kebab and Kadayif Dolmasi. After free time, we go to the Erzurum Train Station. We board our Eastern Express train departing at 16.00 and reach our city of Kars after a journey of approximately 4 hours.
NOTE: In case of a possible train delay of 1 hour or more, we may provide transportation to Kars by our vehicle.
Morning Breakfast: Will be taken extra at a point recommended by our guide.
Lunch: Will be taken extra.
Dinner: Will be taken extra.
Accommodation: Kars Hotels.
Route: Erzurum City Tours (40 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 40 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 20.30
ANI ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - TUZLUCA SALT CAVES - ISHAK PASHA PALACE
After the pleasant breakfast we will have at our hotel, we set off for the fascinating Ani Archaeological Site for an unforgettable journey into the depths of history. We pause time in this ancient "City of 1001 Churches," which is located on the borders of Ocakli Village, right next to the Arpacay River that forms the border between Turkey and Armenia today, and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During our exploration of the archaeological site, monumental structures such as the Tigran Honents Church, which fascinates with its magnificent frescoes, the Ani Cathedral (Church of the Virgin Mary), which is an architectural masterpiece, the mysterious Convent of the Virgins, the Manucehr Mosque, which holds the title of being the first Turkish mosque in Anatolia, and the Abughamrents (Poladoglu) Church are among the historical riches waiting for us. After this fascinating journey through history, we head towards the Tuzluca district of Igdir via the Digor route. Here, we visit the Salt Caves, a source of healing that is believed to be good for respiratory tract ailments and diseases such as asthma, and which fascinates with its atmosphere. Leaving the sparkling world of salt crystals behind, we head towards our border city of Dogubayazit via Igdir. During our journey, we get the chance to photograph the magnificent view of the legendary Mount Ararat, which is the highest peak in Turkey and dazzles with its majesty. When we reach Dogubayazit, we arrive at the fairy-tale Ishak Pasha Palace, which adorns Turkey's world-class promotional photos and overlooks Mount Ararat from above. We visit this fascinating palace, which is called the "Topkapi Palace of the East" and contains the most elegant stone workmanship of Ottoman and Seljuk architecture, with the narrations of our guide. After completing our visit to Ishak Pasha Palace, we return the same way and check into our hotel.
Morning Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra.
Dinner: Will be taken extra.
Accommodation: Kars Hotels.
Route: Kars - Dogubayazit - Kars (380 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 380 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00
LAKE CILDIR - KARS CITY CENTER - SARIKAMIS SKI CENTER - CAUCASIAN NIGHT
Our tour continues after breakfast at the hotel, we set off to reach Lake Cildir via the Arpacay road route. Those who wish can get the chance to ride a horse-drawn sleigh on the lake, which is generally covered with ice in winter (depending on the ice thickness according to seasonal conditions). Afterwards, we move to Sarikamis Ski Center, another of our natural beauties. After visiting the Martyrs' Monument in Sarikamis, we move to the area where the ski slopes of Sarikamis are located. The most important feature that distinguishes the ski center from others is that it has crystal snow, which is the type of snow most loved by ski lovers and professional skiers and has only one similar in the world in the Alps. In addition, the ski area, which is sunny most days of the season, offers a safe skiing opportunity away from the danger of avalanches with its yellow pine forests, while providing visitors with a fairy-tale holiday with the magnificent view of nature. The fact that the slopes are not crowded and their width are also among the features that attract ski lovers. Our guests who wish can take a tour over the slopes by chairlift and enjoy the view. After our Sarikamis trip, we return to our border city of Kars. Our first stop is the Church of the Apostles. After this structure, where we can examine the Armenian-Georgian architectural style, we take a walk in the streets of Kars. During the exploration in the land of "Minstrels," tastes such as honey, cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, piti, hangel, kete, goose meat, yellow fish... will also encourage us to become gourmets. We see the Stone Bridge, which has survived from the Roman period to the present day and is still in use, and the Historical Bath. While walking among the structures where we can see the reflection of all the subtleties of Russian architecture, we forget that we are in Turkey. We see the house where our famous poet Namik Kemal lived for a period and find the opportunity to get to know the Minstrel tradition, which is an important cultural heritage of Kars. We are completely captivated by the magic of this fantastic city, which has been shining in the East recently. We go to the Caucasian Folk Dances show (Extra) with our guests who wish. (Night tours are extra and are carried out depending on participation and the number of people.)
Morning Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra at Lake Cildir (Yellow Fish Menu).
Dinner: Will be taken extra.
Accommodation: Kars Hotels
Route: Kars - Lake Cildir (55 km) Lake Cildir - Kars (55 km) Kars - Sarikamis - Kars (110 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 220 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 17.30
FETHIYE MOSQUE - KANLI TABYA MUSEUM
Our tour continues after breakfast at the hotel. Our first stop will be the Fethiye Mosque, which was built as a church from cut stones during the Russian occupation and converted into a mosque with the recapture of Kars. We see the house where our famous poet Namik Kemal lived for a period and visit the Kanli Tabya War History Museum, where ethnographic materials, weapons used in wars, and our movable cultural assets documenting our recent history are exhibited. After free time, we go to Kars airport. We return to Izmir with the 11.55 flight of Sunexpress Airlines. We say goodbye to meet again on our other tours.
Morning Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra.
Dinner: Will be taken extra.
Accommodation: It is the return day, there is no accommodation.
Route: Kars - Kars Airport (30 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 30 km
Total Tour Distance: 670 Km
Important Note: The departure point of our tours is Izmir, and the intermediate flights or connecting tickets that our guests who will join the tour from different cities will purchase individually are entirely their own responsibility. In case the tour is canceled due to insufficient participation or flight times are changed by the airline company, our agency is absolutely not responsible for the cancellation, refund, or change costs of the tickets that guests have purchased from other provinces.
NOTE: All extra activities such as ATV safari, boat tour, diving, jeep safari, parachute, hot air balloon, and similar activities that are not included in the package tour program and are offered or suggested to guests during the tour are outside the scope of the Package Tour Contract and are a separate service. Such extra services are not organized by our agency, and the relevant services are provided by independent third-party suppliers. Guests accept and declare that they purchase and participate in the said services entirely at their own request and initiative. The guest accepts and declares that they have established a direct contractual relationship with the relevant local service provider before participating in extra activities, and that information regarding the scope, safety, and conditions of the service will be provided by the relevant provider. In this context; our agency has no responsibility for any accidents, injuries, deaths, material and moral damages that may occur during extra tours, or negativities caused by third parties. The guest accepts that they know that such activities involving risk contain danger by their nature, that their health status is suitable for participation, and that all necessary responsibility belongs to them. In addition, all dangerous activities are not covered by insurance.
MIDIBUSES
ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd And Dvd Player.
NOVO LUX: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd And Dvd Player.
TEMSA PRESTIGE: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd And Dvd Player.
MINIBUSES
MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd And Dvd Player.
WOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, Cd And Dvd Player.
NOTE: Depending on the number of people in our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used.
OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.
Prices are per person in ₺. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.
| Date | Double | Single | Triple | Child | Infant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2026İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 25 Dec 2026İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 01 Jan 2027İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 08 Jan 2027İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 15 Jan 2027İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 22 Jan 2027İzmir | ₺23,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 29 Jan 2027İzmir | ₺23,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 05 Feb 2027İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 12 Feb 2027İzmir | ₺23,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 19 Feb 2027İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 26 Feb 2027İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 05 Mar 2027İzmir | ₺23,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 12 Mar 2027İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 19 Mar 2027İzmir | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
* 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Hotels
* Transportation with Tourism-Certified Buses
* Prontotour Assurance
* Professional Turkish Guiding Service
* 3 Morning Breakfasts
* Mandatory Travel Insurance According to Tourism Law No. 1618
* Round-trip Economy Class Flight Ticket
* Pullman (Seated) Train Ticket between Erzurum - Kars
* All Lunches and Dinners
* Drinks Taken with All Meals
* All Personal Expenses
* All Extra Specified Organizations
* Museum Entrance Fees
Draft — legal review required. Cancellation & Refund Cancellation & Refund
DEPARTURE: WITH SUNEXPRESS AIRLINES / IZMIR - ERZURUM AIRPORT / TIME: 09.40 FLIGHT
RETURN: WITH SUNEXPRESS AIRLINES / KARS AIRPORT - IZMIR / TIME: 11.55 FLIGHT
