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KARS - ANI - LAKE CILDIR - JOURNEY WITH EASTERN EXPRESS - SARIKAMIS - ISHAK PASHA PALACE - ERZURUM - SALT CAVE - CAUCASIAN NIGHT
ERZURUM - YAKUTIYE MADRASA - TASHAN - JOURNEY TO KARS WITH EASTERN EXPRESS
Our tour begins in the morning at 06.00 by arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport with our own means. We carry out our check-in procedures for our flight at the airport with our national ID or driver's license. After completing our check-in procedures, we pass through security control and arrive in Erzurum with the Ajet Airlines 08.00 Ankara - Erzurum flight. 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 the 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, which will depart 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 can 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 stop time in this ancient "City of 1001 Churches," which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is located on the borders of Ocakli Village, right next to the Arpacay River, which forms the border between Turkey and Armenia today. 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 Manuchehr 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 move 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 frontier 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 stonework of Ottoman and Seljuk architecture, with the narrations of our guide. After completing our visit to Ishak Pasha Palace, we return by the same route and settle 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 get the chance to tour the lake, which is generally covered with ice in winter, by horse-drawn sleigh (if the ice thickness is suitable 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 that ski lovers and professional skiers love the most and whose only similar in the world is 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 frontier 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 "Ashiks" (bards), tastes such as honey, kashar cheese, gruyere cheese, piti, hangel, kete, goose meat, yellow fish... will also encourage us to become gourmets. We see the Stone Bridge, which has reached the present day from the Roman period 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 have the opportunity to get to know the Ashik 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 Ankara with the 12.50 flight of Ajet 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 Ankara, and the intermediate flight 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 the flight times are changed by the airline company, our agency is definitely not responsible for the cancellation, refund, or change costs of the tickets that the 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, and 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 Announcement, 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 Announcement, 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 Announcement, 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 Announcement, 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 Announcement, Cd And Dvd Player.
NOTE: In our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used depending on the number of people.
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 2026Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 25 Dec 2026Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 01 Jan 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 08 Jan 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 15 Jan 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 22 Jan 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 29 Jan 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 05 Feb 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 12 Feb 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 19 Feb 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 26 Feb 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 05 Mar 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 12 Mar 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
| 19 Mar 2027Ankara | ₺22,999 | — | — | — | — | Available |
* 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Hotels
* Transportation with Tourism-Certified Buses
* Prontotour Assurance
* Professional Turkish Guidance 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
* Beverages Taken with All Meals
* All Personal Expenses
* All Extra Specified Organizations
* Museum Entrance Fees
Draft — legal review required. Cancellation & Refund Cancellation & Refund
DEPARTURE: WITH AJET AIRLINES / ANKARA - ERZURUM AIRPORT / TIME: WITH 08.00 FLIGHT
RETURN: WITH AJET AIRLINES / KARS AIRPORT - ANKARA / TIME: WITH 12.50 FLIGHT
