Orient Express of Turkey

Day 1 – Istanbul to Kars

Highlights: Ani Ruins, Arpaçay River, Lake Çıldır, Kars City, Caucasian Night
⦁ Flight: Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Erzurum.
⦁ Visit Seljuk landmarks: Çifte Minareli and Yakutiye Medrese (panoramic view).
⦁ Scenic drive via Pasinler and Horasan, crossing Allahuekber Mountains to Sarıkamış.
⦁ Visit Sarıkamış Martyrs Monument.
⦁ Explore Ani Ruins: City walls, Menuçehr Mosque, and Arpaçay border view.
⦁ Enjoy a sleigh ride on frozen Lake Çıldır (seasonal, extra) and a fresh fish lunch.
⦁ Return to Kars for shopping and sightseeing.
⦁ Optional: Caucasian Night program (extra).
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2 – Kars City Tour

Highlights: Kars Castle, Kümbet Mosque, Fethiye Mosque, Kanlı Tabya
⦁ Morning breakfast at the hotel.
⦁ Walk through Kars streets featuring Baltık architecture.
⦁ Visit Kars Castle, Kümbet Mosque, and Fethiye Mosque.
⦁ Explore Kanlı Tabya and the Caucasian Front War History Museum.
⦁ Evening departure on the Orient Express.

Day 3 – Erzincan, Kemaliye, Divriği, and Sivas

Highlights: Dark Canyon, Taşyol, Divriği Grand Mosque, Sivas Congress Hall
⦁ Morning arrival at İliç; optional trip to Kemaliye (extra).
⦁ Discover Dark Canyon, Taşyol, and Lökhane.
⦁ Continue to Divriği to view the UNESCO-listed Grand Mosque (panoramic).
⦁ Explore historic streets and bazaars in Divriği.
⦁ Journey to Sivas for Congress Hall, Buruciye, Şifaiye, and Çifte Minareli Madrasahs.

Day 4 – Ankara to Istanbul

⦁ Arrive at Ankara Train Station.
⦁ Transfer to a high-speed train to Istanbul.
⦁ End of the tour and farewell.
Notes: Railway delays are possible and beyond control.

Meals:
⦁ Day 1: Breakfast & Lunch (extra), Dinner optional.
⦁ Day 2: Breakfast included; Lunch & Dinner (extra).
⦁ Day 3: All meals (extra).
⦁ Day 4: Breakfast (extra).