# 01 -03 January 2027 / Kars - Erzurum By Eastern Express

- URL: https://pikolatur.com/en/01-03-ocak-2026-dogu-ekspresi-ile-kars-erzurum-t140247
- Category: January Tours
- Duration: 1 Nights, 2 Days
- Next available date: 1 January 2027 – 2 January 2027
- Starting Price: 7,450 ₺ / Per Person
- Getting Around: Bus

## Tour Detail

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## Tour Program

### January 1 2027 / Departures from Ordu, Giresun and Trabzon

We are setting off on a fairy-tale journey to Kars and Erzurum, where their profound history and pristine atmosphere await us...
Our meeting points with our guests are as follows,
Ordu / Time: 19:30 In front of the Old Bus Station, Rus Pazarı, Dört Yol
Giresun / Time: 20:30 Boztekke Sapağı, Atapark, Gemiler Çekeği
Trabzon / Time: 22:15 We meet at the Moloz Duraklar and begin our journey.

### January 2 2027 / Ani Ruins, Çıldır Lake Horse Sledding, Caucasian Night

In the early morning, we arrive in KARS, known as the Paris of the East and having been home to many civilizations. In Kars, at the Historic Bedesten, (Extra) we enjoy our buffet breakfast featuring local Kars products. After breakfast, we head to the Museum of the History of Warfare on the Caucasus Front, which tells the story of the Sarıkamış Operation. After touring the museum with our guide, we proceed to the Ruins of Ani, which are listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. In Ani, nicknamed the "City with 1001 Temples," we see various historical sites such as the Ebul Menuçehr Mosque, the Main Cathedral, the Surp Pirgiç Church, and more under the guidance of our guide, before returning to Kars. During the lunch we serve, we taste the special delicacies of Kars, then head to the ÇILDIR LAKE at an altitude of 1965 meters. We spend some wonderful time on the lake aboard our sleds pulled by horses, which are adorned with colorful decorations, and continue our tour after sipping some tea. We visit the Kars Castle (Panoramic View), the Kümbet Mosque, the Mausoleum of Ebul Harakani Hz., and the Ottoman baths, then proceed with our shopping for Kars cheese, gravier cheese, and Kars honey. After the tastings and explanations, we head back to our hotel. After resting in our rooms and having dinner, those who wish can join us for (Extra)poetry recitation contests & Caucasus performances. We stay at THE KARS PARK HOTEL

### January 3 2027 / Journey on the Eastern Express, Erzurum Tour

After having an early breakfast, KARS TRAIN STATION is our departure point, set to leave at 08:00, as we take our seats on the EASTERN EXPRESS. We witness stunning views amidst the vast white landscapes, get a panoramic view of SARIKAMIŞ at the foot of the Allahuekber Mountains, and after a 5-hour journey, we arrive in ERZURUM. We make sure to try Çağ Kebabı and Kadayıf Dolması before heading back, as we believe it’s essential to enjoy lunch. After eating, we visit the Ulu Mosque from the Anatolian Seljuk period and the Medrese with Two Minarets accompanied by our guide, and stop by the Oltu Stone workshops in TAŞHAN. Once our city tours are complete, we head to the PALANDÖKEN SKI RESORT. Guests who wish can take a cable car to Ejder Tepesi at an altitude of 3100 meters or relax with a coffee at the resorts’ cafés. We meet back up with our vehicle at the scheduled time and begin the return journey. After taking the necessary breaks along the way, we drop off our guests between 01:00 and 02:00 at the pickup points, saying goodbye and looking forward to meeting again on another PIKOLA TOUR.

## What's Included

- Transportation by Large Bus
- 1 Night Accommodation at THE KARS PARK HOTEL
- 1 Breakfast at the Hotel (Open Buffet)
- 1 Dinner at the Hotel (Set Menu or Open Buffet)
- Professional Licensed Guide,
- TÜRSAB Travel Insurance,
- Hot and Cold Refreshments on Board,
- Local Refreshments,
- Our Agency’s Warm Hospitality
- 27 Years of Kars & Erzurum Tour Experience

## Not Included

- First Day's Breakfast and Lunches,
- TCDD Train Ticket
- Museum, Sled and Chairlift Fees
- Caucasian Night Entertainment

## What to bring with you?

- Comfortable winter walking shoes

- Clothing suitable for the winter season (frosty mornings and evenings, snowy during the day)

- Thick coat or fleece

- Sunglasses & hat

- Small backpack (ideal for day trips)

- Camera / phone + power bank

- Personal medications and hygiene products

- Sunscreen

- Small thermos

- Hat / bandana

- Cash (for small purchases and village visits)

## General Information

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