# 22 - 24 January 2027 / Eastern Express with Kars Erzurum

- URL: https://pikolatur.com/en/22-24-ocak-2027-dogu-ekspresi-ile-kars-erzurum-t197901
- Category: January Tours
- Duration: 1 Nights, 2 Days
- Next available date: 22 January 2027 – 23 January 2027
- Starting Price: 6,850 ₺ / Per Person
- Getting Around: Bus

## Tour Detail

When it comes to train travel in Türkiye, the Eastern Express is one of the first alternatives that comes to mind, opening the doors to a fairy-tale journey with every kilometer. How about joining our Eastern Express tour, which hosts one of the most beautiful travel routes in the world...

## Tour Program

### 22 OCAK 2027 / Ordu - Giresun - Trabzon Hareketli

We are setting off on a journey to Kars and Erzurum, a fairy-tale trip with their deep-rooted history and snow-white atmosphere...
Our meeting points with our guests,
Ordu / Time: 19:30 In front of the Old Bus Terminal, Rus Pazarı, Dört Yol
Giresun / Time: 20:30 Boztekke Junction, Atapark, Gemiler Çekeği
Trabzon / Time: 22:15 We meet at the Moloz Stops and begin our journey.

### 23 OCAK 2027 /Ani Ören Yeri, Çıldır Gölü Atlı Kızak, Kafkas Gecesi

Early in the morning we arrive at KARS, known as the Paris of the East and home to many civilizations. In Kars we have our buffet breakfast at the Historic Bedesten (Extra), made up of local Kars products. Buffet Breakfast After breakfast we visit the KAFKAS CEPHESİ HARP TARİHİ MÜZESİ (Caucasus Front War History Museum), where the Sarıkamış Operation is narrated. After touring the museum with our guide, we move on to the ANI RUINS, on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Known as the "City of 1001 Churches," in Ani we see, accompanied by our guide, the Ebul Menuçehr Mosque, the Cathedral, the Surp Pirgiç Church and many other historical monuments, and after the explanations we return to Kars. For our lunch we taste Kars Specialty Flavors and then head to ÇILDIR LAKE at an altitude of 1965 meters. With our colorfully decorated horse-drawn sleighs waiting for us, we have a wonderful time on the lake, and after sipping our tea we continue our tour. We visit the Kars Castle (Panoramic), Kümbet Mosque, the Ebul Harakani Hz. Tomb and the Ottoman Baths, then move on to our must-buy shopping: Kars Kaşarı, Gravyer Cheese and Kars Honey. After tastings and explanations, we head to our hotel. After resting in our rooms and having dinner, those who wish can join the (Extra) AŞIK ATIŞMASI & CAUCASIAN SHOWS. Accommodation at THE KARS PARK HOTEL

### 24 January 2027 / Journey with the Eastern Express, Erzurum Tour

After an early breakfast, we head to KARS RAILWAY STATION. At 08:00 the train departs, and we take our seats on the DOĞU EKSPRESİ (Eastern Express). Witnessing wonderful views amid the desolate whiteness, we see the panoramic SARIKAMIŞ at the foot of the Allahuekber Mountains. After a 5-hour journey, we arrive in ERZURUM. We would not think of returning without having lunch, so we enjoy Çağ Kebab and Kadayıf Dolması. After the meal, we visit the Anatolian Seljuk-era Ulu Mosque and the Twin-Minaret Madrasa with our guide, and stop at the Oltu Stone workshops in TAŞHAN. After completing our city tours, we move on to the PALANDÖKEN SKI CENTER. Guests who wish may travel to Ejder Tepesi at 3100 meters altitude by chairlift, or enjoy their coffee at the cafés in the ski center. We meet our vehicle at the appointed time and begin the return journey. After the necessary breaks along the way, we drop our guests off at their pick-up points between 01:00 - 02:00 and say goodbye, looking forward to seeing you on another PİKOLA TOUR trip.

## What's Included

- Travel 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 Specialty Treats,
- Our Agency's Friendly Service
- 27 Years of Kars & Erzurum Tour Experience

## Not Included

- First Day Breakfast and Lunches,
- TCDD Train Ticket
- Museum, Sled and Cable Car Fees
- Caucasian Night Entertainment

## What to bring with you?

- Comfortable winter hiking boots

- Winter-appropriate clothing (morning–evening frost, snowy days)

- 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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