Day 1 – Istanbul to Kars
Highlights: Ani Ruins, Arpaçay River, Çıldır Lake, Kars City, Caucasian Night
⦁ Flight: Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Erzurum.
⦁ Seljuk-era structures: Çifte Minareli and Yakutiye Madrasah (panoramic view).
⦁ Travel to Sarıkamış via Pasinler and Khorasan, crossing the Allahuekber Mountains.
⦁ Visit Sarıkamış Martyrs’ Monument.
⦁ Explore Ani Ruins: City walls, Menuçehr Mosque and Arpaçay border view.
⦁ Sleigh ride on frozen Çıldır Lake (seasonal, extra) and fresh fish dinner.
⦁ Return to Kars, shop and explore the sights.
⦁ Optional: Caucasian Night program (extra).
Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2 – Kars City Tour
Highlights: Kars Castle, Kumbet Mosque, Fethiye Mosque, Kanlı Tabya
⦁ Breakfast at the hotel.
⦁ Walk through the streets of Kars, decorated with Baltic architecture.
⦁ Visit Kars Castle, Kumbet Mosque and Fethiye Mosque.
⦁ Discover Kanlı Tabya and Caucasus Front War History Museum.
⦁ Evening departure with Orient Express.

Day 3 – Erzincan, Kemaliye, Divriği and Sivas
Highlights: Kara Canyon, Taşyol, Divriği Ulu Mosque, Sivas Congress Building
⦁ Morning arrival in İliç; optional excursion to Kemaliye (extra).
⦁ Explore Kara Canyon, Taşyol and Lökhane.
⦁ Continue to Divriği and see the Ulu Mosque, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List (panoramic).
⦁ Explore the historical streets and bazaars of Divriği.
⦁ Travel to Sivas, visit the Congress Building, Buruciye, Şifaiye and Çifte Minareli Madrasa.

Day 4 – Ankara to Istanbul
⦁ Arrival at Ankara Train Station.
⦁ Transfer to high speed train and departure to Istanbul.
⦁ End of tour and farewell.
Notes: Rail delays are possible and beyond our 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).