• Istanbul – Kars | January 30
We will meet you, our valued guests, at Istanbul Airport. We will depart for Kars on flight TK 2714 at 09:35. After arriving in Kars at 11:40, we will transfer to our hotel by private vehicle and enjoy a pleasant tasting experience with the refreshments prepared for us. Afterwards, we will begin our city tour to get to know the unique architecture and historical fabric of the city. During our walking tour, we will have the opportunity to see Kars Castle, the Church of the Twelve Apostles, the Tomb of Abu'l Hasan Harakani, the Cheese Market, and impressive examples of Russian Baltic architecture. At the end of the day, we will return to our hotel to rest. Our dinner will be enlivened by a Caucasian Dance Show reflecting the cultural heritage of the region, accompanied by goose meat, one of the special delicacies of Kars cuisine.
Accommodation is at our hotel in Kars.
• Ani Archaeological Site – Lake Çıldır – January 31
After breakfast, we set off for the Ani Archaeological Site, which stands out for its historical and cultural significance. We witness the past of this ancient city by visiting the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, the Tigran Honents Church, the Great Cathedral (Fethiye Mosque), the Menuçehr Mosque, and other structures in the surrounding area. After our visit to Ani, we move on to Lake Çıldır, which offers a captivating view with its frozen surface. One of the unforgettable memories that will make our Lake Çıldır trip possible is a horse-drawn sleigh ride, provided the ice thickness is sufficient. At the end of the day, we return to our hotel and, after a short rest, we meet at Gastro Kars Restaurant. We enjoy a feast with a carefully prepared menu and live music.
Accommodation is at our hotel in Kars.
Kars – Istanbul | February 1
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel. Our first stop of the day will be Fethiye Mosque. Afterwards, we visit the Kars Archaeology Museum, the Caucasus War Museum, and the Cheese Museum. At the end of our tour, we depart for Kars Airport. We return to Istanbul on flight TK 2717 at 15:10 and complete this pleasant journey with our arrival at 17:35.
