Eastern Express: Kars Tour via Sivas, Erzincan, and Erzurum

Discover Sivas, Erzincan, Erzurum, and Kars, four historic cities shaped by the unique culture of Eastern Anatolia, with the Touristic Eastern Express.
The Touristic Eastern Express, one of Turkey's most special and enjoyable train journeys, is back on the road for the 2025-2026 winter season, offering unique views, historical stops, and a comfortable travel experience from December 22, 2025, to March 1, 2026, with its unique views, historical stops, and comfortable travel experience!

If you want to explore this unique route in the comfort and warmth of the train, accompanied by an expert guide, make your reservation as soon as possible to take advantage of our limited availability.

We'll start our journey to Ankara by departing from Safranbolu at 1:00 PM and Karabük at 1:30 PM, and we'll arrive at Ankara Train Station around 5:00 PM.
17:45: We're boarding the train for the start of the Eastern Express journey, which will take you to breathtaking moments.

Accommodation: The first night's stay will be in our 2-person wagon with a pulman seat on the train


Day 2: Erzurum

Accommodation: Erzurum Hotels

Check-in time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Day 3: Erzurum – Sarıkamış – Kars

Accommodation: Kars Hotels

Check-in time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Day 4: Ani Ruins-Çıldır Lake-Kars

Accommodation: Kars Hotels. Check-in time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Day 5: Iğdır - Mount Ararat - Doğubayazıt - Tendürek - Muradiye Waterfall - Van

After our breakfast, we'll head to our last stop in Kars, the Kanlı Tabya (Caucasus Front War History) museum. After visiting the museum, named Kanlı Tabya because the Russians martyred 600 soldiers in the bastion in one night in 1828, we'll reach Iğdır via Tuzluca, where one of Turkey's largest salt mine reserves is located, and the Armenians

Accommodation: Van Hotels

Check-in time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Day 6: Van - Van Lake - Akdamar Island - Istanbul

After breakfast at our hotel, we'll head to the Van (Tuşpa) region and a workshop where you can see and shop for works of art such as savat and filigree, which are silver embroidery arts unique to the Urartians. Before shopping, we'll also visit the Cat House next to the workshop, where you can see and pet the region's famous Van cats, and then we'll wrap up our shopping and visit the Van Urartu Museum.

Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.